TV schedule for 23rd April 2020 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Stolen Assignment

Comic thriller about an artist whose wife disappears, and a journalist and policeman investigating the case.

6am (repeat)

Tommy Cooper

Episode 6

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Patrick Cargill and Trisha Noble.

6:20am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 12 - Shorter And Shorter

The Twirlywoos find out how to make something shorter when they unravel a woolly blanket. The Very Important Lady is missing some pieces, and she's not happy about her shorter stature!

6:50am (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 7 - Timmy Steals The Show

Yabba loses her voice while bossing everyone about during rehearsals for the nursery's talent show.

7:15am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

It's the famous Beanotown Freewheeler Derby! During practice, the gang realise Walter's go-cart is especially speedy. Worried that Walter will beat his record, Dennis creates a lighter, faster cart but loses control and injures himself. It is up to Rubi's wheelchair know how and Dennis' carting skills to win the race.

7:20am (repeat)

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 1, Episode 3 - Somewhere In The Sun

What could be easier than booking a summer holiday? As Peter is about to find out; just about anything!

7:30am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 34 - The Parthenon, Greece

The Grimbots are flying the Vroomster and their dodgy manoeuvres are about to flatten the Parthenon - Go Jetters, Go!

7:45am (repeat)

Who Done It?

Big screen debut for Benny Hill as a street-sweeper who wins enough money to pursue his dream of becoming a private investigator.

7:45am (repeat)

My Hero

Series 3, Episode 1 - Baby Talk

Life is becoming increasingly stressful for George and Janet Sunday. Keeping George's alter ego secret from Janet's parents is difficult enough but with a new baby in the house who, to put it mildly, takes after George rather more than Janet, it is becoming impossible.

7:50am (repeat)

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 3 - Shakespeare

It is Shakespeare Day at Dockbridge High.

7:55am (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 16 - Little Bev Riding Hood

It's the Fairy Tale Theatre Company's play of Little Bev Riding Hood, directed by Purl, and Bitz has built an amazing stage.

8:20am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 4 - Sweet Sorrow

The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.

8:30am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 12 - The Justinosaurus

Justin decides to dig up a dinosaur and turn Justin's House into a dinosaur museum.

9am (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hole In One

In the middle of the worst, wettest winter in memory, all the brothers have to flog is sun-tan lotion. Things are looking grim until Uncle Albert falls down the cellar hatch at the Nag's Head: a big compensation package could set them up nicely. Unfortunately, Del's unaware of Albert's past...

9am (repeat)

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 7

Maggie and Kevin attend the rehearsal for their wedding but they aren't as enthusiastic as organisers Mim and Roger - who are clearly in their element.

9:10am (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 10 - Timmy Plays Ball

The class learns how to play football but Timmy keeps hogging the ball. Ruffy and Paxton get bored.

9:15am (repeat)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Long Ride Back To Scratchwood

Arthur scores an own goal when he is persuaded to buy up 2,000 tickets for the England v Scotland football match at Wembley.

9:25am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 3 - Mardy Mary Queen Of Scots

We follow the young Mary as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland, to Queen in France, back to Queen in Scotland, and finally to Elizabeth I's public enemy no. 1 - with a bit of Queenian Rhapsody thrown in for good measure! Meanwhile across the world we meet silver-nosed Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, and Mr H gives us his unique take on the epic Battle of Lepanto in another History's Craziest Fools.

9:30am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 13 - Wrapping

The Twirlywoos see someone wrapping a present and get carried away trying to wrap things of their own. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car brings them a long scarf that they all get wrapped up in.

9:35am (repeat)

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 2 - Stage Struck

Rigsby attempts to have himself cast as male lead in a play written by effeminate lodger Hilary when he discovers that Ruth is playing the role of the love interest.

9:40am (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 1 - Concessions

As Barry and Yvonne dance to Diaghilev, and Spike jokes to Pinocchio, Ted contrives to get in with the local 'Mr Big' to confound Joe Maplin's plans to expand his empire.

9:50am (repeat)

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

9:55am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Pop Concert

Richard is hosting a pop concert in the park for one of his favourite singers - but she hasn't arrived. So it is up to Sweep to take to the stage and give the performance of a lifetime!

