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Television

TV schedule Saturday 5th November 2016

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am
25 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 9 - Justin's Comet

Justin and Robert are having a stargazing party to watch the rare Justin's Comet, which is passing over Justin Town for the first time in a gazillion years. They set up a massive telescope so everybody can witness the event together.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 4 - Kelly Hoppen, Miles Jupp, Vernon Kay

Dragons' Den star Kelly Hoppen, stand-up Miles Jupp and TV presenter Vernon Kay try to banish sliding doors, limp handshakes and people who litter forever.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 5 - Sara Cox, Aled Jones, Josh Widdicombe

DJ Sara Cox, singer and TV personality Aled Jones and comedian Josh Widdicombe try to dump slogan T-shirts, fish bones and The Lord of the Rings into Room 101.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 1

Rob Brydon presents a new series of the panel game. Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Fiona Bruce, Micky Flanagan, Steve Jones and Claudia Winkleman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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 47, Episode 3

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists Camilla Long and Henning Wehn.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 7

David Mitchell and Cariad Lloyd take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:40pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 11, Episode 9 - Michael Douglas, Keith Lemon, John Bishop, Michelle Keegan, OneRepublic

Jonathan Ross is joined by Oscar-winning Hollywood star Michael Douglas, Celebrity Juice presenter Keith Lemon, stand-up comedian John Bishop and Our Girl star Michelle Keegan, while live music is provided by OneRepublic.

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

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 5 - Negative Nancy

This week, insults and Katy Perry's American flag dresses are considered for their offensiveness, and Dave, masquerading as his own wife, sets about finding a man on Tinder.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Louis Walsh, Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 16, Episode 9

The guests on the panel this time are comedian Jimmy Carr, X Factor judge Louis Walsh, fiery TOWIE couple Megan McKenna and Pete Wicks and show regular Gino 'Sheffield' D'Acampo.

Russia Today 10:30pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 40 - Countdown To Trumpageddon

Sam explains how the entire history of American politics has been leading up to this moment, top pollster Sir Bob Worcester reveals who to bet on, and the panel discusses why it's outrageous that Brexit has been taken over by elected British MPs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Inside No. 9

A selection of episodes from the second series of the comic anthology series.

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

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 7

Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe take a satirical swipe at the week's news.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Carry On Screaming!. Image shows from L to R: Oddbod (Tom Clegg), Valeria Watt (Fenella Fielding), Dr Orlando Watt (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Screaming!

Horror spoof from the Carry On team. Two bumbling Victorian detectives must investigate the disappearance of several young women.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Dane Baptiste, Liza Tarbuck, Alan Davies, David Mitchell, Lolly Adefope

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 4, Episode 4

David Mitchell, Liza Tarbuck, Dane Baptiste and Lolly Adefope sit down with Alan for more directionless chitchat. While Dane and Lolly swap recipes, David opens up about his fear of crustaceans and Liza reveals the grizzly details surrounding Basil's death.

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