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Schedule Saturday 22nd February 2025

Radio 4 10am
30 min
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 10, Episode 8 - Cuneiform: The World's First Writing System

Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Mesopotamia by Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid and comedian Phil Wang to learn about the history of cuneiform, the world's oldest writing system.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:15am
10 min
Nikhil & Jay

Nikhil & Jay

Episode 24 - Nikhil And Jay And The Superstar Papaya

Jay is completely taken with a green papaya that Appa grew for a sambar recipe. Will they be able to find it when it goes missing?

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 22, Episode 27

Journalist Luke Moore, football presenter Natalie Pike, former England rugby player Ugo Monye, and comedian Danny Mcloughlin join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

A selection of episodes from the second series of the angling comedy.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:40pm
60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows left to right: Holly Willoughby, Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 8, Episode 6

Holly Willoughby plays Remember Me, Perrie Edwards is woken up for a Midnight Gameshow, and an Unexpected Star of the Show gets the surprise of their life. With music by Busted vs McFly.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:10pm (repeat)
Johnny English Strikes Again. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films

Johnny English Strikes Again

Third spy film starring Rowan Atkinson as bumbling agent Johnny English.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 32, Episode 1 - Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince slice deep into the lesser explored world beneath us. To join them on the journey from the crust to the core they are joined by seismologist Ana Ferreira, geologist Chris Jackson and comedian Phil Wang.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jill Scott, Sean Dyche, Romesh Ranganathan, Alan Carr, Tony Bellew, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 19, Episode 7

Everton manager Sean Dyche joins the panel alongside comedian Alan Carr and Toffees superfan Tony Bellew, who makes a Tom Cruise inspired entrance into the studio. There's a half time goalkeeper challenge at Goodison Park, Sean takes over the show for Gaffer's Round, and Micah is forced to take part in a very special forfeit.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 22, Episode 2 - Gordon Ramsay, Danny Dyer, Vanessa Williams, Keely Hodgkinson, Harris Dickinson, Joan Armatrading

The host welcomes restaurateur Gordon Ramsay, actor Danny Dyer, stage and screen star Vanessa Williams, 2024 Sports Personality of the Year Keely Hodgkinson and star of Babygirl Harris Dickinson to his sofa. Plus, a performance by singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading.

BBC Three 9:50pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the adult sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 10:55pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Desiree Burch, Bill Bailey. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 16 - Overseas

Sandi Toksvig ventures Overseas to find out about Allotment Annies, who keeps their brothers in a cage, and much else besides. With Colin Lane, Desiree Burch and Bill Bailey.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
What? Seriously??. Image shows left to right: Isy Suttie, Dara O Briain. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

What? Seriously??

Episode 8 - Spies, Lies And A Political Prize

Dara Ó Briain and Isy Suttie investigate spies, lies, and a political prize with special guest Chris Chung, the star of hit TV series Slow Horses.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years. Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years

Episode 1 - The 1970s

Paul Whitehouse begins his celebration of sketch shows with its roots in music hall and post-war radio, including live radio performances from Tommy Handley and his gang, gloriously baffling to us now, but they paved the way for short-form comedy's growth in years to come - and clearly influenced Paul's own Arthur Atkinson character.

BBC Three 11:50pm (repeat)
Boarders

Boarders

Series 2, Episode 6

Everyone hates Omar for revealing their secrets, as Abby tries to save the spring ball. Jaheim needs to make amends, and the Boarders finally find out who gets to stay.

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Adrian Dunbar

Have I Got News For You

Series 61, Episode 2

Adrian Dunbar guest presents the second episode of the 61st series - his first appearance on the programme. Joining the Line Of Duty actor is comedian Katherine Ryan (now her eighth appearance on the show) and The Sunday Times's Political Editor Tim Shipman.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Power Of Parker. Sandy (Steve Pemberton)

The Power Of Parker

Episode 5 - White Goods

Diane puts her trust in Kath and sends her on a covert mission while she reluctantly goes to dinner at Sandy Cooper's house with Martin. But will Kath be discovered?

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