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TV schedule Sunday 26th July 2020

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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, Christmas Special - Cold Turkey

Robert and Angie's plans for a quiet Christmas with Ida are set wildly awry when Robert's recently widowed boss lets it be known he has no one to spend the day with. And his other mother has no plans neither. Nor Ida's brother, Wilfred!

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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 3, Episode 1 - Where There's A Will

When Ida spots an advertisement in the newspaper classifieds trying to trace her as a will's beneficiary, she begins to wonder what it could be.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Henry IX. Image shows from L to R: Serena (Kara Tointon), King Henry (Charles Edwards)

Henry IX

Episode 1 - Reigned In

Henry's snap decision to abdicate sends shockwaves through the Royal household, who close ranks in their efforts to make the King see sense.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 2 - Karma Farmer

The Farmer is stressed out and has had enough of the farm and it's inhabitants. He storms off for a break, suitcase in hand, only to reappear almost immediately, the same, but somehow different. The farm is transformed into a hippy commune where work and chores are abolished and the animals are encouraged to express themselves...

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 35 - No More Mr Ice Guy

The Snowman is hired as Danger Mouse's new sidekick, leaving Penfold without a job.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Porridge: Inside Out. Image shows from L to R: Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, Christopher Biggins. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Porridge: Inside Out

Episode 2 - Banged Up

Second of three programmes celebrating this truly classic sitcom. Find out about life on set, while cast members, the writers and fans share their memories.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Name Game

Everyone in the zoo has a name except the newest arrival, a baby male giraffe. He'd like to chose his own name - but no one will listen.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 47 - The Gobi Desert, Mongolia

Glitch's giant drill causes a dino-disaster for the team's fossil hunt in the Gobi Desert.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Visitor

Mr Bean cannot place the face of the uninvited fat bloke on his doorstep. This blast from the past proves to be a blasted pain in the neck - eating him out of house and home.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:05am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 5, Episode 7 - How To Be Art

Charleigh spends the entire day standing as part of Rolf Smorgasbord's latest art piece.

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

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 11 - Timmy's Picnic

Timmy's class go on a picnic, but during a game of football the ball bursts on Apricot's spikes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30am (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 ten episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

CITV 8:30am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

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

U&Dave channel logo 9am (repeat)
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm. Nick Helm

Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm

Episode 15 - Borough

It's moving day for Nick Helm and he's ready for the next chapter in his life as he spends the day in Borough Market near his new flat.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Holly H

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Special - Holly H Song Special

Social media star Holly H is Rattus's guest on his radio station, BBC Radio Number Two.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 9:30am (repeat)
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm. Nick Helm

Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm

Episode 16 - Final Feast

It's the end of the series and Nick has a house warming party to celebrate. He's cooking a meat feast inspired by the food he has eaten across the series.

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

Sooty

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Garden Party

The gang prepare Mr Slater's stately home for a lavish garden party. But with changing weather and a broken statue, can Sooty's magic save the day?

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10am (repeat)
Comedy Legends. Barry Cryer. Copyright: 3DD

Comedy Legends

A selection of episodes from the second series of documentaries presented by Barry Cryer.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:05am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 10 - Go Jet Academy: Hailstorm

The Go Jetters join Ubercorn in the Go Jet Academy to try out a brand new click-on: the G.O. Vac, a super vacuum that can suck up bad weather.

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 2 - The Dusterlings

Robert has brought four dusters to life to help dust and tidy around Justin's House, but the mischievous Dusterlings soon go rogue, making a mess of the house and tickling anyone that moves.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 5 - Waffle Grows

It's Waffle's last day at the Brooklyn-Bells' but he still finds time to upset neighbour Mrs Hobbs. Simon hears Waffle speak. Will he finally agree that the family can keep the special dog?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Episode 5 - Fearsome Families

Fred Siriex welcomes Queen Victoria to historical First Dates.

Talking Pictures TV 11:30am (repeat)
The Early Bird. Copyright: Rank Organisation / ITV Studios

The Early Bird

Slapstick comedy starring Norman Wisdom as a milkman for a small, independent dairy who finds his livelihood threatened by a large conglomerate.

Comedy Central 2:30pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Michael McIntyre, Stuart Beech. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Episode 2

This week there's a spectacular musical performance from the one and only Kylie, and audience members are in for a big surprise when they end up taking part in a very special karaoke - or should that be Kylie-oake? Doctor Who star Bradley Walsh hands over his phone to play Celebrity Send To All, and Michael makes an airline pilot's dreams of performing on the west end stage come true, as he becomes the Unexpected Star.

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 the animated children's comedy.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 21 - Go Jet Academy: Ghost Crabs

Glitch damages the Academy crabs' habitat when he takes all the sand from their beach.

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 5 - Waffle Grows

It's Waffle's last day at the Brooklyn-Bells' but he still finds time to upset neighbour Mrs Hobbs. Simon hears Waffle speak. Will he finally agree that the family can keep the special dog?

U&Dave channel logo 4pm (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?

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

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 3, Episode 4 - Law And Order

Tudur Owen searches for clues about crime in Wales. He uncovers a story of canine cops, police badgers and vigilante ferrets, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.

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Chicken Run

Chicken Run

Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.

U&W channel logo 5pm (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 three episodes from the semi-improvised sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

A selection of episodes from the fourth and fifth series of the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet').

