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Television

TV schedule Wednesday 25th July 2018

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Live From The BBC. Desiree Burch. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Ellis O'Brien

Live From The BBC

Series 3, Episode 5 - Desiree Burch

New York City's Desiree Burch has exploded on to the comedy scene in London which she now calls home. From growing up in the States to making love like James Brown, Desiree delivers a no-holds-barred performance that explores everything from sex, relationships, race, body image and social change.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 6, Episode 4 - Shedding The Load

Grace Bros. is forced to make cutbacks amidst poor sales figures, and the staff must decide which one of them should face redundancy. Of course, no one wants it to be themselves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 5, Episode 2 - Keep Young And Beautiful

Following questions in the House of Commons, it is proposed that older members of the Home Guard should join the ARP while younger members of the ARP join the Home Guard. It looks like most of Mainwaring's men could be in the firing line.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Brendan O'Carroll, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Christmas Special - Kris Kringle

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Brendan O'Carroll.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 8

In the final episode of the current series, James Corden and Co are joined by West Ham captain Kevin Nolan, comedian Micky Flanagan and TV presenter Gabby Logan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 15 - Kitsch

With Jimmy Carr, Reginald D. Hunter and Sue Perkins.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman), Trillian (Zooey Deschanel)

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

Movie adaption of Douglas Adams's cult sci-fi comedy novel. Arthur Dent escapes the destruction of the Earth - to make way for a new galactic bypass.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 1 - Alia's College

When Alia fails her exams, Mr Khan endeavours to get her into a good school, one way or another.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fasting

When the Imam calls a special fast, Mr Khan can't help but compete with Dave. Shazia, meanwhile, has a job offer that'll mean living in India for a year, and Mrs Khan is desperate not to see her relationship with Amjad put under such strain.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Iain Stirling. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 2 - Iain Stirling At The Comedy Store

Comedy genius Iain Stirling is at the legendary Comedy Store in London playing host to the brilliantly funny Darren Harriott, the wonderful Jake Lambert and the amazing Fern Brady.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Pike (River Test, Hampshire)

Paul and Bob decide to try and catch a legendary pike, which is perhaps not the best idea for two men of a certain age with heart problems.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Stewart Francis.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
CelebAbility. Image shows from L to R: Marek Larwood, Iain Stirling. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 2, Episode 5

This episode's guests are Matthew Wolfenden, Nathan Henry, Perri Shakes-Drayton, Amber Davies and Ashley Roberts.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Stath Lets Flats. Katia (Ellie White). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Stath Lets Flats

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Romance Of Love

After a night of drunken passion with his former rival Carole, Stath is infatuated.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
Lookalikes. Image shows from L to R: David Beckham (Andy Harmer), Marilyn Monroe (Suzie Kennedy). Copyright: Knickerbockerglory

Lookalikes

Series 2, Episode 4

Still down on his luck, Andy must help his former PA Camilla set up her online dating agency. But having exaggerated his skills as a computer programmer, Andy's internet antics could alienate potential clients 'Kate Moss' and 'Hermione Granger'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 5 - Lenny Henry, Ed Byrne and Andy Parsons

Stand-up comedy from Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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?

Series 7, Episode 4

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Matt Dawson, Mel Giedroyc, Josh Widdicombe and Dermot O'Leary.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
Live From The BBC. Rhys Nicholson. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Ellis O'Brien

Live From The BBC

Series 3, Episode 2 - Rhys Nicholson

Already an established star in his native Australia, Rhys is thrilled to make his first UK TV special for the BBC. In this show, Rhys tackles sexuality, romance and popularity with his trademark below-the-belt, razor-sharp wit.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 7 - Constellations

With Sean Lock, Rich Hall and Jeremy Clarkson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Quiz

It is Tim's 30th birthday - he receives a card from Dawn and an unusual inflatable gift from Lee. More importantly, however, it's Wernham Hogg quiz night and there are reputations to be made. Gareth comperes the Quiz Night and the questions reflect his personal interests - namely war and weapon specifications.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 15 - Kitsch

With Jimmy Carr, Reginald D. Hunter and Sue Perkins.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2am
30 min
Sick Note. Image shows from L to R: Daniel Glass (Rupert Grint), Becca Palmerstone (Pippa Bennett-Warner). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sick Note

Series 2, Episode 1 - Frantisek Kotzwara

Things are looking pretty messy. Daniel is still pretending to be ill and he and Dr Glennis are struggling to keep track of all their lies. But it's about to get a whole lot worse for this deceitful duo.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2:30am
30 min
Sick Note. Image shows from L to R: Katerina West (Lindsay Lohan), Michael Serasau (Karl Theobald). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sick Note

Series 2, Episode 2 - New Balls

Will_5000 stirs up a whole lot of trouble when he rocks up at Daniel's work.

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