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TV schedule Wednesday 25th January 2023

Disney+ 8am
33 min
Extraordinary. Image shows left to right: Carrie (Sofia Oxenham), Jizzlord (Luke Rollason), Jen (Mairead Tyers), Kash (Bilal Hasna). Credit: Joseph Sinclair, Disney+

Extraordinary

Series 1, Episode 1 - Have Nots

After a disastrous job interview where she reveals her lack of a superpower, Jen seeks solace in regular hook up and fly boy, Luke. Taking in a stray cat, he's christened Jizzlord after an unfortunate incident. Flatmates Carrie and Kash are mugged, inciting Kash to form a gang of vigilantes. Lack of money makes Jen realise she will have to discover her power by herself.

Disney+ 8am
27 min
Extraordinary. Image shows left to right: Carrie (Sofia Oxenham), Jizzlord (Luke Rollason), Jen (Mairead Tyers), Kash (Bilal Hasna). Credit: Joseph Sinclair, Disney+

Extraordinary

Series 1, Episode 2 - Magic Bullets

The gang attempt to draw out Jen's power by manufacturing stressful situations. Carrie tries taking her to the dentist, but it fails when Jen receives a dose of Valium. Kash goes for a more dramatic approach and kidnaps Jen which backfires and they are forced to call upon a smug Andy to help out. Jizzlord transforms into a man but no one is there to see before he shifts back again.

Disney+ 8am
28 min
Extraordinary. Image shows left to right: Carrie (Sofia Oxenham), Jizzlord (Luke Rollason), Jen (Mairead Tyers), Kash (Bilal Hasna). Credit: Joseph Sinclair, Disney+

Extraordinary

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dead End Jobs

Kash sends a semi-feral Jizzlord outside whilst he assembles his vigilante group. A slick record executive invites Carrie to channel a dubious dead musician. It could be a huge money-making scheme but nervous, she calls Jen who sees the opportunity for career fulfilment. When Kash's vigilante meeting proves to be a muddled disaster, he is surprised when it's Jizzlord who comes to his rescue.

Disney+ 8am
29 min
Extraordinary. Image shows left to right: Carrie (Sofia Oxenham), Jizzlord (Luke Rollason), Jen (Mairead Tyers), Kash (Bilal Hasna). Credit: Joseph Sinclair, Disney+

Extraordinary

Series 1, Episode 4 - Pet Project

Jen and Jizzlord follow an emotional rollercoaster of leads and dead ends. A trip to the vet seems promising, where they encounter an old friend from Jizzlord's cat days. As the trail grows cold, Jizzlord worries he may not like the human he was. Carrie's frustration grows, and she considers getting in touch with Gordon to utilise his power, but worries it would be dangerously close to cheating.

Disney+ 8am
29 min
Extraordinary. Image shows left to right: Carrie (Sofia Oxenham), Jizzlord (Luke Rollason), Jen (Mairead Tyers), Kash (Bilal Hasna). Credit: Joseph Sinclair, Disney+

Extraordinary

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Jen Show

Jen is dragged back to her old school for Andy's prize-giving, who is receiving the top prize. Carrie has been invited to speak. A brush with their old school bully, now teacher, Rebecca, forces Carrie to revaluate old moments with Jen. At home, Jizzlord tries to comfort a despondent Kash, crushed by his failure. Jen uncovers Andy's secrets but her plan for humiliation hurts Carrie as much as Andy.

Disney+ 8am
30 min
Extraordinary. Image shows left to right: Carrie (Sofia Oxenham), Jizzlord (Luke Rollason), Jen (Mairead Tyers), Kash (Bilal Hasna). Credit: Joseph Sinclair, Disney+

Extraordinary

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Real Power Is The Friends We Made

A power clinic waiting room provides Jen with a new friend for a while, leading to a night of drunken debauchery. However, Hannah's resolve is weaker than believed, and the friendship is short-lived. Carrie marks out her territory around the flat, labelling all of her possessions. Jizzlord is forced to mediate between the girls. Kash begins the arduous process of apologising to his old group.

Disney+ 8am
29 min
Extraordinary. Image shows left to right: Carrie (Sofia Oxenham), Jizzlord (Luke Rollason), Jen (Mairead Tyers), Kash (Bilal Hasna). Credit: Joseph Sinclair, Disney+

Extraordinary

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Merry Monarch

Jen and Jizzlord turn to his cat days as a source of money, by entering a shape shifted Jizzlord in to a cat show. The performance doesn't go to plan, but wows the audience. Carrie becomes infatuated by a deceased royal who is quite the charmer. Kash struggles to prioritise Carrie when he returns to the vigilantes. His obsession is exacerbated by the emergence of a rival group.

Disney+ 8am
27 min
Extraordinary. Image shows left to right: Carrie (Sofia Oxenham), Jizzlord (Luke Rollason), Jen (Mairead Tyers), Kash (Bilal Hasna). Credit: Joseph Sinclair, Disney+

Extraordinary

Series 1, Episode 8 - Surprise!

