Television
TV schedule Wednesday 23rd September 2020
6pm
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6pm
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Taskmaster
Series 9, Episode 3 - Five Miles Per DayWhy is David Baddiel steering heavy machinery towards a representation of his childhood sweetheart? Why is Jo Brand destroying a large slab of confectionery? And why is Rose Matafeo curling up into a foetal position? Well, it's because they're all trying to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies into awarding them valuable points in their quest to win his gilded noggin. Alex Horne stands by, armed with all kinds of accurate factual info.
6:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 6 - Absent FriendsMainwaring is shocked to find that in his absence most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called upon to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.
7:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 7 - Put That Light Out!Jones, Frazer, Pike and Godfrey are stationed on an exercise in the local lighthouse, but soon cause trouble when they turn the light on and shine it over Walmington-on-Sea... during an air-raid.
7:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 11, Episode 2The guests on this episode are Mark Bonnar, Sheila Hancock, Stephen Mangan and Anita Rani.
8pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A TeacupHarris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?
8:20pm
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Insert Name Here
Series 4, Episode 3 - MarkJosh Widdicombe is joined by comedian Al Murray and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard Osman is joined by comedian Ellie Taylor and actor Stephen Mangan.
8:40pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic JusticeAn 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.
9pm60 min
Comedy Game Night
Episode 4With EastEnders star actress Jacqueline Jossa, Radio 1 DJs Melvin Odoom and Rickie Haywood-Williams, comedians Josie Long and Rufus Hound, and Loose Women's Andrea McLean.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:20pm
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Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 2 - WinnerLee is insufferably smug when he wins £1,000 in a writing competition with an essay entitled 'Disability in the Workplace'.
10pm
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Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 3 - AmyOver-excited by the appearance of a lesbian couple in their building, Lee and Tim ask them over for dinner, little realising that their adolescent attempt to get their jollies will backfire when Lucy discovers a side to herself that she never knew existed.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 14, Episode 1 - Ellie Taylor, Fin Taylor, Tez IlyasThe first episode of the series is hosted by the wonderfully witty star of BBC Two's The Mash Report, Ellie Taylor, who introduces rising comedy star Fin Taylor and the provocative Tez Ilyas to the stage.
10pm30 min
Two Weeks To Live
Episode 4Unaware they're now being hunted by Brooks and Thompson on the orders of Jimmy's daughter, the mysterious Terri, Kim finally stands up to her mum.
10:30pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 15, Episode 5Dina Asher-Smith, Adam Peaty, Tom Davis, and Joel Dommett join the teams.
10:35pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 3, Episode 5 - Cleaning LadyCan you imagine the filth on Gary and Tony's floor? Would you want to, for that matter? Dorothy insists that the pair hire a cleaner for the flat.
11pm
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Taskmaster
Series 7, Episode 3 - Twelve Blush Majesty TwoRhod Gilbert force-feeds Greg's exec sec Alex Horne a jug of mocha, Kerry Godliman boshes a cricket ball with a croquet mallet and Phil Wang makes a really strange noise.
11:20pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 3, Episode 6 - MarriageCould this signal the end of a beautiful affair with lager and takeaways? Gary proposes marriage to Dorothy when he is drunk - then when sober, tries to get out of it!
11:30pm
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 4, Episode 2Russell unpicks the new 'rule of six'; chats to queen of Grime, Lady Leshurr; and mulls over Life Lessons with his favourite performers.
Midnight
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Smack The Pony
Series 3, Episode 3Lessons in how to get lucky on a first date, a song about walking in the wrong shoes, and exotic dancing in public. And a drunken vet gets a bit over-confident in her abilities.
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 15, Highlights SpecialDara O Briain and Hugh Dennis present a special edition of the topical comedy show, with highlights and out-takes from previous weeks.