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TV schedule Saturday 10th March 2018

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
The Adventures Of Jane. Jane (Christabel Leighton-Porter)

The Adventures Of Jane

Comedy drama based on the WW2 comic heroine Jane.

ITV Encore 6am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 1

Roger's dreams of an easy win at today's cricket match begin badly when his Volvo won't start. Kevin comes to his rescue in his battered Renault, but he brings Maggie with him. This is the first time that Roger and Mim have met her and they're gobsmacked!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 2 - The New Building

It is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 2 - In The Mood

Gary fears he may not be the only one who can go back to 1942 when young Arthur disappears from the shop.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 11 - Exams

It's exam time. Will the pupils be able to remember everything they've learnt this year? And what exactly have they learnt?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 24 - The Big, Big Bike Ride

Boj and Mia are riding their bikes around Giggly Park, but Mia feels babyish about still having training wheels. Can she get the confidence to ride on two wheels?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

Talking Pictures TV 8am (repeat)
Light Up The Sky!. Image shows from L to R: Gunner Eric McCaffey (Tommy Steele), Gunner Syd McCaffey (Benny Hill)

Light Up The Sky!

Comedy about the exploits of the small group of men manning an anti-aircraft searchlight installation during World War 2.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 28 - Wolong Panda Reserve, China

Lars and Foz are in the Wolong Nature Reserve in China, taking care of the 2,000 pandas that live in the wild there.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 18 - Terracotta Army, China

Ubercorn shuts down Glitch's raucous rock performance leaving the Grandmaster determined to find a brand new crowd who'll love his loud music. He decides to travel to Chian in China so that the 1000-strong Terracotta Army can be his adoring audience.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Gemma Whelan. Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 8 - Ruthless Rulers

A look at the most ruthless rulers of all time. Henry VIII is so demanding he has a brick wall built at his bedroom door every night, those vicious Vikings find that sorry seems to be the hardest word, hold your nose in Versailles, because Louis XIV hasn't got any loos, and rock out with the Warlords from Hell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 5, Episode 6

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

ITV Encore 9:10am (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

Series 2, Episode 2 - Change And Change About

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 11, Episode 4

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 2, Episode 10 - You Are What You Eat

Roy eats too much pizza and drinks too much soda and turns into a floating pizza slice. Friends and family gather around to help bring Roy back down to earth, but will they be able to help him see that it is best to have everything in moderation?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the third series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 4, Episode 9 - The Camera Never Lies

Lauren's confidence takes a knock when she's turned down for a photography course. Millie boosts her but the results are uncomfortable. Franma's birthday gift tests Fran and Jake.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 4, Episode 10 - Exchange Partners

Exchange student Catalina is unhappy. The family try to cheer her up to no avail. Millie and Fran double date with Javier and Ollie but events take a turn in an unexpected way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

U&Dave channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A repeat of the third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of seven episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 16 - Gua Rusa, Borneo

When Grandmaster Glitch discovers his Halloween pumpkin isn't as big as the Grimbots' one, he goes in search of some fertilizer to help it grow.

Talking Pictures TV 3:55pm (repeat)
The Wrong Arm Of The Law. Image shows from L to R: Pearly Gates (Peter Sellers), Valerie (Nanette Newman)

The Wrong Arm Of The Law

Crime comedy starring Peter Sellers and Lionel Jeffries. London's criminal gangs team up with the police to catch a group of Australian newcomers.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 18 - Terracotta Army, China

Ubercorn shuts down Glitch's raucous rock performance leaving the Grandmaster determined to find a brand new crowd who'll love his loud music. He decides to travel to Chian in China so that the 1000-strong Terracotta Army can be his adoring audience.

U&Drama channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

A selection of episode from the fourth series.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 5:30pm
30 min
Harry Hill's Tea Time. Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 2, Highlights Special - Best Of

A special episode dedicated to the most hilarious moments from Harry Hill's Tea Time.

CITV 6:50pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

U&W channel logo 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the third series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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.

Talking Pictures TV 8pm (repeat)
The History Of Mr Polly

The History Of Mr Polly

A repeat of this 1949 film.

BBC Two 8:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 6, Episode 2 - My British Buddy

The Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 3

Russell looks at new scientific findings that link bacon to cancer, the proposed tax credit cuts and a campaign to explain consent using tea.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Monsters. Lee Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lee Evans: Monsters

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans' final stand-up tour, recorded in 2014.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the fourth and fifth series of the lie-based panel game.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Out-takes - Unseen

Rejoin the A League Of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 11.

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 second series of the sitcom by and starring Caroline Aherne.

