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TV schedule Saturday 18th July 2020

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
That's My Boy. Image shows from L to R: Ida Willis (Mollie Sugden), Robert Price (Christopher Blake), Angie Price (Jennifer Lonsdale). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

That's My Boy

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Brush With The Law

It is written in the stars that Ida is going to have a bad day but she has no idea how bad until she tries to change Angie's blouse and buy her a floaty scarf at the local shop!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
Only When I Laugh. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Gordon Thorpe (Richard Wilson), Roy Figgis (James Bolam), Norman Binns (Christopher Strauli), Archie Glover (Peter Bowles). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Only When I Laugh

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Lost Sheep

Figgis admits he's not been christened but sees the light when he meets a vicar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
dinnerladies diaries. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Wood, Shobna Gulati, Anne Reid, Maxine Peake, Thelma Barlow. Copyright: UKTV

dinnerladies diaries

Episode 3 - Final Toast

Victoria Wood describes why she decided to close the canteen for good after just two series and what she went on to do next...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 29 - The Stare

Bitzer gets his wish for some peace and quiet when Shaun becomes hypnotised by Mowermouth the goat and finally stops bothering him. But with the whole flock under the influence of Mowermouth's powerful gaze, Bitzer soon realises just how much he needs his old buddy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 32 - The Law Of Beverages

Baron Greenback brews a plot to steal every beverage on the planet, mix them all together, making an un-drinkable disgusting sludge.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 25 - Hot Date

Bean agrees to go on a date with Irma.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 33 - Easter Island, Chile

When the Grimbots build their own Easter Island statue, it collapses and threatens the ancient Moai statues.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 2 - Home Brew

While searching through some ancient scrolls and paperwork left behind by the old squire, Boycie discovers a medieval recipe for a traditional local liquor. With the help of his staff, he goes into full-scale production, attracting customers from far and wide, including two whom he had hoped he had seen the last of.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 9 - Timmy Wants The Blues

Timmy is having a blue day and collects all the blue toys, blue cushions and blue paint.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Jessica Ransom

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Episode 1 - Queen Vic's Home Vids

A special episode making 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria. Featuring Victorian fake news, paparazzi, and camera men strapped to the front of moving trains, Queen Victoria shows you how her subjects invented and became obsessed with films!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

Talking Pictures TV 9am (repeat)
Another Shore. Gulliver Shiels (Robert Beatty)

Another Shore

A young Irishman comes up with an unusual plan to get the money to emigrate to a tropical island.

U&Drama channel logo 9am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 6, Episode 2 - Day Of Reckoning

Charlotte is invited to a wealthy client's house for lunch, but she finds herself at the mercy of a killer. Meanwhile, Lovejoy is sent on a wild treasure hunt through East Anglia.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of 14 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

ITVBe 9:55am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 18 - Fireworks

Its fireworks night at the park, but Sooty, Sweep and Soo can't afford to go. Sooty decides to sell Curry soup and things soon hot up.

U&Drama channel logo 10am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 6, Episode 3 - Somewhere - Over The Rainbow?

Tinker is in a very strange mood: he abandons Beth at a bus stop, ruins a deal for Lovejoy and leaves a pint of beer half drunk. Then he disappears without trace.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 19 - Alien Visitors

Justin and Robert are surprised when three messy aliens called the Odd Bods turn up on their doorstep and start causing chaos around the house.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:40am (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 3, Episode 6 - Games Bunker

The hosts take on the role of airline pilots in I'm Not Really A..., Aunty meets her match in The Kiss Chase, and actor Sally Lindsay is the star guest on Diddy Chat.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:55am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 7, Episode 7

Mya v Ethan. Lauren Layfield is joined by Adam B and team captains Mya and Ethan, with guests Ed Petrie, Vic Cook, Sarah Keyworth and Joe Tasker.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 13 - Helpful Waffle

Waffle tries to help his friend, Pepper, find a new owner.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:55am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 9, Episode 6 - Scouts

Evan helps Polly out when she lies to her mum - and ends up having to join the Scouts.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10pm (repeat)
The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery. Copyright: Braywild Limited

The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery

Frankie Howerd falls foul of the infamous schoolgirls in their fourth outing. The girls confront a hapless gang of crooks trying to retrieve stashed loot.

