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TV schedule Sunday 20th October 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 2, Episode 9 - Never Again On Sunday

After panicking that he's late for work, Sid realises it's Sunday and goes straight back to bed. But Jean's captured by the thought that he might get up and spend the day as a family, so Sid grabs the idea and drags the Abbott clan out for a countryside picnic.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 3 - The Curse Of Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean demonstrates diving and sandwich-making.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Comic Relief Special - Mr. Bean's Red Nose Day

Mr. Bean visits the police station to report items stolen from his car... It'd be far easier if he wasn't on a sponsored silence!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 25 - Opera Bean

Mr Bean's car has broken down and he is late meeting Irma at the opera. Bean finally arrives, but is refused entry because of his filthy attire. Forced to borrow some clothes from the local launderette, Bean is mistaken for the star of the show, and ends up on the stage giving the operatic performance of a lifetime!

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 3 - Happy Birthday Timmy!

It's Timmy's birthday and the flock throw a party for him. At first he's delighted by all the attention; but when the flock become distracted and he's left with no-one to play with, he decides to entertain himself.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 18 - Mickey Page

When Steve Malek steals back Joe's Mickey Page football card from Frisbo, Joe decides Steve will be his new best friend.

U&Dave channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows left to right: Jonathan Ross, Big Zuu

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 4, Episode 1 - Jonathan Ross

This week, making his way down the drive in the bespoke Big Eats Bimmer is the king of chat shows, Jonathan Ross.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 43 - The Spy Who Came In With A Cold

Greenback unleashes a new strain of elephant flu upon the world! Will Penfold's immunity to the virus save the day?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 19 - Bad Sport

Joe Connolly is on a losing streak. With Sports Day fast approaching, he needs to avoid losing again at all costs.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 34 - The Artful Gnasher

When Dennis thinks Gnasher has trashed a valuable piece of hideous art, the gang try desperately to cover up the damage and produce a decoy that is as convincingly terrible as the original.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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 ten episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 7:35am (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows left to right: Roisin Conaty, Big Zuu

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 4, Episode 2 - Roisin Conaty

Today at the manor, Big Zuu and the boys welcome comedian Roisin Conaty. Inspired by Roisin's love of cinema snacks, she is treated to a private screening where the food is the star of the show.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:15am (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 4 - The Over-Eager Eagle

Twinkle is unhappy with how easy questing has become since Cral the Eagle joined the heroes, offending the eagle just when they need him the most.

Talking Pictures TV 9:15am (repeat)
Mother Riley Meets The Vampire. Image shows left to right: Old Mother Riley (Arthur Lucan), Vampire (Bela Lugosi)

Mother Riley Meets The Vampire

A repeat of this 1952 film.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:55am (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.

U&W channel logo 11am (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 fourth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

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Goldie Hawn

Comedy Legends

Series 4, Episode 5 - Goldie Hawn

Barry Cryer reflects on the career of Goldie Hawn who rose to fame on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In before going on to star in Cactus Flower and win an Oscar for her role.

U&W channel logo 1pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Holly H

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Special - Holly H Song Special

Social media star Holly H is Rattus's guest on his radio station, BBC Radio Number Two.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Richard David-Caine

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Special - Fantastic Firsts Special

A special show featuring some of history's greatest firsts.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

A selection of episodes from the second series of Beano creation.

U&W channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

A selection of episodes from the first series.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 9, Episode 4 - Mexico

Reiss hacks Clinton's emails and finds a secret that risks Clinton's future with Emily.

Alibi channel logo. Credit: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows left to right: Sebastian Brudenell (Patrick Walshe McBride), Luella Shakespeare (Jo Joyner), Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 4, Christmas Special - No More Desire A Rose

Frank and Lu are hired to unmask a mysterious figure who threatens to destroy the Christmas fair, while Sebastian is faced with his first solo case - but it doesn't go as planned.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Pickle Storm

Pickle Storm

Episode 5 - Swaperooni

After being told off by Mr Ludcomb, Pickle users magic to cause them to swap bodies.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 5:05pm (repeat)
Johnny English Strikes Again. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films

Johnny English Strikes Again

Third spy film starring Rowan Atkinson as bumbling agent Johnny English.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Last Tango In Halifax. Copyright: Red Production Company

Last Tango In Halifax

Series 2, Episode 6

Preparations for the big day are well underway. Whilst Caroline is distractd elsewhere, Alan receives a surprise visitor. Will the ceremony go off without a hitch?

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 ninth series of the wartime sitcom.

