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TV schedule Wednesday 4th September 2019

CITV 4:30pm
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 5 - Culture

George takes the Spuds to the museum of mouldy cheese. Anna dares Dave to lick the cheeses on display.

CITV 4:45pm
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bored Silly

Gran accidentally wins a board game as a Bingo prize, and after being locked up for years the game has a vendetta all of its own.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm
10 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 8 - Middle Of The World City, Ecuador

After hearing about how the Monument to the Equator in Ciudad Mitad del Mundo is in the wrong location, Glitch and his Glitchbots pretend to be the Go Jetters and move the monument onto the equator. But when things start to go wrong, Glitch must learn that some glitches are fine the way they are.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 6 - Whose Fleas Are These?

When the Goods realise their house has been taken over by fleas, they a horrified to think that they have contaminated the Leadbetter household during a recent trip.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough Justice

Judge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jeremy Paxman

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 1

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jeremy Paxman and panellists Steph McGovern and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 3, Episode 3 - The Lion Has 'Phones

Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 3, Episode 5 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blown up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 2 - Debbie

When a twenty-year old girl turns up on Lee's doorstep and announces that he might be her father, Lee goes into immediate denial. Until, that is, he remembers a one-night stand he had at a party that Tim threw to celebrate the end of his accountancy exams back in the 1980s. Is Lee mature - or rich enough - to be a father?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Rose Matafeo. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 1 - Join Our Cult

Greg Davies is the Taskmaster and he is back for a glorious ninth series of the show that bears his grand title. In one hand he brandishes his sparkling golden face-trophy, in the other sits Little Alex Horne, his ever-popular personal secretary. This season's brand new high-class hopefuls are: David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 3 - Movie

Lucy is fed up of Lee treating her flat as if he owns it. He promises to change but omits to mention that he has already let the flat out to a film director who is paying Lee £500 to use the flat while Lucy's out at work.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Ivo Graham, James Acaster, Jon Richardson, Rebecca Front. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 2, Episode 10 - Planet Earth

Jon Richardson and guests James Acaster, Rebecca Front and Ivo Graham address Jon's worries to do with Planet Earth - is the world keeping secrets from us? Is it getting smaller? And more importantly, is it totally screwed? Ivo puts his primal instincts to the test when he hunts roadkill in Cornwall, and at the end of the show, Jon does his bit to save the planet... with a pub quiz. And resident futurologist Mark Stevenson joins Jon and his guests, while Dr Jon Copley discusses the deep sea.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 2, Episode 1 - Daddy Do Care

Romesh becomes sole carer for the day when Natasha is urgently called into work. Juggling the pub and childcare quickly becomes problematic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 8, Episode 4 - Ello Ello

Janet begins her job as a police community support officer and is keen to earn Gaz's respect by making her first arrest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 1 - Glasgow

Michael McIntyre begins his Series 2 travels at the Glasgow Theatre Royal, where he is joined by special headline guest Kevin Bridges with stand-up performances from Daniel Sloss, Milton Jones and Craig Campbell.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Special - Death

A Halloween-themed episode, with Andy Parsons, Clive Anderson and Sean Lock.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Jack Whitehall. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 3

With James off doing whatever he does over in the States, we have the first in a series of guest hosts to keep an eye on Freddie, Jamie and Romesh. To kick things off a familiar face returns as former series regular and fellow manchild Jack Whitehall takes the helm. So it's up to special guests David Ginola, Tom Davis and Helen Skelton to hold everything together.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 5

This week, comedian Jack Whitehall and former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie join David to do battle with Lee's team mates, TV presenter Christine Bleakley and stand-up comedian Frankie Boyle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 5 - Magazine

Patsy actually has to go into her office. At a rare meeting, she's told she has to give two members of the public a makeover and appear on morning television with them. After an argument with the chosen plebs, Saffron and Eddy's mother are drawn in.

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