CITV 2:35pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the first series of animated children's comedy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 18 - Svalbard Global Seed Vault, Norway

When Ubercorn gets trapped inside an icy mountain, Glitch has to save his old teammate.

CITV 3:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 2 - Night Night, Waffle

The Brooklyn-Bells spend their first night together as a new family, only to be kept awake by Waffle, whose constant barking upsets Mrs Hobbs, their cat-obsessed neighbour.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

A Touch Of Larceny

A repeat of this 1959 film.

U&W channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:15pm (repeat)
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 3, Episode 3 - Sporting Glory

Tudur is rummaging through the BBC Wales archives to explore our love of sport - both conventional and the unconventional kind.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 4, Episode 7

Joining David's team this week are comedic TV presenter Patrick Kielty and veteran actor Bernard Cribbins. They'll be doing their best to outwit Lee and his team: Deborah Meaden from Dragon's Den and comic Mark Watson.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack). Copyright: Avalon Television

Not Going Out

Series 9, Episode 1 - Home Improvements

Lucy's father reluctantly allows Lee to help Lucy clear up the builder's mess in their new kitchen extension.

Comedy Central 8pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Holly Willoughby. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Episode 1

This week includes an amazing musical performance from Little Mix; Michael is in Merseyside for The Midnight Gameshow; This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby hands her phone over to Michael as she plays Send To All, and the return of Unexpected Star will see some of the most ambitious stunts to date.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 6

Team GB boxing legend Nicola Adams, three-time world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and actor and stand-up Tom Davis join the boys for the next knock-out round of the hit show.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 9, Episode 2 - Escape Room

As a surprise for Lee's birthday, Lucy invites the whole family to join them in an escape room.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 9

The Vikings launch their advert for We Sell Any Monk, Queen Elizabeth I surprises her court with some very odd laws, the sacrifice-obsessed Aztec priests sing their gruesome disco song, and we discover the Roman equivalent of text messaging.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 4 - Swansea

Michael McIntyre takes his Comedy Roadshow over the Severn Bridge to Swansea's Grand Theatre this week. The comic is joined in the Valleys by headliner Sean Lock along with Steve Williams, Ava Vidal and Alun Cochrane.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
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Have I Got News For You. Tracey Ullman. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 2

Tracey Ullman becomes the 100th guest host of the programme. She is joined by the Reverend Richard Coles and BBC News anchor Clive Myrie.

U&W channel logo 10pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of episodes from the second series from Catherine Tate's sketch series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 4 - Super Mammy

Agnes is feeling self-conscious about her weight after some less-than-flattering comments from her family. She decides to go on a diet but struggles to keep her resolve when she sees her favourite foods.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10:10pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Kobna (Sammy Kamara), Agnes (Madeline Appiah), Walter (Idris Elba), Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola). Copyright: Sky

In The Long Run

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the Idris Elba sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 3 - Jealousy

A cramped weekend away in a small caravan proves eventful.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

A selection of episodes from the second series of the all-women sketch show.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live. Sarah Millican. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live

TV edit of Sarah Millican's top-selling stand-up show, Chatterbox.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Lou Sanders, Big Zuu. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 10 - Lou Sanders

Big Zuu and his sidekicks Tubsey and Hyder travel to the spa town of Bath to sample the waters and cook for comedian and vegan Lou Sanders.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50pm (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: James Anderson, Frank Lampard, Romesh Ranganathan, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Alan Shearer, Bradley Walsh, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 3, Episode 2

Holly Willoughby and team captains Frank Lampard and Bradley Walsh are joined by football icon Alan Shearer, England cricket star James Anderson and comedian Jimmy Carr. As always, funnymen Romesh Ranganathan and Seann Walsh are on hand too.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 10

Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on special guest captain Sarah Millican and Rob Beckett. Susie Dent is in with Vic Reeves, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 1 - Warring Factions

Mark's inappropriate hand placing leave him in a bad position with the object of his desire, Sophie.

