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Television

TV schedule Friday 17th January 2020

Netflix 8am
51 min
Sex Education. Image shows from L to R: Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa). Copyright: Eleven Film

Sex Education

Series 2, Episode 1

Masturbation turns out to be Otis's secret talent, but can he master his unruly desires for Ola? A chlamydia outbreak distracts the student body.

Netflix 8am
50 min
Sex Education. Image shows from L to R: Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa). Copyright: Eleven Film

Sex Education

Series 2, Episode 2

After Jean makes a cringey appearance at school, Otis tries his hand at pleasing Ola - and advising a hapless teacher. Fearless Maeve buckles.

Netflix 8am
48 min
Sex Education. Image shows from L to R: Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa). Copyright: Eleven Film

Sex Education

Series 2, Episode 3

On her way to surprise Maeve, Aimee gets a horrible shock on the bus. Rahim connects with Eric as a Milburn family dinner gets seriously awkward.

Netflix 8am
51 min
Sex Education. Image shows from L to R: Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa). Copyright: Eleven Film

Sex Education

Series 2, Episode 4

Ola wants to go all the way, but Otis is on edge. Jean and Maeve need their space. Jackson has performance worries, and star-crossed lovers reconnect.

Netflix 8am
53 min
Sex Education. Image shows from L to R: Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa). Copyright: Eleven Film

Sex Education

Series 2, Episode 5

Otis and Eric get away from romance and retreat to the woods with Remi. But parents aren't perfect, as Maeve knows. Later, Ola follows her heart.

Netflix 8am
54 min
Sex Education. Image shows from L to R: Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa). Copyright: Eleven Film

Sex Education

Series 2, Episode 6

Bouncing back is the only option, so Otis throws a small gathering that turns rowdy, and Jackson deals with the healing. Who can handle the truth?

Netflix 8am
49 min
Sex Education. Image shows from L to R: Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa). Copyright: Eleven Film

Sex Education

Series 2, Episode 7

Welcome to the morning after. "Sex kid" has made a huge mess - and just can't stop barfing. Chaos comes to class, and in detention, the girls bond.

Netflix 8am
59 min
Sex Education. Image shows from L to R: Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa). Copyright: Eleven Film

Sex Education

Series 2, Episode 8

The talking cure may be failing Otis and Jean as they sort out their issues. A wary Maeve makes the finals. Sexy Shakespeare never goes out of style.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen K Amos, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe, Cally Beaton. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 13 - Omnishambles

Sandi Toksvig organises an Omnishambles. Learn how to throw the two-handed javelin, meet the woman who never knew that she'd won an Olympic gold medal, and much more besides. With Stephen K. Amos, Josh Widdicombe and Cally Beaton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog

An escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 4 - The New Suit

Arkwright has to buy a new suit - on Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's say so.

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 2 - Battle School

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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 11, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show. Over the course of the show, a stellar cast of celebrity guests reveal amazing stories about themselves. But are they telling the truth, or are they making it all up?

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 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.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Bill Bailey, David Mitchell, Ruth Jones, Rob Brydon, Kelly Holmes, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Festive edition of the comedy panel show in which teams must sort the truth from the fiction. Rob Brydon presents, David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
The Goes Wrong Show. Image shows from L to R: Chris (Henry Shields), Annie (Nancy Zamit), Vanessa (Bryony Corrigan)

The Goes Wrong Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Lodge

The gang present a 1960s-style horror, set in a crumbling old house. But the play has been running short in rehearsals, and the only solution they can find involves adjectives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 2, Episode 3 - Mr. Fix-It

When a journalist asks to interview the Goods, Margo spies an opportunity for self-promotion. Jerry's attempts to act for the Goods' interest are very successful - but it all looks set to backfire.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Richard Osman, Jennifer Saunders, Rob Brydon, Joe Sugg, Steph McGovern. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 6

Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by Steph McGovern, Richard Osman, Jennifer Saunders and Joe Sugg.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Stewart Francis, Simon Brodkin, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis, Paul Chowdhry

