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TV schedule Sunday 24th 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 9 - Atishoo! Atishoo! We All Fall Down

Sid can trust Sally and Jean to fall ill with debilitating influenza on the same day - and on Mike to be as useless as a wet paper bag! It isn't long before he's running round like a mad man: after the bread man, the milkman, the butcher, and even a heavily pregnant Betty!

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 23 - Wonder Pea

Evil Pea tricks Supertato by pretending to be his sidekick and captures him instead.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 3 - Stonehenge, England

Can the Go Jetters stop Glitch playing dominoes with the ancient stones of Stonehenge?

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 39 - Shaun Encounters

The farm gets another visit from the little green alien, but it's not alone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hello, Auntie Susu

Auntie Doreen, Shirley's sister, flies in to visit the family. As she makes herself a little too comfortable, her larger-than-life demeanour causes friction.

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

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 5

A light switch, fortune cookie, traffic lights and a bottle are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 30 - A Fistful Of Penfolds

The danger agents are at Squawk's super secret wild-west testing facility, home to a society of Penbots, robots who have a rather familiar face.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 26 - Teacher Off

Miss Mistry and Mrs Creecher clash over the best way to teach Class 3C about butterflies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Khanderful Life

An encounter with a mysterious heavenly passer-by shows Mr Khan how things might have been different and convinces him that, despite all its frustrations, his is a "Khanderful Life" after all.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sahara Desert, Africa

Glitch makes a sandcastle around an oasis in the Sahara. Can the Go Jetters save the day?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35am (repeat)
The Magnificent Two. Image shows from L to R: Eric (Eric Morecambe), Ernie (Ernie Wise)

The Magnificent Two

Comedy film starring Morecambe & Wise as a pair of travelling salesmen who become entangled in a South American country's civil war.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 2 - Evil Pea's Big Freeze

Evil Pea freezes the Veggies so she can take over the whole supermarket. Chilli's heat unfreezes Supertato, who then races on lolly-stick skis to thwart Evil Pea and save the day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (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 21 - Pizza To Go

Sooty and the gang are put in charge of Mr Slater's Pizza Parlour but Soo would rather be a top fashion designer like Valentino Du Prado. Things go from bad to worse in the kitchen as pizzas start flying off the shelves. Perhaps a special visitor can lend a hand? Guest starring Brendan Cole.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Carry On Regardless. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Regardless

Wild adventures and misadventures of co-partners in an unconventional employment agency.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
So Awkward Academy

So Awkward Academy

Episode 1 - Imposter Syndrome

Lily is now teaching at Cranmede, but still has a lot to learn. Things get awkward when she goes head-to-head with new science teacher Jin, who is also suffering from imposter syndrome.

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 and seventh series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 22 - Bitz's Campout Conundrum

On a camping trip to High Snowy Mountain, Bitz, Bob and Purl offer to help a very tired bear-sitter Bevel get two bear cubs to take their nap so he can arrange a surprise picnic for them.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Dominique Moore, Louise Ford, Gemma Whelan. Copyright: Lion Television / BBC

Horrible Histories

2016 Specials - Staggering Storytellers

As part of the BBC's #Lovetoread campaign, the award-winning Horrible Histories returns to look at some of literature's greatest works and history's wackiest writers.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 37 - Go Jet Academy: Around The World In 80 Days

The team can't go outside, but a book and a little imagination takes them on an adventure.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

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

Talking Pictures TV 2:55pm (repeat)
The Magnet. Image shows left to right: Harper (Meredith Edwards), Johnny Brent (James Fox). Credit: Ealing Studios

The Magnet

Ealing Studios comedy about a boy who deceitfully acquires a powerful magnet from a younger boy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 6 - CSI Mossy

Shaun and Bitzer hunt for a whistle thief on the farm.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 22 - Come Back Cobs

The Cobs have finally had enough of Evil Pea's ungratefulness and team up with Supertato.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 16 - Box Fresh

Bitzer goes to extremes to keep the Farmer's new shoes clean.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 20 - DIY Dan's Gnome Garden

Comedy sketch show for younger viewers.

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.

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

Tell Me Another

Series 2, Episode 7

Interesting stories. This week starring: Ray Alan, Marti Caine, Thora Hird, George Melly, Spike Milligan, Beryl Reid, Reg Varney, Jack Warner.

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 8:35pm (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 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Isabel Hardman

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Episode 3

Writer and presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell guest presents, her 25th appearance on the programme and 17th as host. Joining her are Ivo Graham and Isabel Hardman.

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 third series of the Mackenzie Crook sitcom.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan), Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill)

Still Game

Series 9, Episode 6 - Over The Hill

It's last orders, as the Still Game story comes to an end. In this poignant final episode, comedy fans will bid a fond farewell to Jack, Victor and the rest of the Craiglang gang.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig, Shazia Mirza, Joe Lycett

QI

Series R, Episode 9 - Radioactive

Sandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of radio this week, with Joe Lycett, Shazia Mirza, Josh Widdicombe and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Feature-length film by Ricky Gervais, shot during his first ever stand-up tour. The programme features his performance and backstage footage.

