TV schedule for 17th May 2023 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 13 - A Lot Of Bull And A Pat On The Back

Terry is up to his neck in it when Arthur despatches him to the country to make a very unusual repossession.

6:30am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 39 - Spud Island

The Spuds have a surprising day out when the lift in their tower block home at Grimsby Heights delivers them to a desert island instead of the ground floor.

6:45am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 40 - Trucking American Dreams

The Spuds join Betty on a work trip across America - will a surprising body swap allow their American dreams to come true?

7am (repeat)

The farm is looking spotless and everyone is on their best behaviour when the dreaded farm inspector pays a visit. But while the inspector checks out the inside of the farmhouse, war breaks out in the field between the sheep and the pigs. Can Bitzer prevent the inspector from noticing as the chaos escalates outside?

7:05am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 31 - Daylight Savings Crime

Danger Mouse and Penfold are celebrating another noisy victory, gleefully ringing Big Ben's bell when an over-excited Penfold falls, pushing the clock hand forward, causing the sun to go down prematurely.

7:20am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 32 - The Beat Goes On

Rubi's dance-machine invention gets accidentally muddled up with Crusty the Robot Pie's coding. Dennis and Gnasher have to dance on it all day in perfect sync, or Crusty's entire persona will be wiped forever!

7:25am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 9 - Time And Tides

Sharon and Tracey help out Dorien because women "of a certain age" need careful handling.

7:25am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 4 - Veronica

Sean manages to set himself up for a dinner date with a gorgeous older woman; they've not got quite the same view on the evening however, and Lee soon makes his influence unwillingly felt.

7:35am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 5 - Go Jet Academy: Artificial Reef

Kyan, Lars and Foz pick up litter on the Academy beach after a storm, while Xuli dives down to check the coral reef. She spots something in the murky depths: a huge rusty submarine lies across the reef, and the moustache on the bow means it must belong to Grandmaster Glitch. What's worse, it's leaking oil!

7:50am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Microwave, Five Men And A Nappy

With Gloria and Shirley away for the night, Porkpie, Desmond, Michael, Matthew and Tony are left alone to cause trouble - and they soon find themselves looking after a white baby!

8am (repeat)

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 3 - Darren And The Funny One From Friends

Sara Pascoe and team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott welcome guests Shaun Ryder, Nick Helm, Sindhu Vee and Melvin Odoom into the loft to play guessing games.

8am (repeat)

May To December

Series 3, Christmas Special - I'll See You In My Dreams

Alec is celebrating 25 years with his firm, but although he has built up a solid reputation as a family solicitor, he is disappointed that he has never really been able to emulate his idol, the fictional attorney Perry Mason, and help solve an interesting crime - except in his dreams.

8am (repeat)

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 3 - No Comfort

A back injury leaves Paul high on Leah's supply, as he raids her collection of heavy-duty painkillers. As Luke and his dad get closer, Ally and Ava drift further apart, and Ally looks for someone to blame.

8:10am (repeat)

Never The Twain

Series 11, Episode 3 - Born Again

Simon reckons he's discovered the meaning of life and intends to let everyone else know what it is.

8:20am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 6

Richard is worried that Hyacinth's visit to a country house auction will cost him a lot of money. Meanwhile, Daddy has become unwittingly involved with a Mrs Braddock.

8:25am (repeat)

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 4 - No Body

Ally and Paul each learns the truth about a thing that has been terrifying them - for Ally, her job and for Paul, his MRI result. Ava and Luke both feel frozen out by the people they care most about.

8:35am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 1 - Justin's Last Badge

Things don't quite go as planned when Justin tries to get his last and most important Rambling Ranger badge - the Wild Camping badge.

8:40am (repeat)

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 1

Vince and Penny are on nightmare dates in the same pub but are unaware of each other until their paths meet at the cigarette machine. It's been 5 years and 3 months since they were last in touch - the day he jilted her at the altar. They decide to catch up over a meal but the atmosphere is frosty.

8:45am (repeat)

Never The Twain

Series 11, Episode 4 - There Goes The Bride

Auntie announces her engagement and Simon faces the prospect of having a new uncle. Wedding plans are soon under way and it is up to Simon to offer Auntie advice.

9am (repeat)

I Didn't Know You Cared

Series 2, Episode 2 - Chez Us

Pat takes Carter and his family out to see a new build home. It fails to live up to expectations.

9:25am (repeat)

Still So Awkward

Episode 5 - Meet The Parents

Lily pretends to be Seb's posh girlfriend, Josh and Claire go on a disastrous date and Frankie teaches Samson about love.

