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Schedule Friday 31st January 2025

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 19, Episode 5

Joining Mark Nelson are some of the country's best comedy actors. Still Game star Sanjeev Kohli commits the ultimate faux pas on a train, and The Dolls' Louise McCarthy tells the story of how their live show turned from disaster to a sell out smash. Completing the line up is Mammoth star Mike Bubbins, who celebrates everything to do with the 70s and admits his worst ever dating story that still embarrasses him today.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm
10 min
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 31 - A Medical Emergency

Playing doctors, Cosima discovers an animal with no heartbeat! Can Cosima and Big Lizard save the poor creature with Dad's medical kit?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 1, Episode 2 - Our Figures Are Slipping

Falling sales force Mr. Rumbold to hold the staff after hours for a training session in the fine art of salesmanship. The problem is, no one wants to be there.

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

The News Quiz

Series 116, Episode 4

This week on The News Quiz, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Simon Evans, Athena Kugblenu, Susie McCabe and Hugo Rifkind l to unpack the week's new stories. In the week Keir Starmer set his sights on growth, the panel looked backing of a third runway at Heathrow, a shoplifting epidemic, and the decline of urban chess in the streets of Nottingham.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:40pm (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 5, Episode 11 - A Brush With The Law

After one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Bill Bailey, James Acaster. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 15 - Mix And Match

With James Acaster, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:20pm (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 5, Episode 12 - Round And Round Went The Great Big Wheel

The platoon are called upon to help work on a camp which is testing a new weapon, a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire - by Pike's home-made portable radio.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: Judi Love, David Mitchell, Grayson Perry, Rob Brydon, Cush Jumbo, Lee Mack, Tim Vine

Would I Lie To You?

Series 18, Episode 4

Actor Cush Jumbo, artist Grayson Perry and comedians Judi Love and Tim Vine join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm (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 1, Episode 6 - The Pagan Rite

After a proposal from his old boss, Tom decides to take on some freelance work in order to treat Barbara to the pampering she misses from their old life. Barbara is furious as she thinks Tom has given up the dream but when she finds out it is for her she is extremely grateful.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:35pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap

Inspector Fowler is confident that his team can win the local pub quiz as long as he has his star player PC Habib. However, DI Grim wants to use her in a trap to catch Terry the Tank...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 7 - Fingers And Fumbs

With Jo Brand, Dara O Briain and Phill Jupitus.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Katherine Ryan: Missus. Katherine Ryan

Katherine Ryan: Missus

Stand-up special from Katherine Ryan.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows left to right: Susie Dent, Sam Campbell

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 26 (C4: 27), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Amy Gledhill take on Richard Ayoade and Guz Khan. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Kate (Gabrielle Glaister). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells

Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 2 - Work Experience

David hires Donna, his lodger and the daughter of his best friend. While showing her round the office he discovers a doctored pornographic image of himself. Gareth, due to his covert operations skills, is told to catch the culprit.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Adil Ray

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Episode 4

Presenter, actor and comedian Adil Ray presents, with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton joined by guests Richard Osman and Jess Phillips MP.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jill Scott, Andy Murray, Alan Carr, Romesh Ranganathan, Keely Hodgkinson, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 19, Episode 4

ALOTO celebrates the Olympics with golden girl and recent Sports Personality of The Year winner Keely Hodgkinson and double Olympic champion Sir Andy Murray, alongside comedian Alan Carr.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 32, Episode 2

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by guests Brian Cox and Michelle Wolf.

BBC Three 10:05pm (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Mam (Mark Benton), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Sal (Patsy Lowe)

Smoggie Queens

A selection of episodes from the first series of the drag sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Image shows left to right: Cyndi Lauper, Renée Zellweger, Leo Woodall, Graham Norton, Sterling K Brown, Anthony Mackie, Lola Young

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 17 - Renée Zellweger, Leo Woodall, Sterling K Brown, Anthony Mackie, Cyndi Lauper, Lola Young

Renée Zellweger says she was surprised to see Daniel Cleaver again, Leo Woodall admits he was too shy to say hello to Hugh Grant, Sterling K Brown says his new show felt like a homecoming, Anthony Mackie reveals how he found out he was Captain America, Cyndi Lauper talks about her farewell tour, and Lola Young performs live in the studio.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:40pm (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 1, Episode 6 - The Pagan Rite

After a proposal from his old boss, Tom decides to take on some freelance work in order to treat Barbara to the pampering she misses from their old life. Barbara is furious as she thinks Tom has given up the dream but when she finds out it is for her she is extremely grateful.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 22, Episode 9

Jimmy Carr, Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan are joined by Tattoo Fixers star Paisley Billings, comedian Josh Jones, Celebs Go Dating's Tom Read Wilson and comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Chambers Productions

Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast

Sarah Millican is a control enthusiast - not a control freak - as she explains in this TV edit of her DVD-released show.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap

Inspector Fowler is confident that his team can win the local pub quiz as long as he has his star player PC Habib. However, DI Grim wants to use her in a trap to catch Terry the Tank...

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Kate (Gabrielle Glaister). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells

Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?

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

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 8

Featuring guests Ed Byrne, Nathan Caton, Ed Gamble and Sara Pascoe.

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