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Schedule Thursday 17th April 2025

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Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 6 - Stripes

After a secret visit to the holiday camp Joe Maplin decides that Gladys should be put in charge of the Yellowcoats.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Mark Watson

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

Series 4, Episode 3 - Wednesday

Mark Watson, Flo & Joan and guest Esther Manito examine existance through the days of the week, this time looking at Wednesday - the day Mark and Esther were born on.

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Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The Wedding

Arkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Sindhu Vee, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, AJ Odudu, Alex Horne. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 7

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Joel Dommett, Sindhu Vee, Alex Horne and AJ Odudu to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

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 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.

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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 2 - Keep Young And Beautiful

Following questions in the House of Commons, it is proposed that older members of the Home Guard should join the ARP while younger members of the ARP join the Home Guard. It looks like most of Mainwaring's men could be in the firing line.

BBC Three 8:45pm (repeat)
Zen Motoring

Zen Motoring

Episode 2 - Pigeon

While running errands, Ogmios meets an unexpected guest in need of help. Together they face the grimy streets.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

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Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 1, Episode 5 - Sex & Violence

Deborah's been down in the dumps for days and when she reveals it's because she's split up with her boyfriend, Dermot attempts to seduce her with a romantic meal. Meanwhile, Gary's not taking well to his renewed relationship with Dorothy.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 11 - Lumped Together

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and David Mitchell.

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

Micky Flanagan: If We Ever Needed It

Micky Flanagan's 2024 stand-up special.

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Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 1, Episode 6 - My Brilliant Career

Freshly sacked, Dermot gets a trial job at Deborah's restaurant, prompting much discussion about Gary's career. Is it time for him to move on?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Mammy

Agnes Brown has family troubles to contend with: her son Dermot has fallen out with Maria Nicholson, his long-term girlfriend, and Grandad is feeling poorly.

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60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Clive Myrie

Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 8

Clive Myrie takes up the reins as guest host, with journalist Camilla Long and actor Miles Jupp joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to poke fun at the week's headlines.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Judi Love

Live At The Apollo

Series 17, Episode 2 - Ed Gamble, Tom Davis, Judi Love

The brilliant Ed Gamble introduces comedians Tom Davis and Judi Love to the stage.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:10pm (repeat)
Romantic Getaway. Image shows left to right: Allison (Katherine Ryan), Deacon (Romesh Ranganathan)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 3

Kethan wants Deacon to carry out a job for him that involves a bag swap in the Channel Islands, while Alfie struggles to convince HMRC that everything is in order.

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dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble

Jean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:40pm (repeat)
Romantic Getaway. Image shows left to right: Big Dom (Tom Davis), Deacon (Romesh Ranganathan)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 4

Deacon and Allison are dragged deeper into the criminal underworld when they steal a Ferrari to pay their blackmailer's demands. Can they fence a car, get HMRC off their backs, and make it to the IVF clinic for 5?

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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Catherine Bohart, Joe Lycett, Alan Davies, Thanyia Moore, Chris McCausland. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 6, Episode 4

Alan Davies is joined by Catherine Bohart, Chris McCausland, Thanyia Moore and Joe Lycett. Tonight's revelations include problematic gingers, feet fetishes, and mountaineering mishaps.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:05pm (repeat)
Romantic Getaway. Image shows left to right: Deacon (Romesh Ranganathan), Allison (Katherine Ryan)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 5

Deacon and Allison make an enemy of Kethan and commit to a life on the run. As Esme and Alfie both grow suspicious of their behaviour, Allison takes the pregnancy test that will reveal if it's all been for nothing.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 5 - Just Act Normal

Miranda has some difficulty convincing people she's not actually having a breakdown.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:35pm (repeat)
Romantic Getaway. Image shows left to right: Kethan (Paul Sharma), Alfie (Johnny Vegas)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 6

Esme helps Deacon and Allison make their escape after Kethan and Alfie join forces to catch them. Will they get away? Will their relationship survive? What is Allison about to reveal that changes everything?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
Sorry, I Didn't Know. Image shows left to right: Chizzy Akudolu, Jimmy Akingbola, Eddie Kadi

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 4, Episode 3

Desiree Burch, Nick Helm, Tez Ilyas and Sikisa join team leaders Chizzy Akudolu and Eddie Kadi to answer questions about black history. Jimmy Akingbola hosts.

BBC Two 11:50pm (repeat)
One Way To Denmark. Herb (Rafe Spall)

One Way To Denmark

Comedy about a man seeking a better life - in a Danish prison.

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Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 1, Episode 5 - Sex & Violence

Deborah's been down in the dumps for days and when she reveals it's because she's split up with her boyfriend, Dermot attempts to seduce her with a romantic meal. Meanwhile, Gary's not taking well to his renewed relationship with Dorothy.

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

Mock The Week

Series 11, Christmas Special

Dara O'Briain and the team present an extended Christmas spectacular with a stocking full of festive treats, out-takes and ghosts of Christmas specials past.

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