Television
TV schedule Thursday 17th March 2022
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 1 - HelloThe wait is finally over, Taskmaster returns to Dave. Tyrant Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne set challenges for Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson]. Starting with: baby monitors, powerful smells and seductive dummies.
Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 13 - Thirty Year ItchIt's the Ambrose's 30th wedding anniversary, and Desmond is determined to make it a particularly special one for Shirl. Michael, meanwhile, has a new lady friend to show off. It's bound to be a wonderful evening - right?!
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 7 - Brothers And SistersA family reunion leaves the staff of Winterdown Farm all tied up and lost for words, love is in the air for Bryan, and Boycie attempts to bury the past before the Driscoll Brothers bury him.
Room 101
Series 5, Episode 7 - Bridget Christie, Robert Peston, Greg JamesComedian Bridget Christie, business journalist Robert Peston and radio DJ Greg James attempt to get rid of peoples' sense of entitlement, Lycra and the Kardashians.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 8 - All Is Safety Gathered InAfter a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 9 - When Did You Last See Your Money?Intending to deposit £500 collected for the servicemen's canteen, Jones is horrified to find he has misplaced the money. The platoon attempt to help him remember where it might be.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 5This week, comedian Jack Whitehall and former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie join David to do battle with Lee's team mates, TV presenter Christine Bleakley and stand-up comedian Frankie Boyle.
Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 4 - NatureAccording to Billy, crocodiles hate heavy rock, polar bears are surprisingly sneaky and Unicorns reside in Scotland! Settle in for some great time as Billy talks about his lifelong love of all things furry and
his hopes about what's next in store for Mother Earth.
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.
Shakespeare In Love
Romantic comedy about a fictional relationship between William Shakespeare and a young woman who poses as a man in order to star in his plays.
Zen Motoring
Episode 5 - Night ShiftEverything is odder at night. Ogmios loses his grip and transients into a dream, in the dark underbelly of Shoreditch.
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies
A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 3 - PornographyFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
Meet The Richardsons
Series 3, Episode 3Jon and Lucy reluctantly agree to look after their new neighbours' hamster. But with Lucy away filming a game show, Jon's left with sole responsibility for the mini pet. Jon tries out new stand-up material at a gig with fellow comedian Joel Dommett, and he grabs the chance to do a Leeds United podcast, recorded with Gabby Logan.
Shopping With Keith Lemon
Series 2, Episode 8 - Roman Kemp & Emma BuntonKeith has a fun day out at an amusement park with TV and radio presenter Roman Kemp and goes for a walk in the woods and a pint with Spice Girl Emma Bunton.
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 1 - BandWhen Tim joins a band at work and Lucy falls for the lead guitarist, Lee becomes jealous, and decides that if he can't beat them he should join them.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 9James Acaster, Gary Delaney, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe are the guests on this week's show.
Frayed
Series 2, Episode 4Fairbank is convinced he has cracked the case and is hot on the heels of the Cooper family. Bev learns that the Coopers are expecting her to lie to the police about Jim's whereabouts on the day of Terry's death, and quickly reverts to type and bribes them in return for changing her story.
Peep Show
Series 4, Episode 3 - GymMark continues to be tormented by doubts about the advisability of marrying Sophie, and joins a gym to spend as much time away from her as possible. Meanwhile, Jeremy starts working as a cleaner in a bid to get closer to ex-wife Nancy, hoping against hope for a reconciliation.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 10Dara O Briain and the team return for another episode. With James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe.
Peep Show
Series 4, Episode 4 - HandymanJeremy gets a job working as a handyman for his hero, techno musician Russell, but Mark suspects Russell's motivation.
Mark goes to a school reunion and considers embarking on an illicit affair with a girl he used to fancy.
Hypothetical
Series 2, Episode 6Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster pose new scenarios to Stephen Mangan, Tessa Coates, Charlie Brooker and Shappi Khorsandi.