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TV schedule Friday 16th October 2015

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Ego Has Landed

An unusual request from a couple whom Susan and Ben met on holiday leads to chaos in the Harper household, and Susan finally discovers who Kenzo's father is.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
15 min
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 15 - Quark Games

The heroes find themselves fighting for their lives on an alien world in Quark's latest money-spinning sports event.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 7, Episode 2 - Four Affairs And A Funeral

A death in the dentist's chair is not very good for business, but, as Ben discovers, it isn't very good for your private life either.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 3 - A Celebrity For The Barbecue

An outdoors-indoors luxury barbecue sounds complicated - and it is!

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:30pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 1

In this first episode, student Barney ties himself in knots when posting a fragile wedding present using the TezCorp Frank and Send machine, and a photo booth believes its users would prefer to have their passport photo printed on a shower curtain or a duvet cover.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain Cook

With a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 5

Granville has bought a job lot of bargain stock but needs a clever plan to sell it all. A visiting salesman gives him a marketing idea. Meanwhile Eric is not getting on with his wife and seeks emergency romantic help from young Leroy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal Punishment

After having trouble with the trenches' telephone system, Blackadder is facing a court-martial for disobeying orders; and far more seriously, shooting and eating Melchett's prized pet pigeon, Speckled Jim. Is there any hope for the Captain, or does a firing squad and certain death await?

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 50, Episode 3

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Sadiq Khan MP.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Barry Harris (Bobby Ball), Nana (Ellen Thomas), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay), Jenna (Nicola Hughes), Cameron (Patrick Robinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 5, Episode 6

Lisa and Jenna's feud reaches a head when an argument lands them behind bars.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Lauren joins the cheerleaders to impress Ryan, 50s landlady Ma Willow makes her first appearance and Nan has a mouse in her house.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Kennedys. Image shows from L to R: Tony Kennedy (Dan Skinner), Emma Kennedy (Lucy Hutchinson), Brenda Kennedy (Katherine Parkinson), Jenny (Emma Pierson), Tim (Harry Peacock). Copyright: BBC

The Kennedys

Episode 3 - Vikings

Some Danes have moved in to Jessop Square and Brenda is determined to become friends with them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Two Ronnies

Mixing archive interviews with footage from their much-loved sketch show, The Interviews presents a profile of Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker - in their own words.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Stephen Fry, Ross Noble, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 1 - A Medley Of Maladies

With Lucy Porter, Ross Noble and Matt Lucas.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes from the satirical panel game.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, Episode 6 - Rob Delaney, Sharon Horgan, Adam Lambert, Catherine Tate, Roisin Murphy

Alan is joined by comedy actors and writers Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan who chat about the second series of their hit sitcom Catastrophe. Musician Adam Lambert talks about his latest single, and Catherine Tate discusses her new movie SuperBob. Music is from Roisin Murphy who performs Evil Eyes live in the studio.

BBC Three 10:30pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 1

Fresh from performing to over 160,000 fans on his sell-out UK arena tour, Russell Howard returns to BBC Three for a brand-new series of hit satirical comedy show.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, Episode 4 - Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Dawn French, Chris O'Dowd, Rod Stewart

Colin Farrell talks about his dodgy on screen hair, Rachel Weisz reveals she has a 'Mrs Daniel Craig' screen visor, Dawn French says her writing is now more grown up, Chris O'Dowd talks about his wife's celebrity crushes, and Rod Stewart says he's got his mojo back.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Wig Affair

Desperate to regain his title of Toupee Wearer of the Year, Bob ropes in all the help and offers all the rewards he can when his beloved wig goes missing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 4

EastEnders favourite Cheryl Fergison, who plays Heather; One Show regular Dominic Littlewood; chef Jean Christophe Novelli; and Skins actor Luke Pasqualino take part in the surreal panel game.

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

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 6 - Stuck On Level 342

This week computer games adverts, boardgames, crossword and Sudoku books all come under the spotlight. Meanwhile Dave's jigsaw habit is revealed, and Alan Sugar makes a rather puzzling appearance.

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