9:35am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 13 - Bigger And Bigger

The Twirlywoos see children building a sandcastle at the beach, and decide to make it bigger. Back in the Boat they encounter a strange jelly which grows every time they touch it!

9:40am (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 7, Episode 3 - Orphan Of The Storm

Camp controller, Alec Foster, is systematically sacking just about everyone - can no one save the entertainment staff?

9:55am (repeat)

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 11 - Valentine's Day

Love is in the air this Valentine's day at Dockbridge High, but Mr Nasal and Miss Spray are still apart. Can the pupils mend their broken hearts? And will Mark finally get Marcella to say yes to a date? Featuring Fred Sirieix.

10am (repeat)

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 44 - Noisy Neighbour

After staying up all night playing Bluebottle Battle, Lloyd is unable to sleep when Molly and Polly's house-sitter - a cricket called Buddy - starts making music next door.

10:15am (repeat)

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 45 - Dare You

Lloyd and Berry get locked into a game of escalating dares, but when Berry dares Lloyd to land on Biggo's hand, the stakes get higher than either of them are ready for...

10:20am (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 5 - Arkwright's Mobile Store

Arkwright proves his ambition by expanding the business... he buys an old ice-cream van.

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 3, Episode 4 - Wild Wild West

It's cowboy festival time at Slaters but the actor playing Big Bad Pete has not turned up for the water pistol shootout. Guest starring Peter Andre.

10:25am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 3 - Ridiculous Romantics

This week Horrible Histories charts the path towards true love - and some of history's biggest and most ridiculous romantics are in the spotlight.

11am (repeat)

Nurse On Wheels

Comedy about a rural village's new district nurse and her romantic entanglements.

11am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 30, Episode 1 - Some Adventures Of The Inventor Of The Mother Stitch

When Hobbo discovers that the newly divorced Morton is lonely and depressed, what else should a former milkman and undercover spy do but find him a good friend.

11:40am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 30, Episode 2 - The Mother Of All Mistakes - Or Is It?

Adopted as a baby, former milkman and undercover secret agent Hobbo is determined to trace his natural mother.

12pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 3 - Happy Birthday Timmy!

It's Timmy's birthday and the flock throw a party for him. At first he's delighted by all the attention; but when the flock become distracted and he's left with no-one to play with, he decides to entertain himself.

12:10pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 27 - Clash Of The Odd-Esy

Danger Mouse arrives in ancient Greece and befriends Zeus who grants him godly powers.

12:20pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 6

Richard is worried that Hyacinth's visit to a country house auction will cost him a lot of money. Meanwhile, Daddy has become unwittingly involved with a Mrs Braddock.

12:20pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 28 - Hen-Emy Of The State

Danger Mouse is left gadget-less when an unappreciated Squawk leaves the Danger Agency to work for tech genius Elon Muskrat.

12:25pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 7 - Waffle And Benji

Waffle's been awarded the class toy for good behaviour, and Zoe and Callum have big news.

12:55pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 4 - Pranksy

The after-school art club is under threat of imminent demolition.

1pm (repeat)

I Didn't Know You Cared

Series 2, Episode 2 - Chez Us

Pat takes Carter and his family out to see a new build home. It fails to live up to expectations.

1:10pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 5 - Blamjitsu Sensei

JJ is convinced that Mrs Creecher is secretly a master of Blamjitsu.

1:40pm (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering

It'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.

2:20pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 5 - Arkwright's Mobile Store

Arkwright proves his ambition by expanding the business... he buys an old ice-cream van.

2:20pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 13 - Double Doughnut Rescue

Supertato almost quits being a superhero when he can't save two friends at the same time.

2:25pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 8 - Venice, Italy

Grandmaster Glitch demands the Grimbots find somewhere with no cars so he can practice riding his bike without stabilisers.

3pm (repeat)

Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 7 - Stones of Destiny

Lovejoy invites a suspicious Charlotte away for a weekend, but their trip to Wales turns out to be a hunt for a murderer.

3pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 7, Episode 3 - Orphan Of The Storm

Camp controller, Alec Foster, is systematically sacking just about everyone - can no one save the entertainment staff?

3:20pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Hamster Effect

Brunel, the crazed time-travelling Victorian gentlechimp, is back and determined to change history so Danger Mouse and Penfold never meet.

3:35pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 2 - Dare Dennis

A bungled attempt at a stunt leads Dennis to accidentally become an internet star and Beanotown celebrity. But his moment of fame is short-lived and he is soon replaced by Walter's cat who can play the piano. Dennis has to stage the best stunt yet to gain back his audience.

3:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 30, Episode 1 - Some Adventures Of The Inventor Of The Mother Stitch

When Hobbo discovers that the newly divorced Morton is lonely and depressed, what else should a former milkman and undercover spy do but find him a good friend.

4:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 30, Episode 2 - The Mother Of All Mistakes - Or Is It?

Adopted as a baby, former milkman and undercover secret agent Hobbo is determined to trace his natural mother.

4:40pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 1 - Dead Men Do Tell Tales

Terry gets another dead-end job when Arthur agrees to look after a coffin. What is really in it?

4:40pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 24 - Trouble Bubbles

Supertato and Evil Pea get stuck inside a giant floating bubble together.

4:45pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 14 - Bullet Train, Japan

In Japan, Grandmaster Glitch is at a railway station, wondering where his grimbots have gone. Some excited bleeps further down the platform reveal that they've jumped into the driver's cabin of a bullet train and are happily pressing all the buttons!

5pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Bullet Is Not For Firing

The 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.

5:15pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 11 - Waffle Tries To Be Good

When Jess takes Evie for her first school visit, Waffle goes along too - on the condition that he doesn't sing. He tries his best to behave, but it's hard for a Wonder Dog!

5:20pm (repeat)

May To December

Series 3, Christmas Special - I'll See You In My Dreams

Alec is celebrating 25 years with his firm, but although he has built up a solid reputation as a family solicitor, he is disappointed that he has never really been able to emulate his idol, the fictional attorney Perry Mason, and help solve an interesting crime - except in his dreams.

5:40pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 6

Richard is worried that Hyacinth's visit to a country house auction will cost him a lot of money. Meanwhile, Daddy has become unwittingly involved with a Mrs Braddock.

6pm (repeat)

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 1

Vince and Penny are on nightmare dates in the same pub but are unaware of each other until their paths meet at the cigarette machine. It's been 5 years and 3 months since they were last in touch - the day he jilted her at the altar. They decide to catch up over a meal but the atmosphere is frosty.

6pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 10 - I Can Hear It Gooping

The 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 (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering

It'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 (repeat)

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 5 - No Can Do

An ambitious Ally sets out to save the company. Paul wonders if he ever had any ambition to start with.

6:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 21, Episode 6 - Just A Small Funeral

Clegg and Truly brace themselves for their saddest moment - Compo's funeral - while Howard is torn between three demanding ladies.

7pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 7, Episode 3 - Orphan Of The Storm

Camp controller, Alec Foster, is systematically sacking just about everyone - can no one save the entertainment staff?

7pm (repeat)

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 6 - No Show

Paul is forced by his new boss to make funding cuts. After Ally's attempt to impress Ava, she tells Paul some home truths.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 21, Episode 7 - From Here To Paternity

Clegg and Truly learn that Compo has a son who is about to pay his father a visit.

7:40pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Bullet Is Not For Firing

The 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 (repeat)

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.

8pm (repeat)

Kingdom

Series 1, Episode 1

When his brother disappears, solicitor Peter Kingdom forces himself back to work and into two cases: the untimely death of a long-term client, and some planning regulations. Then his younger sister arrives.

8:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 5 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During 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 (repeat)

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 4 - Ross Noble, Jamelia, Germaine Greer

This 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.

8:25pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 39 - Spud Island

The Spuds have a surprising day out when the lift in their tower block home at Grimsby Heights delivers them to a desert island instead of the ground floor.

8:40pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 40 - Trucking American Dreams

The Spuds join Betty on a work trip across America - will a surprising body swap allow their American dreams to come true?

9pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Episode 3

Michael is joined by singing superstars Michael Buble and chart topper Rita Ora. Husband and wife presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford take part in a double Send To All, Michael's in Essex for The Midnight Gameshow. Plus there'll be another amazing performance from The Unexpected Star.

9pm (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble

Jean'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.

9pm
60 min

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Series 1, Episode 5 - Yorkshire

The 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.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell guest presents. Joining her on the panel are Chief Political Commentator at the Sunday Times, Tim Shipman and comedian Ria Lina.

9pm (repeat)

Victoria Wood: The Secret List

Episode 1

The 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 (repeat)

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Series 2, Episode 1

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

10pm (repeat)

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 6 - Liblabble

With Bill Bailey, Reverend Richard Coles and Sara Pascoe.