U&W channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 4

Russell looks at government surveillance in the UK, plotting cats and stressed out seven-year-olds.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50pm
Piers Morgan's Life Stories. Image shows from L to R: Jim Davidson, Piers Morgan

Piers Morgan's Life Stories

Controversial comedian and former The Generation Game and Big Break host Jim Davidson looks back over his life. Talking points include his five marriages, his arrest under Operation Yewtree - for which he was subsequently cleared - alcohol addiction, and allegations of domestic violence. He also faces up to criticisms of racism and homophobia levelled against him, discusses his support for the armed forces, and talks about his charity work helping to reduce the number of veterans in prison. Preview clip

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Lee Mack: Hit The Road Mack. Lee Mack

Lee Mack: Hit The Road Mack

TV broadcast of Lee Mack's 2014 live stand-up DVD release.

Russia Today 10:25pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Image shows from L to R: Shaun Ryder, Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 9 - Robbing Richard And Judy

Did Liam and Noel Gallagher really burgle Richard and Judy's house? Shaun Ryder has his say. Plus we mourn the death of pretentious music journalism. With Jon Holmes, Fern Brady and Rob Deering.

BBC Two 10:30pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, David Mitchell, Sandi Toksvig, Richard Osman, Deirdre O'Kane. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 15 - Occupations And Offices

If you've ever wondered what an Ornamental Hermit does, this is the show for you. With David Mitchell, Deirdre O'Kane and Richard Osman.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 5, Episode 4 - You Use A Spoon For Licking Custard

Dave Gorman asks what does the term 'generation' really mean? Why does his Mum use emojis? Are 'Life Hacks' really any help at all? All these questions and more, will be answered. Sort of.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Desiree Burch. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 3

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with actor and comedian Greg Davies. Stand-up from Desiree Burch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 2 - Sunderland

Michael McIntyre takes his Comedy Roadshow to the Empire Theatre in Sunderland. Headlining tonight is comedy gem of the North East, local lass Sarah Millican, with special guests Simon Evans, Jimeoin and Imran Yusuf.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 4

Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Dara O Briain and Sharon Horgan. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in with help from Adam Buxton.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
A Few Best Men. Image shows from L to R: Graham (Kevin Bishop), Luke (Tim Draxl), Tom (Kris Marshall), David (Xavier Samuel)

A Few Best Men

UK-Australian film in which Kris Marshall, Kevin Bishop and Tim Draxl are the joint best men at a chaos-filled wedding.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 2 - Work Experience

It's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

A selection of episodes from the first of the comedy hosted by Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Miles Jupp, Sandi Toksvig, Deirdre O'Kane, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 8 - Non Sequiturs

With Phill Jupitus, Miles Jupp and Deirdre O'Kane.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 4 - Apocalypse

A fairground fortune teller informs Richie he will die within 3 days. Having been hiding in a protective den in the living room, Eddie decides it's time to end his misery.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:30am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr and the regulars are joined by James Corden and Jack Dee. Countdown's Susie Dent is in with the help of Joe Lycett.

BBC Two 12:55am (repeat)
The Lady Vanishes

The Lady Vanishes

Alfred Hitchcock-directed comic thriller.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:55am (repeat)
Action Team. Logan (Tom Davis)

Action Team

Episode 1 - Abacus

When an undercover agent is shot dead, Action Team are catapulted into an Austrian adventure.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the fourth and fifth series of the lie-based panel game.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 2

Olivia Colman, Rhod Gilbert and The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood attempt to out-fact each other.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10am (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.

London Live 1:25am (repeat)
School For Sex

School For Sex

Bankrupted by a series of devious wives, Giles Wingate begins training other young women in the same underhand tricks.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:30am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 3 - Speed 3

Mrs Doyle takes a fancy to new milkman Pat Mustard. After meeting Pat, Ted's sure than not all is as it seems, and sets out to discover just what he's up to. Little does he realise the danger Dougal will face.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:30am (repeat)
Action Team. Image shows from L to R: Logan (Tom Davis), Rebekkah Volk (Gabriella Wright)

Action Team

Episode 2 - The Antelope's Tail

Action Team are in a race against time, as they try and wrestle a mysterious evil device from the clutches of Schevchenko and his stunning but deadly girlfriend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50am (repeat)
Green Wing. Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 2, Episode 8

Following the advice of a dead friend, Guy, Mac and Martin decide to finally propose marriage to Caroline, with varying degrees of success. Alan and Joanna believe they are beyond the law, but not for long. Karen falls out of a window and Martin experiences a case of deja vu.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:05am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Mainland

Ted and Dougal take Father Jack to the mainland to get new glasses. Leaving him at the optician, they visit a nearby cave complex and tourist attraction, where they bump into Richard Wilson...

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:35am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 5

Krishnan Guru-Murthy, David O'Doherty, Jamelia and Paul Foot join Jimmy, Jon and Sean to look back at what has been a busy week for news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
The Armando Iannucci Shows. Armando Iannucci

The Armando Iannucci Shows

Armando Iannucci welcomes you to his world in this TV series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 4 - Apocalypse

A fairground fortune teller informs Richie he will die within 3 days. Having been hiding in a protective den in the living room, Eddie decides it's time to end his misery.

U&Dave channel logo 3:30am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 6

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.

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