Television
TV schedule Friday 21st April 2023
6pm
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Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Leprechaun Or The LesbianAdministrative sidekick Alex Horne watches on as Aisling Bea bleeds on bread, Nish Kumar pretends he's Robin Hood and Mark Watson feels the wrath of yoghurt.
6:20pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 4, Episode 6 - Peggy's Pen FriendPeggy's pen-pal of long standing is due to visit. Some of the Maplin's staff are not convinced his intentions are entirely honourable - so plans are made to protect her interests...
7pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A TeacupHarris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?
7:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of MadnessIt is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.
8pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 2, Episode 4 - Cricket: The TestPart two of the South African tour for cricket newbies Rob and Romesh as they follow England's Test series as the match comes to a dramatic finale.
8pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 15, Highlights Special - The Best BitsA compilation of some of the best bits from Series 15, featuring guests including Holly Willoughby, Gyles Brandreth, Philippa Perry, Bob Mortimer, Yung Filly and John Cooper Clarke.
8:20pm
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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.
8:20pm
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Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 3 - JusticeIn hopes of discovering a live human woman inside an escape pod found in the midsts of space, the Red Dwarf crew head to a prison colony to use its facilities. However, Rimmer could be in for a longer stay than he bargained for.
9pm
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Ghosts
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Woodworm MenAs Button House is fumigated for woodworm, Alison and Mike decide to save some money and camp in the grounds overnight while the treatment takes effect.
9pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 29, Episode 4Noel Fielding is joined by DJ Jax Jones and actor Mike Wozniak as they face off against Daisy May Cooper, regular Jamali Maddix and singer Ella Henderson. The first round leaves the teams bemused by the bizarre excuses given by Morrissey and Nicki Minaj to cancel shows and a special rendition of a height-based ID parade keeps them all guessing.
9pm90 min
One Foot In The Grave: 30 Years Of Laughs
Classic clips and interviews celebrating the much loved sitcom. Featuring cast, crew and celebrity fans, and grumpy Victor Meldrew himself: comedy legend Richard Wilson.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 65, Episode 2David Tennant guest hosts, his 8th time. Joining him on the panel is presenter and author Richard Osman, making his 15th appearance on the show, as well as comedian Lucy Beaumont, making her first appearance on the show.
9pm
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Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years
Episode 3 - Playing Pool With PlanetsA look at the real and invented science that has marked out Red Dwarf as truly unique for over 30 years. Plus, the main cast about just how special Red Dwarf has been to them.
9:30pm30 min
The Cleaner
Series 2, Episode 5 - The StatueWicky is called to a quiet town where a row has broken out over a statue. Tempers in the town are running high, and it looks like things might turn nasty.
9:40pm
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Ghosts
Series 3, Episode 4 - I Love LucyAlison has invited Lucy to come to Button House for a sleepover, but after a concerning meeting with the solicitor, Alison must work out if Lucy is really who she says she is.
10pm
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Ricky Gervais: Science
TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.
10pm
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Cunk On...
Cunk On Britain, Episode 4 - Twentieth Century ShocksPhilomena and Mark Lawson examine the first half of the 20th Century, with two world wars but no world cup.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm60 min
Late Night Lycett
Series 1, Episode 4Joining Joe in Digbeth this week are presenter Jonathan Ross, actor and comedian Rob Delaney, comedian Judi Love, and Katherine Ryan attempts to appear on the show again.
10:20pm
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 3Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
10:40pm
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Blinded By The Light
Comedy drama film about a British Muslim boy growing up in 1980s Luton and the impact Bruce Springsteen's lyrics had upon him.
11pm
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 4Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
11:40pm
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The Real McCoy
Series 4, Episode 6Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.
Midnight
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 14, Episode 9Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Johnny Vegas, Alex Jones, Martin Lewis and Anna Maxwell-Martin to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.