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TV schedule Friday 9th August 2019

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (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 7, Episode 2 - Strong Stuff This Insurance

The staff are forced to undergo physicals for Grace Brothers' insurance scheme.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Tim Vine, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 5 - H.

As the series nears the halfway point, the five comic contestants grow ever more eager to lay their hands on the coveted Taskmaster trophy. Asim Chaudhry has fun with drain pipes, Tim Vine gets stuck in a tunnel and, dissatisfied with his charge's performance, Greg Davies gives Alex Horne a sharp telling off in front of everyone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Christmas Special - Engagement

Alice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50pm (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

A selection of three episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

BBC Two 8pm
30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Carp (Bentley Lake, Essex)

Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer brave the wild lakes of Essex in search of the mighty carp.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 5

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Quentin Letts.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Police Officer (Khali Best), Edith (Alison Steadman), Queenie Gale (Anne Reid)

Hold The Sunset

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance

After his disastrous open day, Phil has disappeared. As Edith searches for him, her difficult sister Joan invites herself to stay. Meanwhile Roger comes up with a new way to make money: by renting out his mother's spare room online, to two Americans.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 5 - Dimension Jump

In an alternate universe, we see another Arnold Rimmer. He's a test pilot in the Space Corps, and is more fondly named "Ace".

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Rachel Riley

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Episode 3

Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe, while Sam Simmons joins wordsmith Susie Dent.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 4 - Mammy's Valentine

As Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air for all the Brown family - even Grandad. In fact, the only Brown without a date is Agnes.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 6 - Meltdown

Kryten discovers a matter transporter and transports the crew to 'Waxworld' - a theme park full of waxdroids.

BBC Two 9:45pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Phil Wang, Sandi Toksvig, Ellie Taylor, Joe Lycett. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 15 - Past Times

With Joe Lycett, Phil Wang and Ellie Taylor.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
The Comedy Underground

The Comedy Underground

Episode 10

This week, Jo Caulfield has a case of mistaken identity, David Kay navigates the perils of a cooked breakfast, Ryan Cullen goes dead-panning for gold, Carina MacLeod tries to make the Isle of Lewis great again and Scott Agnew proves it's never too late in life for acceptance.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan. Image shows from L to R: Maya Jama, Joe Lycett, Danny Dyer

The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan

Series 1, Episode 4

Mo is joined by Danny Dyer, broadcaster Maya Jama, comedian Joe Lycett and singer-songwriter Kelis.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Beattie Edmondson), Josh (Josh Widdicombe), Owen (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 5 - Homme & Away

Geoff watches Josh perform an unsuccessful stand-up gig and decides to take it upon himself to help Josh's career.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
45 min
Susan Calman's Fringe Benefits. Image shows from L to R: Frank Skinner, Sarah Kendall. Copyright: BBC

Susan Calman's Fringe Benefits

Series 1, Episode 1

Among those joining Susan on the sofa for the first show at the BBC festival base will be Larry Dean, Iain Stirling, Ronni Ancona, Frank Skinner and Lewis Macleod, with stand-up from Jo Caulfield.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 1, Episode 6 - Weird And Wonderful

This time Tudur is on a quest to discover all that's weird and wonderful.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
40 min version (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Frank Skinner, Judy Murray, Anita Rani. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 2 - David Mitchell, Judy Murray, Anita Rani

Comic David Mitchell, mother to tennis superstardom Judy Murray and broadcaster Anita Rani attempt to cast away sniffing, walking and eating, and sugar lumps into Room 101.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 6, Episode 6 - Croppity Crops

Janet is reeling that Gaz tried to take Corinthian and decides to increase security in the home. Jonny gets a job as a farmer. Donna persuades Gaz to try tantric sex, but he gets hooked on it, much to her frustration. Louise wants a new family and she knows exactly where to find one.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Stewart Francis, Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 4 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne, Stewart Francis

Asian Provocateur star Romesh Ranganathan hosts, introducing top Irish comic Jason Byrne and master of one-liners Stewart Francis.

BBC Two 11:05pm
30 min
Edinburgh Nights With Nish Kumar. Nish Kumar. Copyright: BBC

Edinburgh Nights With Nish Kumar

Series 2, Episode 1

Nish Kumar samples the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra playing for free in a football stadium, marvels at trail biking legend Danny MacAskill's extraordinary circus show and tries beatboxing.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Friday Night Dinner. Jackie (Tamsin Greig)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Surprise

It's Mum's birthday and she's having a surprise party for 44 guests. Only snag is - she's secretly organised it herself!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - Alan Wide Shut

Alan's book is due to be pulped and he's clearly feeling the strain at Lynn's baptism. But, needless to say, he has the last laugh.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Ed Sheeran, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 6

Russell talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Rob Auton performs.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Friday Night Dinner. Martin (Paul Ritter)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 5, Episode 4 - Lord Luck

While clearing up the loft, Dad finds his old, terrifying-looking ventriloquist dummy Lord Luck.

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

Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Understudy

An episode set behind-the-scenes at a performance of Macbeth.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Tim Vine, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 5 - H.

As the series nears the halfway point, the five comic contestants grow ever more eager to lay their hands on the coveted Taskmaster trophy. Asim Chaudhry has fun with drain pipes, Tim Vine gets stuck in a tunnel and, dissatisfied with his charge's performance, Greg Davies gives Alex Horne a sharp telling off in front of everyone.

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