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TV schedule Friday 17th January 2014

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 1

The students are joined by Britain's Got Talent star Jack Carroll, DNN's Sam Fletcher, and comedians Bec Hill and Romesh Ranganathan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 18, Episode 2 - A Clean Sweep

Foggy decides to keep alive the tradition of having a "lucky" sweep at weddings.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 12 - Food

With David Mitchell, Rich Hall and Jimmy Carr.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall

Godber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 6 - A Brief Encounter

A fed-up Miranda makes a big life decision - she's going travelling. Stevie is devastated but Penny's too preoccupied to notice. Only Gary can stop her - but will he?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 5 - Neighbour

A new neighbour moves in upstairs and his constant noise drives Lucy to distraction.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 3

Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Kathy Burke and Josh Widdicombe. Countdown's Susie Dent is in with assistance from Dara O Briain.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 3

Cage-fighting, sheep testicles and an insight into Whitehall's sex life... it's Episode 3. The guests are David Walliams, football manager Sam Allardyce and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 6 - Speech

Lucy is stressed. She has an important speech to make at a Recruitment Conference and nobody to help her write it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

A selection of episodes from the third series of the cult sitcom starring Katy Burke and James Dreyfus.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 16 - Kaleidoscope

With Susan Calman, Liza Tarbuck and Sandi Toksvig.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live. Sarah Millican. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live

TV edit of Sarah Millican's top-selling stand-up show, Chatterbox.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Stella. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 2, Episode 10

Rob makes Stella a life-changing offer, but as chaos engulfs her family and friends, can she accept it?

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (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 7

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis and Chris Addison take a look at this week's burning issues. The guests are Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Chris Ramsey. Josh Widdicombe sits in for an ill Andy Parsons.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 14, Episode 14 - Idris Elba, Olivia Colman, Lena Dunham

Idris Elba talks about Nelson Mandela, Olivia Colman says winning two BAFTAs was a bit overwhelming, Lena Dunham reveals she's not great at sex scenes. Plus, there's music from Keane.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 12 - Food

With David Mitchell, Rich Hall and Jimmy Carr.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 3, Episode 8

The final whistle is about to blow on season three, but there's still one last bout of fun to be had as Corden invites Ashes hero Alastair Cook, comic Kevin Bridges and Dermot O'Leary into the studio.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 6, Episode 3

As a newly freed Mick attempts to make ammends with the Dykes, a rowdy stag party arrive at the Solana. Meanwhile, Kenneth plans his grand reopening.

BBC Three 11:45pm
30 min
Live At The Electric. Chastity Butterworth (Gemma Whelan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 3, Episode 2

There's a very nasty bug going around in WitTank present The School, a particularly horrific party is being hosted by The Twins Macabre and the social etiquette of visiting public toilets is carefully explained by Chastity Butterworth.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 5 - Neighbour

A new neighbour moves in upstairs and his constant noise drives Lucy to distraction.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 3, Out-takes - Unseen

In a special featuring never-before-seen footage, fill your boots with more banter-fuelled action courtesy of Corden and co.

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