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Schedule Sunday 10th September 2023

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder: A Cunning Story. Nina Wadia

Blackadder: A Cunning Story

A 40th anniversary retrospective looking at the making of hit sitcom Blackadder.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 4, Episode 1 - Sea Trout (North Uist, Outer Hebrides)

Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse embark on more angling trips round the UK, beginning by heading to North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Completely unlike anywhere they have fished before, this small, remote and beautiful island has an intricate network of tidal pools and sea lochs, making it near enough equal parts land and water and therefore the perfect place to fish for sea trout.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?. Image shows from L to R: Florence Ransom (Dawn French), Selina Mountjoy (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: CPL Productions

Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?

Series 1, Episode 3

Selina'' close personal ex-husband Andrew has died and - much to Florence's rage and fury - left her a small Picasso. Meanwhile the murky waters of daughter Lucy's parentage are stirred as Florence's PA Mrs Ragnarrok has a mysterious meeting with Jonathan, who happens to be Lucy's father. Unaware of any of this, Lucy continues to plan the round-the-world yacht voyage that everyone has completely forgotten she is about to undertake.

BBC Local Radio 8pm
60 min
Anything But Coldplay. Image shows from L to R: Toby Friedner, Sally Riceman, Mark Rann, Krysstal, Brian Damage

Anything But Coldplay

Edinburgh Specials, Episode 2

Musical, comedy panel show recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe starring Babs Michel, Mark Rann, Ed Byrne and Tiff Stevenson. Hosted by Toby Friedner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 11 - A. Wilson (Manager)?

Captain Mainwaring is horrified to learn that Wilson has not just been made the manager of his own branch of the bank, but that he has been promoted to Second Lieutenant of the Eastgate platoon.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
QI. Gyles Brandreth

QI

Series S, Episode 4 - Sideshows, Stunts & Scavenger Hunts

Sandi Toksvig looks at sideshows, stunts and scavenger hunts, with series regular Alan Davies, and guest panellists Gyles Brandreth, Rosie Jones and Nish Kumar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 2

The duo explore the beauty of Cumbria's Lakes, taking in some of the most famously breath-taking scenery in the British Isles.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 1 - Art

Rob and Romesh are delving into the world of art. Romesh will be taking Rob to his first ever art gallery, before they head to a top art school to learn different disciplines. The show culminates with each of them having to present an exhibition, in front of a crowd of art fans, at the world famous Saatchi Gallery.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Anand Patel, Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 6, Episode 2 - Pike (Dumfries And Galloway)

Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer head to a secluded pike lake in Dumfries and Galloway, staying overnight at Spedlins Castle, which is reputed to be haunted.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI. Rose Matafeo

QI

Series S, Episode 5 - Sugar & Spice

With Jason Manford, Alice Levine and Rose Matafeo.

BBC Two 9:30pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson are joined by guests Del Amitri, Mark Williams, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Simon Day and Arabella Weir in the fast paced comedy sketch show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 2

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Fame. Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais: Fame

The TV broadcast of Ricky Gervais' third stand up-show in which he focused on the 'weird world of fame'.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows left to right: Michelle De Swarte, Geoff Norcott, Sean McLoughlin

Live At The Apollo

Series 17, Episode 5 - Geoff Norcott, Michelle De Swarte, Sean McLoughlin

Geoff Norcott is the host for this episode of the award-winning stand-up show. He introduces comedians Michelle De Swarte and Sean McLoughlin to the stage at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Comic Relief Day, and the office is awash with wackiness. All 19 stone of Keith is squeezed into a bright yellow Ali G costume, Sheila has become Wonder Woman and Gareth is hopping on one leg.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Sam Campbell, Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 3

Sam Campbell, Calum Scott and CMAT join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the pop culture panel show, hosted by Greg Davies.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Jessica Fostekew

QI

Series S, Episode 6 - Sensational

With Aisling Bea, Roisin Conaty and Jessica Fostekew.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell)

Upstart Crow

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Play's The Thing

Just when Will's controversial new play is about to be presented to Queen Elizabeth, it goes missing. As the finger of suspicion points to his best friend Marlowe, can Will come up with a way to recover his stolen masterpiece? Given its politically sensitive content, is he really wise to want it back?

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Felicity Ward, Hugh Dennis, Rhys James, Dara O Briain, Darren Harriott, Catherine Bohart, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 2

Host Dara O Briain and team captain Hugh Dennis are joined by guests Ed Byrne, Catherine Bohart, Rhys James, Felicity Ward and Darren Harriott for an evening of topical panel discussion and laughs.

BBC Three 11:55pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Chabuddy G (Asim Chaudhry), Steves (Steve Stamp), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford), Beats (Hugo Chegwin). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 5, Episode 3

The Kurupt FM lot decide to film a music video for Heart Monitor Riddem - which is set to be their big break - and enlist Chabuddy as director, but when his vision doesn't go to plan they are forced to improvise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Marlowe (Tim Downie)

Upstart Crow

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Apparel Proclaims The Man

Will hopes to move up in the world when he is invited to Lord Southampton's party. But what should a poorly-educated country boy wear to London's poshest do? And are Sir Robert Greene's fashion tips a double bluff, a triple bluff, or something even more fiendish?

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