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TV schedule Friday 7th February 2020

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm
45 min
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Luella Shakespeare (Jo Joyner), Jasra Hatoum (Chandeep Uppal), Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 3, Episode 5 - Thy Fury Spent

A simple missing person's case takes a dramatic turn as Frank and Lu find themselves in the middle of a dispute over the opening of a new Shakespeare Centre where it's clear that no one is what they seem.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Julia Zemiro, Stephen Fry, Matt Lucas, David Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 12 - Medieval And Macabre

With Matt Lucas, David Mitchell and Julia Zemiro.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 1 - Autumn

Simon's back in the village, and the Vicar's particularly looking to give him a warm welcome. Her parishioners, however, are somewhat slow on the uptake. When things go awry for the couple, Dibley is plunged into disarray.

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 6 - The Mystical Boudoir Of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel

Arkwright will do anything to get himself into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom, including the use of a ladder and a box of chocolates. Meanwhile Granville takes to wearing tights on his head.

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

TV Flashback

Series 2, Episode 2 - How To Look Good

This time Tudur's on a quest to discover how to look good. It's a story of bodybuilding, beauty queens and leather bikinis, 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 4, Episode 6 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that in his absence most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called upon to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

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 6, Episode 4

Lee Mack is joined by Des O'Connor CBE and Tess Daly, while David Mitchell is joined by Rhod Gilbert and Sally Phillips.

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 7 - Put That Light Out!

Jones, Frazer, Pike and Godfrey are stationed on an exercise in the local lighthouse, but soon cause trouble when they turn the light on and shine it over Walmington-on-Sea... during an air-raid.

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 6, Episode 5

Andy Hamilton, Gabby Logan, Dr Christian Jessen and Diane Parish join Rob, Lee and David.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern Men

Del buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Dani Dyer, David Mitchell, Fred Sirieix, James Acaster, Rob Brydon, Oti Mabuse, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 9

James Acaster, Dani Dyer, Oti Mabuse and Fred Sirieix join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Gina Yashere, Adam Hills. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 5 - Ed Byrne, Adam Hills and Gina Yashere

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Irish gem Ed Byrne hosts in front of a 3,500-strong audience, with guest appearances from Adam Hills and London's own Gina Yashere.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Susie Dent, Spencer Jones

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 18 (Channel 4: Series 19), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell in the classic words-and-numbers quiz. Regular Countdown maths whizz Rachel Riley and words guru Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, with Susie joined in Dictionary Corner by Spencer Jones.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Tuckers. Image shows from L to R: Glyn Tucker (Steve Speirs), Murphy (Robert Pugh)

The Tuckers

Series 1, Episode 5

Murphy falls ill and has to stay in Glyn's bed. On doctor's orders. A war between the two men ensues.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
King Gary. Denise King (Camille Coduri). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

King Gary

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Ninth Hole

Gary has organised a trip to an indoor mini golf course for Big Gary's birthday, but the father v. son game gets highly competitive. Meanwhile, Terri meddles in Gary's mate's date.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bridget Christie, Sandi Toksvig, Joe Lycett, James Acaster

QI

Series Q, Episode 15 - Quantity And Quality

With James Acaster, Bridget Christie and Joe Lycett.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's Tour Of Scotland. Image shows from L to R: Jake Williams, Frankie Boyle

Frankie Boyle's Tour Of Scotland

Episode 1 - Aberdeen To Oban

Frankie goes from Aberdeen to Oban to discover how Scotland's landscape has shaped the nation, meeting a hermit, joining a commune and going underneath a mountain.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 4 - Residue Around The Hoof

The halfway point of the series approaches and the five task-hungry comics are being driven to ever more absurd lengths as they battle to lay their sticky fingers on Taskmaster Greg Davies's golden head. Mark Watson and Nish Kumar pop toast together and Sally Phillips spreads absinthe on it. And can anyone recognise Greg's loyal underling Alex Horne if he's wearing a hat?

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 4

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by celebrity guests Steph McGovern and Sandi Toksvig for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days.

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

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 5 - Chairman Mark

Jeremy, desperate to avoid living with Superhans, sparks up an old relationship with Mark's sister, Sara.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
The Farm. Image shows from L to R: Mother (Ann-Louise Ross), Jim MacDonald (Jim Smith), Donnie (Chris Forbes). Copyright: BBC

The Farm

The Farm: Baled Up presents five of the six online shorts from 2018 - 2019 comedy series The Farm, starring Jim Smith.

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 19 - Mark Ruffalo, David Schwimmer, Nick Mohammed, Tamsin Greig, Alicia Keys

Mark Ruffalo hints at more Marvel films, David Schwimmer talks about Friends, Nick Mohammed admits to never having seen any superhero films, Tamsin Greig reveals she's never seen Friends and Alicia Keys performs live in the studio.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: Heather (Gemma Jones), Karen Marsden (Hermione Norris), Jenny Gifford (Fay Ripley)

Cold Feet

Series 9, Episode 4

A chance encounter gives Pete a boost, while Jenny faces fresh heartbreak and Karen attempts to make amends with her mother. David starts his new venture, but soon realises that all is not as it seems.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Dobby (Isy Suttie), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 6 - Quantocking II

Dobby is offered a job in New York by ex-boyfriend Simon. Uncertain about the offer, Dobby suggests that she and Mark spend a weekend in the country. The perfect time, as far as Jeremy is concerned, to get a few things off his chest.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 9 - Bats

With Josie Lawrence, John Sessions and Rich Hall.

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 3, Episode 11

Join Russell as he unpicks the week's news, interviews comedian Guz Khan about the new series of sitcom Man Like Mobeen, and chats to Hollywood star Jim Carrey.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
60 min
The Big Narstie Show. Image shows from L to R: Mo Gilligan, Big Narstie

The Big Narstie Show

Series 3, Episode 1

The grime MC and co-host Mo Gilligan return with a third series of their late-night anarchic chat, comedy and music show. The opening edition sees the pair joined by reality TV star Gemma Collins, footballer-turned-actor Vinnie Jones and comedian and actor Guz Khan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 1, Episode 4

Agnes and the family are joined by celebrity guests, including comedian and presenter Sue Perkins and Diversity's Ashley Banjo. Emilia Fox is the unsuspecting celebrity to join Dermot and Buster on their next Celebrity Tour venture, and music comes from Aston Merrygold.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 10 - Bills

With Clive Anderson, Phil Kay and John Sessions.

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