The 'well good' Lee Nelson introduces stand-up from the Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Stewart Francis and Paul Chowdhry.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Tuckers. Image shows from L to R: Bobby Tucker (Ben McGregor), Billy Tucker (Joshua McCord), Glyn Tucker (Steve Speirs)

The Tuckers

Series 1, Episode 2

Billy strikes a deal, with Clock, to buy some dodgy wine. While Glyn gets in trouble with a local gangster. And his violent sons.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
King Gary. Gary King (Tom Davis). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

King Gary

Series 1, Episode 2 - Pass To Abboussi

Gary's under 9s little league team, The Badgers, are in the cup final, but the week before the match his star player, Abboussi, is poached by Chelsea.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sally Phillips, Sindhu Vee, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea

QI

Series Q, Episode 12 - Quagmire

With Aisling Bea, Sally Phillips and Sindhu Vee.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse

Every hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rhys James, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Sindhu Vee, Ed Gamble, Eshaan Akbar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 7

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Eshaan Akbar, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Sindhu Vee and regular panellist Hugh Dennis. As usual, stand-up and improvisation are the name of the game as the contestants try to get one up on one another.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 10 - Clumpsy Swayey Clumsy Man

It's the final episode of Series 8 and one of the five intrepid comics is set to win Greg Davies's gorgeous golden head. Lou Sanders chews on some stationery, Sian Gibson is crushed by a caravan, Paul Sinha wrecks a camera, Joe Thomas gets cross and Iain Stirling waves a stick about. The Taskmaster's loyal lickspittle Alex Horne stands by, gripping his tablet for dear life.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 19, Episode 1

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by celebrity guests John Bishop and Labour leadership candidate Jess Phillips for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Sick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Lillie (Jo Hartley), Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 2, Episode 3 - Useless Lump

A health scare triggers an existential crisis in Karl. After being prescribed anti-depressants, he decides to travel to his home town to right a wrong from the past that's been holding him back, encountering an old mate and crush from his schooldays.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 5 - Jurying

Jeremy gets called up on jury service but falls for the female defendant, Carla. Mark warns him to stop sleeping with her - it's against the law - but Jeremy ignores him.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm
30 min
Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 2, Episode 4 - Love & Laughter

A recurring dream that makes Karl laugh in his sleep creates havoc by repeatedly waking Norma up. Karl searches in vain for a laugh during the day to stop him laughing through the night but to no avail, until a trip to a comedy club provides an unexpected revelation.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 26, Episode 16 - Jamie Foxx, Michael B Jordan, Jennifer Saunders, Patrick Stewart, Michael Kiwanuka

Sir Patrick Stewart reveals he didn't want to say yes to Captain Picard again, Michael B Jordan and Jamie Foxx talk about the real story behind their new movie, Jennifer Saunders jokes about straight acting, and Michael Kiwanuka performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 6 - Quantocking

Mark is worried that he's drifting apart from Sophie, so immediate action is called for: he must propose.

Channel 5 logo 11pm (repeat)
Notting Hill

Notting Hill

Romantic comedy film about the relationship between a famous American movie actress and an unassuming British book shop owner.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 7 - Journalism

With Shappi Khorsandi, Ross Noble and Johnny Vegas.

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 3, Episode 8

Join Russell as he tackles Megxit, chats to Jamali Maddix about facing racism in documentary Hate Thy Neighbour, and visits a stunt school with Paul Chowdhry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Aly Mahmoud, Shirley Erskine, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Judy Murray, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Pamela Anderson

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 1, Episode 1

Entertainment show hosted by Mrs Brown. Agnes and her family are joined by celebrity guests, including Pamela Anderson, Judy Murray and Louis Walsh. With audience shenanigans and music from James Blunt.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 8 - Jumble

With Jo Brand, Dara O'Briain and John Sessions.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: David Marsden (Robert Bathurst), Mary (Michelle Holmes)

Cold Feet

Series 9, Episode 1

Adam finds himself in hot water at work, while his relationship with Karen continues to affect the group. Jenny's finished her cancer treatment, but her struggle is far from over. David begins to see Mary in a new light.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 2 - Class

Comedian Micky Flanagan explores snobbery and the British obsession with class as he tries to understand where he fits into the social strata.

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