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TV schedule Thursday 13th April 2017

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 6, Episode 8 - Gig

Nero takes Polly to see her favourite band - but he has to hide the terrible secret of how he got the tickets. Meanwhile, Darnesh proves that love really is blind, when he goes on a date without his glasses.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A Teacup

Harris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are Coming

The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Henry IX. Image shows from L to R: Serena (Kara Tointon), King Henry (Charles Edwards)

Henry IX

Episode 2 - Exit Strategy

With news of the possible abdication leaked to the press, suspicion is all around and causing havoc with previously rock solid relationships within the Royal household.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Dave (Kris Marshall), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 3

Mrs Khan is very keen to go on holiday. But holidays cost money, plus there's Shazia's honeymoon to pay for.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 12 - Justice

With Prof. Brian Cox, Jason Manford and Rhys Darby.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm
30 min
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule. Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

Series 1, Out-takes - Unseen

In this final episode Harry Hill shares some of the funniest moments that didn't make it into the previous episodes of the series. Expect previously unseen highlights from Kathy Burke, Joe Lycett and Josh Widdicombe as well as others.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Dave (Kris Marshall), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 4

Mr Khan is determined to be the impresario behind the new call to prayer at the Sparkhill mosque and sets out to hold his own X Factor style auditions. Meanwhile, family duty calls when he's asked to sort out future son-in-law Amjad's job promotion.

U&W channel logo 9pm
60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With.... John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 2, Episode 5 - Ken Loach

John Bishop talks to Ken Loach.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Gap Year. Image shows from L to R: Ashley (Brittney Wilson), Sean (Ade Oyefeso), Greg (Tim Key), Dylan (Anders Hayward), May (Alice Lee). Copyright: Eleven Film

Gap Year

Episode 8 - Nepal: The End

Greg looks for some new travelling companions and Ashley and Sean confront their feelings with potentially disastrous consequences for everyone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Caroline Aherne sitcom.

London Live 10pm
The Comedian's Guide To Survival. James Mullinger (James Buckley)

The Comedian's Guide To Survival

Film about a man forced to choose between a lucrative day job promotion and a floundering comedy career.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Bucket. Image shows from L to R: Mim (Miriam Margolyes), Fran (Frog Stone)

Bucket

Episode 1

The irrepressible Mim celebrates turning 70 by writing a bucket list. Item one: dragging daughter Fran on the "mini break they never had".

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Nightly Show. Jason Manford

The Nightly Show

Episode 34

Comedians Ronni Ancona and Sofie Hagen and athlete Kriss Akabusi are Jason Manford's guests.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:05pm
30 min
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon)

The Trip

The Trip To Spain, Episode 2 - Etxebarri

Steve and Rob begin the second leg of their culinary odyssey as they head through the Basque Country to Etxebarri - a Michelin-starred restaurant close to Bilbao. After experiencing a delectable eight-course tasting menu (during which Rob confirms to Steve that the Welsh for carrot is 'moron'), the pair head towards Sos del Rey Católico - taking an opportunity to belt out ABBA's SOS along the way.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 17, Episode 4 - Easter Special

Keith Lemon hosts an Easter special of the outrageous comedy panel show. Joining regulars Fearne Cotton and Gino D'Acampo this time are pop star Pixie Lott, comedian Johnny Vegas, Take Me Out host Paddy McGuinness and Tattoo Fixers' Paisley Billings and Steven 'Sketch' Porter.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

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 4, Highlights Special

The traditional end of series repeat of the highlights.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 4

Russell Howard, Una Foden and Kevin Keegan join the regulars.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 6 - Wedding

Mark and Sophie's big day arrives, but as the groom makes his way to the church with best man Jeremy and a very hungover Super Hans, he continues to wrestle with crippling doubts which threaten to throw the event into disarray.

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 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 2

Lou and Andy are in the countryside, and Judy of the Women's Institute projectile vomits over a visiting MP when she discovers the vol-au-vents were made to a recipe by Ainsley Harriott.

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

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 4

The daft, astonishing and insightful panel show continues as host Lee Mack invites comedy queen Sarah Millican, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and comedian Russell Kane to put amazing facts and mind-blowing trivia to the test.

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