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Schedule Thursday 6th March 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 3 - Adventures On Ice

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince venture into the captivating and surprisingly mysterious realm of ice. Joining them on this cool adventure is former ice dancer Darren Harriot, glaciologist Liz Morris, polar explorer Felicity Aton and ice chemist Christoph Salzmann.

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 5, Episode 2 - A Change Is As Good As A Rest

Grace Bros. decides to rotate its staff assignments, sending Ladies' Intimate Apparel and Men's Ready Mades down to the Toy Department.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
POV

POV

Episode 6 - Invest In English Football

The internet's foremost comedy creators present a sketch show that features every Oasis song ever, some dedicated professionals at work, an ad break, and why one should invest in English football.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Long Legs Of The Law

Rodney falls for the charms of a woman police officer but, when he brings her back to the flat, Del is far from pleased as she seems to recognise most of his 'stock' from Scotland Yard records or Police Five!

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Richard Hammond, David Mitchell, Sean Lock, Rob Brydon, Trevor Noah, Judy Murray, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 6

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Richard Hammond, Sean Lock, Judy Murray and Trevor Noah.

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 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they find "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike soon find a couple of Luftwaffe men, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett's Smart TV. Image shows left to right: Richard Osman, Alison Hammond, Rob Beckett, Danny Dyer, Motsi Mabuse, Richard Ayoade, Josh Widdicombe

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Series 2, Episode 1

Comedy panel show celebrating the small screen, with Richard Osman, Danny Dyer, Motsi Mabuse and Richard Ayoade joining Rob and team captains Alison Hammond and Josh Widdicombe.

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 5 - The Showing Up Of Corporal Jones

A Major from HQ believes that Jones is too old to serve in the Home Guard. However, following Mainwaring's pleas and Jones's clear enthusiasm, he agrees to allow the butcher to stay with the platoon - as long as he can complete an assault course in 15 minutes.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen K Amos, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Jason Manford. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 8 - Plants

With Sara Pascoe, Stephen K. Amos and Jason Manford.

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

Small Town, Big Story

Episode 2 - How Many People Does He Need?

Wendy closes in on Seamus and his family while navigating a casting crisis at work.

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

Small Town, Big Story

Episode 2 - How Many People Does He Need?

Wendy closes in on Seamus and his family while navigating a casting crisis at work.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
In The Loop. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC / Aramid Entertainment

In The Loop

The US President and the UK Prime Minister fancy going to war - but this one will be quick. Looks like Malcolm Tucker is in the thick of it again.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 3

Jack Dee joins Paul and Ian. Joining him on the panel are comedian Nabil Abdulrashid (his first appearance on the programme) and mathematician Hannah Fry.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
The Chief. Image shows left to right: Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty), Ellen Miekelson (Eilidh Loan)

The Chief

Episode 3

The Chief is made aware of a potential newspaper scoop featuring a leaked recording that could sink his whole career.

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

G'wed

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Legacy of Reece Duffy

It's the 100-year anniversary of Allsbrooke School and Mr Meacher wants to celebrate it by getting pupils to think about their own legacies.

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 5

Featuring Ron Manager, Ed Winchester and Roy and Renee, the train passengers from hell.

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

Eamon, Older Brother Of Jesus

Episode 6

Eamon tries to negotiate the family's very traditional Christmas and make an impact at the local variety halls in Nazareth.

BBC Four 10:40pm (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&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 3 - Burglary

Having gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
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.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Rajesh (Neil D'Souza), Bagpipes (Bill Bailey)

In The Long Run

Series 3, Episode 3

As Bagpipes continues to ponder the fragility of life, he hears that Rajesh is trying for a baby.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
Starstruck. Image shows from L to R: Jessie (Rose Matafeo), Tom (Nikesh Patel)

Starstruck

Series 2, Episode 1 - Stay

Jessie and Tom spend the day in London, but her decision to stay sends her spiralling as she deals with the real world consequences of her grand gesture.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Felix Hughes (Steve Pemberton), Eric (Reece Shearsmith)

Inside No. 9

Series 6, Episode 3 - Lip Service

Felix is pretty certain his wife is up to something with her boss Dmitri, so he decides to hire some help to prove things either one way or the other. When professional lip-reader Iris arrives with her powerful binoculars, the pair stake out in a hotel bedroom and start to gather their evidence. With Sian Clifford.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola)

In The Long Run

Series 3, Episode 4

Valentine gets a DJ gig through Dawn's friend Andy, which goes hugely well until he realises it's a gay nightclub.

BBC Three 11:50pm (repeat)
Starstruck. Jessie (Rose Matafeo)

Starstruck

Series 2, Episode 2 - Christmas, Again

Having turned down Tom's invitation, Jessie spends Christmas alone. She realises that the letters she wrote when she thought she was leaving forever may have been a bad idea.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Jonny Pelham, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Ahir Shah

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and regular panellist Hugh Dennis find some humour in current events, with guests Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Jonny Pelham and Ahir Shah also poking fun at recent news.

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