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Television

TV schedule Friday 26th July 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 1

Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?

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 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of Madness

It is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. David Mitchell

Would I Lie To You?

Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Christopher Eccleston, Sophie Willan, Guz Khan and Gloria Hunniford join David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the game show, trying to hoodwink their opponents with festive fibs or facts about themselves. Whose family hold a festive sweepstake to decide what time they will fall asleep on Christmas Day? Did one of the ex-teacher panellists really play walk-on music to impress the pupils when they entered the classroom? Rob Brydon hosts the festive fun.

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 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 5 - Beer

Blackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 5, Episode 3 - Crufts

Dog owners Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter their pets in Crufts to see if their new best friends can learn a thing or two. Seven-time Crufts champion and Britain's Got Talent star Ashleigh Butler acts as their guide as they training their dogs and teach them the key principles of dog training ahead of competing in the agility tournament at the event.

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

QI

Series G, Episode 14 - Greeks

With Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson and Rich Hall.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows left to right: Rosie Jones, Joe Wilkinson

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 25 (Channel 4: Series 26), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts the raucous game show mash-up, as Sarah Millican and Tom Allen take on Joe Wilkinson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow (Nick Mohammed) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 1 - Demolition

Neil plans to kill himself, whilst Rick tunes into the first edition of a brand new show for all the cool young things: Nozin' Aroun'. Then Mike finds a letter informing them that the house is to be demolished.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Mr Bigstuff. Image shows left to right: Glen (Ryan Sampson), Aysha (Fatiha El-Ghorri)

Mr. Bigstuff

Episode 3

Glen steps up as acting manager of World of Carpets, but the power goes to his head, while Lee quizzes Kirsty about his brother and whether he has been neglecting his manly duties. To help Glen regain his mojo, Lee instigates a fight club and finally confesses the trouble he has got himself into.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows left to right: Louise (Sophie Stone), Colin (Jonathan Watson), Eric (Alex Norton), Michelle (Joy McAvoy), Christine (Elaine C. Smith), Alan (Graeme Stevely)

Two Doors Down

Series 6, Episode 6 - Garden Party

Taking advantage of the weather, the neighbours head for the back garden, but it's hardly relaxing as Beth fields criticisms of everything from her garden furniture to her slabs.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Episode 4

Presenter, actor and comedian Adil Ray presents, with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton joined by guests Richard Osman and Jess Phillips MP.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
I Literally Just Told You. Jimmy Carr

I Literally Just Told You

Series 4, Episode 3

Dean, Yasmin, Rob and Fanny go head-to-head in the fiendish game of recall. Will remembering where Jimmy got his shirt from and the name of Ariana Grande's ex help them to secure the cash prize?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 1, Episode 6

In his first topical series since Saturday Live, Lenny Henry returns to his stand-up roots with his unique blend of comedy.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
30 min
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Jamie D'Souza

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 6, Episode 8

Routines by some of the nation's best-loved comedians, including Jack Skipper, Desiree Burch, Nabil Abdulrashid, Sam Williams, Esther Manito, Jamie D'Souza and Dee Allum.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:20pm (repeat)
Stewart Lee: Basic Lee. Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee: Basic Lee

Stand-up from Stewart Lee.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Kerry Godliman, Martin Kemp, Greg Davies, Loyle Carner, James Acaster, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Episode 6

Music quiz hosted by Greg Davies, with guests James Acaster, Kerry Godliman, Loyle Carner and Martin Kemp joining Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?

It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Addy (Aqib Khan), Craggy (Shaun Thomas), Ralph (Samuel Bottomley), Young Liam (Oscar Kennedy)

Ladhood

Series 3, Episode 3 - An Unforgettable Feeling

Having secured a promotion, Liam finds himself morally compromised when asked to work on an ad campaign for a betting service. He thinks back to the first bet he ever placed.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Battle In The Box. Image shows left to right: Josh Jones, Fatiha El-Ghorri

Battle In The Box

Episode 4 - Katherine Ryan & Tom Rosenthal v Fatiha El-Ghorri & Josh Jones - Part 2

The celebrities attempt to beat their opponents (and gravity) in Sticky Situation, put their tastebuds to the test in Soda Sommelier, and begin to see the world from their partner's perspective (literally) in Body Swap.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: The Gardener (Steve Pemberton), Liam (Liam Williams)

Ladhood

Series 3, Episode 4 - Initiative

Freshly unemployed, Liam has been asked to give a motivational careers speech at his old school. He thinks back to preparing for his university entrance interview as a teenager.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

It's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

BBC Three 11:35pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 5 - Beer

Blackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Catherine Bohart, Dara O Briain, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 9

Dara O Briain hosts as Angela Barnes, Catherine Bohart, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Michael Odewale join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look back on the latest events in news and politics.

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