10:05am (repeat)

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click

Rigsby turns up at the house with a new sports car, apparently purchased in yet another attempt to woo the lovely Miss Jones. Sadly, his driving doesn't appear to be as stylish as his motor...

10:20am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 14th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

10:50am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'Eck

Betty wants a nice photo of Dave and Anna, but the camera George uses happens to belong to Gran, and it's been cursed by an ancient mummy.

11:05am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 8 - Wishes

If there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?

11:30am (repeat)

Miracle In Soho

1950s romantic comedy about a road mender who falls in love with a woman about to emigrate.

12:15pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 10 - Waffle's Visit

The Brooklyn-Bells take Waffle round to Mrs Hobbs' house to show her what a good dog he's become. She's very impressed until she discovers Waffle has gone missing.

12:20pm (repeat)

My Hero

Series 3, Episode 1 - Baby Talk

Life is becoming increasingly stressful for George and Janet Sunday. Keeping George's alter ego secret from Janet's parents is difficult enough but with a new baby in the house who, to put it mildly, takes after George rather more than Janet, it is becoming impossible.

12:25pm (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 26 - Timmy's Spring Surprise

It is gardening time at the nursery and Harriet hands out seeds to everyone.

12:30pm (repeat)

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 19 - The Lost Pirate's Bus Trip

Comedy sketch show for younger viewers.

1pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 1 - Concessions

As Barry and Yvonne dance to Diaghilev, and Spike jokes to Pinocchio, Ted contrives to get in with the local 'Mr Big' to confound Joe Maplin's plans to expand his empire.

1:15pm (repeat)

Carry On Regardless

Wild adventures and misadventures of co-partners in an unconventional employment agency.

1:25pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 11 - Haunted House

Mr. Bean is trying to impress some kids in the park with his football skills but winds up kicking their ball into a dilapidated, scary-looking house.

1:40pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 4 - Sweet Sorrow

The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.

1:40pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 12 - Eau De Bean

Mr. Bean accidentally spills all of Mrs. Wicket's new, expensive perfume on the floor. Can he hide the crime and cover his tracks?

2:15pm (repeat)

Millie Inbetween

Series 4, Episode 11 - Survival Surveillance

Mum and Mike are persuaded to accept a weekend wedding invite. The kids and Ollie promise to be responsible adults, but is the trust misplaced? Fran thinks Franma is online dating.

2:20pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hole In One

In the middle of the worst, wettest winter in memory, all the brothers have to flog is sun-tan lotion. Things are looking grim until Uncle Albert falls down the cellar hatch at the Nag's Head: a big compensation package could set them up nicely. Unfortunately, Del's unaware of Albert's past...

2:30pm (repeat)

The Huggetts Abroad

A feel-good comedy road movie in which the Huggetts family drive towards a new life in South Africa by truck.

2:40pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 9 - Crush

Dave gets a girlfriend who turns out to be an alien. And she turns out to bear a striking similarity to a everyday household item.

2:55pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

2:55pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 10 - Bike

Anna is practising for the school cycling test and is good at it. Dave isn't quite as skilled, but with a new bike from his parents he really hopes to pass.

2:55pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 18 - Never Say Clever Again

Danger Mouse considers a change of career when all the other Danger Agents become super-smart, due to a batch of genetically enhanced celery.

3:10pm (repeat)

Diddy TV

Series 2, Episode 4 - Don't Be Naughty

Meet the world's most stupid detective in a new crime drama, and it's eviction night in Diddy Brother.

3:20pm (repeat)

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 7

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

3:20pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 14 - Are We There Yeti

When the gang go on an adventure in search of the Beanotown Yeti, Walter follows with plans of his own for the rare beast, and Dennis and his chums must come to its rescue.

3:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 14th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

3:40pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 7 - Hypnotising Rita

Arthur tries to help a young girl who is being conned by a hypnotherapist over a large sum of money coming to her.

4:25pm (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 3 - Undercover Customer

Joy calls in an undercover customer to check on her team - leaving Danny and Mick suspecting everybody.

4:30pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 13 - Running On Empty

Mr Bean is on his way to the seaside when the Mini runs out of petrol. Undeterred he manages to get a push, but for some reason the do-gooders don't want to push him all the way to the beach!

