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Television

TV schedule Thursday 17th October 2019

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 6 - V Day

Lily goes into overdrive and organises the best Valentine's Day ever!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 8, Episode 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?

There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Jason Manford, Holly Walsh. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Christmas Special - O Christmas

Sandi Toksvig hosts the QI Christmas Special. Learn the best way to wrap an awkwardly-shaped present and get the wine stains out of your carpet, amongst other things. With Holly Walsh, Jason Manford and Romesh Ranganathan (and his mother Shanthi).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (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 8, Episode 4 - Come In, Your Time Is Up

The platoon are going away camping, but their trip is spoiled when the Vicar, the Verger and the Sea Scouts set up beside them. Things take a new turn at dawn when a group of bailed-out German airmen are found floating in the river.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Episode 4

Identical twins Evie and Mia take on 17 year old Jason who did his maths and further maths A-levels a year early. Find out if two identical heads in sync, are better than one!

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 8

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Jennifer Saunders and panellists Grayson Perry and Matt Forde.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Highlights Special - Best Of

Think it's all over? Don't worry, it's not yet. To send the BAFTA-winning series off with a bang, we'll be reliving the funniest moments, wackiest challenged and biggest jokes of the season in a special Best Of episode.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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

Series 3, Episode 7 - Who's A Pretty Boy?

Denzil is nervous about letting the Trotters decorate his flat because, if they do it wrong, he has to face the wrath of his wife, Corinne. She still hasn't forgiven Del for messing up the catering at her wedding but, as long as they heed her warning to stay out of the kitchen, nothing can go wrong...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
60 min
Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Jocelyn Jee Esien, Lenny Henry. Copyright: Douglas Road

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Episode 3 - Sketch

Beginning with Lenny's prominence as a versatile performer and creator of characters, the film features great archive from Tiswas, Three Of A Kind and Lenny's own shows.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 5 - Lenny Henry, Ed Byrne and Andy Parsons

Stand-up comedy from Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Jennifer Saunders, Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr, Phil Wang, Florence Pugh, Michael Sheen

There's Something About Movies

Series 2, Episode 2

Coming along for the ride on this week's show are star of Fighting With My Family, Florence Pugh, comedian Phil Wang; and presenter / professional manchild Jonathan Ross.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Pants On Fire. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Emma Willis, Natasia Demetriou. Copyright: Fulwell 73 Productions

Pants On Fire

Episode 2

Joel Dommett and Natasia Demetriou are on the panel this week as Emma Willis hosts the comedy bluffing show in which daredevil teams attempt some of the bravest - or simply downright stupid - challenges.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me. Image shows from L to R: Nina Wadia, Kulvinder Ghir, Dave Lamb, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal. Copyright: BBC

Goodness Gracious Me

Series 3, Episode 3

An Indian family struggle to pack lightly for their holiday; a top Indian film director is interviewed; the Delhi Students, now graduates, join the Voluntary Service of India; and Malkit airs his objections in a pharmacy.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 11

A spurned spouse tries to get access to his dog-obsessed wife. And a sword swallower tries to resolve his issues with a blindfolded fire juggler.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Melanie Brown. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 22, Episode 2

Joining the panel this week, it's the lead singer of Queen, Adam Lambert, actor and comedian John Thomson, popstar Louise Redknapp and acting legend Will Mellor.

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

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Frayed. Sammy Burbeck (Sarah Kendall). Copyright: Merman

Frayed

Series 1, Episode 4

Sammy pitches her partnership deal to Chris during a business trip. But then an incident in a casino puts her in an awkward situation.

U&Dave channel logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 12

A singer attempts to give her ex band member the elbow. And a ghost hunter is the target of a £3,000 claim from a former boss.

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

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Shaparak Khorsandi, Kevin Bridges, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 4 - Kevin Bridges, Shappi Khorsandi, Jack Whitehall

Kevin Bridges introduces Shappi Khorsandi and Jack Whitehall.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Rich Hall, Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 10 - Origins And Openings

Tune in to hear what Mr First thought of Mr Second - and much more. With Susan Calman, Rich Hall and Josh Widdicombe.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Walter (Idris Elba)

In The Long Run

Series 2, Episode 1

Walter has been elected union representative at the factory and is thrown into the deep end when he is forced to tackle a very slippery negotiation that tests his resolve.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 6

Team captain Rob Beckett, guest captain Aisling Bea and celebrity panellists discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points. They're joined by Stacey Solomon, Liam Charles, Ed Gamble and Lou Sanders.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 15, Episode 5 - Gordon Ramsay, Dina Asher-Smith, Rob Beckett, The Script

The host is joined by renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, Team GB sprinter Dina Asher-Smith and stand-up comedian Rob Beckett. Plus, multi-platinum-selling Irish group The Script perform live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 4, Episode 4 - Cuggles

Louise has to think about getting a job. Gaz opens a car boot, only to find Jonny and Kate having sex in there as they can't find anywhere else to go. Gaz offers his flat as Donna's at college.

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

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 9

Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Rob Beckett, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Holly Walsh take a satirical swipe at the week's news.

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