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Eddie The Eagle. Michael 'Eddie' Edwards (Taron Egerton)

Eddie The Eagle

Win or lose, always aim high. The story of Great Britain's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the first series of the wartime sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25pm (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 1, Episode 3 - Command Decision

With still no sign of real weapons, morale in the platoon has hit rock bottom. A proposal from a local landowner offers some hope, but will Mainwaring be willing to hand over command to desert veteran Colonel Square?

Talking Pictures TV 9pm (repeat)
Sunday Night At The London Palladium. Copyright: Associated Television

Sunday Night At The London Palladium

Series 11 - The New London Palladium Show, Episode 8

Landmark, genre-defining variety series from the London Palladium, featuring the biggest names in British and international entertainment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mammy's Going

When Spartacus the old family dog starts looking poorly, the Brown children reluctantly decide the time has come to put her in a home.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 7

Comedian Rhod Gilbert guest presents. Fellow comedian Tom Allen & broadcaster Emma Barnett appear as panellists alongside team captains Ian Hislop & Paul Merton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Edith (Alison Steadman), Roger (Jason Watkins), Phil (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Hold The Sunset

Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly

Edith's dreams of retirement to the sun with her long-term suitor Phil are shattered when her 50-year-old son Roger arrives home, seeking to recapture the happiness of his boyhood.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 3, Episode 3 - Cairds

The gambling bug hits Craiglang but things turn sour when Tam wins a buggy off a disabled friend. Jack and Victor plan a sting to get the buggy back. Navid can't even get in on the action.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Corey Taylor. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 3 - Nosey Noisy

With Aisling Bea, Ross Noble, and Slipknot singer Corey Taylor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Roger (Jason Watkins), Phil (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Hold The Sunset

Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday

Phil and Roger make rival attempts to impress Edith on her 70th birthday. Roger's bright idea is to dig up Edith's former cleaner, the chaotic Queenie - but Edith is far from pleased.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Gary: Tank Commander. Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 2, Episode 2 - Missing Tank

The boys decide to play a trick and pretend the tank has been stolen. However the joke's on them when the tank actually does go missing.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 5 - Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell, Mark Watson

Rich Hall hosts with special guests Andrew Maxwell and Mark Watson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (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 third series of the all-women sketch show.

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
Semi-Detached. Stuart (Lee Mack). Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Semi-Detached

Episode 1 - Pilot

Real-time sitcom following the hapless Stuart as he struggles through the worst half hour of his life, including a girlfriend in labour, a promiscuous dad and a naked neighbour with a lost appendage.

BBC Two 11:25pm (repeat)
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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Hugh Dennis, Ed Byrne, Dara O Briain, Rob Beckett, Holly Walsh, John Robins. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, John Robins and Holly Walsh.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 9

Richard Ayoade guest presents the final episode of the 57th series. He is joined by TV presenter Richard Osman and comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean, who will appear as guest panellists alongside Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Comedy Central 12:45am (repeat)
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Shaun Williamson, Al Murray, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 3

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons, oversees the clash between The Tap Social Movement in Oxford and the Rufus T Firefly in Glasgow.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Highlights and brand new excerpts taken from Lee's first three releases.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Roger (Jason Watkins), Phil (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Hold The Sunset

Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday

Phil and Roger make rival attempts to impress Edith on her 70th birthday. Roger's bright idea is to dig up Edith's former cleaner, the chaotic Queenie - but Edith is far from pleased.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25am (repeat)
Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Lady Leshurr, London Hughes, Suzi Ruffell, Shortee Blitz, Jordan Stephens, Maya Jama, Aitch, Marvin Dawkins, Michael Harvey

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 2, Episode 4

Maya Jama, Romeo, MC Harvey and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Suzi Ruffell and Aitch as they go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and freestyling challenges.

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 3, Episode 4

From a coffee shop where it's impossible to know what to order, to a day out at the beach with a not-so romantic couple. And one man's proposal doesn't go to plan.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 2:15am (repeat)
Comedy Legends. Richard Pryor. Copyright: 3DD

Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 3 - Richard Pryor

This week, Barry Cryer takes a look at the life an career of one of the most influential stand-up comics of all time, Richard Pryor, who collaborated with Gene Wilder in four films including Stir Crazy and Silver Streak.

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 3, Episode 5

Briony is looking for 'the one before The One'. A woman goes on an unnecessary trip to an STD clinic. Abattoir cheerleaders. And a frantic hunt for Alice the unruly hawk.

U&Dave channel logo 2:35am (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 3

This episode sees the most shocking case yet as two friends fight over money, girls and with the Judge! Plus a sister brings her brother to court after his meddling in her love life led to public humiliation.

Comedy Central Extra 2:45am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
Green Wing. Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 2, Episode 4

Caroline seems to be getting closer to making Mac remember their relationship, but a spanner is thrown in the works when Angela's replacement turns out to be Mac's old girlfriend Holly. Joanna has probles with her eyes, Sue attends an art class with Martin as a nude model, and Guy teaches Guyball to some kids.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Court Bailiff (Tom Davis). Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 4

This episode sees the world of celebrity step in to the court as Blue stars Duncan James and Anthony Costa clash over the rightful ownership of a Brit Award. And a passionate brother and sister come to boiling point over some pooey property.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 3:15am (repeat)
Gene Wilder and Madeline Kahn. Copyright: 3DD

Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 4 - Madeline Kahn

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian and actress Madeline Kahn, who was nominated for Academy Awards for her roles in Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10am (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 3, Episode 2 - Baby Blues

The household is set into baby mode when Robert and Angie are informed they will be godparents to the newborn daughter of her cousin, Katie. Angie quickly becomes besotted with the little one, but Robert is still determined he doesn't want children yet.

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