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TV schedule Tuesday 21st January 2020

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, David Mitchell, Sandi Toksvig, Richard Osman, Deirdre O'Kane. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 15 - Occupations And Offices

If you've ever wondered what an Ornamental Hermit does, this is the show for you. With David Mitchell, Deirdre O'Kane and Richard Osman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (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, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (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 6 - Shedding At The Wedding

Arkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...

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 3, Episode 3

Joining David Mitchell this week are songstress Jamelia and comic Marcus Brigstocke; while Mancunian motor-mouth Terry Christian and comedian and TV presenter Jimmy Carr unite with Lee Mack in a bid to outwit the opposing team.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45pm (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!

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Lee Mack. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip 2, Episode 2

Freddie and Jamie head to La Tomatina festival in Spain, before heading back to Barcelona to meet new teammates Lee Mack and Sam Quek for a diving challenge.

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 6 - Room At The Bottom

Mainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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 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 5 - Mutiny

Margo's performance of the Sound of Music coincides with the day 'Sir' wants the Leadbetters to entertain an important client.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Greg Davies, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Evans

Greg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 22, Episode 3

Nadine Coyle, Spencer Matthews, Vogue Williams, Kerry Godliman and Phil Wang answer questions based on opinion polls to see who best understands what is going on in Britain today.

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 6 - Basil The Rat

A public health inspector's visit leaves Basil with a long list of improvements to make to the hotel, but when he discovers that Manuel has been keeping a pet rat for the past year, things go from bad to worse!

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: David Baddiel, Jo Brand. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 2 - Butter In The Microwave

It's still very early days in the marathon battle to claim Taskmaster Greg Davies's bold, gold bonce. Ed Gamble gets reckless with a frying pan, Katy Wix asks for a pencil and Jo Brand shares a leisurely sandwich with David Baddiel. Alex Horne is there to log all the important minutiae, which he later presents to Greg in a special private ceremony that no one has ever witnessed.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Al Porter, Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 3 - Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste, Al Porter

TV favourite Noel Fielding is the host of the third episode and introduces the brilliant Dane Baptiste and Ireland's newest comedy star Al Porter.

BBC Two 10:25pm (repeat)
Archiveologists. Image shows from L to R: Various, Various

Archiveologists

Episode 3 - Aren't Women Daft?

Diane Morgan and Joe Wilkinson parody a 1980s safety video. Do not try this at home.

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 11 - Jumpers

With Ross Noble, Julian Clary and Bill Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 3 - Gym

Mark continues to be tormented by doubts about the advisability of marrying Sophie, and joins a gym to spend as much time away from her as possible. Meanwhile, Jeremy starts working as a cleaner in a bid to get closer to ex-wife Nancy, hoping against hope for a reconciliation.

U&Dave channel logo 11:35pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 12 - Justice

With Prof. Brian Cox, Jason Manford and Rhys Darby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 4 - Handyman

Jeremy gets a job working as a handyman for his hero, techno musician Russell, but Mark suspects Russell's motivation.

Mark goes to a school reunion and considers embarking on an illicit affair with a girl he used to fancy.

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