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TV schedule Wednesday 8th May 2024

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 2 - Iron Age Remains

Hyacinth plans to help Richard make the most of his retirement, starting off with a trip to look for remains of an iron age settlement. Rose, meanwhile, is torn between depression and lust.

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 1, Episode 2 - Museum Piece

The LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.

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 1, Episode 3 - Command Decision

With still no sign of real weapons, morale in the platoon has hit rock bottom. A proposal from a local landowner offers some hope, but will Mainwaring be willing to hand over command to desert veteran Colonel Square?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Second Time Around

Del's rekindled passion with old flame Pauline and it looks like wedding bells are in the air again. Rodney's not so thrilled after what happened to her first two husbands...

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Big Narstie, David Mitchell, Prue Leith, Rob Brydon, Scarlett Moffatt, Lee Mack, Tomasz Schafernaker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 4

With guests Prue Leith, Scarlett Moffatt, Big Narstie and Tomasz Schafernaker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To Chingford

Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Hold The Front Page. Image shows left to right: Nish Kumar, Josh Widdicombe

Hold The Front Page

Series 2, Episode 3 - Costa Blanca: Euro Weekly News

For the first time ever, Josh and Nish are reporting overseas. In Benidorm. Their demanding editors want ten stories a day. On a desperate hunt for news, the boys find a psychic date night, a belly-buster breakfast and are marooned in the mountains.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir. Image shows left to right: Nancy Sorrell, Justin Hawkins, Vic Reeves

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Series 2, Episode 1 - London - Peregrine Falcon

The couple visit more places around Britain to create original pieces of art celebrating the unique species of bird native to that region. They beginning by seek out the peregrine falcon In London, with help from the Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins and photographer Mary McCartney.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 9 - Illness

With Jo Brand, Ben Goldacre and Andy Hamilton.

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

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 2 - Skiing

On a skiing trip to Eastern Europe, Lee, Lucy and Daisy are stuck in a cable car with a pregnant woman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 4, Episode 3 - Pornography

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Inside No. 9. Image shows left to right: Gerry (Reece Shearsmith), Wilma (Steve Pemberton). Credit: James Stack

Inside No. 9

Series 9, Episode 1 - Boo To A Goose

Late-night passengers get stuck in a tunnel when their train breaks down. Patiently, they wait for the replacement service until a nurse gets her purse stolen and tempers start to fray.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Marathon

It's marathon time and the city's gone into a frenzy of fundraising. So when Grumio's mistaken as a charity case, Marcus spies a money-making opportunity. Jason bets Aurelius he can beat him in the big race despite not having run since junior school.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 1

Viva is surprised when Rocky tells her he is dropping out of school. She tries to persuade him that it's not a good idea, but Rocky has another, even bigger, surprise for Viva. Holli is saving for a secret project whilst Amber is worried about Brandon, who seems to have disappeared.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Minerva (Aisling Bea), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Satirist

The boys launch a cabaret night in the bar when Marcus starts dating the popular Roman satirist, Minerva. But can he cope with her dissecting their relationship live on stage? Meanwhile, Jason, Aurelius and Grumio form a house-band.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 4, Episode 4 - Three Girlfriends

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 2

The girls head off for their first music festival. Despite having to work on a t-shirt stall they still manage to pack in plenty of fun, hanging out with three boys in the tent next door. Fed up with the other girls calling her boring, Viva decides to take advantage of some new experiences on offer at the festival.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Second Time Around

Del's rekindled passion with old flame Pauline and it looks like wedding bells are in the air again. Rodney's not so thrilled after what happened to her first two husbands...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Ash (Aaron Heffernan), Cardi (Tom Hanson). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 6

Erin's brother Ronnie returns to Hawley claiming he has turned over a new leaf. Erin reluctantly convinces farmer Jim to let him stay in his spare room, but it's not long before Ronnie and his con mate Keithy cause total havoc.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To Chingford

Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Ria Lina. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 6

Dara O Briain hosts as regular panellist Hugh Dennis looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Tom Allen, Maff Brown, Ria Lina, Ed Byrne and Rhys James.

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