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Television

TV schedule Thursday 22nd October 2015

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 2, Episode 11 - Hank's New School

After yet another bad parents' evening, Stan is determined to get Hank a good education - at another school. Desperate not to leave Frankie, Ashley and Mr Rock behind, Hank is forced to do the unthinkable and fight to stay at Westbrook Academy. Mr Rock, on the other hand, finds an old friend's offer for a life away from Westbrook extremely tempting.

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 9 - Life Begins At Fifty

Susan is accused of shoplifting and as if the forgetfulness, mood swings and night sweats weren't enough of a problem, she also has to put up with Ben's defending her.

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

My Family

Series 8, Episode 1 - The Parent Trap

Ben takes delivery of a neighbour's plasma screen television and falls in love with it, but it seems that Michael's current love interest may be expecting a delivery of something smaller but more problematic.

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 5 - Looking At Properties

Thinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Sky's The Limit

Rodney's marriage problems have made him seek solace from drink but, although he offers help, Del is too busy himself to offer any practical help

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
65 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 12 - Gravity

With Barry Humphries, Bill Bailey and Rich Hall.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Al Murray, Tim Vine. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 3 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim Vine

The pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
The Almost Impossible Gameshow. Copyright: Initial

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Series 1, Episode 4

Another episode of the game show in which 50 members of the public compete - with almost no chance of winning at all.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Bring The Noise. Image shows from L to R: Tinie, Nicole Scherzinger, Ricky Wilson, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Twenty Six 03

Bring The Noise

Episode 1

Ricky Wilson hosts a new and fun-filled music and comedy show. Captains Tinie Tempah and Nicole Scherzinger welcome David Tennant and Martin Kemp to their teams.

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 3, Episode 1 - Roomies

Mark wants to move out of the flat, which is great because Meg wants Bunny to move in. But who's going to get the big bedroom? Bunny has got a part in a play but she absolutely hates her co-star. And after some trouble at home, Laura and Gary set out to search for a new flat together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night

A local restauranteur and friend to the Fawltys, André, helps them arrange a special gourmet night in the hotel restaurant in order to make the best use of new chef Kurt's considerable talents...

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems

It's St. George's Day, and when a Mrs Alice Richards books into Fawlty Towers expecting a room with sea view, Basil's temper begins to boil. Meanwhile, a racing tip from a rare satisfied guest could land him in it with Sybil.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 1

Russell looks at the NHS, Peppa Pig and the connection between gay sex and a bagel.

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

Celebrity Juice

Series 14, Episode 7

Joey Essex takes over from Holly this week, with guests Ella Eyre, BRIT award-winning singer James Morrison, Xtra Factor presenter Rochelle Humes and X Factor's Caroline Flack.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 8

Olympic medallist Jenny Jones, football legend Gianfranco Zola and comedian Johnny Vegas join Corden and co for the final episode of the series.

TNT Sports 2 logo 10:15pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 3, Episode 3

Ian Stone is joined by David Baddiel and Mick Ferry for more football chat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 6

Denise and Dave's wedding day has finally arrived, and the family are busy readying themselves for the ceremony - and drinking - ahead.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 4

Having looked at over 60 news channels from across the world, read over 140 newspapers and watched over 1000 clips since last week, the Good News team are back to share the funniest things they've found.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm (repeat)
Glitchy. Ryan Sampson. Copyright: Talkback

Glitchy

Episode 3

American heart-throb Judd Zuckerman gives dating advice to Reading boy Jay; Drag Queen's Den heads to BBC Two; and there's more from The Real Jockey Housewives of Birkenhead.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 3 - Major Star

Melchett instructs Blackadder to organise a concert party in order to raise the troops' morale, following the Russians' withdrawal from combat. However, the General takes a particular liking to George's drag act, which could put a halt to proceedings...

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Job Lot. Image shows from L to R: Bryony (Sophie McShera), Ash (Nick Mohammed), Natalie (Laura Aikman), Trish (Sarah Hadland), Karl (Russell Tovey), Angela (Jo Enright), Paul (Martin Marquez), Janette (Angela Curran). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

The Job Lot

Series 3, Episode 3

Trish is disconcerted to see a caravan parked in the job centre car park and is shocked to discover who is living in there. Kevin, an aspiring country and western singer comes into the job centre and is not happy when Karl stops his benefits - the fall out results in a roof top siege.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of episodes from the 11th series of the satirical panel game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Squadron Leader Lord Flashheart (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:55pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 11, Episode 3 - Guess Who's Coming To Essex?

When Sharon and Tracey discover that Dorien has been keeping a secret for over fifty years, they decide to get involved, but Dorien is reluctant to confront her past. Meanwhile, Tracey finds motherhood is not all that it's cracked up to be.

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