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TV schedule Sunday 17th March 2024

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Loneliness Of The Short Distance Walker

As Mike, Jean and Sally go on a health and fitness kick, Sid is determined to prove to everyone - not least himself - that he's not "past it". After a chat with Trevor, the pair decide to join Sally and Mike on a sponsored walk from London to Brighton...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:30am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 21 - The Chilli Rocket

Chilli says he's a great skateboarder, but when Supertato needs his help to catch Evil Pea, Chilli can't skateboard at all! Carrot, Chilli and Supertato create a 'chilli rocket' to defeat Evil Pea.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 32 - Go Jet Academy: Lightning Bolt Blackout

An electrical storm strikes Academy Island, and the Go Jetters are trapped!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 38 - Snore-Worn Shaun

The sheep can't get to sleep because of Shirley's loud snoring.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 3

A toaster, cheese grater, bin and washing machine are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 2, Episode 10 - Who Needs Friends?

An old school friend of Samuel's, Charley, pays a visit and makes his presence keenly felt. The Fosters feel they have to warn the woman he's hoping to marry.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 24 - The Great Beanotown Comic Con

The gang produce a hand-drawn comic which is a surprise hit all round Beanotown.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 5 - Alia's University

When the car breaks down, Mr Khan is forced to improvise alternative travel arrangements, which gives the family all plenty of time to reminisce about Alia's early years.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 33 - Go Jet Academy: New Species

The team go in search of a mysterious new creature on the Academy Island.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Shabana (Rachel Petladwala), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 6 - Mr Khan's Niece

Mr Khan and Mosque manager Dave organise rival Muslim Days at the community centre.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows left to right: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Dick Twist (Jason Watkins)

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 1 - It Was Panning

Penny is threatening to cancel Miranda's Christmas if she doesn't sort her life out...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 2 - What A Surprise

Penny embarrasses Miranda by running for local councillor with Tilly as her wing man. Gary has put himself on the dating scene and Miranda decides she has to do the same.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 26 - Broccoli's Movie Night

Broccoli screens Supertato: The Movie, but Evil Pea has plans to change the story.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of eight episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

ITVBe 10:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Great Outdoors

Richard is taking the Children's Club on a camping trip into the country but Sooty and Sweep sneak along too. With Sweep in charge of map-reading and Sooty playing tricks with his magic wand, it's not long before things go wrong.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here Anymore

A chance meeting in a club which Terry is minding takes Arthur into the world of fine art as he sees an opportunity to make some money by selling forgeries.

Comedy Central Extra 12pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

A selection of episodes from the third series of the variety show.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40pm (repeat)
Patrick. Sarah Francis (Beattie Edmondson)

Patrick

Beattie Edmondson stars in this family comedy film about a woman who must look after a pug dog.

U&W channel logo 1pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 20 - Show Bitzness

Everyone is practising their acts for the big talent show, and Purl has even made a beautiful sparkly curtain for the front of the stage.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Jalaal Hartley, Hannah Woolley (Mel Giedroyc), Jessica Ransom. Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

2016 Specials - The Grisly Great Fire Of London

For the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, Horrible Histories returns for a one-off special looking at the disaster and the events that surrounded it.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 35 - Go Jet Academy: Stop Those Superweeds

Some fast-growing plants that don't belong on Academy Island are in danger of taking over!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:50pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated sequel.

Talking Pictures TV 2:35pm (repeat)
The Ghost Goes West

The Ghost Goes West

A repeat of this 1935 film.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 20 - Carrot Powers Up

Carrot wants to become superstrong, so she restores Evil Pea's robot suit for herself.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 1 - Baa-gherita

A hungry Shaun turns the Farmer's pottery oven into a pizza factory.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 18 - Robin Hood's New Horse

Comedy sketch show for the under-sixes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:35pm
60 min version (repeat)
Comic Relief. Lenny Henry

Comic Relief

Episode 22 - Comic Relief 2024

Lenny Henry co-hosts the fund-raising extravaganza for the final time, direct from MediaCityUK in Salford, alongside Romesh Ranganathan, Maya Jama, David Tennant, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Rosie Ramsey and Paddy McGuinness.