U&Dave channel logo 12:30am (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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:40am (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 1 - Ballet

The boys have been given exclusive behind the scenes access to the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company who put them through their paces as they find out the hard way just how tough ballet is. They meet one of the greatest dancers of his generation and the Birmingham Royal Ballet's creative director, Carlos Acosta, and they will even be given roles in a real performance of Swan Lake?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 4 - Swansea

Michael McIntyre takes his Comedy Roadshow over the Severn Bridge to Swansea's Grand Theatre this week. The comic is joined in the Valleys by headliner Sean Lock along with Steve Williams, Ava Vidal and Alun Cochrane.

U&Dave channel logo 1:10am (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 1 - Camille

Rescuing a mechanoid, Camille, from a crashed spaceship, Kryten falls in love instantly. However, so does Rimmer. And Lister's quite taken with her too. Just what is going on?

U&Dave channel logo 1:45am (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Desiree Burch, Jon Richardson, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 1, Episode 4 - Humanity

Jon is joined by Nish Kumar and Desiree Burch to address worries when it comes to humanity. Will the apocalypse be dull? What will the next step in human evolution be? Is Nish a disgusting human? They won't solve anything, but they will rank them according to severity in a nice tiered system which helps Jon's nerves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 2, Episode 1

French kissing etiquette on a first date. Applying makeup on the move. And Emma, who's looking for a sensitive tough guy with a good sense of humour who takes himself seriously. And can fly.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:55am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here Anymore

A chance meeting in a club which Terry is minding takes Arthur into the world of fine art as he sees an opportunity to make some money by selling forgeries.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Holly Willoughby. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Episode 1

This week includes an amazing musical performance from Little Mix; Michael is in Merseyside for The Midnight Gameshow; This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby hands her phone over to Michael as she plays Send To All, and the return of Unexpected Star will see some of the most ambitious stunts to date.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 2:10am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

A selection of three episodes of the sports-based panel game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 2, Episode 2

There's some not-so-sensual coffee drinking, and Kirsty is after a gay man who fancies women. One woman has a novel way of getting served first at the pub.

Comedy Central 2:30am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Holly Willoughby. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Episode 1

This week includes an amazing musical performance from Little Mix; Michael is in Merseyside for The Midnight Gameshow; This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby hands her phone over to Michael as she plays Send To All, and the return of Unexpected Star will see some of the most ambitious stunts to date.

U&Dave channel logo 2:35am (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Ross, Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 1, Episode 5 - Jon Richardson

Jon's wife and fellow comedian Lucy Beaumont is on hand to answer her stressed spouse's worries about himself - and their marriage. Jonathan Ross also guests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 1 - Warring Factions

Mark's inappropriate hand placing leave him in a bad position with the object of his desire, Sophie.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:45am (repeat)
That's My Boy. Image shows from L to R: Ida Willis (Mollie Sugden), Robert Price (Christopher Blake), Angie Price (Jennifer Lonsdale). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

That's My Boy

Series 2, Episode 5 - Down Under

When Ida answers a phone call for Robert from the immigration department at Australia House, the two mothers must put on a united front.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 3 - Jim Davidson

Comedy legends Simon Munnery and Boothby Graffoe join tonight's bill filmed in a proper live comedy club. Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 2, Episode 3

Following dogs in the park. A man who's got a very clingy ex-girlfriend - literally. And a vet who has trouble identifying animals doesn't fill pet owners with confidence.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile Hair

Introducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.

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