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Television

TV schedule Friday 7th October 2016

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm
15 min
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 41 - How To Train Your Hamster

DM takes on Quark again, but this time in his strangest setting yet: Penfold's dreams!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Mike (Kenneth MacDonald), Boycie (John Challis), Del (David Jason), Marlene (Sue Holderness), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gorman, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 1, Episode 5

Comedians Dave Gorman and Josie Long join host Dara O Briain, games expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games and a special endgame in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
The Good Old Days. Copyright: BBC

The Good Old Days

Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Claudia Winkleman, David Mitchell, Rhod Gilbert, Rob Brydon, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Jamie Laing, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 6

With Claudia Winkleman, Jamie Laing, Rhod Gilbert and Tracy-Ann Oberman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Baldrick (Tony Robinson), Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh (Rowan Atkinson), Percy (Tim McInnerny). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

The Black Adder, Episode 6 - The Black Seal

It is St. Juniper's Day and the King strips Edmund of his title and duties in Edinburgh; fleeing the castle in rage, The Black Adder sets about creating the most fearsome band of Knights ever known in order to take the throne and rule the Kingdom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Nick Clegg. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 1

In the first episode of the new series, former Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg takes to the host's chair. Stand-up comedians Kevin Bridges and Roisin Conaty are the guests.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Walter Ingram (Gary Miller), Winston Ingram (Paul Riley), Stevie the Bookie (Matt Costello). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 7, Episode 1 - Gadgets

Craiglang's residents can't resist the temptation of the Futuroo catalogue. Meanwhile, Winston prepares for the arrival of his brother, Walter, and Jack needs help after having a long bath.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Kate (Gabrielle Glaister). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells

Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Ed Gamble, James Acaster, Dara O Briain, John Robins, Sara Pascoe, Rob Beckett. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe and John Robins.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

Series 9, Episode 1

Paralympic champions Jonnie Peacock and Ellie Simmonds join the team on the sofa for the first episode in a new series of the show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 5 - 'S Up

When their landlord and local newsagent, Mr. Harrison, almost forgets to go to his own mother's funeral, he is forced to ask Richie and Eddie to mind the shop. Unsurprisingly, they quickly grow bored.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 20, Episode 2 - Danny DeVito, Miranda Hart, Sam Neill, Ewan McGregor, John Bishop, Amber Riley

Ewan McGregor remains tight-lipped about Trainspotting 2, Danny DeVito says old age gives you carte blanche to say what you want, Sam Neill reveals he wasn't asked to do Jurrassic World, Miranda Hart says her dog has got her into trouble, John Bishop reveals he hires stage crew according to their football skills, and Amber Riley performs live in the studio.

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 2, Episode 1 - The Erik Affair

Julie opens a bistro, and Vic and Beef help arrange a blind date for Erik.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 3 - Give & Take

After an altercation with a deranged droid Lister has his kidneys organ-napped. The only solution is to ask Cat, the most selfish creature in the universe, to give him one of his.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Image shows from L to R: Philip Glenister, Lee Mack, Jo Brand, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 6

Mad Dogs actor Philip Glenister and comedians Jo Brand and Josh Widdicombe join host Lee Mack in putting more madcap theories to the test.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Josh (Josh Widdicombe), Kate (Beattie Edmondson), Emma Bunton, Owen (Elis James), Geoff (Jack Dee). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 2, Episode 2 - Share & Share Alike

Josh, Owen and Kate head to the local curry house and bump into some old acquaintances from university. As the night progresses, rumour and intrigue come to the fore and the trio discover that some secrets are best left unrevealed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Botox Affair

After stealing some unused botox equipment, Vic decides to test it out on Julie and Bosh with striking results.

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

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain hosts another series of the topical comedy show. Regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons are joined by guests Diane Morgan, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

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