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Schedule Thursday 27th February 2025

Radio 4 11am
45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 32, Episode 2 - How Selfish Are We Really?

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince kindly open the door for each other as they step into understanding altruism asking why humans have evolved to help each. Joining them to explore the human tendency to be kind is evolutionary biologist Steve Jones, psychologist Matti Wilks and comedian Jo Brand.

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

Big Lizard

Episode 50 - The Earth Probe

Finding an Earth probe makes Dad homesick. When Big Lizard accidentally destroys it, Cosima knows what to do. She recreates the contents - Proxima-style!

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 4, Episode 3 - Forward Mr. Grainger

Mr. Grainger is appointed temporary manager while Mr. Rumbold attends a conference, and proves to be quite the dictator. However, Mr. Rumbold's early return puts Mr. Grainger in hot water with his co-workers.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Kiri's Comedy Club

Series 4, Episode 7 - Spotlight On: Tudur Owen

Kiri Pritchard-McLean sits down with Welsh comedian, broadcaster and national treasure Tudur Owen for a deep dive chat about his enviable career in comedy.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
POV

POV

Episode 5 - We See You, Women Over 40!

A sketch show from the internet's best comedy creators. We see you, women over 40, and we hear you, Bro.

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 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's Hoard

It is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 7, Episode 8

David Mitchell is joined by Jimmy Carr and Griff Rhys Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Dave Myers and Susanna Reid.

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 9, Episode 5 - Number Engaged

Guarding a vital telephone link, the platoon are horrified to wake up the morning after an air raid to discover a bomb tangled in the wires right outside their hut.

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 4, Episode 7 - Anniversary

Nobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

Episode 1 - Darts

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan meet professionals including Luke Littler as they prepare to play a match at Alexandra Palace during the PDC World Darts Championship.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Gyles Brandreth, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Sally Phillips. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 3 - Piecemeal

With Jimmy Carr, Sally Phillips and Gyles Brandreth.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Small Town, Big Story. Image shows left to right: Seamus Proctor (Paddy Considine), Wendy Patterson (Christina Hendricks)

Small Town, Big Story

Comedy drama series about a small town in Ireland, written and directed by Chris O'Dowd.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing

A TV broadcast of Micky Flanagan's 2017-released stand-up show.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Small Town, Big Story. Seamus Proctor (Paddy Considine)

Small Town, Big Story

Episode 1 - The White Ridge

A Tinseltown production rolls into a small Irish town and throws the spotlight on a secret that's been kept hidden since before the Millennium.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: BBC Films

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Big screen spin-off featuring Jennifer Saunders's riotous PR girl, Edina Monsoon, and best friend Patsy Stone.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:35pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 2

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

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 61, Episode 6

Romesh Ranganathan guest presents - his fifth appearance on the programme, and third time in the host's chair. Joining him is guest panellists Jo Brand and Lemn Sissay.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
The Chief. Image shows left to right: Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty), Una Struan MSP (Rhona Cameron)

The Chief

Episode 2 - Progressive

The Chief signs up for a personal revamp after his colleagues point out a long list of his privileges.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
30 min
G'wed

G'wed

Series 2, Episode 4 - Creepy Old Perv

Mia-Louise finally meets the person she's been talking with online, and the school is divided after seeing what unfolded between Connor and Lauren at Scousechella.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:15pm (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 4, Episode 7 - Anniversary

Nobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
15 min
Michael Redmond

Eamon, Older Brother Of Jesus

Episode 5

Eamon finds himself in love - with a married woman.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10:30pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 12, Episode 4

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe)

Ghosts

Series 4, Episode 4 - Gone Gone

Shocking news rocks Button House and a booking mix-up sees Mike and Alison forced to host a last-minute children's party that they are utterly unprepared for.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 6, Episode 1 - Twelve Is The Number We Do Things In

Screen? Check. Clicker? Check. Shirt? Definitely Check. Dave's back in a sixth series probing modern life's follies: fake search engines, big tech's rules - and a wager that goes too far.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

BBC Three 11:50pm (repeat)
Boarders

Boarders

Series 2, Episode 5

Leah and Xiang compete for victory against a rival school, while Jaheim's love life gets complicated. When Rupert makes a discovery, shocking truths are revealed.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Alasdair Beckett-King, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 1

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are back to taking satirical swipes at the nation's news on a weekly basis. The new series kicks off with regular guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Eshaan Akbar and Rhys James. Alasdair Beckett-King makes his Mock The Week debut.

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