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Television

TV schedule Thursday 28th March 2019

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm
45 min
Pitching In. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Craig Russell), Tanya (Lu Corfield), Chloe (Seren Medi Davies)

Pitching In

Episode 4

Royston becomes a local hero when his recyclable art hits the headlines, while Carys is left reeling when Liam says he is thinking of staying for good to be near Dylan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (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 4 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Roach (River Wensum, Norfolk)

Paul and Bob fish the beautiful river Wensum in search of the equally beautifully roach.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 2

University students and best friends Molly and Samuel take on Marshall for a chance to win some cash and take on the Gold Run. This week they'll be hoping to win a London City experience including scaling the O2 Arena and taking a ride on the Thames Rocket.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 10 - Inland Revenue

With Al Murray, Dara O'Briain and Sandi Toksvig

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
Dead Pixels. Image shows from L to R: Megan 'Meg' Jefferies (Alexa Davies), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie)

Dead Pixels

Series 1, Episode 1 - Bears

Meg meets a new guy at work and soon has him playing her favourite online game, Kingdom Scrolls.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Time On Our Hands

This third 1996 special was at the time thought to be last that would be made. Rodney's doing a stock take in the garage and has found an artificial leg, some Showaddywaddy LPs and an old watch. They get the watch valued and get just a little shock when it sells at Sotherby's for £6.2 million pounds. After all these years their finally millionaires!

Quest 10pm
60 min
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Shaun Williamson, Al Murray, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 4

Al Murray, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Phill Jupitus and Andy Parsons, supervises the battle between the Queen's Park Cafe from Glasgow and the Earl Haig from London.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan), Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill)

Still Game

Series 9, Episode 6 - Over The Hill

It's last orders, as the Still Game story comes to an end. In this poignant final episode, comedy fans will bid a fond farewell to Jack, Victor and the rest of the Craiglang gang.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Porters. Anthony De La Mer (Daniel Mays)

Porters

Series 2, Episode 3

Simon's first night shift coincides with Halloween and an escaped prisoner roaming the wards - will he and Frankie survive?

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
British Sitcom: 60 Years Of Laughing At Ourselves. Copyright: BBC

British Sitcom: 60 Years Of Laughing At Ourselves

Documentary celebrating the history of British television sitcom.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Will Mellor, Samia Smith, Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Paddy McGuinness, Joel Dommett, Stacey Solomon

Celebrity Juice

Series 21, Episode 2

Joining the panel are Loose Woman and friend of the show Stacey Solomon, acting legend Will Mellor, Coronation Street's Samia Longchambon and comedian Joel Dommett.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion Show

It's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Comedians Watching Football With Friends. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Emily Dean, Lee Mack. Copyright: Avalon Television

Comedians Watching Football With Friends

Episode 4

There's more laughs as Sean Lock, Lee Mack and Adrian Chiles check out this week's England games. With Vick Hope, David Seaman and Matt Forde.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
30 min
Still Game

Still Game

Documentary - That's Plenty

Tribute to the comedy following on from the final episode, with contributions from cast members and celebrity fans.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The Girlfriend

Simon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.

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 3, Episode 6

This week, TV presenter Davina McCall and comedian Dave Gorman join David's camp and compete against journalistic powerhouse Janet Street-Porter and funnyman Omid Djalili on Lee's team.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11pm
30 min
The Moments That Made.... Image shows from L to R: Greg Hemphill, Ford Kiernan

The Moments That Made...

Special - Ford And Greg

Documentary about the work of Still Game stars Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Work Outing

When the dashing Philip from the sixth floor pops in to ask Jen to the theatre, she accepts right away. But, to her annoyance, so do Moss and Roy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 1 - Jack Dee, Jason Manford and Russell Howard

Jack Dee presents his final episode. The guests are Jason Manford and Russell Howard.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Dara O Briain, Milton Jones, Miles Jupp, Ed Byrne, Rob Beckett

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis discuss Brexit with Angela Barnes, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Miles Jupp.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm
30 min
Up For It. Image shows from L to R: Rosco McClelland, Ashley Storrie, Christopher MacArthur-Boyd

Up For It

Series 1, Episode 4

Ashley Storrie, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland join some Live Action Role Players to create their own fantasy film, give their Guide to Dating and learn self-defense from some MMA experts.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Out-takes - Unseen

Tune in for outtakes, pranks and bloopers in this special episode of unseen footage from the lads' US adventure.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 2, Episode 2 - Return Of The Golden Child

Moss uncovers an internet site that takes people's personal details and calculates when they will die.

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 48, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2014 News For You

A compilation of the popular satirical news quiz looking back at the big news stories of 2014. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and a variety of guest hosts.

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