10pm (repeat)

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 3, Episode 7 - Becky Hill & Shaun and Bez

Keith 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 (repeat)

Pat And Margaret

Comedy drama starring Victoria Wood and Julie Walters. A Lancashire-born American soap star is reunited with her sister.

10:25pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 3 - Mammy's Break

It'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 (repeat)

The Football's On

Series 10, Episode 12

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.

10:45pm (repeat)

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 2, Episode 1 - Daddy Do Care

Romesh becomes sole carer for the day when Natasha is urgently called into work. Juggling the pub and childcare quickly becomes problematic.

11pm (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom Stade

Hal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.

11pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen K Amos, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe, Cally Beaton. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 13 - Omnishambles

Sandi 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.

11:05pm (repeat)

Heavenly Pursuits

A repeat of this 1986 film.

11:15pm (repeat)

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

Special - The Big Fat Quiz Of Sport

Why did Paula Radcliffe apologise to the nation? What sports have been played on the moon? What did Muhammad Ali trademark? And do Roisin Conaty, Judi Love, Joel Dommett, Dane Baptiste, Kerry Godliman and Tom Allen have any idea about the answers to those questions? Jimmy Carr hosts a big fat night of pointless sports trivia, with Charles Dance, some inimitable performances from the kids of Mitchell Brook Primary School, and a whole host of celebrity question setters.

11:15pm (repeat)

Dreamland

Episode 6

Trish and Spence win their dream house at auction! Clare tells Mel she is there for her, despite everything.

11:15pm (repeat)

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 2, Episode 2 - Love & Marriage

Romesh 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.

11:30pm (repeat)

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 5

Eric is persuaded to wear one of Colin's old kilts for the trip but ends up red-faced when he reveals more to the Tartan Army than he'd ever intended.

11:35pm (repeat)

Victoria Wood: The Secret List

Episode 2

This 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 (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 4 - Mammy's Valentine

As 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 (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 2

Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe join the regulars.

12:15am (repeat)

In The Long Run

Series 2, Episode 4

Walter is struggling to resolve the strike until he stumbles upon a secret weapon - Rajesh!

12:35am (repeat)

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 3 - Panickin'

Patsy takes on her first proper celebrity styling client, in the form of actress Minnie Driver. Unfortunately Eddy's had a panic room installed - the latest craze - and they promptly manage to lock themselves in...

12:40am (repeat)

QI

Series G, Episode 1 - Gardens

With Dara O'Briain, Rob Brydon and David Mitchell.

1am (repeat)

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 8

Driven mad with worry, Erin has told Vinnie about the money she owes McCann. But when McCann's men kidnap Tyler as a warning, Vinnie is so furious that he kidnaps McCann's twins in retaliation and the situation worsens.

1:10am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 3

Jon Richardson and Alex Brooker take on guest captain Jonny Vegas and Sara Pascoe. Tom Allen joins Susie Dent, while Claudia Winkleman and Rob Beckett stand in for Rachel Riley on letters-and-numbers duty.

1:15am (repeat)

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Series 2, Episode 1

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

1:20am (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 6 - Dat Is Data Dat Is

Dave considers the appeal of dogging and pokes fun at Lord Sugar's tweets.

1:55am
50 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom Stade

Hal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.

2am (repeat)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 11 - All About Scoring, Innit

Terry has to mind Danny Varrow when the gambling, womanising, boozing footballer leaves his club in the lurch.

2:25am (repeat)

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.

2:45am (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 4 - Mammy's Valentine

As 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.

3am (repeat)

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 6 - Craig & The Ball Gag

Sara Pascoe with sidekick John Kearns and team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott welcomes Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood and TV's Vernon Kay alongside comedians Jo Brand and Kiri Pritchard-McLean into the Comedy Central attic for more guessing games, shouting and embarrassment.

3:30am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 4 - Veronica

Sean manages to set himself up for a dinner date with a gorgeous older woman; they've not got quite the same view on the evening however, and Lee soon makes his influence unwillingly felt.

3:45am (repeat)

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 15

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Kerry Godliman and Andy Parsons, oversees the clash between Fitzrovia's The Carpenter's Arms and The Craufurd Arms from Berkshire.

3:45am (repeat)

Roast Battle

Series 4, Episode 5

Rizzle Kicks' Jordan Stephens battles it out against popular comedian Dane Baptiste. There's a fight that doesn't stay behind closed doors as Luke McQueen goes up against his landlady, housemate, and best friend Lou Sanders. The guest judge this week is Sara Pascoe.

TV schedule Wednesday 17th May 2023

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