Schedule Friday 12th May 2023
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 14, Episode 3This week Emmy Award winning presenter and world renowned meteorite hunter Geoff Notkin tells his wild story about dealing with the KGB and learning the drums from an incredible teacher. Comedian Ria Lina has conquered the dreaded school concert with surprise celebrity guests, and Ashley Storrie returns to the show to play everyone's favourite unexpected game 'How Many Storries High?'
6pm
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Taskmaster
Series 7, Episode 7 - The Perfect StuffGreg Davies challenges his five fearful funny people to entertain him by completing more baffling challenges which this week involve corneas, crackers and construction.
6:20pm
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dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 4 - MoodsTwinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.
6:30pm
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Breeders
Series 2, Episode 9 - No Power: Part OneAs Jim and Jackie's golden wedding anniversary party is plunged into darkness by a power outage, the growing tensions between Paul and Luke reach an explosive and terrifying climax.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 111, Episode 3Andy Zaltzman takes on the week's news with help from Susie McCabe, Ian Smith, Andrew Doyle, and deputy political editor at ITV News, Anushka Asthana.
7pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 6, Episode 6 - Man TrapWhile Gladys finds herself falling for Clive, Joe Maplin announces her engagement to Spike - which doesn't please April at all.
7pm
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Breeders
Series 2, Episode 10 - No Power: Part TwoOn the day of Leah and Alex's wedding, Paul and Ally find they have only a few hours to deal with a seemingly insoluble family crisis, leading Paul to make the hardest decision of his life.
7:40pm
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Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes
Episode 3 - Under FireTipped off by Frazer and Godfrey, Captain Mainwaring and Sergeant Wilson investigate a house from where they believe someone may have been signalling to enemy aircraft. They take the suspect back to the church hall, but chaos ensues when an incendiary bomb comes through the roof and the platoon desperately battles the blaze.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip, Episode 3The laughs continue as Jamie and Freddie go wheel to wheel in a cycle race in the Holland cup. Then, it's off to Monaco, where Novak Djokovic is waiting to umpire a doubles tie with Josh Widdicombe and Geri Horner. Look out for John Barnes, Mark Cavendish and Tom Davis, too.
8:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal JonesWalker suggests to Jones that he should loan the platoon his butchers' van, so that he can get free petrol for it. However, Mainwaring is ordered to have the vehicle converted to run on gas, causing more than a few problems and thwarting Walker's plan!
8:20pm
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Red Dwarf
Series V, Episode 1 - HoloshipRimmer is sent from Red Dwarf to Holoship "Enlightenment" which has the highest of the high working there. Everything he ever wanted seems to be on board this ship, but unfortunately the path of success never did run smooth for Rimmer!
9pm
Tales From The Lodge
Comedy-horror following the reuniting of a group of old university friends.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 65, Episode 5Diane Morgan guest hosts for the first time, as the panels dissect the coronation of King Charles and the UK's local election results. Ian and Paul are joined by comedian Desiree Burch and Times Radio presenter Matt Chorley.
9pm
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Red Dwarf
Series V, Episode 2 - The InquisitorWhen The Inquisitor beams down into Red Dwarf, the crew have to justify their existence to him and prove that they are worthy of life.
9:30pm30 min
Black Ops
Episode 2Dom and Kay have a body to bury. They're in a mess, frightened and completely on their own.
9:40pm
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dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 5 - PartyThe canteen are tasked with catering the factory's Christmas do, and must stick to a Japanese theme as a multi-national merger is being negotiated.
9:40pm
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Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Series 1, Episode 4Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.
9:40pm
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Meet The Richardsons
Series 1, Episode 1Lucy wants Jon to appear on All Star Mr And Mrs, but he's not keen. She also decides to host big birthday party for their young daughter: again, Jon's against the idea, but is eventually convinced by a family friend.
10pm
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Tommy Cooper's Greatest Moments
A deep-dive into the most-loved work of Tommy Cooper.
10pm
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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 5, Episode 1 - Grilse (River Exe, Devon)Bob and Paul start the series by fishing the beautiful River Exe in Devon, looking for Grilse, also known as the 'summer silver'. After a day of limited success, they enjoy a game of cricket before having a go at some shore fishing at Bossington Beach in Somerset.
10pm65 min
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan
Series 4, Episode 2The comedian and actor catches up with ex-England footballer Rio Ferdinand, musician Jessie Ware and comedian Jack Whitehall. Plus, live music from N-Dubz.
10:20pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's SpellThe family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.
10:20pm
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Meet The Richardsons
Series 1, Episode 2Jon appears on Countdown with his comedy hero Jack Dee, who gives him some career advice.
10:40pm45 min
The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show
Series 2, Episode 1Joining Chris and Rosie to poke fun at life are expectant parents comedian Joel Dommett and his wife, model Hannah Cooper. And, of course, they are asking, what's your beef?
11pm
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Back To Life
Series 1, Episode 4Miri tries to confront Caroline when suddenly, mid argument, they hit a stumbling block in the road. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, Caroline is finally forced to admit her true feelings towards her daughter.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 7 - OppositesFind out how to sort the sheep from the goats, discover the opposite of Tarzan, and meet the telescope that points straight through the Earth. With Jimmy Carr, Colin Lane and Sara Pascoe.
11:05pm
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Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live
TV edit of the 2010 stand-up show Lockipedia Live, starring Sean Lock.
11:35pm
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This Time With Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 2A special episode focussing on criminal justice. A new make-up artist puts a spring in Alan's step, while a blast from his past returns to make amends.
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 20, Episode 11Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis laugh at the last seven days with guests Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Milton Jones, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Glenn Moore.