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Schedule Friday 20th October 2023

Apple TV+ 6am
30 min
Still Up. Image shows left to right: Danny (Craig Roberts), Lisa (Antonia Thomas)

Still Up

Episode 7 - The Horse

Distance weighs on Lisa. Danny gets a second chance. Veggie starts to spiral.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 26, Episode 2

Des Clarke is joined by Jamie MacDonald, Marjolein Robertson, Connor Burns & Tatty Macleod.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
5 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 18 - Da Veggie Code

Supertato's Tato belt gets locked inside a glass case for an exhibition, but Tomato can't remember the code to get it out again, and Supertato needs it back to defeat Evil Pea.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
Nova Jones

Nova Jones

Series 3, Episode 7 - Nova's Theory Of Relativity

Nova and McLaren discover that pop rival Johnarchy is their big brother.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 112, Episode 7

Ian Smith, Lucy Porter, Anushka Asthana and Simon Evans join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news. In this episode Andy and the panel discuss the language of war, our crumbling infrastructure, and massive rats!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Final Curtain

Boycie uncovers shocking information about his family tree and, with Tyler unexpectedly returning home from university, he is convinced something serious is afoot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Tug Of The Forelock

In order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Joe Thomas, Sam Quek, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Bobby Seagull, Jo Brand

Would I Lie To You?

Series 15, Episode 9

Guest panellists Jo Brand, Sam Quek, Bobby Seagull and Joe Thomas join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 4 - I Talk To The Trees

A fellow gardener inspires Tom and Barbara to conduct some unusual experiments in order to increase the yield of their produce.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the hit comedy panel show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Ghosts. Image shows left to right: Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Eleanor (Emma Sidi)

Ghosts

Series 5, Episode 3 - Pineapple Day

Alison and Mike invite Barclay to discuss the land sale but are quickly forced to play hardball. Meanwhile, the ghosts become fixated on solving the mystery of Kitty's death.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Christine Clark (Sylvestra Le Touzel), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 1, Episode 1

When Jerry - an American NSA agent - joins a team at GCHQ tackling cyber crime, junior analyst Joseph is particularly excited. But Director of Cyber Security Christine is less keen with the shakeup and wants to know the real reason Jerry is over here. Meanwhile, Jerry looks to make his mark by leading a series of team building exercises.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Toni (Rebecca Callard)

Detectorists

Series 3, Episode 2

Just as they're losing their farm, Lance and Andy start finding good stuff. But old enemies are sniffing around. Home lives are chaotic as usual and Lance is persuaded to try hypnotherapy for an awkward affliction. With mixed results.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Bill Bailey

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 3

Bill Bailey guest hosts, with Daliso Chaponda and journalist Helen Lewis joining Ian and Paul.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 13 - Intelligence

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and David Mitchell.

Radio 4 9pm (repeat)
Phil Hammond

How I Ruined Medicine

Dr Phil Hammond asks if his medical satire harmed the health service.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Christine Clark (Sylvestra Le Touzel), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 1, Episode 2

When Joseph accidentally deletes the department personnel files the whole team are forced to redo their aptitude tests. Afraid of having to take a polygraph, Jerry manoeuvres to take over and run the test procedure himself. But when Jerry suspects that Christine may be hiding feelings for him he reluctantly agrees to taking the polygraph providing Joseph can secretly twist the results.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem Bells

The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 1 - Noël

Five years later, Paul and Ally are on the verge of splitting; Jim and Jackie are in turmoil; Luke and his girlfriend, Maya, drop a bombshell at Christmas dinner that will change everyone's lives forever.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series II, Episode 2 - Better Than Life

The long-overdue arrival of a postal delivery brings untold goodies for the Dwarf crew: films, letters from home, news reels, and plenty more besides. One particular video game, the virtual reality title Better Than Life, is of particular interest.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples. Image shows left to right: Jamie Laing, Sophie Habboo, Jon Richardson, Charlene Douglas, Lucy Beaumont, Rachel Parris, Marcus Brigstocke

Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples

Episode 6

Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and partner Sophie Habboo take on comedians Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke as they battle it out over flat pack furniture and give touch-phobic Jon a sensual massage. We also find out what joins Rachel and Marcus in bed every night.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 6 - Caretaker

Lee finally manages to get a job, as a caretaker. But taking up the new post involves moving out of the flat.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm
30 min
Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 2 - No Alternative

The reality of Luke's announcement hits; Paul and Ally worry about the decision he and Maya made and whether they should support them; as a new year starts, the Worsley family gather together with Maya's family, united in their love and worry.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 31, Episode 4 - Patrick Stewart, Ralph Fiennes, Layton Williams, Bella Ramsey, Joan Collins, Zak Abel

Sir Patrick Stewart reveals that he didn't like himself in the first season of Star Trek, Ralph Fiennes says watching himself on screen is quite painful, Bella Ramsey talks about fame, Layton Williams says he hopes he is in the final of Strictly, Dame Joan Collins discusses her early days in Hollywood, and Zak Abel performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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 3, Episode 4

Bob Fleming and his chums enjoy a traditional English drinking pursuit, and Jazz Club challenges the very notion of music itself.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pea In A Haystack

Greg Davies and Alex Horne return with a new set of challenges, frustrating the minds of Al Murray, Dave Gorman, Paul Chowdhry, Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe. The opening episode includes vegetable propulsion, an out-of-season snowman called Scoopy and some swede-on-Swede action.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners Movie. Image shows from L to R: Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows left to right: Shane Clifford, Shane Todd, Hester Ectomy, Diona Doherty, Ruth Hunter, Richie Bree, Josh Pugh, Mustafa Saed, Martin Angolo

BBC New Comedy Awards

2023, Episode 3 - Ballymena

The Northern Irish heat in Ballymena is hosted by Shane Todd, with judges Martin Angolo and Diona Doherty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Chewing Gum. Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 2, Episode 5 - Road Trip

Tracey and Ola crash Aaron and Candice's "meet the parents" weekend away.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Nish Kumar, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Tiffany Stevenson, Rhys James, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another eventful week around the world with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Nish Kumar and Tiff Stevenson.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Kirkmoore. Image shows left to right: Jack (Christopher John Slater), Chloe (Francesca Mills), David (Keron Day)

Kirkmoore

Comedy pilot set in a college for disabled students.

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