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Television

TV schedule Sunday 8th July 2012

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (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 1 - Camille

Rescuing a mechanoid, Camille, from a crashed spaceship, Kryten falls in love instantly. However, so does Rimmer. And Lister's quite taken with her too. Just what is going on?

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 9 - Antelopes

With Dave Gorman, Jeremy Hardy and Jo Brand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Rock & Chips. Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Rock & Chips

In Peckham, the Trotters are all under one roof: Grandad, Joan, husband Reg and the teenage Del Boy. Things suddenly change, however, when ex-con Freddie Robdal appears.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 1

Comedian and mathematical physics graduate Dara O'Briain takes a humorous look at how maths underpins everything around us, solving problems using only numbers and equations. This week's guest is David O'Doherty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood Live

Victoria Wood Live

This classic live show finds the comedienne in sparkling form, with her trademark witty wordplay.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of episodes from Series A of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel show. Repeated again as of 23.40.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 4, Episode 5

The sun is shining in Benidorm again and although Pauline is more or less permanently drunk, everyone is looking forward to Eighties Night with special guests Bananarama.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Parents. Image shows from L to R: Becky Pope (Jadie-Rose Hobson), Sam Pope (Christian Lees), Len Miller (Tom Conti), Nick Pope (Darren Strange), Alma Miller (Susie Blake), Jenny Pope (Sally Phillips). Copyright: Objective Productions

Parents

Episode 1

Fortysomething Jenny asks a favour of mum and dad... can she and her family move in with them?

BBC Two 10pm (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, Episode 4 - 100th Episode

Mock The Week celebrates its 100th episode, with guests Milton Jones, Ava Vidal and Mark Watson.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Parents. Image shows from L to R: Becky Pope (Jadie-Rose Hobson), Sam Pope (Christian Lees), Len Miller (Tom Conti), Nick Pope (Darren Strange), Alma Miller (Susie Blake), Jenny Pope (Sally Phillips). Copyright: Objective Productions

Parents

Episode 2

Nick tries to work his persuasive powers on Len to get some office space, while Jenny has a very awkward encounter with an ex.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:55pm (repeat)
John Bishop's Britain. John Bishop. Copyright: Objective Productions / 3 Amigos Productions

John Bishop's Britain

Series 2, Episode 3 - Hobbies

John's guests in this episode include cricketer Freddie Flintoff, talking about his hobbies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Beverly Lincoln (Tamsin Greig), Matt LeBlanc (Matt LeBlanc), Sean Lincoln (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Episodes

Series 2, Episode 9

It's the night of Merc's 'Man of the Year' event. However, his moment of glory turns sour when Carol tells him about Matt's affair with Jamie. Beverly's relationship with Rob grows deeper, and Sean is forced to decide whether he's willing to forget the past and fight for his wife.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm
40 min version (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty

This week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood Live

Victoria Wood Live

This classic live show finds the comedienne in sparkling form, with her trademark witty wordplay.

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