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Television

TV schedule Friday 3rd May 2024

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows left to right: Tom Stourton, James McNicholas

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Highlights Special - Loo Man's Gross Guide To History

Loo Man provides a guided tour through some of history's grossest things.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 7pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 4

Martin, Ann, Howard and Hilda have holidayed at the same Alpine guest house every year for the last 7, but this year Paul has offered them use of a villa in Spain. Martin relishes their routine and is appalled...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's Hoard

It is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Hold The Front Page. Image shows left to right: Josh Widdicombe, Nish Kumar

Hold The Front Page

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cumbria: The Westmorland Gazette

Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe work for the Westmorland Gazette, launching an investigation into the mysterious Beast of Cumbria and reporting on the World Gurning Championships.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's Hoard

It is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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 3

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray and Kian Egan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Digger

Eddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Martin Clunes

Have I Got News For You

Series 67, Episode 5

Martin Clunes hosts his 15th edition, while BBC Chief International correspondent Lyse Doucet and comedian Chloe Petts both make their debuts as guests.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Sandi Toksvig

QI

Series T, Episode 1 - Tips And Tools

Sandi Toksvig shares her top tips and tools with Joe Lycett, Holly Walsh, Bill Bailey and Alan Davies.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Avoidance. Image shows left to right: Danielle (Mandeep Dhillon), Claire (Jessica Knappett), Courtney (Lisa McGrillis)

Avoidance

Series 2, Episode 5

At Dan's baby shower, Jonathan tries to end things with Megan before Claire finds out. The reality of having a baby alongside Dan's new job sends Courtney spiralling.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 5 - Holy

After Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Bridget Christie, Rosie Jones

QI

Series U, Episode 15 - Ulex

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Bridget Christie, Rosie Jones, Cariad Lloyd and Alan Davies to find out about ulex and other obscure U words.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 3

Richard Ayoade guest hosts - his 10th time. The guest panellists are Phil Wang and political commentator Marina Purkiss.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Late Night Lycett. Joe Lycett

Late Night Lycett

Series 2, Episode 4

Joe's guests tonight are Sue Perkins, Ross Kemp and Judi Love.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity

Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity

Another stage show starring Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson. This time, Richie & Eddie are stranded on a Pacific island.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
Avoidance. Image shows left to right: Jonathan (Romesh Ranganathan), Claire (Jessica Knappett), Spencer (Kieran Logendra)

Avoidance

Series 2, Episode 6

Courtney unexpectedly goes into labour, whilst Jonathan attempts to make it up to Claire, and Spencer makes his own romantic gesture.

BBC Three 10:55pm
Asian Network Comedy

Asian Network Comedy

Episode 15 - Glasgow 2024

Hosted by Noreen Khan and Lubna Kerr, the night features a line-up including Don Biswas, Joshua Bethania, Faizan Shah, Pravanya Pillay and Sabina.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

F1, Episode 1 - Monaco Pt 1

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter the world of Formula One, hanging out with the Mercedes team at the Monaco GP, where they meet drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. They also spend time with team principal Toto Wolff, who puts them through their paces to see if they have what it takes to get a job on the team.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 5 - A Wind-Dried Puffin

The series passes the halfway stage and the tantalising prospect of owning the Taskmaster trophy is getting closer for all five comic competitors who are not named Nish Kumar. Alex Horne risks the wrath of his fierce employer Greg Davies with an unsanctioned task; Sally Phillips locks herself in the caravan with an amorous watercooler and Aisling Bea crams an Italian entrée dish into a balloon.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm (repeat)
Dinosaur. Image shows left to right: Evie (Kat Ronney), Ranesh (Danny Ashok), Nina (Ashley Storrie)

Dinosaur

Episode 5

Nina promises to keep the events of the hen do secret. So, when Bo finds out what went down, a distraught Evie shares some harsh truths with Nina.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (repeat)
Dinosaur. Image shows left to right: Lee (Lorn Macdonald), Nina (Ashley Storrie)

Dinosaur

Episode 6

Evie's wedding hangs in the balance. Can Nina come through for her sister and save the day whilst her own future is calling.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Nigel Ng. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 1

Dara O Briain returns with another look at the week's news, with guests Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Nigel Ng and Athena Kugblenu joining Dara and regular panelist Hugh Dennis.

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