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Television

TV schedule Tuesday 30th October 2018

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:25pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 3 - Professor Muddles' Rainy Day

Everybody is getting wet: Dan Step splashes in some bubbles, the Lost Pirate gets soaked by a hose, and there is a thunderstorm inside Professor Muddles's laboratory.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 7, Episode 3 - Orphan Of The Storm

Camp controller, Alec Foster, is systematically sacking just about everyone - can no one save the entertainment staff?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (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

Series 4, Episode 4 - It's Only Rock And Roll

Rodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?

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 3 - A Soldier's Farewell

Captain Mainwaring becomes disillusioned due to the platoon's refusal to respect the national anthem and problems with his wife Elizabeth. Maybe 'Napoleon' can find escape in his dreams?

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 4 - Getting The Bird

Jones is running low on meat, but Walker claims that he can get some for him. But surely a massive drop in Trafalgar Square's pigeon population cannot go unnoticed? Meanwhile, Sergeat Wilson has gone AWOL.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 4

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Francesca Martinez, Alan Carr, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 1 - Alan Carr, Francesca Martinez, Nish Kumar

In the first episode, everyone's favourite 'Chatty Man' Alan Carr is the host as he introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - the fabulously funny Francesca Martinez and rising comedy star Nish Kumar.

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

Series 1, Episode 5

Dave and Denise arrive home late, arguing loudly and threatening to call off the wedding - now just a week away. Soon the whole family are up and smoothing over the cracks of the evening.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
My Favourite Sketch. Image shows from L to R: Sally Phillips, Jessica Hynes. Copyright: Potato

My Favourite Sketch

Episode 2 - Jessica Hynes

Star of W1A and Spaced, Jessica reveals her eclectic mix of favourite sketches with the finest works of French & Saunders, Mitchell & Webb, Catherine Tate and Big Train. The highlight is the re-make of Jessica's favourite sketch.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Football Genius. Tim Vine. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Football Genius

Episode 6 - Stockport County v West Ham United

Paul Sinha's team of Stockport County supporters put their football knowledge to the test as they take on Sam Quek's team of West Ham United fans in the quiz hosted by Tim Vine.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Jon Richardson, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Body

Jon is joined by Sara Pascoe and Joe Wilkinson to address worries to do with the body - is Jon's body the wrong shape? Are we going to live forever? Do our faces make a terrible first impression? They won't solve anything, but they will rank them according to severity in a nice tiered system which helps Jon's nerves.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
There She Goes. Image shows from L to R: Rosie (Miley Locke), Simon (David Tennant), Mother in Swimming Pool (Rose Johnson). Copyright: Merman

There She Goes

Series 1, Episode 3 - What Rosie Wants

After taking Rosie on a disastrous trip to the swimming pool, Emily tries to work out "what Rosie wants".

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Dirty Harry (Phil Davis), Lemon (Nick Helm), Julie (Yasmine Akram). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dirty Harry

Romesh clashes with pub bully Dirty Harry, and Julie dares to introduce cocktails on to the bar menu. Meanwhile, Natasha sucks Lemon into her new juicing diet.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Trollied. Colin (Carl Rice). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 7, Episode 1

A big announcement means a shake-up at the store and Gavin's not happy.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
Tourist Trap. Image shows from L to R: Gwilyn (Tudur Owen), Amy (Sara Gregory), Mark (Sion Pritchard). Copyright: BBC

Tourist Trap

Series 1, Episode 5

It's the grand opening of the Welsh Music Walk of Fame and Wow Wales Corporate duo Wyn and Charlotte brave the rain to salute the legends of song and hide the fact that the advertised appearance from Sir Tom Jones is not actually going to happen.

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

Inside No. 9

A selection of episodes from the third series of the comic anthology series.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Highlights Special - Best Of

Think it's all over? It's not yet. Tune in for this special look back at the biggest laughs and wackiest challenges of Series 13.

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 6 - Derek

Lucy finds a caterpillar, which brings out Dave's sensitive side. Meanwhile, Carol is getting very tense - could this have something to do with the mysterious George?

U&Dave channel logo 12:01am (repeat)
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.

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