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TV schedule Friday 16th June 2017

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Weaker Sex?

The stress of 'a 36 hour day' starts to take its toll on Barbara after she is left to restore an old range to its former glory. The Goods also celebrate the first signs of life in their vegetable patch and viciously defend it from the birds.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 4 - Pig's Lib

There are two new additions to the Good family: Pinky and Perky the pigs. Margo does not share Tom and Barbara's enthusiasm and the pigs are sent away. Having made Margo feel guilty, Tom is allowed to retrieve them from certain death...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (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

Christmas Special - Mother Nature's Son

Rodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!

Disney XD 7:30pm
15 min
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 45 - Mirror Mirror

Gark does not see his reflection in the mirror, so the pair journey into mirror-world to find out what's gone wrong.

Disney XD 7:45pm
15 min
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 46 - Arugula

Gark invents an invisible girlfriend named Arugula, but she soon comes between him and Max!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Count Arthur Strong. Image shows from L to R: Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney), Bulent (Chris Ryman)

Count Arthur Strong

Series 3, Episode 3 - Untrue Detective

A knock on the head results in Arthur joining the police force as a high-ranking detective. It's up to Michael and the gang from the cafe to bring him back to reality.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 6 - Mammy Swings!

Wedding plans are in full swing as Rory and Dino prepare for their big day. With celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy on board, it looks set to be the wedding extravaganza of the year. But is it really what anybody wants?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
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 53, Episode 9

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Adil Ray and guest panellists Angela Eagle and Phil Wang.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
120 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

Series 11, Special - Re-United Kingdom

Inspired by and in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox, this special pays tribute to Jo and celebrates what we all have in common. With warmth and humour Adam, Alex and Josh reunite famous foes and settle some long-standing disputes. Nick Clegg, Alastair Campbell, Jon Richardson, Stephen Mangan, Elbow, Lily Cole and James Buckley are amongst the guests.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Hospital People. Neville Burley (James Fleet)

Hospital People

Episode 6 - The Charity Single

Susan Mitchell decides to record a charity single to raise funds for Brimlington Hospital. Local choirmaster Neville Burle has been brought in to produce it, but Susan and Neville don't see eye to eye. Kenny prepares for his audition in the choir, Ivan gets to grips with his new studio equipment, and Ian's talents are finally recognised by the outside world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 3, Episode 1

It's just a normal evening in at the Royles': Jim's piles are playing up, there's not an awful lot on telly, Antony and Darren are off to the Pear Tree after eating, and Baby David needs his nappy changed.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Rob Delaney, Frankie Boyle, Mona Chalabi, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 1, Episode 2

This week, Frankie is joined by Sara Pascoe, Katherine Ryan, Mona Chalabi and Rob Delaney. The topics are 'Theresa May has been given a strong mandate to fuck off' and 'Donald Trump will save the world'.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of episodes from the 12th series of the satirical panel game.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 12, Episode 4

Keith Lemon welcomes team captains Gino D'Acampo and Fearne Cotton as they go head-to-head alongside TOWIE's Chloe Sims, comedian Johnny Vegas, antiques expert David Dickinson and TV presenter Alison Hammond.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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

Series 3, Episode 3

Jim's stripping the wallpaper in the dining room, and has roped Twiggy in to help. Balking at the £15/day charge for steamer hire, before long the whole family are attacking the walls with all manner of flat, sharp-edged implements.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 3, Episode 6

Swingers Donald and Jacqueline have a holiday visitor in the shape of Wink McAndrew who raises a few eyebrows amongst the holidaymakers.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:48pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 21, Episode 11 - Mark Wahlberg, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland, Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, Alison Moyet

Mark Wahlberg talks about Transformers, Sienna Miller says being in a play is scary, Tom Holland describes being Spiderman as surreal, Woody Harrelson chats about apes, Andy Serkis becomes an ape and Alison Moyet says people think she is a bag lady.

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
Confetti. Image shows from L to R: Josef (Stephen Mangan), Isabelle (Meredith MacNeill), Sam (Jessica Hynes), Matt (Martin Freeman), Michael (Robert Webb), Joanna (Olivia Colman). Copyright: BBC

Confetti

Mockumentary following three couples competing to win a 'most original wedding' competition.

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

Room 101

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Orwellian panel game.

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