Television
TV schedule Wednesday 20th October 2021
5pm30 min
Nova Jones
Series 1, Episode 5 - Nova Has TalentA guest appearance on a TV talent show has surprising consequences for Nova when she wakes up unable to sing and dance! What will the pop princess do without her abilities?
6pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 6 - Apple And Self ServiceSlow apple sales lead to a self-service experiment for the corner shop.
6pm60 min version (repeat)
6:40pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 4, Episode 2 - Top Hat And TailsThe staff decide to enter a ballroom dancing competition. The problem is: which pair is talented enough to compete?
7:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For FrazerWhen Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!
7:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 12, Episode 3This episode's guests are Olivia Colman, Aston Merrygold, Jon Richardson and Michaela Strachan.
8pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 7Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 1Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan are joined by ALOTO OG Jack Whitehall as they begin their odyssey of comedy at the legendary Urqhart Castle at Loch Ness. While there are no monsters in sight, the boys are about to take on some monstrous challenges. Former marine commando Jason Fox and adventurer Aldo Kane put them through their paces in a SAS Highlands Survival challenge, and we see who the sharpshooter of the team is in a Sniper Shoot-off.
8:20pm
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QI
Series H, Christmas Special - Hocus PocusA special and magical Christmas edition with Graham Norton, Lee Mack and Daniel Radcliffe.
8:40pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 1Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.
9pm
(repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 3, Episode 2 - GolfRob and Romesh are learning all about golf. It's Rob's new hobby and he wants Romesh to become his new golfing buddy. On their journey they play their first ever round at the iconic St Andrews. Have a golfing lesson from Olympic Champion Justin Rose. Before each of them get to tee off at the world famous BMW PGA Championship - live on Sky Sports.
9pm60 min
Rob Beckett's Undeniable
Episode 4Rob Beckett invites guests Melvin Odoom, Ahir Shah, Josh Jones and Harriet Kemsley to bring as many brilliant facts as they can in an attempt to impress everyone and hopefully get on Rob's closely guarded Wall of Facts.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:20pm
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Not Going Out
Series 4, Episode 4 - DancingLucy and Tim's parents, Geoffrey and Wendy, are separating. Geoffrey moves into Lucy's flat, banishing Lee to the sofa. To get his room back and avoid being thrown onto the street, Lee must now play Relate Counsellor to patch up the marriage.
10pm
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10pm
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In The Long Run
Series 1, Episode 5Valentine has a new relationship in the offing, but will it last? Meanwhile, Bagpipes and Kirsty take a long-awaited romantic holiday and discover a development of new-build homes that pique their interest.
10pm60 min
Brassic
Series 3, Episode 3Ashley's cousin Doolan has been kidnapped and his uncle Francis calls on Vinnie to be the bag drop man in his ransom.
10pm60 min
Outsiders
Series 1, Episode 4David Mitchell is equipped with a hose pipe as he tests out whether the shelters he's asked the comedians to build are waterproof.
10:30pm
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In The Long Run
Series 1, Episode 6Walter and Bagpipes are anxious amidst rumours of job cuts at the factory, and Kobna isn't keen on moving to Sierra Leone if his father is made redundant.
10:40pm
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The Young Ones
Series 2, Episode 5 - SickEveryone is sick. Neil begins projectile sneezing before suddenly remembering that his parents are coming for dinner. Their arrival sparks a discussion about The Good Life, and the housemates decide to attempt self-sufficiency.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 16, Out-takes - Un-seenWith season 16 nearing full-time, the ALOTO gang pull out some of the best unseen moments of the series that never made it to air.
11pm
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Question Team
Series 1, Episode 2Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Katherine Ryan with a round on social media, Desiree Burch on astrology and Ivo Graham on music festivals. Richard's special guest this week is Nick Helm, bringing his brand-new quiz experience: The Wheel of Death.
11:30pm
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Bottom
Series 1, Episode 1 - SmellsWhilst looking in the newspaper for personals ad inspiration, Richie comes across an advert for pheromones. Could this be the answer to help him lose his virginity?
11:40pm
BBC New Comedy Awards
2021, Episode 2 - WolverhamptonIn Wolverhampton, five new stand-ups try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Sikisa and Sarah Keyworth. Darren Harriott hosts.
Midnight
(repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 5, Episode 6Join Russell as he digs into Fury vs Wilder, chats to comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly and comedian and writer Isy Suttie. Plus, music from Everyone You Know.
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 3As Britain heads back into lockdown, Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Sukh Ojla and Mark Simmons join Dara and Hugh to look at what is going on.