BBC Three 10:30pm (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 5 - Football Match

Alfie reveals a hidden talent when the annual football match between Abbey Grove and the school he attended, Middleton House, approaches. Will the benefit scroungers pull it off, or Middleton's snooty toff boys who clinch the win?

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

Series 21, Highlights Special - The History Of... Part 1

In the first of two special episodes commemorating the end of the long-running topical comedy series, a chance to see again some of the finest moments from the first half of its 17-year history.

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

Out Of Order

Episode 4

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 Ivo Graham & Emmanuel Sonubi.

BBC Three 11pm (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 6 - Politics

Fraser's on professional suspension after an unfortunate incident involving a projector. With the school elections due to take place, Pickwell's determined that to show the governors that she can run something successfully, and Alfie's keen to show Miss Gulliver he can take politics seriously.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

Series 21, Highlights Special - The History Of... Part 2

The second of the two special episodes looking back at the 17-year history of the show as it comes to an end, featuring some of its funniest moments from recent years.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Lucy Beaumont. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Richard Ayoade and Joe Wilkinson. Finlay Christie is in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry. Image shows left to right: Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb

Alison And Larry: Billericay To Barry

Episode 1

Alison and Larry are at the start of their B-road bimble from Billericay to Barry. They head to Epping Forest where they meet up with Billericay boy Russell Tovey, or 'Budgie' as he's known to the Gavin & Stacey faithful. With a bit of gentle persuasion Russell and Larry get Alison to join them on a unique looking electric bike and Russell reveals why Gavin is from Billericay.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Fantasy Football League. Image shows left to right: Danny Dyer, Phil Dunster

Fantasy Football League

Series 2, Episode 8

Matt Lucas and Elis James host the comedy chat show, with Phil Dunster and Danny Dyer joining to talk about the week in football and share their fantasy teams.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jonny Pelham, Desiree Burch, Paul McCaffrey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Episode 6 - Desiree Burch, Paul McCaffrey, Jonny Pelham

Desiree Burch hosts the show recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience and then introducing stand-up performances by Paul McCaffrey and Jonny Pelham.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Image shows from L to R: Marek Larwood, Iain Stirling

CelebAbility

Series 6, Episode 4

Scarlett Moffatt as she leads a group of three friends looking to win a slew of prizes by defeating Rickie Haywood-Williams, Amy Dowden, Janine Harouni and Darren Harriott.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am (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 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (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 third series of the Mackenzie Crook sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (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.

Comedy Central 1:05am (repeat)
Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic

The Pub Landlord returns to the theatres of Britain with his own plan to rescue the economy and the future of the country.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:15am (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 6

It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 1:35am (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Carol Dennings (Bronagh Gallagher), Cardi (Tom Hanson). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 2, Episode 6 - Stealing A Wedding

When a close friend gets engaged, Vinnie is determined to throw them the best wedding he can muster, and so decides to steal one.

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 10 - Entente Not So Cordiale

After struggling to translate a letter inviting Sid and Jean to Paris, it becomes apparent that the senders are Henri and Odette, a sweet young French couple who saved Sid's life during WWII. As the couple pack their backs, Mike and Sally prepare to party...

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series VI, Episode 6 - Out Of Time

When Red Dwarf receives a signal from another ship, they discover that it's their future selves.

U&Dave channel logo 2:25am (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, Christmas Special

David Mitchell is joined by Ray Winstone and Josh Widdicombe, and Lee Mack is joined by Rachel Riley and Ricky Tomlinson.

BBC Three 2:35am (repeat)
Lazy Susan

Lazy Susan

Episode 4

Famous ex-couples reunite over a meal to answer some very awkward questions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry. Image shows left to right: Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb

Alison And Larry: Billericay To Barry

Episode 1

Alison and Larry are at the start of their B-road bimble from Billericay to Barry. They head to Epping Forest where they meet up with Billericay boy Russell Tovey, or 'Budgie' as he's known to the Gavin & Stacey faithful. With a bit of gentle persuasion Russell and Larry get Alison to join them on a unique looking electric bike and Russell reveals why Gavin is from Billericay.

BBC Three 2:50am (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 5 - Football Match

Alfie reveals a hidden talent when the annual football match between Abbey Grove and the school he attended, Middleton House, approaches. Will the benefit scroungers pull it off, or Middleton's snooty toff boys who clinch the win?

U&Dave channel logo 2:55am
65 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Isabel Hardman

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Episode 3

Writer and presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell guest presents, her 25th appearance on the programme and 17th as host. Joining her are Ivo Graham and Isabel Hardman.

BBC Three 3:20am (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 6 - Politics

Fraser's on professional suspension after an unfortunate incident involving a projector. With the school elections due to take place, Pickwell's determined that to show the governors that she can run something successfully, and Alfie's keen to show Miss Gulliver he can take politics seriously.

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

Out Of Order

Episode 4

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 Ivo Graham & Emmanuel Sonubi.

Comedy Central 4:15am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows left to right: John Kearns, James Acaster, Darren Harriott, Gyles Brandreth, Roisin Conaty, Sara Pascoe, Kemah Bob, Alan Davies

Guessable?

Christmas Special

Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns invite James Acaster, Roisin Conaty, Kemah Bob and Gyles Brandreth to play some festive guessing games.

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