Television
TV schedule Friday 31st July 2020
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
TV Flashback
Series 3, Episode 5 - ArtTudur 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.
Jack Whitehall's Sporting Nation
Episode 4 - ClassJack 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.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 19 (Channel 4: Series 20), Episode 1Jimmy 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.
The Young Offenders
Series 3, Episode 2Conor 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.