4:35pm (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 14 - A Birthday Surprise

Bitz, Bob, Bevel, Zip and Pop are making Purl a surprise birthday present - the best hairclip ever!

4:45pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 14 - Bean Bug

Mr. Bean becomes Mrs. Wicket's house-mate when he suffers a flea infestation. Will they get on?

4:50pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Sydney Opera House, Australia

Glitch turns the Opera House into an opera boat to enter a race around Sydney Harbour.

5:15pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 13 - Waffle Steals The Show

Doug, Ali and Mrs Hobbs all perform in the school show, but Evie nearly misses the finale.

5:20pm (repeat)

Bread

Series 7, Episode 9

Adrian has eloped to Scotland to marry Irene whilst Aveline has a scare that helps her bond with Oswald once again. Meanwhile, Joey has lost patience with his family's problems and decides to put himself first for a change.

5:40pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 1 - Concessions

As Barry and Yvonne dance to Diaghilev, and Spike jokes to Pinocchio, Ted contrives to get in with the local 'Mr Big' to confound Joe Maplin's plans to expand his empire.

6pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 1 - Keep On Running

Denzil calls about Boycie's house bringing news that the infamous Driscoll Brothers are being released early from prison and they're on the hunt for the supergrass who helped get them banged up. Boycie is horrified. By the time Marlene and Tyler return, he's sold the house, sold the car dealership and planned a new life in Shropshire.

6pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 2 - Look At Me

Lolly Adefope tries long distance painting. Hugh Dennis is befuddled by an egg.

6:20pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 4 - Sweet Sorrow

The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.

6:40pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 8, Episode 2 - Animal Magnetism

Jean takes a fancy to a long haired character who only has eyes for Lionel. Alistair invites Judith to a do at the Venezuelan embassy.

6:55pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

2016 Specials - Sensational Shakespeare

A special episode delving in to the life and times of the world's most famous writer: William Shakespeare.

7pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 1 - Concessions

As Barry and Yvonne dance to Diaghilev, and Spike jokes to Pinocchio, Ted contrives to get in with the local 'Mr Big' to confound Joe Maplin's plans to expand his empire.

7pm

Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: Matt Lucas, David Walliams

The Big Night In

Comic Relief and Children In Need come together for the first time to present an evening of entertainment. Peter Kay, Catherine Tate and Little Britain will be amongst the comedy offerings.

7pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 7

David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Great Boarding-House Bathroom Caper

Foggy is getting excited about the idea of a weekend by the sea.

7:35pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

7:40pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 8

David Mitchell is joined by Jimmy Carr and Griff Rhys Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Dave Myers and Susanna Reid.

8pm (repeat)

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 2 - Deals And Misdemeanours

Deals And Misdemeanours explores all the hooky deals and bent gear the Trotters have 'knocked out' in and around the markets stalls of Peckham, which would always land Del and Rodney in some sort of trouble.

8:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.

8:20pm (repeat)

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 4 - Jo

Danny Baker, Aisling Bea, Robert Webb and Kate Williams join Sue, Josh and Richard.

8:30pm
30 min

Socially Distant With Susan Calman

Episode 4

Susan Calman chats to Lorraine Kelly; gets an update from Commissioner Miekelson; and there's music from Del Amitri's Justin Currie.

8:30pm (repeat)

All At Sea

Series 2, Episode 6 - Halloween

Charlie and Alison decide to play dirty so they can get a good result when they go out trick-or-treating - much to Ben's extreme distress. Meanwhile, Kevin attempts to create the biggest Halloween display in the neighbourhood by buying some untested fireworks.

9pm (repeat)

Blackadder

A selection of episodes the second series of the comic historic saga.

9pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hole In One

In the middle of the worst, wettest winter in memory, all the brothers have to flog is sun-tan lotion. Things are looking grim until Uncle Albert falls down the cellar hatch at the Nag's Head: a big compensation package could set them up nicely. Unfortunately, Del's unaware of Albert's past...

9pm (repeat)

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

9pm (repeat)

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 12

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics including a questionnaire, organ donation and slippers.

