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Television

TV schedule Saturday 12th May 2018

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm
15 min
Doodlebugs

Doodlebugs

Episode 6

Doodlebugs gives a voice to all that stuff in the world that doesn't have a voice - because it can't actually talk.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:20pm
30 min
Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not

Episode 5

Comedy entertainment show featuring voiceover from Paddy McGuinness and a roving team of hosts ready to surprise members of the public across the nation.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series IV.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule. Image shows from L to R: Anita Rani, Gaynor Faye, Robert Winston, Harry Hill, Bobby Ball, Tommy Cannon. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

Series 2, Episode 5

Helping Harry Hill fill the fun capsule are actor Gaynor Faye, Countryfile's Anita Rani, Professor Robert Winston and comedy legends Cannon and Ball.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Murder On The Blackpool Express. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson)

Murder On The Blackpool Express

Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Episode 1

In the opening episode, the boys are joined by England and Tottenham Hotspur superstar Dele Alli, funnyman Stephen Mangan and comedian Rob Beckett.

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 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla Warfare

The platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes from the satirical panel game.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20pm
30 min
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: Terminator (Leigh Francis), Sarah Connor (Paddy McGuinness), John Connor (Jaime Winstone). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 2, Episode 4 - Terminator 2

Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness recreate the iconic movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day with the help of Jaime Winstone, Rick Astley and Hank Osasuna.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 3 - Birmingham

Tonight's venue is the Birmingham Hippodrome and Michael is joined by special headline guest Shappi Khorsandi, with additional stand-up from Tom Stade, Steve Hughes and Paul Tonkinson.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Nick Grimshaw, Fearne Cotton, Dermot O'Leary. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 19, Episode 8

Joining the panel this week are Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw, Baby Spice Emma Bunton, TV presenting legend Dermot O'Leary and friend of the show Paddy McGuinness.

Russia Today 10:25pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Image shows from L to R: Sam Delaney, David Mills, Vanessa Feltz, Scott Capurro

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 17 - Virender And Nitin's Excellent Rice Magnet

Sam celebrates the return of the best ever film franchise, and reports on the best ever Indian fake-NASA-rice-magnet swindle. Plus Lembit Opik shares his thoughts on the House of Lords. With David Mills, Vanessa Feltz and Scott Capurro.

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

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 5 - Nana's Party

It is Nana's special day: it isn't every day you get to be 79.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
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 5

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest host Jack Dee are joined by guest panellists Bridget Christie and Charlie Brooker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Tina (Sophie McShera), Terry (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 6 - Séance Time

Having never consulted the spirit world before, Tina isn't quite sure what to expect. Her visit to the spiritualist medium Madam Talbot has been arranged by her sister. Hives, Talbot's assistant in the mundane world, seems quite helpful, but there's something already waiting for Tina on the Other Side, and Hives knows all about it.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:40pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Brian Radam. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 6 - Patriotism

Cockney comic Micky Flanagan explores the thorny yet comically rich issue of patriotism. And what better time than during Brexit...

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

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by 5 guests: Ed Byrne, Matt Forde, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe.

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