U&W channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Flushed Away. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Flushed Away

When an uptown rat gets flushed down the toilet in his penthouse apartment, he ends up in the sewers of London.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
Tell Me Another. Copyright: Southern Television

Tell Me Another

Series 2, Episode 6

Stories about other personalities and friends in showbusiness. This week starring: Ray Alan, Roy Hudd, Millicent Martin, Warren Mitchell, Beryl Reid, Reg Varney, Jack Warner.

Talking Pictures TV 6:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Miranda (Glynis Johns)

Miranda

Comic romantic adventure. After saving a newly-married doctor on a fishing holiday, mermaid Miranda convinces him to take her to see London.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the wartime sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30pm (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 4, Episode 8 - The Two And A Half Feathers

The Home Guard get a new private in their ranks, who just so happens to know Jones. However, their relationship is not a happy one with the new arrival claiming that Jones left him in the desert to die. It is down to Jones to unearth the truth.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jack Dee

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Special - Have I Got News For Boris: A Special Tribute

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by host Jack Dee and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Phil Wang to romp through the soon-to-be ex-Prime Minister's career and his distinctive contribution to British politics, on the eve of his departure from the office.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook). Copyright: BBC

Detectorists

A selection of episodes from the second series of the metal detecting sitcom.

BBC Four 9:35pm (repeat)
The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Morecambe & Wise Show

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show

Sketch series starring comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name celebrity guests.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Liza Tarbuck, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Zoe Lyons, Alan Davies

QI

Series R, Episode 8 - Reflections

Sandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of reflections this week, with Joe Lycett, Zoe Lyons, Liza Tarbuck and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game

Still Game

Series 9, Episode 5 - Hitched

Love is in the air as the gang rally together to create an unforgettable wedding day for one of the pals.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows left to right: Ahir Shah, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Glenn Moore, Laura Lexx

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis try and recollect the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Fantasy Football League. Image shows left to right: Luke Littler, Stuart Broad

Fantasy Football League

Series 2, Episode 7

Matt Lucas and Elis James host the comedy chat show, with cricketer Stuart Broad and darts player Luke Littler the guest managers joining to talk about the week in football and share their fantasy teams.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows left to right: Hugh Dennis, Glenn Moore, Angela Barnes, Dara O Briain, Sean McLoughlin, Ed Byrne, Jen Brister

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis try and recollect the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sean McLoughlin, Glenn Moore and Jen Brister.

Comedy Central 11:05pm (repeat)
Out Of Order. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Judi Love

Out Of Order

Episode 3

Out Of Order is a game show all about judgements and first impressions. Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Katherine Ryan and Judi Love, plus Fatiha El-Ghorri & Iain Stirling.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ralf Little, Ricky Tomlinson. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 5

The duo hit South Yorkshire to join a top brass band, visit a cave surely named for Ricky (The Devil's Arse), eat high-end Yorkshire pudding, and busk with unique local hero John Shuttleworth.

BBC Three 11:15pm (repeat)
Things You Should Have Done. Chi (Lucia Keskin)

Things You Should Have Done

Episode 5 - Do Something For Someone/Anyone

Chi organises a family camping holiday to help Karen relax, since she was 'diagnosed uptight' and told she's unlikely to get pregnant if she doesn't lower her blood pressure.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:35pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Steff Styles (Wayne Cater), Erin (Michelle Keegan). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Festival

Ordered by McCann to sell all the weed they have grown, the lads decide to throw a music festival in Jim's field.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mawaan Rizwan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Sara Barron. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Episode 5 - Ardal O'Hanlon, Mawaan Rizwan, Sara Barron

Ardal O'Hanlon plays host in this edition of the comedy showcase, recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo. The show features sets by Mawaan Rizwan and Sara Barron.

