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Television

TV schedule Wednesday 23rd October 2019

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 6, Episode 4

This week's couple are both from Hertfordshire and share the same name, Charlie. Charlie works as an estate agent, and 'Chaz' for the purpose of the show to save confusion, works as a Pensions Consultant. Both guys face comparison for cash!

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Comedy Legends. Lily Tomlin. Copyright: 3DD

Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 2 - Lily Tomlin

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of multi-Emmy-winning comedian and actress Lily Tomlin.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Ed Gamble. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 8 - Shaqinahat

All the key areas of entertainment are covered in this episode: slapstick, singing, dancing, balloons and, of course, throwing one thing into another thing. Ed Gamble dons a baby's bonnet, Katy Wix makes Alex Horne wince and Rose Matafeo does a spot of screaming.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Robert Brooke (Danny Huston), PC Penhale (John Marquez)

Doc Martin

Series 9, Episode 5 - Wild West Country

Martin investigates a shooting after local farmer Dennis Thorpe shoots Robert, after he took some of his eggs. Meanwhile, Emily returns to the surgery to see Martin after her acne medication causes a bad reaction, and a secret bidder buys the Crab and Lobster pub.

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Ninette Howard, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard & Mum

Globetrotters - Series 2, Episode 3 - Going Underground In Tokyo

Russell and Ninette are in Tokyo but ignoring the usual tourist traps, they're heading underground and embracing the truly weird and wonderful side of this metropolis. They're meeting some magical maids, renting some mates and Russell's having a go at being a gigolo at one of Tokyo's infamous Host Clubs.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Liz Smith, Tessa Coates, Stevie Martin, Sara Pascoe, Russell Kane, Phil Wang. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 1, Episode 6

Sara Pascoe is joined by sketch trio Massive Dad, Russell Kane and Phil Wang.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Lady Leshurr, London Hughes, Mist, Jordan Stephens, Shortee Blitz, Maya Jama, Keisha Buchanan, Cariad Lloyd

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 2, Episode 5

Maya Jama, Keisha Buchanan and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Cariad Lloyd and Mist as they go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and freestyling challenges.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Bagpipes (Bill Bailey), Rajesh (Neil D'Souza)

In The Long Run

Series 2, Episode 2

Bagpipes feels threatened by Leon's arrival. Meanwhile, Valentine gets ripped off and Agnes and Kobna come to his aid.

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