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TV schedule Wednesday 10th March 2021

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am
15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 47 - Be More Dog

Dennis can't get Grizzly's new animal training method to work on wilful Gnasher. However, when they realise that Gnasher can use the method to get humans to obey him instead, they exploit this new power to the max.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm
40 min
Moving On: Get Fit Or Try Lying. Joe (Les Dennis)

Moving On: Get Fit Or Try Lying

A retiree finds a new lease of life when his daughter gifts him a course of fitness sessions for his 65th birthday.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
15 min
GiggleQuiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

GiggleQuiz

Series 2, Episode 9 - The Lost Pirate's Empty Chest

The Lost Pirate finds his chest empty, so he borrows the others' belongings to fill it.

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

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 7 - A Cuddle

Alex Horne lures all five competitors to a remote wasteland for a challenge involving eggs and medical equipment. Meanwhile, David Baddiel spray-paints his face, Rose Matafeo sculpts some vegetables and Jo Brand reveals her stunning psychic superpowers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 7 - Anniversary

Nobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole), Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 6

Granville's scheme to sell salami as an erotically charged new product called Yaggis is in danger as a customer's husband returns seeking redress. Cyril and Eric need advice on how to impress their wives, Mrs Featherstone's plan to snare Mr Newbold as a fourth husband is not going well, and Granville has to quickly sell some damaged tins of chilli beans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Christmas Special - Engagement

Alice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (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 4

David Mitchell is joined by Gregg Wallace and Nigel Havers, and Lee Mack is joined by Charlie Brooker and Nina Wadia.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 3 - Fashion

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan go on a mission to learn all about the world of fashion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 12 - Illumination

With Chris Addison, Jack Dee and Rich Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble

Jean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 13 - Intelligence

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 3 - France

Edina and Patsy are off for a jaunt in France. Arriving at the wrong place, they struggle to find food until Saffron and Bubble arrive. After drinking liberally and actually enjoying a game of ping-pong, they are given an urgent message by Bubble.

BBC Two 9:45pm (repeat)
Mandy. Mandy (Diane Morgan)

Mandy

Series 1, Episode 1 - Jobseeker

She was looking for a job, and then she found a job, and heaven knows she's miserable now.

BBC Two 10pm
40 min
Funny Festival Live. Image shows from L to R: Britney, Darren Harriott, Jo Brand, Rachel Fairburn. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Funny Festival Live

Episode 4

Jo Brand leads the comedy tonight on Funny Festival Live from South London. Joining her on stage are stand-up comedians Rachel Fairburn and Darren Harriott, and sketch group Britney in their TV debut.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 1, Episode 3

More from the totally gorgeous French and Saunders.

BBC Two 10:40pm
4 min
Harry Hill's Lonely Island. Harry Hill. Copyright: CPL Productions

Harry Hill's Lonely Island

Episode 3 - Monkey

A monkey in a tree trying to grab an apple. What could possibly go wrong?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 3

It's Sunday evening and Nana's been round all day. Whilst Denise has her wedding dress fitted, Dave, Jim and Antony are relegated to the kitchen - but nothing'll stop them watching The Antiques Roadshow.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Lee Ridley, Chris Ramsey, Sara Pascoe, Desiree Burch. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 1, Episode 5

Sara Pascoe is joined by Lee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy), Chris Ramsey and Desiree Burch.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
David Brent: Life On The Road. David Brent (Ricky Gervais)

David Brent: Life On The Road

Comedy film focusing on The Office's David Brent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 9

Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Rob Beckett, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Holly Walsh take a satirical swipe at the week's news.

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