Television
TV schedule Tuesday 20th April 2021
6pm
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Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 3 - One Warm PrawnThe five comedians take a nostalgic trip to childhood as they are compelled to taste-test some mystery baby food, among other odd tasks. As usual, they are judged harshly by Taskmaster Greg Davies, who is aided by resident stats geek, Alex Horne. Plus, Russell Howard presents a nightmarish fairy tale and Liza Tarbuck introduces a plastic lizard to a cordless drill.
6:20pm
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The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Early BirdsAfter accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.
7pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon MeBlanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?
7pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 1In this episode, Lee and David are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Vernon Kay, Dara O Briain and Denise Van Outen.
7:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of MadnessIt is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.
7:40pm
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Room 101
Series 5, Episode 8 - John Torode, Russell Howard, Katherine ParkinsonMasterchef's John Torode, stand-up Russell Howard, and actress Katherine Parkinson attempt to assign massive pepper grinders, dreams and women who cross their legs when having their photo taken into Room 101.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 2Freddie, Jamie, Jack and Romesh try their hand at some off-road driving at Ardvkerikie, before getting their kilts on for a Highland Games challenge, then heading to Weymouth to fish with Marco Pierre White.
8:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's HoardIt is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.
8:20pm
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Room 101
Series 6, Episode 1 - Catherine Tate, Rylan Clark-Neal, Nigel HaversComedian Catherine Tate, actor Nigel Havers and TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal try to send hipster restaurants, set up-paparazzi shoots and Jeremy Corbyn into the Orwellian chamber.
8:30pm30 min
TV Flashback
Series 4, Episode 11 - North WalesThis time Tudur's coming home to North Wales. It's a land of weekend warriors, Klingon speakers and eccentric railwaymen, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.
9pm
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9pm60 min
Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 2Joel Dommett, Clare Balding, Richard Madeley and Kemah Bob play the games.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series R, Episode 10 - Rest & RecreationSandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of rest and recreation this week, with Stephen K Amos, Susan Calman, Lou Sanders and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.
9:35pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 6 - BirthWhen Patsy accidentally burns down the kitchen, the sitting room becomes temporary heart of the household. Finding themselves locked in the room all evening, Patsy, Eddy and Saffy are forced to confront their relationships with their mothers.
10pm45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 15, Episode 5 - Ardal O'Hanlon, Mawaan Rizwan, Sara BarronArdal O'Hanlon plays host in this edition of the comedy showcase, recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo. The show features sets by Mawaan Rizwan and Sara Barron.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 6Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Loyiso Gola, Milton Jones, Miles Jupp, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe. Also, tennis star Andy Murray is in the audience again.
10pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's BirthdayIt's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.
10:20pm
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French And Saunders
Series 5, Episode 4Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders present a series of their comedy sketch shows. Tonight, there's a hint of caped crusaders, and the guest appearances include Patsy Kensit.
10:35pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In LondonIn a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.
10:40pm
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Meet The Richardsons
Series 2, Episode 2Jon starts work on his dream project, a documentary about his idol the Yorkshire singer songwriter Jake Thackray - with co-host Sally Phillips. Meanwhile, Lucy attempts to reignite the passion in her marriage and gets some unorthodox advice from her mother and a romantic break away goes wrong.
11pm
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Goodness Gracious Me
Series 2, Episode 5This week we take a look at the Cambridge years of Indian independence leaders Nehru and Jinnah; visit Rav's Animal Hospital; a young woman receives some disturbing sex advice on the eve of her wedding; and Skipinder is back.
11:20pm
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Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 7Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.
11:40pm
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Peep Show
Series 9, Episode 4 - Mole-MappingMark's determination to get the woman of his dreams isn't hindered by the fact that she has a husband. Jeremy on the other hand is getting a tough dose of reality from a client.
Midnight
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 1In this episode, Lee and David are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Vernon Kay, Dara O Briain and Denise Van Outen.