Kash decides to throw Carrie a spontaneous party, trying to salvage their relationship. His powers come in handy when his mission becomes avoidance. Jen's love life becomes complicated, with all her options in the same place, she struggles to be decisive and resist temptation. Jen and Mary come to a greater understanding of each other, while an old friend offers Jen a chance at the clinic.

CITV 5pm
15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 38 - Crabbie Spindles

When a crab spider parachutes into his life, Lloyd calls her Crabbie Spindles and decides to raise her as a vegetarian and single-handedly change fly-spider relationships forever! However, it becomes clear that Lloyd's bitten off more than he can chew...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 6, Episode 3 - Do You Take This Man?

Mrs. Slocombe's getting married, and her rich American uncle's coming in for the ceremony. However, there's a small problem when the groom doesn't show up...

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Tim Vine, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 5 - H.

As the series nears the halfway point, the five comic contestants grow ever more eager to lay their hands on the coveted Taskmaster trophy. Asim Chaudhry has fun with drain pipes, Tim Vine gets stuck in a tunnel and, dissatisfied with his charge's performance, Greg Davies gives Alex Horne a sharp telling off in front of everyone.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
25 min
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 2, Episode 3 - Cringe Dad

Sol's Dad loses a fight with a tree on the SMoRCle livestream, and the internet goes wild for it. Meanwhile, Cedric blows up when his gift to Ray goes missing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 1, Episode 2 - Museum Piece

The LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.

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 1, Episode 3 - Command Decision

With still no sign of real weapons, morale in the platoon has hit rock bottom. A proposal from a local landowner offers some hope, but will Mainwaring be willing to hand over command to desert veteran Colonel Square?

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

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

QI

Series G, Episode 4 - Geography

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Jimmy Carr.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Hold The Front Page. Image shows left to right: Adrian Dunbar, Nish Kumar, Josh Widdicombe

Hold The Front Page

Series 1, Episode 4 - Farming Life

Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe head to Northern Ireland to work for Farming Life, reporting on an agricultural show and trying to get an interview with Line Of Duty's Adrian Dunbar.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Richard Osman, Sandi Toksvig, Lee Mack, Lolly Adefope. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 7 - Naked Truth

With Lolly Adefope, Lee Mack and Richard Osman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 3 - Contest

With only 30 pence between them for the next two months and opposing ideas of what's best to watch on television, Eddie and Richie have a somewhat argumentative evening.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 6 - Dating

As Lucy and Guy's relationship intensifies, Lee starts to ponder his lack of a girlfriend.

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min
Guessable?. Image shows left to right: John Kearns, Nick Helm, Helen Bauer, Darren Harriott, Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Michael Dapaah, Harriet Kemsley

Guessable?

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Return Of The Fly

Nick Helm, Harriet Kemsley, Michael Dapaah and Helen Bauer join Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and John Kearns to identify famous names or objects.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 7

Comedian Rhod Gilbert guest presents. Fellow comedian Tom Allen & broadcaster Emma Barnett appear as panellists alongside team captains Ian Hislop & Paul Merton.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Sikisa

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 4, Episode 2

Routines by comedians including Dane Baptiste, Bobby Mair, Sikisa, Larry Dean, Russell Kane, Jayde Adams, Travis Jay and Seann Walsh are reconstructed as sketches.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Seann Walsh, Jack Dee, Milton Jones. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 2 - Jack Dee, Seann Walsh, Milton Jones

Jack Dee is joined by special guests Seann Walsh and Milton Jones.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Brassic. Vinnie (Joe Gilgun). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 1, Episode 4

Scrambling to pay back gangster Terence McCann, Vinnie and the lads accept some fast cash from a disgruntled housewife who hires them to kill her ex-husband's prized koi carp collection.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Kerry Godliman. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 8 - Mother Honks Her Horn

Phil Wang makes sure his outstanding outfit leaves even less to the imagination that it did before, Jessica Knappett demonstrates her mastery of a child's percussion instrument and James Acaster's dream comes true.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Geoffrey Pruitt (Kenneth Collard), Fraser (Mathew Horne)

Bad Education

Series 4, Episode 2 - Whodunnit

Stephen is determined to find out who snitched on him about Class K's trip to a drag brunch. Meanwhile Fraser mistakes an Ofsted inspector for a Taskrabbit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 2 - Death

Edina's father is dead, but is it art? Struggling to grasp the concept of mourning, Edina begins to worry about her own mortality, prompting a lavish spending spree. Meanwhile, Gran and Saffron make funeral arrangements while Edina and Patsy, drunk, finally decide to attend.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Family Pile. Yvette (Clare Calbraith)

The Family Pile

Episode 2 - The Secrets Of The Shed

Clearing out their father's shed, Nicole and Ursula uncover his guilty secret, but they may not be able to keep it from the others for very long. Meanwhile, Gaynor and Greg are on the run from sea fowl, and Connor pays tribute to his grandfather.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Mark Simmons, Hugh Dennis, Ed Byrne, Dara O Briain, Maisie Adam, Sophie Duker, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 9

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker, Ed Gamble and Mark Simmons and regular panellist Hugh Dennis. As usual, stand-up and improvisation are the name of the game as the contestants try to get one up on one another.

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