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Television

TV schedule Monday 19th August 2019

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
It's In The Bag

It's In The Bag

Cockney sisters Gert & Daisy discover a dress they have just sold has £2,000 sewn into its lining.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Only When I Laugh. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Gordon Thorpe (Richard Wilson), Roy Figgis (James Bolam), Norman Binns (Christopher Strauli), Archie Glover (Peter Bowles). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Only When I Laugh

Series 3, Episode 2 - Adam's Rib

The new young female doctor on the ward gets a mixed reception...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:55am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 1 - No Smoke Without Fire

Blakey has introduced no-smoking rules after a discarded cigarette nearly burned the depot down. He instructs all crews to attend a special course on fire fighting, and soon Stan is challenged to give up the habit...

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 12 - Back In Good Old England

Terry's pleasure at seeing 'Oily' Wragg again is cut short by the appearance of some less friendly faces from the past.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 2 - Love Is What You Make It

After yet another blazing row between Olive and Arthur disturbing his peace, Stan decides something must be done. Without Arthur's agreement marriage counselling can't help, but perhaps if he and Jack can stoke up the green-eyed monster...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Episode 2 - In Sickness And In Health

Mildred's in hospital with a suspected grumbling appendix, leaving George home alone for a few days. Or he would be, if Jerry didn't drop by!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:45pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 13 - In

Terry has to track down some tough Scots when Arthur lands himself in trouble with the police.

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

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Mean Bean

First: Velcro is key, tape is vital and bean juice is crucial. Greg's simpering sidekick Alex Horne supplies facts, figures and unconditional love.

Talking Pictures TV 8pm (repeat)
Clockwise. Image shows from L to R: Brian Stimpson (John Cleese), Laura Wisely (Sharon Maiden)

Clockwise

Manic comedy about the misadventures of an obsessively punctual comprehensive school headmaster, starring John Cleese.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (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

Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Fay Ripley, David Mitchell, Melvin Odoom, Rob Brydon, James Acaster, Lee Mack, Gabby Logan. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 3

The guests on this episode are James Acaster, Gabby Logan, Melvin Odoom and Fay Ripley.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 7 - Happily Ever After

It's business as usual for Dr Martin Ellingham even though it's his wedding day. He opens the surgery as normal to a stream of patients, including one of the bridesmaids.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Shelley Longworth), Bean (David O'Reilly). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 9, Episode 9

When Baby Jesus contaminates the swimming pool with weedkiller, the guests have to be evacuated.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Alice Levine. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 11 - Objects And Ornaments

Sandi Toksvig looks at some Objects And Ornaments. Along the way, you'll discover where you can find an actual UFO, and meet the world's best-dressed crab. With Sarah Millican, Alice Levine and Cariad Lloyd.

Sheffield Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Up North

Up North

Series 2, Episode 4 - Bonfire Up North

Dada is captured after causing trouble. With Mick and his mates having no money for the pub, Mick comes up with a crazy idea to use himself as a guy fawkes to try and make some money to buy drinks in the pub. Their 'penny for the guy' is a total disaster from start to finish. Mick has more problems when he comes face to face with Tom Thatch who is on the warpath after he finds out his nephew Patch is been blackmailed by Mick.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 4, Episode 6 - Spray Gravy

Dave turns his attention to baby naming books and what claims to be a complete food replacement system. And he has high hopes for his latest invention: a way of minimising the time it takes to listen to your favourite songs.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Stath Lets Flats. Image shows from L to R: Carole (Katy Wix), Stath (Jamie Demetriou). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Stath Lets Flats

Series 2, Episode 1 - A Dreadfully New Time

New boss Julian is making changes at Michael & Eagle and Stath feels left behind. When Julian unveils a slick new promo with no mention of the family, Stath decides to make his own rival video. Meanwhile Sophie tries to move on from Al and focus on her music.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Mandy Harris (Ashley McGuire), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 2, Episode 2 - Threatening Letters

Kerry starts to receive some threatening letters that cause her to feel unsettled within the village. Thankfully, Kerry's neighbour, 'Big' Mandy Harris, is on hand to help and advise. Kurtan takes a labouring job with Kerry's father, Martin, and learns some invaluable life lessons.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

Series 1, Episode 9

Des Clarke hosts the topical comedy news show, quizzing Lucy Porter, Hugo Rifkind, Mark Nelson and Elaine Malcolmson about the week's events in Scotland and across the UK.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Morgana Robinson, Jon Richardson, Lolly Adefope, Matt Forde. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Future

Morgana Robinson, Lolly Adefope and Matt Forde categorise and rank worries to do with The Future. What will we look like in the future? Will robots steal our jobs? And is Elon Musk really going to nuke Mars?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm
45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Danny Dyer

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 9

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Danny Dyer and panellists Sara Pascoe and Judy Murray.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm
45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Seann Walsh, Jack Dee, Milton Jones. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 2 - Jack Dee, Seann Walsh, Milton Jones

Jack Dee is joined by special guests Seann Walsh and Milton Jones.

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

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Mean Bean

First: Velcro is key, tape is vital and bean juice is crucial. Greg's simpering sidekick Alex Horne supplies facts, figures and unconditional love.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:25am (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Marathon

It's marathon time and the city's gone into a frenzy of fundraising. So when Grumio's mistaken as a charity case, Marcus spies a money-making opportunity. Jason bets Aurelius he can beat him in the big race despite not having run since junior school.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 4

Dara O Briain hosts the topical comedy show. Featuring guests Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 12 - Back In Good Old England

Terry's pleasure at seeing 'Oily' Wragg again is cut short by the appearance of some less friendly faces from the past.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig, Russell Brand, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 12 - The Occult

Ever wondered how a Hand of Glory can make you rich? Sandi has all the answers. With Aisling Bea, Russell Brand and Noel Fielding.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40am (repeat)
Taskmaster. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 5 - Little Denim Shorts

Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:10am (repeat)
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Harry Redknapp, Mo Gilligan, Scarlett Moffatt, Tom Davis

The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan

Series 1, Episode 5

Mo is joined by Katherine Ryan, Harry Redknapp, Scarlett Moffatt and Tom Davis.

U&Dave channel logo 3:30am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 7

After a break to accommodate the Edinburgh Festival, Mock The Week is back with more topical japery. Several of Pakistan's top bookmakers have ensured that this episode's guest line-up will be Andi Osho, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

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