9pm
22 min

The Treason TV Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Our TV isolation special. An unusual Treason Show for unusual times.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Matt Lucas, Susan Calman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Christmas Special - Noel

With Susan Calman, Matt Lucas and Josh Widdicombe.

9:40pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 3 - Camping

In a desperate bid to prove his manliness, Lee joins Tim, Daisy and Lucy on a camping weekend in the middle of a dark spooky forest.

10pm (repeat)

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 4

Cathy and Colin throw a birthday bash for Colin's father, Willie. Meanwhile Ian and Jaz have their offer on a flat knocked back - but Eric steps in to help out.

10pm
45 min version

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Episode 3 - Guz Khan, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Rhys James

Man Like Mobeen star Guz Khan hosts the stand-up showcase recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo. On the bill are Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Rhys James.

10pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series X, Episode 4 - Entanglement

Lister loses Rimmer in a game of poker to a group of Biologically Engineered Life Forms.

10pm
50 min

Celebrity Juice

Series 23, Episode 3

Keith Lemon, Howard Donald and Mel B are joined by comedian Johnny Vegas, Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts, reality star Joey Essex and chart stars-turned-West End actors Kimberley Walsh and Jay McGuiness.

10pm
30 min

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 8 - No Honeymoon

Paul attempts to focus on his upcoming wedding but is constantly thwarted by his family; Ally is distracted by work, Luke is misbehaving at school and Leah doesn't understand why they are even bothering to get married.

10:20pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 4 - Running

To impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.

10:30pm (repeat)

Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun

Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.

10:30pm
30 min

Russell Howard's Home Time

Episode 5

Harry & Chris perform a new comedy rap about coronavirus, whilst Russell chats to Guz Khan and Irish support volunteer Caitlin Grant.

10:40pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hollowing Out A Baguette

How will Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding cope with this week's tasks? The onslaught continues as Greg Davies ruthlessly judges the competitors' ability to both camouflage themselves and herd dogs. Plus, see the first two trailers for Taskmaster: The Movie.

11pm (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Party

As a last desperate hurrah before the baby arrives, Mark and Jeremy decide to throw a party.

11pm (repeat)

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 8 - No Honeymoon

Paul attempts to focus on his upcoming wedding but is constantly thwarted by his family; Ally is distracted by work, Luke is misbehaving at school and Leah doesn't understand why they are even bothering to get married.

11pm (repeat)

Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre

Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

11pm
30 min

Up For It

Series 2, Episode 4 - Golf

Ashley Storrie, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland learn how to play golf and test their strength and singing abilities in 'Car Pull Karaoke'.

11pm (repeat)

Brassic

Series 1, Episode 3

When the gang's resident tough guy Ashley is drugged during a bare-knuckle fight against a fighter from a rival family of travellers, Vinnie steps up to fight a rematch in his stead.

11:05pm (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Song For Europe

Ted and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.

11:05pm (repeat)

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 2, Episode 2

Joe is joined this week by celebrity guest Scarlett Moffatt, comedian Rosie Jones and his fearless assistant Mark Silcox.

11:30pm (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 6 - Das Boot

Time is running out for Jeremy as Elena and Gail's marriage is imminent. Meanwhile Mark decides to learn how to drive.

11:30pm (repeat)

Utterly Outrageous Comedy

Episode 3 - Religion & Death

On the theme of religion there are clips from Spitting Image and Outnumbered, plus Frankie Boyle on the Pope; whilst death is covered by a Monty Python sketch which was nearly banned, Billy Connolly on medical examinations and Joan Rivers on old people.

11:40pm (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Plague

With Bishop Brennan on his way in order to talk to Ted about Jack's nude sleepwalking, the parochial house suddenly becomes overrun by rabbits - the one animal Brennan is petrified of...

11:40pm (repeat)

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Self

Jon is joined by Joe Wilkinson, Lucy Beaumont and Kiri Pritchard-McLean to address worries to do with The Self. Has Joe fallen in with a bad crowd? Is Jon having a midlife crisis? And are any of them an undercover psychopath? Lucy forces Jon to endure a professional photo shoot with her, and at the end of the show, Joe and Jon experience the ultimate midlife crisis.

Midnight (repeat)

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 2 - Terror

Hedgehog and Spudgun visit for a Halloween party. It's only a matter of time before Richie decides to summon the dark lord and exchange his soul for an eternity of sex and money...

