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TV schedule Wednesday 29th March 2017

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am
15 min
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 23 - More About Twirling

The Twirlywoos find themselves in a sports hall. They watch a gymnast dance whilst twirling a ribbon. Toodloo copies the gymnast, twirling a ribbon. Chickedy and Chick join in and Great BigHoo tries too but he ends up twirling his ribbon around Toodloo, Chickedy and Chick.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 1 - Bliss For Idiots

Ben is unhappy with his lot, but is even less happy with Susan's book-writing house guest. Perhaps the Brotherhood of the Cockerel has the answer?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 3, Episode 5 - Moving In

Having finally come to an agreement, Lionel's flat is put up for sale and he begins moving in to Jean's house; but they soon find it difficult to adjust to their new way of life. Dinner, at least, should smooth things over.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 4 - Tea For Three

When a pretty niece of Trigger's arrives in the Nag's Head, Del and Rodney indulge in a little sibling rivalry in an effort to win her fair hand. One of them, however, ends up doing a spot of unscheduled hang-gliding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Pauline (Marian McLoughlin), John (Russ Abbot), Trevor (James Smith). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 1, Episode 5

Joyce and Alan have financial concerns and are considering downsizing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Dennis (George Layton), Carol (Paula Wilcox). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 1, Episode 6

As the gang head off for their annual 1960s-themed getaway weekend, it looks like there could be a little less fun and a little more stress at the seaside.

U&Dave channel logo 8:45pm
75 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 3 - K-Folk

With Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Sheron Dawson (Julie Graham), Billy Dawson (Steve Edge). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 9, Episode 4

While Loretta takes Jodie back to the UK for her advert shoot, Rob tries to make use of her swanky Beltoro room, but the rest of the family have their own elaborate plans for some of her 5-star luxury. Kenneth has bridges to build - and is Sam up to something?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 2, Episode 2 - We Have Put Her Living In The Tomb

Victor and Margaret agree to look after Kylie the tortoise whilst Margaret's god-daughter Jennifer goes on holiday. Meanwhile, they set about decorating the new house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 5 - Mammy Of The Groom

With his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some pre-wedding jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard. Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for his nuptials? Meanwhile, Cathy gives her mother a book on homosexuality, leading Agnes to wonder who in her family is gay.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Drunk History. Peter Rabbit (Blake Harrison). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 3, Episode 4

Emma Bunton and Blake Harrison forge a unique bond in Kerry Howard's sozzled story of Beatrix Potter. Joe Lycett slurs through the Great Train Robbery starring Simon Bird and Joel Fry.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Josh Widdicombe, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the last week with guests Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Nish Kumar, Josh Widdicombe and Zoe Lyons.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Unspun With Matt Forde. Image shows from L to R: Nicky Morgan, Matt Forde. Copyright: Avalon Television

Unspun With Matt Forde

Series 2, Episode 5

On this week's show, Matt chats to Member of Parliament for Loughborough and former Education Secretary Nicky Morgan.

BBC Four 10pm
40 min
Brian Pern. Copyright: BBC

Brian Pern

Special - Brian Pern: A Tribute

Following the sudden death of Brian Pern in a Segway accident, BBC Four is to broadcast this special documentary, dedicated to the musician, celebrating his life and work.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Nightly Show. Gordon Ramsay

The Nightly Show

Episode 23

Gordon Ramsay is joined on the sofa by radio presenter Chris Moyles and chef Gizzi Erskine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 6 - Mammy's Miracle

Agnes Brown thinks everyone has gone mad. Father Quinn is losing his faith as fast as he loses parishioners. Newlyweds Dermot and Maria won't stop fighting. And Grandad has decided he'd like to witness his own funeral.

BBC Four 10:40pm
20 min
Brian Pern. Brian Pern (Simon Day). Copyright: BBC

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Tribute, Special - Brian Pern At The BBC

As further tribute to Brian Pern. Brian Pern At The BBC features some of the musician's greatest Top of the Pops performances with some poorly written captions underneath.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Car Share. Image shows from L to R: Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson), John Redmond (Peter Kay). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Car Share

Series 1, Episode 4

With a fancy new hands free phone kit fitted in his car John arrives at Kayleigh's house only to discover she's far more excited by previous night's events.

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

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 3

Cage-fighting, sheep testicles and an insight into Whitehall's sex life... it's Episode 3. The guests are David Walliams, football manager Sam Allardyce and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Rob (Rob Brydon), Steve (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip To Italy, Episode 3 - La Suvera, Pievescola

Steve and Rob visit Viareggio in Tuscany where Shelley's body was washed ashore. They have lunch at Trattoria Albana. Rob later gets a call from his agent saying that he needs to record himself on tape for a potential part in a film.

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

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 10

With Ed Byrne and Stewart Francis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Interview

Mark decides that Jeremy needs a job, because he is behind with his rent, so he gets him a job application for JLB Finance. Mark then goes to work to carry on his flirtation with Sophie via post-it notes cartoons.

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

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Highlights Special - Extra

A selection of previously unseen bits and highlights from the series in which Lee Mack tested random bits of trivia with a selection of guests.

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