BBC Three 11:40pm (repeat)
Things You Should Have Done. Image shows left to right: Lucas (Jamie Bisping), Chi (Lucia Keskin), Michelle (Sinead Matthews)

Things You Should Have Done

Episode 6 - Get Out Of Kent

Chi looks to start a new life with Michelle in Spain, finally accepting (kind of) that she's a burden to her auntie Karen.

Comedy Central 12:05am (repeat)
Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun

Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.

BBC Three 12:10am (repeat)
Boarders. Jaheim (Josh Tedeku)

Boarders

Episode 4

Jaheim is home for the weekend but is confronted by the friend he betrayed. Leah ditches Mabel to get it on with Koku, and the truth about Toby's gummies lands him in trouble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook). Copyright: BBC

Detectorists

A selection of episodes from the second series of the metal detecting sitcom.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Maisie Adam

CelebAbility

Series 6, Episode 3

Iain Stirling is joined by Scarlett Moffatt as she leads a group of three friends looking to win a slew of fabulous prizes by defeating celebrities Amy Childs, Maisie Adam, Arielle Free and Luke Kempner in a series of silly games based on the unusual abilities the celebs believe they possess.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series VI, Episode 3 - Gunmen Of The Apocalypse

When a simulant ship puts a virus in Red Dwarf's computers, Kryten decides to contract the virus himself to find a cure.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

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?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15am (repeat)
The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Body

Comedy sketches on the theme of the body, with stand-up routines explores enduring meditation, rubbish Halloween outfits, and cringeworthy fashion choices.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series VI, Episode 5 - Rimmerworld

When the Dwarfers discover the crashed Simulant ship that they destroyed, they decide to go on board and recover some of their food supplies.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:35am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Loneliness Of The Short Distance Walker

As Mike, Jean and Sally go on a health and fitness kick, Sid is determined to prove to everyone - not least himself - that he's not "past it". After a chat with Trevor, the pair decide to join Sally and Mike on a sponsored walk from London to Brighton...

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:45am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 3

Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 2

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bruno Tonioli, Adam Buxton, Kirsty Wark and Rob Beckett.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ralf Little, Ricky Tomlinson. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 5

The duo hit South Yorkshire to join a top brass band, visit a cave surely named for Ricky (The Devil's Arse), eat high-end Yorkshire pudding, and busk with unique local hero John Shuttleworth.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:20am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 4

Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jack Dee

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Special - Have I Got News For Boris: A Special Tribute

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by host Jack Dee and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Phil Wang to romp through the soon-to-be ex-Prime Minister's career and his distinctive contribution to British politics, on the eve of his departure from the office.

BBC Three 2:55am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 3 - Self Defence

When Miss Gulliver raises concern about a popular but extremely violent new videogame, Alfie helps her to organise a school weapons amnesty.

U&Dave channel logo 3am
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Liza Tarbuck, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Zoe Lyons, Alan Davies

QI

Series R, Episode 8 - Reflections

Sandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of reflections this week, with Joe Lycett, Zoe Lyons, Liza Tarbuck and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10am (repeat)
The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 1, Episode 13 - Benjamin's Rebellion

Rebellious Benjamin Foster is sent home from school for being insolent.

BBC Three 3:25am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 4 - School Trip

Banned from organising his own trip after a disastrous previous outing, Alfie's class are sent on Miss Gulliver's field trip to a combined petting zoo and ink museum.

Comedy Central Extra 3:35am (repeat)
Out Of Order. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Judi Love

Out Of Order

Episode 3

Out Of Order is a game show all about judgements and first impressions. Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Katherine Ryan and Judi Love, plus Fatiha El-Ghorri & Iain Stirling.

Comedy Central 4:15am (repeat)
Guessable?. Ranvir Singh

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 10 - Fictitious Cheese

Sara Pascoe with team captains Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and loyal aide John Kearns welcome comedians David Baddiel, Olga Koch and Donna Preston, and presenter Ranvir Singh for another array of guessing games.

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