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Schedule Thursday 31st August 2023

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 2 - Don't Forget The Diver

Captain Mainwaring tackles a difficult training exercise in competition against Captain Square, using a bird warbler, Jones floating downstream disguised as a log, and Frazer in a diving suit.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 11, Episode 1 - Ivo Graham

The new series of My Teenage Diary opens with Ivo Graham's diary of his last year at uni. He's not your average student - he reads Amis, he eats bruschetta and he smokes a pipe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 3 - Boots, Boots, Boots

Mainwaring becomes obsessed with the state of the platoon's feet and begins a series of courses designed to harden the soles. His demanding marches soon force the members of the platoon to try and stop him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door Closes

Del's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Out-takes - Unseen

The boys' latest adventure has been an even bigger hit than their first and the laughs keep coming with this special episode of unseen footage from James, Jack, Freddie and Jamie's eventful US adventure. Featuring outtakes, unseen pranks and behind-the-scenes antics.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Mae Martin

Taskmaster

Series 15, Episode 9 - A Show About Pedantry

It's nearly the end of the series, and the pressure is so intense that Mae Martin immediately forgets the only rule to a task. Greg Davies demands to be educated about history - but the five comics only seem to know about the year 1066. And there's paint, stomping, poor time keeping and some impressively sneaky prizes in this sort-of semi-final.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A seleciton of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

These are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.

BBC Three 8:20pm (repeat)
Laugh Lessons. Akafi (Akafi Ali)

Laugh Lessons

Episode 16 - Mukbang Lover

Larger than life and fun loving TikTok star Akafi battles with his insecure inner voice. 'Evil' Akafi is hellbent on destroying his self-confidence and make him question his body positivity as he gets ready for a date.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Johnny Vegas, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Ronni Ancona. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 13 - Naval Navigation

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Screw. Gary Campbell (Stephen Wight)

Screw

Series 2, Episode 2

Leigh begins to doubt her team's loyalties when she discovers the identity of the undercover police officer. Meanwhile, Rose worries about her safety when it turns out that new arrival and double murderer Tyler Reeks has links to fellow prisoner Louis.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows left to right: Hugh Dennis, Glenn Moore, Angela Barnes, Dara O Briain, Sean McLoughlin, Ed Byrne, Jen Brister

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis try and recollect the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sean McLoughlin, Glenn Moore and Jen Brister.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?

It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.

BBC Two 10:25pm (repeat)
Laugh Lessons. Fats (Fats Timbo)

Laugh Lessons

Episode 6 - 4ft And Fierce

Fats Timbo, a 4ft model, dancer and content creator shows us what life as a 4ft woman is really like. Expect the M-word, staring, people taking pictures, lots of dancing and a rude shop assistant. Oh, and if you think you've had a bad date just wait until you see this.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and the team put the week's events under their comedy microscope and examine the results with guests Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Zoe Lyons.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Amy Gledhill, Gregory Porter

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 2

Gregory Porter, Amy Gledhill and Chesney Hawkes join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the comedy music quiz, hosted by Greg Davies.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm
10 min
Silo. Image shows left to right: Sunil Patel, Kiell Smith-Bynoe

Silo

Sky short about two Londoners visiting rural Norfolk.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Mina Murray's Journal. Mina Murray (Rosie Holt)

Amber Jolt: Truth Hunter

Nearly award-winning investigator Amber Jolt's latest investigative investigation spills the beans - and then looks through the beans - of the world's biggest online retailer.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11:10pm
10 min
Seen. Jordan (Jordan Brookes)

Seen

Sky short starring Jordan Brookes.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11:20pm
10 min
Past Caring. Jen (Jen Brister)

Past Caring

Sitcom pilot about three carers.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
The Wrong Mans. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Mathew Baynton), Phil (James Corden). Copyright: BBC / Hulu

The Wrong Mans

Series 2, Episode 1 - X-Mans/White Mans

Sam and Phil are blasted back to zero again. 4,000 miles from home, Phil is relishing the chance to reinvent himself but Sam pines for his old life...

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm
10 min
Lemons. Jordan Stephens

Lemons

Sky short about a neurotic copywriter.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Mark Watson

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

Series 3, Episode 4 - Winter

In this final programme in the series, Mark and his guests look at the pros and cons of winter. Pros - Christmas. Cons - the end of the year reminds us that all things must die.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11:40pm
10 min
Diane From Accounts. Desiree Burch

Diane From Accounts

Sky short starring Desiree Burch as a charity worker.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11:50pm
10 min
Real Friends. Rachel Stubbings

Real Friends

Sitcom pilot about an imaginary friend.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 12:10am
10 min
Six Foot Something. Folake (Yemi Oyefuwa)

Six Foot Something

Sky short created by Yemi Oyefuwa.

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