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Schedule Monday 3rd March 2025

Radio 4 2:45pm
15 min
The Island. Stephen (Stephen Mangan). Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

The Island

Episode 3 - In Search Of Hislop's Luxury

Stephen tries to make up for accidentally destroying the camp's food supply by going in search of Ian Hislop's hidden luxury.

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

Big Lizard

Episode 52 - The Day We Left

When D.O.R.I.S. reveals a large meteor is about to land on the spaceship, it's finally time to leave. But should Big Lizard leave too? What about all those who need him on Proxima?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
30 min
So Awkward Academy

So Awkward Academy

Series 2, Episode 7 - Meet The Author

Rufus returns, and Lily goes to extreme lengths to watch the final of a reality TV show.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:20pm (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 5 - Fifty Years On

Mrs. Slocombe's birthday is coming up and the staff have three dilemmas: how old is she, what to get her, and what her first name is for the Happy Birthday song?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:30pm
15 min
Gladiators: Epic Pranks

Gladiators: Epic Pranks

Episode 9 - Viper!

Nitro pranks Viper with a fake interview that ends with an unexpected splashdown, he doesn't find it funny! The other Gladiators have sneaky behind-the-scenes fun at Sheffield Arena.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
One Person Found This Helpful. Frank Skinner. Credit: BBC

One Person Found This Helpful

Series 2, Episode 1 - Happy Sleepy Sauce

Frank Skinner & guests Laura Smyth, Sunil Patel, Simon Evans & Kyrah Gray discuss googling, goggling, groping, gropping and the correct way to punch yourself in the face.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas), Granville (David Jason)

Still Open All Hours

Series 6, Episode 3

Mrs Featherstone decides the time has come to learn to drive - if only she can find an instructor prepared to give her more than one lesson.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Miranda Hart, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Special Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
Zen Motoring

Zen Motoring

Episode 1 - Scooter Boys

Ex Battle-Rapper Ogmios gives his guide to being a Zen Driver, mystical roundabouts, light-creepers, and Scooter-boys.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:40pm (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 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 5 - Country Music

Rob and Romesh hang out with the biggest selling female country star of all time, Shania Twain.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: 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 1, Episode 2 - Museum Piece

The LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 1

After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 6, Episode 2 - That's Why Seas Are Salty

Dave Gorman and his iconic big screen are back, exploring the absurdities of modern life. Dave reinvents the alphabet, battles an online nemesis and is assisted by an entertainment legend.

U&W channel logo 9pm
60 min
At Home With Katherine Ryan

At Home With Katherine Ryan

Series 2, Episode 4 - Who Is Really Wearing The Trousers?

Katherine Ryan wants another baby, probably. And to go on tour, and to spend more time with her sexy husband and be on hand for her much adored three children, and to get a full night's sleep. Is that really too much to ask? Probably.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows left to right: Sue Perkins, Jamali Maddix, Alan Davies, Josh Jones, Lara Ricote

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 7, Episode 1

Joining Alan Davies at the table are: actor, comedian, writer and presenter, Sue Perkins; award-winning hot shot comic, Lara Ricote; cutting edge stand-up, Jamali Maddix; and the Mancunian ray of sunshine that is Josh Jones. The conversation ricochets between revelations about nuns, nun chucks, Mexican soap royalty, hallucinogens, sun beds and foam parties...

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Daliso Chaponda, Sandi Toksvig, Lara Ricote, Rob Beckett

QI

Series V, Episode 14 - Victory

Host Sandi Toksvig is in search of victory with panellists Rob Beckett, Daliso Chaponda, Lara Ricote and Alan Davies.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:20pm (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 2

This programme's sketches include The Fat Sweaty Coppers, Unlucky Alf and Bob Fleming the coughing TV sensation.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:25pm (repeat)
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 One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
75 min
Image shows left to right: Armando Iannucci, Alan Yentob

Imagine... The Academy Of Armando

Imagine... profiles one of the great satirists of our age, Armando Iannucci, delving into classics such as The Day Today and The Thick Of It and his new stage adaptation of Dr Strangelove.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Digger

Eddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Joe Lycett, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 4 - Friendship Is Truth

What will Mel Giedroyc do to a humble pommel horse? Should Hugh Dennis climb that high? And why are Alex Horne and Noel Fielding dancing like a pair of shrews? As always, Taskmaster Greg Davies will deliver his judgements on their efforts, and his well-trained assistant Alex Horne is overseeing the tasks.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Funboys. Image shows left to right: Lorcan Boggin (Lee R James), Callum Brown (Ryan Dylan), Jordan McCafferty (Rian Lennon)

Funboys

Episode 3 - Pigs In Sleeping Bags

Gemma brings home a new pet and unwittingly unlocks some painful memories for Lorcan. Callum moves in with Jordan and his two dads and learns about a thing called "feelings."

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: The Doctor (Steve Pemberton), Scaramouche, a Soldier (Reece Shearsmith)

Inside No. 9

Series 6, Episode 1 - Wuthering Heist

Pantalone has an audacious plan to steal a consignment of diamonds worth a tasty twelve million. But he's hired a complete bunch of double-crossing clowns to do it.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm (repeat)
The Death Of Stalin. Image shows from L to R: Lavrentiy Beria (Simon Russell Beale), Georgy Malenkov (Jeffrey Tambor)

The Death Of Stalin

Comedy film directed by Armando Iannucci about the last days of Joseph Stalin and the chaos after his death.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Alasdair Beckett-King. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are back for a run of more episodes as they jab their syringe of satire into the arm of the week's news, all with the support of guests Maisie Adam, Alasdair Beckett-King, Ivo Graham, Rhys James and Ria Lina.

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