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TV schedule Thursday 13th November 2014

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Exterminating Angel

Margaret tries to organise an unlikely love affair after Victor takes to the road, and a disaster of truly biblical proportions descends when the Meldrews are invited to Ronnie and Mildred's for the evening. In addition, a visit to the dentist goes horribly wrong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 6 - Final Stretch

Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist

Basil's delighted when a married couple - both doctors - check in. However, Sybil's busy flirting with a young male guest, and when he discovers that one of the doctors is a psychiatrist, he grows increasingly paranoid...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Episode 4

A celebration of all things Python. Bill Bailey, Harry Shearer and Kate Beckinsale are among those paying tribute, while classic clips include The Lumberjack Song.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
100 min
Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live. Image shows from L to R: Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Eric Idle. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd

Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live

Documentary focusing on the live shows by Monty Python, featuring rare backstage footage and new interviews.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 9, Episode 1

8 Out Of 10 Cats is back for a ninth series. The guests joining Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jason Manford are Claudia Winkleman, Jamelia, Charlie Clements and Shappi Khorsandi.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

2010, Episode 2

Hosted by Shappi Khorsandi, acts include: Adam Hills, Danny Bhoy, Sean Lock, Tom Wrigglesworth, Jon Richardson, Jack Whitehall, Marlon Davis, Josh Widdicombe, Mick Ferry, Carey Marx, Emo Philips, Imran Yusuf and Jimeoin.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
30 min
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke), Meg (Jessica Knappett). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 2, Episode 4 - Leia

Beautiful, free-spirited Leia arrives. Meg and Bunny know Leia from their trip to India, and everyone thinks she's amazing - except Meg. Leia's arrival prompts Laura to get involved in politics, Bunny to rescue a cat, and Meg to cause a sensation at an illegal rave.

U&Dave channel logo 9:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 9, Episode 4

This week Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jason Manford are joined by guests Stephen Baldwin, Michael Ball, Alun Cochrane and Jodie Kidd.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 4

Russell looks at Obama getting beat in the US mid term elections, the John Lewis Christmas advert and The Matrix... with chickens...

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Puppy Love. Image shows from L to R: Nana V (Joanna Scanlan), Naomi (Vicki Pepperdine). Copyright: BBC / Woof Productions

Puppy Love

Episode 1

Rivalries flair when Naomi Singh enrols unruly Golden Retriever pup, Charlie into Nana V's classes.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 12, Episode 10

In the series finale, guests are This Morning's Ruth Langsford and Phillip Schofield; singer and presenter Peter Andre and singer Olly Murs.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Babylon. Image shows from L to R: Tom Oliver (Jonny Sweet), Richard Miller (James Nesbitt), Charles Inglis (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Nightjack

Babylon

Episode 1

A private security firm calls the police for assistance at a Youth Offenders Institution riot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Monty Python Live (Mostly). Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Hipgnosis

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Special - Monty Python Live: One Down, Five To Go

The comedy event of the year: see the final Monty Python reunion show live from London's O2 Arena. Expect classic sketches, some surprises and lots of silliness.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (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 6

Sarah Millican, Melanie C, Charlotte Ritchie and David O'Doherty look at the topical stories of the week.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 4

Russell Howard, Una Foden and Kevin Keegan join the regulars.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Chris Addison, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 7

Miles Jupp, Carl Donnelly and Ava Vidal join Dara, Hugh, Andy and Chris.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary

It's the Fawlty's wedding anniversary, and Sybil storms out, thinking Basil has forgotten - just moments before a group of their friends arrive for celebratory drinks.

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 9, Episode 1

8 Out Of 10 Cats is back for a ninth series. The guests joining Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jason Manford are Claudia Winkleman, Jamelia, Charlie Clements and Shappi Khorsandi.

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