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Schedule Friday 9th May 2025

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Noising Up. Credit: BBC

Noising Up

Series 5, Episode 3

An uproarious mix of topical comedy sketches.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm
11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 41 - Herbert Goldenbeard

Herbert receives a bottle of Goldenbeard to make his beard longer, stronger and more golden than ever - and the results are dramatic.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
25 min
Horrible Science

Horrible Science

Episode 1 - Gravity the Musical, a T-rex and Vampires on Holiday

A totally wicked song about gravity, a T-rex going to see a doctor, vampires on holiday, and Sir Isaac Newton riding a rollercoaster - welcome to the bizarre world of Horrible Science!

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 117, Episode 4

The topical panel show returns.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7pm (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 7, Episode 1 - Everybody's Trucking

The platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked, and by Mainwaring continuously damaging Jones's newly furnished van.

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 17, Out-takes - More Unseen Bits

More material from the comedy panel show, not originally shown in the Series 17 episodes. Hosted by Rob Brydon, with team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack joined by celebrity guests including Charlie Brooker, Johnny Marr, Shazia Mirza, Craig Charles, Kimberley Walsh, Frankie Boyle, Will Mellor, Jeremy Vine, Danny Jones, Charlene White, Amy Gledhill, Jessica Knappett, Sam Campbell and Mo Gilligan.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
Paddington. Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Heyday Films

Paddington

Family comedy about a Peruvian bear found at the eponymous London train station by the Brown family.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained Relations

It's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett's United States Of Birmingham. Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett's United States Of Birmingham

Episode 3

Joe's quest to become friends with all the Birminghams continues in the American Midwest. First stop is Birmingham, Iowa, where he finds the inspiration for one of the country's most iconic artworks, American Gothic.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hole In One

In the middle of the worst, wettest winter in memory, all the brothers have to flog is sun-tan lotion. Things are looking grim until Uncle Albert falls down the cellar hatch at the Nag's Head: a big compensation package could set them up nicely. Unfortunately, Del's unaware of Albert's past...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 69, Episode 6

David Tennant will host, with Miles Jupp confirmed as one of the guest panellists.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Paul. Image shows from L to R: Clive Gollings (Nick Frost), Graeme Willy (Simon Pegg)

Paul

Sci-fi comedy starring Nick Frost and Simon Pegg as friends who chance upon an alien whilst travelling across the US.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (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 3, Episode 2

Johnny Gosling and Mister Kipling make their first appearances.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 11 - Infantile

With Ronni Ancona, Dave Gorman and Lee Mack.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 2 - Terror

Hedgehog and Spudgun visit for a Halloween party. It's only a matter of time before Richie decides to summon the dark lord and exchange his soul for an eternity of sex and money...

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Katherine Ryan and panellists Richard Osman and Desiree Burch, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett: Wallop!. Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett: Wallop

Stand-up special from Rob Beckett.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 3 - Justice

In hopes of discovering a live human woman inside an escape pod found in the midsts of space, the Red Dwarf crew head to a prison colony to use its facilities. However, Rimmer could be in for a longer stay than he bargained for.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Bottom Live: The Big Number Two Tour

Bottom Live: The Big Number Two Tour

Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmundson reprise their roles as anarchic flatmates Richie and Eddie on stage. The duo invite the Queen to dinner.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:55pm (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen

Man Like Mobeen

Series 5, Episode 3 - Turkish Delight

Tensions run high as the gang debate what to do with the stolen money. Jerry reveals his true colours, Emre investigates the theft, and Uncle Shady offers Mobeen a lifeline.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 4

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
15 min
Machynlleth sign. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Club At Machynlleth

Series 4, Episode 7

Esyllt Sears continues a week of programmes featuring highlights and behind-the-scenes conversations from the 2025 Machynlleth Comedy Festival.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett: That's The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett Live. Joe Lycett. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Joe Lycett: That's The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett Live

Stand-up comedy from Joe Lycett in this TV version of his 2016 live show and DVD.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen

Man Like Mobeen

Series 5, Episode 4 - Boy Like Mobeen

On a plane alone, Mobeen recounts how it all started, with his teenage memories of the first job he did for Khan and the beginning of his brotherhood with Nate and Eight.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Rosie Jones, Tom Allen, Hugh Dennis, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 11

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Rosie Jones and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

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