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TV schedule Wednesday 14th October 2020

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 3 - Opening Day

Joe Maplin has deemed that the Yellowcoats will meet the campers when they arrive at the station and escort them on to the buses which will take them to the camp for the first day of the new season.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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

A selection of episodes from fifth series of the Home Guard sitcom.

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 4, Episode 6

The guests this week are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Rufus Hound, Miranda Hart and Welsh funny man Rhod Gilbert.

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 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.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Comedy Game Night. Hannah Waddingham. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Comedy Game Night

Episode 7

Kerry Godliman, Andrew Maxwell, chef Andi Oliver, sports legend Kriss Akabusi, Game Of Thrones star Hannah Waddingham and BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker are the guests.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
Hugh Grant: A Life On Screen. Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant: A Life On Screen

A documentary looking at the career of Hugh Grant, featuring an in-depth interview with the star.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Anuvab Pal, Aisling Bea. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 3 - Quarrels

Sandi Toksvig quarrels with Aisling Bea, Jason Manford, Anuvab Pal and Alan Davies.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Abigail's Party. Image shows from L to R: Laurence (Tim Stern), Beverly (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Abigail's Party

Acerbic comic drama about a neighbours' get-together in suburbia. Written and directed by Mike Leigh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - Alan Attraction

Alan has failed to get a second TV series and is days away from bankruptcy. Might the charms of receptionist Jill provide some relief?

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Urban Myths: Joan Rivers And Barbra Streisand. Image shows from L to R: Barbra Streisand (Jessica Barden), Joan Rivers (Katherine Ryan). Copyright: Fulwell 73 Productions

Urban Myths: When Joan Kissed Barbra

A 16-year-old Barbra Streisand rehearses for off-Broadway play Driftwood with her fur-clad, demanding co-star Joan Rivers.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Liz (Diane Morgan), Sam (Tom Meeten)

Motherland

Series 2, Episode 5 - Le Weekend

The gang is delighted when Kevin books a cottage for them to spend half term in the countryside with all their kids. But it's not as nice as the pictures online suggested, and it's not long before tempers begin to fray.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Gina Yashere, Adam Hills. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 5 - Ed Byrne, Adam Hills and Gina Yashere

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Irish gem Ed Byrne hosts in front of a 3,500-strong audience, with guest appearances from Adam Hills and London's own Gina Yashere.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Eric (Alex Norton), Cathy (Doon Mackichan), Colin (Jonathan Watson), Christine (Elaine C. Smith), Beth (Arabella Weir). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 3 - Break In

When Cathy and Colin's house is burgled, Cathy goes into meltdown. Beth and Eric find themselves cast as laundress and chief suspect.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Dong And The Gong

Dave Gorman comes over all bitey, Rob Beckett fills a shoebox with cement and, most importantly, just who will succeed in surprising Alex Horne the most when he emerges from his shed after an hour cooped up inside?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:05pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 15, Episode 8

Freddie Flintoff muscles his way onto the host's chair for a turn at leading the sporting panel show, while Jamie and Romesh are joined by a host of famous faces from the world of sport and comedy. This week, Scottish footballing legend Ally McCoist joins the gang, along with presenter and radio personality Laura Woods, while hosts of The Last Leg, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe complete their transfer deal and join the fun too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Beth (Arabella Weir), Colin (Jonathan Watson). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 4 - Fish Friday

Beth's birthday treat - lunch out with the family - is hijacked by a very drunk Colin, another uninvited guest and an alarmingly intimate photograph.

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

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 3 - Jeremy In Love

Jeremy realises that he's in love with Elena and decides to be generally less selfish to win her affection. He also thinks it might be a good idea to tell her he loves her, but Mark isn't so sure...

Latest TV Midnight
20 min
Up North

Up North

Series 3, Episode 2 - Working Up North

Mick finally gets his first job thanks to Tom Thatch. Patch isn't very happy when he finds out Mick is working for him and washing his taxi.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 10

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Tom Allen and Ayesha Hazarika.

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