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Television

TV schedule Friday 31st July 2020

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Personal Problem

The balance of the floor is upset when Mrs. Peacock appears to have started an affair with Mr. Rumbold, believing Captain Peacock to be having an affair of his own.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Al Murray, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 3 - Little Polythene Grief Cave

As the series reaches its midway point, Greg Davies's onslaught of tasks don't get any easier. When Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup he goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential and Sara Pascoe takes a simple loaf of bread, a few balloons and swiftly becomes one of the greatest sporting minds of our time.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Fletch (Kevin Bishop). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Episode 6 - The Rift

Fletch and his cellmate Joe are getting on each other's nerves - life can be tough inside. But it's at times like this that you really find out who your friends are.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm
Richard Ayoade

The British Academy Television Awards

Richard Ayoade hosts the TV awards ceremony. However, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, for the first time ever the prestigious ceremony will take place behind closed doors, with nominees taking part virtually. Comedy nominees

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 3, Episode 9 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

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 13, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Host Rob Brydon and team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the hit comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 10 - Menace From The Deep

The platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. The situation's bad enough after Pike incorrectly ties up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse when Jones spots a mine under the pier!

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 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 3, Episode 5 - Art

Tudur Owen sets out on a quest to discover the meaning of art. It's a long strange trip into a world of giant inflatables, edible sculptures and flying doughnuts, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Jack Whitehall's Sporting Nation. Jack Whitehall

Jack Whitehall's Sporting Nation

Episode 4 - Class

Jack irreverently examines how class is woven into the DNA of British sport and how breaking its social boundaries can lead to incredible drama. Focusing on the fierce athletic rivalry of Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett, Fred Perry taking on the Wimbledon establishment and Andrew Flintoff destroying the Australians at the 2005 Ashes, British sport may well start divided, but has the ability to bring the nation together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse

Every hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Car Share. Image shows from L to R: John Redmond (Peter Kay), Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Car Share

Finale Specials - The Finale

John and Kayleigh were not in good place the last time we saw them, but what happened next? Finally we find get to find out in the last-ever episode of the award-winning series.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Felicity Ward, Dara O Briain, Mo Gilligan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 2 - Dara O Briain, Felicity Ward, Mo Gilligan

This week's episode is hosted by the quick witted host of BBC's Mock The Week Dara O Briain, as he introduces the wonderful Australian comic Felicity Ward and viral internet sensation Mo Gilligan to the stage.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 19 (Channel 4: Series 20), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr returns, with Sean Lock and Kerry Godliman taking on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy)

The Young Offenders

Series 3, Episode 2

Conor and Jock steal the bikes of their dreams - which turn out to be the slowest bikes in history. Sergeant Healy takes chase and eventually corners them, leaving the lads with no other option than to call on the help of Mairéad.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Vine), Lucy (Sally Bretton), Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack)

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.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones's Diary. Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones's Diary

Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Ed Gamble, James Acaster, Dara O Briain, John Robins, Sara Pascoe, Rob Beckett. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 11

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

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
State Of The Union. Image shows from L to R: Anna (Aisling Bea), Giles (Sope Dirisu), Louise (Rosamund Pike), Tom (Chris O'Dowd)

State Of The Union

Series 1, Episode 4 - Plaster Cast

Tom tries talking Louise into helping him with a silly lie, but presenting a united front proves difficult.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Francesca Martinez, Alan Carr, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 1 - Alan Carr, Francesca Martinez, Nish Kumar

In the first episode, everyone's favourite 'Chatty Man' Alan Carr is the host as he introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - the fabulously funny Francesca Martinez and rising comedy star Nish Kumar.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

Series 15, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis present a special edition of the topical comedy show, with highlights and out-takes from previous weeks.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Very Nuanced Character

In the penultimate episode of the series, the five comedians try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist, whispering at an old man called Hugh and creating some very special effects. Meanwhile, Paul Chowdhry continues to interpret tasks in his unique way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse

Every hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Kobna (Sammy Kamara), Agnes (Madeline Appiah), Walter (Idris Elba)

In The Long Run

Series 3, Episode 2

It's Valentine's turn to have Mama stay and, true to form, he shows her a good time. However she's concerned about his lifestyle and takes it upon herself to help him find that special someone to settle down with.

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