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Television

TV schedule Tuesday 26th October 2021

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am
25 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 5, Episode 2 - Monster Truck

It's the day of the Justin Town monster truck race!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:55pm
10 min
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Screamworm

When Luke goes werewolf and badly injures Cleo, he has to track down a giant Screamworm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 4 - The New Suit

Arkwright has to buy a new suit - on Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's say so.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sally Phillips, Sindhu Vee, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea

QI

Series Q, Episode 12 - Quagmire

With Aisling Bea, Sally Phillips and Sindhu Vee.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:05pm
10 min
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 2, Episode 9 - The Greatest Vampire

Resus is asked to star in a movie by a director who has a sinister motive for casting him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 4, Episode 6 - Oh What A Tangled Web

When Captain Peacock and a female staff member don't return home one evening, word quickly gets out that they spent the night together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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

Series 4, Episode 3 - Boots, Boots, Boots

Mainwaring becomes obsessed with the state of the platoon's feet and begins a series of courses designed to harden the soles. His demanding marches soon force the members of the platoon to try and stop him.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Noddy Holder, David Mitchell, Lily Allen, Rob Brydon, Sian Gibson, Lee Mack, James Acaster. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?

David Mitchell is joined by Lily Allen and Noddy Holder while Lee Mack is joined by James Acaster and Sian Gibson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

BBC Four 8pm (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 3, Episode 5 - The Wind-Break War

When Margo is to have a new wind-break erected in her garden that would cast a shadow over the Goods' new fruit patch, Tom and Barbara ask her to move it elsewhere.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 2 - International

With Bill Bailey, Jack Dee and David Mitchell.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Olivia Colman, David Mitchell, Aston Merrygold, Rob Brydon, Jon Richardson, Lee Mack, Michaela Strachan. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 3

This episode's guests are Olivia Colman, Aston Merrygold, Jon Richardson and Michaela Strachan.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 4 - I'll Retire To Bedlam

Victor and Margaret are trapped in their garden shed by a swarm of bees. Later, a trip to the eye clinic gives Victor a chance to moan about the NHS. While he's out, Margaret agrees to look after her niece's two children for a day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
45 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Ms Banks

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 6

Comedy music quiz hosted by Greg Davies, with Maisie Adam, Rag'n'Bone Man and Ms Banks joining captains Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and regular panellist Jamali Maddix.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lou Sanders, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Tom Allen

QI

Series Q, Episode 13 - Quills

With Tom Allen, Jimmy Carr and Lou Sanders.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Peter Sellers: A State Of Comic Ecstasy. Peter Sellers

Peter Sellers: A State Of Comic Ecstasy

Documentary about the life of Peter Sellers, marking the 40th anniversary of his death.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Mammy

Agnes Brown has family troubles to contend with: her son Dermot has fallen out with Maria Nicholson, his long-term girlfriend, and Grandad is feeling poorly.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9:45pm (repeat)
The Deirdre O'Kane Show. Image shows from L to R: Joanne McNally, Deirdre O'Kane, Martin Angolo

The Deirdre O'Kane Show

Episode 2

The host and her house band Abandoman are joined by comedians Martin Angolo and Joanne McNally.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox. Russell Howard

Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox

A TV edit of Russell Howard's 2014 DVD.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
30 min
Sandylands. Image shows from L to R: Derek Swallows (David Walliams), Jeannie Swallows (Sophie Thompson). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sandylands

Series 2, Episode 2

Les tries his best to convince Donna to move with to Peru with him and Emily must make a decision about her budding relationship with local policeman, Nathan.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
60 min
Guilt

Guilt

Series 2, Episode 3

The penultimate episode begins 30 years ago, on the night which changed the fate of the Lynch family forever.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Question Team. Mat Ewins

Question Team

Series 1, Episode 3

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Nish Kumar with a round about movies, Rosie Jones on dictators and Maisie Adam on driving tests. Plus, Richard's special guest this week is Mat Ewins, who reinvents the history quiz with an inter-dimensional voyage through time.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Crassus (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Accident

Following a catastrophic industrial accident, the boys respond in their own ways: Marcus immediately seeks financial compensation, while Grumio prefers to 'go to seed' at home. Then Jason, a cheery out-of-work builder steps into their lives.

BBC Two 10:15pm (repeat)
Squeamish About

Squeamish About

Episode 2 - Relationships

Squeamish offers his unique take on Relationships - exploring dating rituals, love and modern romance. From what to order on a first date to how to alert someone to the fact that you fancy them, Squeamish offers advice and guidance based on research, and his own opinions.

BBC Four 10:15pm (repeat)
The Last Goon Show Of All. Image shows from L to R: Count Jim Moriarty (Spike Milligan), Hercules Grytpype-Thynne (Peter Sellers), Neddie Seagoon (Harry Secombe). Copyright: BBC

The Last Goon Show Of All

A special edition of the classic surreal comedy recorded to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the BBC.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:15pm
30 min
Stath Lets Flats. Stath (Jamie Demetriou). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Stath Lets Flats

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Children's Child

Stath is faced with rescuing the family business, Michael & Eagle, and his relationship with Katia, while expecting his first child by Carole. Meanwhile, Sophie, and best friend Al deal with the fallout of finally declaring their feelings for each other.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Athena (Annette Badland). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Critic

Despite only being open a few days, the boys' bar receives a devastating '1 Fork' review from Athena, the leading food critic in Rome. Grumio invites her back for a re-match with his experimental new menu; while Jason can't stop hiring waitresses.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mammy's Secret

Mrs Brown is concerned that her family are keeping too many secrets. Her daughter, Cathy, won't tell anyone about her new boyfriend and son Mark won't tell anyone why wife Betty has thrown him out.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 2 - Golf

Rob 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.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Jocelyn Jee Esien, Lenny Henry. Copyright: Douglas Road

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Episode 3 - Sketch

Beginning with Lenny's prominence as a versatile performer and creator of characters, the film features great archive from Tiswas, Three Of A Kind and Lenny's own shows.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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 4 - The Affair

Mark discovers that Jeremy's girlfriend Elena, has a guilty secret.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows from L to R: Eva Bindeman, Molly McGuinness, Amy Gledhill, Josh Jones, Rosie Jones, Mawaan Rizwan, Seeta Wrightson, Harry Wright, Izzy Askwith. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

BBC New Comedy Awards

2021, Episode 3 - Halifax

At the Square Chapel in Halifax, five up-and-coming comics try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Rosie Jones and Josh Jones. Amy Gledhill hosts.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Brassic. Tommo (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 3

Ashley's cousin Doolan has been kidnapped and his uncle Francis calls on Vinnie to be the bag drop man in his ransom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (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 5 - The Party

As a last desperate hurrah before the baby arrives, Mark and Jeremy decide to throw a party.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Ria Lina. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 6

Dara O Briain hosts as regular panellist Hugh Dennis looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Tom Allen, Maff Brown, Ria Lina, Ed Byrne and Rhys James.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:05am
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 3

Jo Brand hosts as Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guests Rylan Clark-Neal and Robert Peston.

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