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TV schedule Wednesday 24th October 2018

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (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

Series 3, Episode 5 - May The Force Be With You

When Rodney meets an old friend of Del's in the pub, he is duped into taking him back to the Trotter's flat: as Del is showing Grandad a new 'hookie' microwave he has acquired, he is re-acquainted with Detective Slater. The family are arrested and a stand-off situation develops after they all give false statements - until Del surprises everyone...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (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 4, Episode 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

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 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.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 4, Episode 4

Up next to take on Jimmy and Katherine's relationship rocking questions are Naomie and bodybuilder boyfriend Hakeem.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Sally Phillips. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 5 - Odorous And Odious

Sandi Toksvig considers all things Odorous And Odious. Why is the world's second-smelliest man so frustrated? Sandi has the answer. With Nish Kumar, Sally Phillips and Ross Noble.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
30 min
Bad Move. Steve (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 2, Episode 6 - Village Idiot

Steve is chosen to play a key role in The Lantern Man Festival - an annual village tradition, the sinister origins of which are lost in the mists of time.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 4 - Training

To fend off the increasing staff disillusionment a Training Day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her. In this great episode David hinders the productivity of the training expert and gives the staff some musical inspiration.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Comedy Legends. Joan Rivers. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 3 - Joan Rivers

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Joan Rivers, whose cutting wit and sarcasm left an indelible mark on the comedy world.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Kerry Godliman. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 8 - Mother Honks Her Horn

Phil Wang makes sure his outstanding outfit leaves even less to the imagination that it did before, Jessica Knappett demonstrates her mastery of a child's percussion instrument and James Acaster's dream comes true.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New Year

Geraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 5 - New Girl

David interviews for a new secretary (despite having been told to downsize) and chooses blonde Karen. His efforts to impress end spectacularly badly when he accidentally headbutts her. Meanwhile Donna's late arrival at work inevitably sparks the rumour that she is sleeping with a colleague.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Stand Up Central. Glenn Moore. Copyright: Avalon Television

Stand Up Central

Series 4, Episode 3

Rob Delaney introduces Glenn Moore and Mo Gilligan.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Zapped. Svedd (Clive Russell)

Zapped

Series 3, Episode 2 - Chef

Brian persuades Herman to give him a job as the pub chef, but Herman is more concerned with helping out his old friend Sved (Clive Russell) - a slightly cracked former warrior.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Bisexual. Image shows from L to R: Jon-Criss (John Dagleish), Leila (Desiree Akhavan)

The Bisexual

Episode 3

Struggling to come out, Leila manically juggles a double life. Sadie considers something big while Gabe tries to decipher his unreadable sort-of girlfriend sort-of student, Francisca. A weird night in with Leila's straight-talking best mate, Deniz, leads to some uncomfortable truths and one explosive revelation.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 8

With just 45 minutes left of the series, James and the boys sub former England left back Ashley Cole, swimming champ Ellie Simmonds and comedian Rob Beckett into the fun. The series ends with plenty of laughs, trivia and stitch-ups as famous faces show up for Popstar Penalties and things get messy in a commando assault course.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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 1, Episode 3

It's Sunday evening and Nana's been round all day. Whilst Denise has her wedding dress fitted, Dave, Jim and Antony are relegated to the kitchen - but nothing'll stop them watching The Antiques Roadshow.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 10 - Cleve Crudgington

With Mark Steel, Clive Anderson and John Sessions.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 1 - Men And Women

Micky starts by exploring dating and gender inequality.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
5 min
Halfway. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Kristy Philipps), Carol (Laura Dalgleish), Dave (Rhodri Evan). Copyright: Small and Clever

Halfway

Episode 3 - Cremation

While Dave and Lucy work out what songs to have playing at their funerals, Carol seeks out wifi - but how is it spelled in Welsh?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
Luisa Omielan's Politics For Bitches. Luisa Omielan. Copyright: King Bert Productions

Luisa Omielan's Politics For Bitches

Episode 1 - Housing

Luisa tackles the housing crisis: she wants to find out why so many of us can't afford to buy a home, even if we're working full time. Luisa is looking for a home herself, so this is perfect timing. But on her budget, getting a mortgage for more than a parking space proves difficult, so Luisa looks at the alternatives - from speed flatmating nights, to becoming a property guardian.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Hugh Dennis, Ed Byrne, Dara O Briain, Rob Beckett, Holly Walsh, John Robins. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, John Robins and Holly Walsh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
Morgana Robinson's The Agency. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

Highlights Special - Best Of

In this special 'best of' episode, we get an insight into the man behind Mann Management as Vincent gives us the inside track on what it's really like to an agent to some of the UK's brightest stars. We also look back on some of the highlights of the series, including Natalie Cassidy's attempt to set up a fame school, Danny Dyer's sex tape debacle and Miranda Hart's appearance on Game of Thrones. As we close the series, we see Vincent's stars answer the ultimate question: fame or happiness?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 13, Episode 8 - Eric Idle, Katherine Jenkins, Nish Kumar, Chris O'Dowd

Jonathan Ross is joined by Monty Python legend Eric Idle, five-time platinum-selling and award-winning songstress Katherine Jenkins, who'll be chatting and performing in the studio, hilarious comedian and presenter Nish Kumar, and actor Chris O'Dowd.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
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 46, Episode 6

Alexander Armstrong hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest panellists Godfrey Bloom and Victoria Coren Mitchell.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 2am
45 min
Sally4Ever. Sally (Catherine Shepherd)

Sally4Ever

Episode 1

Sally's been living a comfortable but crushingly dull life with her partner of 10 years, David. When David makes a poorly timed and feebly executed attempt at a proposal, it sparks in her a personal crisis...

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