Television
TV schedule Wednesday 17th May 2023
6pm
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Taskmaster
Series 7, Episode 10 - I Can Hear It GoopingThe series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies's coveted golden head to become just the seventh Taskmaster Champion in history?
6:20pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 1 - CateringIt's Friday 9th April 1999, the date to conceive a 'millennium baby'. Whilst Tony attempts to humour a rather dim-witted work-experience girl, Bren's main concern is having workmen in to paint the canteen without closing for the duration.
6:30pm
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Breeders
Series 3, Episode 5 - No Can DoAn ambitious Ally sets out to save the company. Paul wonders if he ever had any ambition to start with.
7pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 7, Episode 3 - Orphan Of The StormCamp controller, Alec Foster, is systematically sacking just about everyone - can no one save the entertainment staff?
7pm
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Breeders
Series 3, Episode 6 - No ShowPaul is forced by his new boss to make funding cuts. After Ally's attempt to impress Ava, she tells Paul some home truths.
7:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Bullet Is Not For FiringThe platoon get into a spot of bother after firing at a German plane during an air raid. Displeased at the spending of precious bullets, Mainwaring organises a court of inquiry into the situation.
7:55pm
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Victoria Wood: A BAFTA Tribute
BAFTA and the BBC join forces to celebrate one of Britain's best loved entertainers with a special gala event.
8:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 5 - Something Nasty In The VaultDuring an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blown up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it!
8:20pm
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Room 101
Series 1, Episode 4 - Ross Noble, Jamelia, Germaine GreerThis week Ross Noble, Jamelia and Germaine Greer try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include folk dancing, text speak and computer pop-up adverts.
9pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 2 - TroubleJean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.
9pm60 min
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir
Series 1, Episode 5 - YorkshireThe couple visit the East Yorkshire coast to paint gannets and are joined by local experts and artists Colin and Jess Self, as well as Jim's mum Audrey.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 63, Episode 2Victoria Coren Mitchell guest presents. Joining her on the panel are Chief Political Commentator at the Sunday Times, Tim Shipman and comedian Ria Lina.
9pm
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Victoria Wood: The Secret List
Episode 1The first of two documentaries offers a unique opportunity to see the very best bits of Victoria's work that she loved the most, drawing on some of the 20 sketches chosen by her in a notebook discovered after her death. Plus, contributors discuss her broad catalogue of award-winning comedy.
9:40pm
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Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Series 2, Episode 1Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm
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Shopping With Keith Lemon
Series 3, Episode 7 - Becky Hill & Shaun and BezKeith goes shopping for art supplies and sequin dresses with singer Becky Hill, and heads up to Manchester to do the big shop with Happy Mondays legends Shaun Ryder and Bez.
10:10pm
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Pat And Margaret
Comedy drama starring Victoria Wood and Julie Walters. A Lancashire-born American soap star is reunited with her sister.
10:25pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 3 - Mammy's BreakIt's Agnes Brown's anniversary and she's in a great mood. However, she would be in an even better mood if she could just find someone to look after Grandad for a couple of weeks while she treats herself to a holiday.
10:45pm
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The Reluctant Landlord
Series 2, Episode 1 - Daddy Do CareRomesh becomes sole carer for the day when Natasha is urgently called into work. Juggling the pub and childcare quickly becomes problematic.
11pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom StadeHal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 13 - OmnishamblesSandi Toksvig organises an Omnishambles. Learn how to throw the two-handed javelin, meet the woman who never knew that she'd won an Olympic gold medal, and much more besides. With Stephen K. Amos, Josh Widdicombe and Cally Beaton.
11:15pm
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The Reluctant Landlord
Series 2, Episode 2 - Love & MarriageRomesh and Natasha discover it's possible to spend too much time together, whilst his back pain is unbearable. Meanwhile, Lemon thinks he's found love at a bus stop.
11:35pm
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Victoria Wood: The Secret List
Episode 2This second of two programmes draws on further favourite sketches chosen by her in a notebook discovered after her death. Plus, contributors discuss her broad catalogue of award-winning comedy.
Midnight
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 4 - Mammy's ValentineAs Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air for all the Brown family - even Grandad. In fact, the only Brown without a date is Agnes.
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 2Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe join the regulars.