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Television

TV schedule Tuesday 30th January 2024

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 9

Hyacinth can't wait for the neighbours to see her new three-piece suite, and the Royal Warrant-emblazoned van that'll be delivering it.

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 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To Go

Mrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola), Adelaide (Jessye Romeo)

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 5

Valentine has a new relationship in the offing, but will it last? Meanwhile, Bagpipes and Kirsty take a long-awaited romantic holiday and discover a development of new-build homes that pique their interest.

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 8, Episode 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?

There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 7:30pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Walter (Idris Elba), Bagpipes (Bill Bailey)

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 6

Walter and Bagpipes are anxious amidst rumours of job cuts at the factory, and Kobna isn't keen on moving to Sierra Leone if his father is made redundant.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen), James Lacey (Jamie Glover)

Agatha Raisin

Series 4, Episode 1 - Love, Lies & Liquor

Agatha's on-again, off-again, (currently off-again) love interest James Lacy has returned to Carsely after a successful book tour, and is leaving just as quickly, but this time with Agatha.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 5 - Party

The canteen are tasked with catering the factory's Christmas do, and must stick to a Japanese theme as a multi-national merger is being negotiated.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 5

The summer ball for the local hunt is coming up, but with the change in ownership at Grantleigh, there's some confusion over who should arrange the event of the season.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 3 - M-Places

With David Mitchell, Sue Perkins and Pakistani comedian Sami Shah.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Real Partnership

Sir Humphrey and Sir Frank form an unlikely bond over the increase in Civil Service pay salaries. The Prime Minister, however, is far less easily convinced.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift

With Tony too ill to come into work, and his cover so bad-mannered, ill-tempered, horrible and bossy that everyone save Brenda walks out, it's not the best time to have to be open for a rare night shift!

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Toussaint Douglass. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

Outsiders

Series 1, Episode 1

It's the Outsiders' first day and they are competing for three badges - felling a tree, rescuing an air crash victim and inventing a camp motto. At the end of each episode, David summons the teams to his HQ in the forest to review the events and award badges for successfully completed challenges. The day's events lead to some hilarious moments as an irreverent Lou Sanders challenges David's decision making.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 10 - Flora And Fauna

With John Sergeant, Jimmy Carr and Jo Brand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 5 - Neighbour

A new neighbour moves in upstairs and his constant noise drives Lucy to distraction.

BBC Two 9:45pm (repeat)
Outsiders. Lou Sanders. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

Outsiders

Series 1, Episode 2

It's day two in the woods for the Outsiders. Will Jess Knappett manage to keep Jamali under control once he gets his hands on a pair of scissors, and will vegan Lou Sanders agree to milking a goat?

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

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 6 - Speech

Lucy is stressed. She has an important speech to make at a Recruitment Conference and nobody to help her write it.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Alexander Armstrong

Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 2

Alexander Armstrong hosts as Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as joined by guests Mishal Husain and Geoff Norcott.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
Ruby Speaking. Image shows left to right: Ruby (Jayde Adams), Cameron (Jamal Franklin)

Ruby Speaking

Episode 3

Ruby decides to sort everyone else's life out, from Cameron's commute crush to Melon's birthday party. After all, anything is better than fixing her own mess.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 5 - Frankie Boyle, Jack Carroll, Holly Walsh

Glaswegian comedy giant Frankie Boyle hosts and introduces young stand-up and sensation Jack Carroll and wonderful Holly Walsh to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Liam Charles, Rob Beckett, Maisie Adam, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan, Scarlett Moffatt. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 22, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts a festive edition of the comedy panel show discussing the nation's most popular talking points. Team captains Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan are joined by comedian Tom Allen, The Great British Bake Off star Liam Charles, TV personality Scarlett Moffatt and comedian Maisie Adam.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Back To Life. Miranda (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Back To Life

Series 2, Episode 1

Miri is moving on with her life with a new job and a date with Billy. But her past returns to trouble her with the arrival of a surprise visitor.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Mae Martin

Taskmaster

Series 15, Episode 2 - Trapped In A Loveless Marriage

At Greg's request, Little Alex Horne has split his band five ways for the sake of a task. This in turn leads to Jenny Eclair imparting her knowledge on trumpeters and piles. And Frankie Boyle shares some pretty strong opinions on golf.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
Back To Life. Image shows from L to R: Mandy (Christine Bottomley), Miranda (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Back To Life

Series 2, Episode 2

Between modern day sex and bank accounts, Miri is once again baffled by the world today as she navigates both her new job and her budding relationship with Billy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 5 - Party

The canteen are tasked with catering the factory's Christmas do, and must stick to a Japanese theme as a multi-national merger is being negotiated.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Larry Dean, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis pick through the happenings from around the world this week with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Larry Dean, Ed Gamble and Kerry Godliman.

TNT Sports 1 logo 12:30am
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 11, Episode 5

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

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