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TV schedule Friday 31st January 2020

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Danny Bhoy, Stephen Fry, Aisling Bea, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 7 - Middle Muddle

With Aisling Bea, Danny Bhoy and Jimmy Carr.

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 5 - The Wind-Break War

When Margo is to have a new wind-break erected in her garden that would cast a shadow over the Goods' new fruit patch, Tom and Barbara ask her to move it elsewhere.

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 4, Episode 1 - Soulmate Weekend

Granville is desperate for female company, so he decides to resort to advertising. He ends up getting more than he bargained for.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 2, Episode 1 - Having A Good Time

This time Tudur's on a quest to discover how to have a good time. It's a story of horn blowing, bog snorkelling and Elvis impersonators, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.

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 14 - Sons Of The Sea

Mainwaring gets his hand on a boat and plans to set up river patrols. A practice run ends disastrously when the platoon get lost in fog and end up at sea. They can't really have drifted all of the way to Nazi-occupied France, can they?

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 5, Episode 2

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.

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 4, Episode 1 - The Big Parade

Influenced by a trip to the cinema, Mainwaring decides that the platoon should adopt a mascot for an upcoming parade. They set about capturing a ram, but the task is easier said than done when Pike gets trapped in a bog.

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 5, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by David O'Doherty and Katherine Parkinson, and Lee Mack is joined by Bill Turnbull and Louie Spence.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
The Goes Wrong Show. Image shows from L to R: Max (Dave Hearn), Vanessa (Bryony Corrigan)

The Goes Wrong Show

Series 1, Episode 6 - Ninety Degrees

This week's show is a family saga of lust and betrayal set in the American Deep South, as the children of Herb Burgess, the head of Burgess Fine Tea, gather to plan the division of the business after their father's incipient demise.

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 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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jo Brand, David Mitchell, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Simon Day, Rob Brydon, Henning Wehn, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 8

Jo Brand, Simon Day, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Henning Wehn join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Jack Whitehall, Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 8 - Jack Whitehall, Josh Widdicombe, Shappi Khorsandi

Host Jack Whitehall leads the way for Josh Widdicombe and Shappi Khorsandi.

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)

The Tuckers

Series 1, Episode 4

Billy makes some easy money out of a house clearance. Or so he thinks. And Nats is rescued by Bobby. Or so she thinks.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
King Gary. Mad Kay (Lisa McGrillis). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

King Gary

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Big Schmooze

Gary is having an extension built but one objection from a neighbour could affect his planning permission, so he hosts a dinner party for all the Crescent folk.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, David Mitchell, Sarah Millican

QI

Series Q, Episode 14 - Queens

With Colin Lane, Sarah Millican and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 6 - Final Stretch

Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
The Road To Brexit. Michael Squeamish (Matt Berry). Copyright: Objective Productions

The Road To Brexit

Satire exploring Britain's troubled relationship with Europe.

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

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 10 - Think About The Spirit

Five comedians had one dream: to become the Series 9 Taskmaster Champion. Now it's the Grand Final and after nine gruelling episodes that precious dream is still alive for all of them - bar one. Alex Horne has the stats handy as they ponder peas, teas and absent keys.

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

The Last Leg

Series 19, Special - Brexit Special

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker prepare for Brexit with guests Armando Iannucci, Guz Khan, Aisling Bea, Geoff Norcott and, reporting live from Westminster, Tom Allen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 1 - St. Hospitals

Mark and Jeremy are at the hospital awaiting the birth of Mark's baby. Sophie is determined to have a natural birth and doesn't want Mark to transfer any of his anxiety to the baby. Meanwhile, Jeremy is convinced he will never get over losing Elena, until he meets Zahra, whose boyfriend is in a coma.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
Bridge & Allen Together Again. Image shows from L to R: Duncan Bridge (Archibald Easton), KT Tunstall, Alan Allen (Mike Keat). Copyright: BBC

Bridge & Allen Together Again

After a successful run on BBC iPlayer last year, Scottish music legends Bridge & Allen will hit TV screens for the first time. The three episodes of the online comedy series are broadcast together here.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 2 - Man Jam

Dobby, the object of Mark's desires, is going out with Simon a graphic designer. Mark and Gerrard form the 'Dobby Club', devoted to winning her over.

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

QI

Series E, Episode 11 - Endings

With Doon Mackichan, Jimmy Carr and Dara O'Briain.

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 3, Episode 10

Russell dissects the week's news, chats to director Armando Iannucci about his adaptation of David Copperfield and talks testicles with comic Michael Patrick.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 26, Episode 18 - Margot Robbie, Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jim Carrey, Lewis Capaldi

Margot Robbie talks about girl power, Jim Carrey says his new book explains who he is, Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith talk about Queen & Slim, and Lewis Capaldi performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 1, Episode 3

Agnes and the family are joined by Ross Kemp, comedian Kevin Bridges and his mother Patricia, and wildlife expert Steve Backshall. Pixie Lott performs her new single, Baby.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35pm (repeat)
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: Adam Williams (James Nesbitt), David Marsden (Robert Bathurst), Pete Gifford (John Thomson)

Cold Feet

Series 9, Episode 3

Adam reaches out to Laura, but risks upsetting his family as a result, while Karen and Jenny's weekend away is hijacked by their mothers. Pete's attempts to reunite the Three Amigos ends in disaster.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Christmas Special - Empire

A Christmas special with Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

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