Midnight (repeat)

Brassic

Series 1, Episode 4

Scrambling to pay back gangster Terence McCann, Vinnie and the lads accept some fast cash from a disgruntled housewife who hires them to kill her ex-husband's prized koi carp collection.

12:25am (repeat)

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 2 - Rob Beckett At The Comedy Store

Rob Beckett is tonight's host at The Comedy Store; hear how he struggles with chip and pin. He's joined by Ivo Graham, Ellie Taylor, and the exquisitely dressed Tom Allen.

12:30am
60 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 2

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

12:40am (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 4 - Running

To impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.

12:40am (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 7

David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.

12:55am (repeat)

Feel Good

Series 1, Episode 6

Mae hits rock bottom after her break-up with George. While George is pining for her, Mae's having casual sex.

1:15am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode, with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

1:20am (repeat)

Peep Show

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Mitchell and Webb sitcom.

1:20am
70 min version (repeat)

QI

Series N, Christmas Special - Noel

With Susan Calman, Matt Lucas and Josh Widdicombe.

1:30am
60 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 3

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

1:45am (repeat)

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 2, Episode 3

Maya Jama, Michael Dapaah and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Judi Love and Jay 1.

1:55am
60 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Highlights Special - Best Bits

The best bits from Series 4 of the topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard. Includes some previously unseen material.

1:55am (repeat)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 7 - Hypnotising Rita

Arthur tries to help a young girl who is being conned by a hypnotherapist over a large sum of money coming to her.

2:15am (repeat)

Not Wanted On Voyage

Comic crime caper starring Brian Rix and Ronald Shiner as stewards on a luxury cruise ship who uncover a diamond theft plot.

2:15am (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Song For Europe

Ted and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.

2:30am (repeat)

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 6, Episode 1

Is our skin crawling with mites? Do we think we're better looking than we actually are? And do we enjoy movies more if someone spoils the ending? Martin Clunes, Jimmy Carr and Aisling Bea bid to find out.

2:30am (repeat)

Roast Battle

Series 3, Episode 4

It's Tom Lucy versus Nigel Ng and Johnny Vegas and Phil Ellis go for each other.

2:30am (repeat)

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 4 - Jo

Danny Baker, Aisling Bea, Robert Webb and Kate Williams join Sue, Josh and Richard.

2:45am (repeat)

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 2 - Terror

Hedgehog and Spudgun visit for a Halloween party. It's only a matter of time before Richie decides to summon the dark lord and exchange his soul for an eternity of sex and money...

2:50am (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Plague

With Bishop Brennan on his way in order to talk to Ted about Jack's nude sleepwalking, the parochial house suddenly becomes overrun by rabbits - the one animal Brennan is petrified of...

2:55am (repeat)

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 7

Russell explains the many ways his mum embarrasses him, and answers a question on bad Christmas presents. His guests are Roisin Conaty and Sean McLoughlin.

2:55am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 20, Episode 6

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Rob is joined by Ella Eyre and Joe Wilkinson, while Aisling's team is Pamela Anderson and Kerry Godliman.

3am (repeat)

Roast Battle

Series 3, Episode 5

Rhys James and Lloyd Griffith are put up against each other, and Australian comedians Rhys Nicholson and Felicity Ward verbally spar.

3am (repeat)

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect Gentleman

Rigsby's found a new lodger for the house; the charming gentleman Seymour, staying in town away from his country estate. Philip and Alan aren't quite as convinced of his authenticity though.

3am (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series X, Episode 4 - Entanglement

Lister loses Rimmer in a game of poker to a group of Biologically Engineered Life Forms.

3:15am (repeat)

My Hero

Series 3, Episode 1 - Baby Talk

Life is becoming increasingly stressful for George and Janet Sunday. Keeping George's alter ego secret from Janet's parents is difficult enough but with a new baby in the house who, to put it mildly, takes after George rather more than Janet, it is becoming impossible.

3:20am (repeat)

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 8

Russell talks about an amusing ringtone, and answers questions on cats, wizards, and what cheers him up. His guests are Carl Donnelly and Iain Stirling.

TV schedule Thursday 23rd April 2020

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