Television
TV schedule Friday 20th January 2023
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 26 - Super SecretEvil Pea traps Supertato to discover the secret of his superstrength.
Are You Being Served?
Series 5, Episode 7 - It Pays To AdvertiseIt is decided that the staff should film an advertisement for Grace Bros. featuring some of the store's best items. It's safe to say that little goes to plan.
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 2 - TarpetersUnder the watchful eye of Greg's loyal lapdog Alex Horne, Liza Tarbuck demonstrates her hatred of small toy men, Asim Chaudhry invents a new kind of rain hat and Alice Levine tries to work out the rules of darts.
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.
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 5 - Number EngagedGuarding a vital telephone link, the platoon are horrified to wake up the morning after an air raid to discover a bomb tangled in the wires right outside their hut.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 7This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Jack Dee, Romesh Ranganathan, Gaby Roslin and Tinchy Stryder.
dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 4 - MoodsTwinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.
Hold The Front Page
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Yorkshire PostThe world of weekend newspapers beckons for our newshounds as they head to the colossus that is The Yorkshire Post - a title that prides itself on being Yorkshire's National Paper.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 16, Episode 3Strictly judge Shirley Ballas, Dragon Steven Bartlett, presenter Josie Gibson and comedian Chris McCausland join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.
dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 3 - ScandalBren's mother, Petula, turns up with a new boyfriend, Clint, who's young enough to be BREN'S son. His mother isn't best pleased, and chains herself to the factory gates in protest.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 30, Episode 3Team captains Daisy May Cooper and Noel FIelding are joined by regular panellist Jamali Maddix and singer-songwriter Joy Crookes, Kasabian guitarist Serge Pizzorno, and comedy giant Tom Davis.
Ricky Gervais: Science
TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.
QI
Series T, Episode 10 - Telling TailsSandi Toksvig talks about tails - and tales, with Rob Beckett, Daliso Chaponda, Sarah Millican and series regular Alan Davies.
Have I Got News For You
Series 57, Episode 4David Tennant guest hosts, with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton joined by MP Johnny Mercer and comedian Zoe Lyons.
Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples
Episode 2Fellow comedians Sara Pascoe and Steen Raskopoulos to take on Blue singer Duncan James and Rodrigo Reis in a head-to-head contest to decide who has the better relationship.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 1 - The MammyAgnes 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.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 30, Episode 4Daisy May Cooper is joined by comedian Rosie Jones and Mr Boombastic himself, Shaggy, as they face off against Noel Fielding, regular Jamali Maddix and singer Example. The first round leaves the teams bemused by the bizarre tales of rock'n'roll excess from Guns N Roses guitarist Slash and Sting. Then the panel must try to identify R&B outfit Stooshe and 90s boyband BB Mak in the ID parades and ending on a game of 'Mmmm What You Say' that sees the team trying to work out some of pop's finest indecipherable lyrics.
Live At The Apollo
Series 17, Episode 4 - Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Catherine Bohart, Babatunde AléshéKiri Pritchard-McLean shares her light-hearted views on modern life in this show recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo. She also introduces comedians Catherine Bohart, and Babatunde Aléshé to the stage.
Tony Hancock: Very Nearly An Armful
Jack Dee presents a documentary about Tony Hancock.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 2Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley play against Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam. Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner.
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 4, Episode 1Jordan Stephens returns with the music contest in which teams captained by Maya Jama and Lady Leshurr compete in rap battles, dance-offs and hip-hop karaoke challenges, with Big Narstie, Melvin Odoom and Thanyia Moore taking part in the opening edition.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 30, Episode 14 - Michelle Williams, Helena Bonham Carter, Russell T Davies, Oti Mabuse, Brendan Fraser, Cat BurnsMichelle Williams says how proud she is to have spoken out about inequality in the film industry, Helena Bonham Carter describes her new show as a love letter to any actor, Russell T Davies talks about his enduring love of Crossroads, Oti Mabuse says she is trying to be calmer, Brendan Fraser jokes about his 'Brenaissance', and Cat Burns performs live in the studio.
Romantic Getaway
Episode 5Deacon and Allison make an enemy of Kethan and commit to a life on the run. As Esme and Alfie both grow suspicious of their behaviour, Allison takes the pregnancy test that will reveal if it's all been for nothing.
Taskmaster
Series 7, Episode 5 - Lotta SoupRhod Gilbert endangers Alex's life (again), Jessica Knappett's sunny outlook on life is severely tested by a former traffic warden and Phil Wang has a lovely old time with a squeezy jar of mayonnaise.
The i-Word
Wannabe influencers Ella and Sam set out to become social media's favourite interabled couple.
Romantic Getaway
Episode 6Esme helps Deacon and Allison make their escape after Kethan and Alfie join forces to catch them. Will they get away? Will their relationship survive? What is Allison about to reveal that changes everything?
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 4Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
Mock The Week
Series 18, Episode 6Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker and Milton Jones.