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Television

TV schedule Saturday 12th September 2015

BBC Two 6:45pm (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 3, Episode 8 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decide to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, when the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring still hanging onto it.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 10 - Greats

With Jo Brand, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 2

Jonathan Ross, Dara O Briain and Alex Jones attempt to out-fact each other as startling theories are put to the test in Lee Mack's riotous panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - Alan Attraction

Alan has failed to get a second TV series and is days away from bankruptcy. Might the charms of receptionist Jill provide some relief?

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and the team return after the summer break. Featuring guests Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:15pm
60 min
Through The Keyhole. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 3, Episode 3

Keith Lemon hosts the classic game show. On the panel this time are talk show legend Jerry Springer, presenter Tess Daly and comedian Paddy McGuinness.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 2 - Work Experience

David hires Donna, his lodger and the daughter of his best friend. While showing her round the office he discovers a doctored pornographic image of himself. Gareth, due to his covert operations skills, is told to catch the culprit.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 5 - Cat's Eyes

With Jo Brand, Sean Lock and Rich Hall.

BBC Two 9:30pm (repeat)
Cradle To Grave. Image shows from L to R: Fred 'Spud' Baker (Peter Kay), Danny Baker (Laurie Kynaston), Bet Baker (Lucy Speed). Copyright: ITV Studios

Cradle To Grave

Episode 2

Bet persuades Spud to expand their horizons and take in such rich new experiences as wine, the Bermondsey Small Retailers annual dinner dance, and a caravan holiday in Dymchurch. As for Danny, there are lessons to be learned in biology, both at school and in the bedroom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans

Sybil's in hospital, receiving treatment for an ingrowing toenail. Basil's left at the hotel to carry out a fire alarm test and oversee a group of German guests. What could possibly go wrong?

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Boy Meets Girl. Image shows from L to R: Judy (Rebecca Root), Leo (Harry Hepple). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Boy Meets Girl

Series 1, Episode 2

Leo and Judy have a relaxed Sunday lunch date planned, but when Pam answers his phone and manages to find out the venue, it's inevitable that nothing will go to plan. Judy bumping into a pre-transition friend adds to the colour of the day.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 1 - Why Are There Still Chickens?

Dave Gorman flips his lid and his laptop open to ponder modern life. Dave conducts a live experiment with over a thousand eggs!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton, Gino D'Acampo

Celebrity Juice

Series 14, Episode 1

Keith Lemon is back. Holly Willoughby returns as team captain, alongside stand-in captain Gino D'Acampo. Keith welcomes guests Jonathan Ross, Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing, stand-up Chris Ramsey and EastEnders landlady Kellie Bright.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Patrick Kielty

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 2

The curly-haired QI favourite hosts a hilarious free-form chat show, where the conversation can go anywhere! With Ben Miller, Lizzie Roper, Patrick Kielty and Felicity Ward.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
Safeword. Image shows from L to R: Joey Essex, Andrew Maxwell, David Morgan, Rick Edwards, David Haye, Katherine Ryan, Tiffany Stevenson

Safeword

Series 1, Episode 1

Guests in the first episode are everyone's favourite doofus Joey Essex, boxing hero David Haye and comedians Andrew Maxwell and Tiff Stevenson. Which of this week's celebrities - hard man or reem dude - will be able to take the inevitable roasting best, and who will be bottling out by using that all-important safe word?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50pm (repeat)
Safeword. Image shows from L to R: Jason Byrne, Sinitta, David Morgan, Rick Edwards, Katherine Ryan, Iain Stirling, Charlotte Crosby

Safeword

Series 1, Episode 2

80s pop legend Sinitta and Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby are under scrutiny. Joining the teams as guests are comics Iain Stirling and Jason Byrne.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 2, Episode 3

Tezcorp is branching out into naughty computer software - we are all reliant on the internet these days so why not try Tezbrowze? Meanwhile Border Control B.O.T. is keeping the Isle and Wight Safe, and the latest Tezcorp release, Hear 2 Stay, is giving members of the public an earful.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
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 48, Episode 7

With guest host David Mitchell, and panellists Sara Cox and Alan Johnson.

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