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The Larkins. Image shows from L to R: Pop Larkin (Bradley Walsh), Miss Edith Pilchester (Amelia Bullmore)

The Larkins

Series 1, Episode 5 - In Which Ma's Sister Bertha Comes To Visit

With the imminent arrival of her sister, Ma is beside herself and cleaning like a demon. Meanwhile Tom's plans for Bluff Court are speeding ahead and a crunch meeting at the village hall looks like giving him the planning permission he needs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05pm (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 8, Episode 4 - Come In, Your Time Is Up

The platoon are going away camping, but their trip is spoiled when the Vicar, the Verger and the Sea Scouts set up beside them. Things take a new turn at dawn when a group of bailed-out German airmen are found floating in the river.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - The Frog's Legacy

At Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Sweetpea

Sweetpea

Episode 2 - This Sort Of Thing Needs Some Feminine Energy

Rhiannon's victim is discovered, so she goes on a mission to find out who he was and whether he deserved it.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 5, Episode 4 - Hard Nuts

Navid's mid-life crisis leaves him compelled to dye his hair, gamble and dance badly - much to Meena's amusement. Meanwhile the crew from TV show Blighty's Hardest Pubs visit the Clansman and Bobby promises them a bar brawl.

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The Larkins. Katy Farley (Lisa Jackson)

The Larkins

Series 1, Episode 6 - In Which The Larkins Are Determined To Convince Mariette To Stay

The Larkins dash to the railway station and manage to stall Mariette's departure to France. They convince her to stay for a donkey derby/gymkhana and cocktail party in a few days.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 7, Episode 5 - Bass and Sea Trout (Blakeney Point, Norfolk)

Paul, Bob and Ted face the elements head on as they fish on the beach at Blakeney Point, taking refuge in Bear's Cottage for the night to dry out.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 3

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Jon Richardson and Kirsty Wark.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

TV version of Radio Scotland's topical panel show, hosted by Des Clarke.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows left to right: Katherine Parkinson, Rob Brydon

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 24 (Channel 4: Series 25), Episode 3

Rob Brydon and Katherine Parkinson take on Jon Richardson and Babatunde Aléshé. Adam Buxton joins Susie in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson helps Rachel with the numbers in his own inimitable fashion.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Brassic

Brassic

Series 6, Episode 4 - Naked Out

Gideon has found his people; the only problem is they're all naked and it's a cult. It's up to the gang to rescue him. They pose as cult members to get close, but before long they're in dangerously deep and need rescuing themselves. Elsewhere Tommo teams up with a one-time dance arcade champion to bring down a rival club. The kid gave up on his dream long ago, until Tommo inspires him to get his groove back.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Laurence Rickard), Humphrey (Laurence Rickard), Mary (Katy Wix), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Captain (Ben Willbond), Pat (Jim Howick), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

A selection of episodes from the second series of the supernatural sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Sally Phillips. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 5 - Odorous And Odious

Sandi Toksvig considers all things Odorous And Odious. Why is the world's second-smelliest man so frustrated? Sandi has the answer. With Nish Kumar, Sally Phillips and Ross Noble.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Nish Kumar, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Tiffany Stevenson, Rhys James, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another eventful week around the world with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Nish Kumar and Tiff Stevenson.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Emma Sidi

Taskmaster

Series 18, Episode 6 - A Dance As Old As Time Itself

The Taskmaster's much-admired assistant, Little Alex Horne, has many talents. He can use a stopwatch, he can record statistics and he can comb Greg Davies' hair every night for exactly 20 minutes. But can he competently wield a pair of pliers? Rosie Jones is keen to find out. Elsewhere, Andy Zaltzman finds a really important pen, Jack Dee adopts a charismatic New York accent, Babátúndé Aléshé creates a lovely little otter and Emma Sidi enjoys some horrible wine.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows left to right: Michelle De Swarte, Geoff Norcott, Sean McLoughlin

Live At The Apollo

Series 17, Episode 5 - Geoff Norcott, Michelle De Swarte, Sean McLoughlin

Geoff Norcott is the host for this episode of the award-winning stand-up show. He introduces comedians Michelle De Swarte and Sean McLoughlin to the stage at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 6 - Culture

We catch up with Billy as he explains that when it comes to culture, for him, anything goes. Billy riffs on being made into an iconic children's toy, bad opera, even worse poets, portraits made of toast and swearing as an art form!

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years And A Lovely Bit Of Squirrel

Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years And A Lovely Bit Of Squirrel

A documentary special looking at hit sitcom Friday Night Dinner as it turns 10 years-old.

Comedy Central 12:15am (repeat)
Lee Evans Live In Scotland. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live In Scotland

The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:20am (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 4 - Bruce Springsteen, Amy Adams, Vanessa Williams, Bill Bailey, St Vincent

Together on Graham's sofa: The Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen talking about his new documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band; six-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams in comedy horror film Nightbitch; American star Vanessa Williams taking the lead as fashion editor Miranda Priestly in Elton John's musical staging of The Devil Wears Prada; and comedian Bill Bailey talking about his new book My Animals, and Other Animals. With music from St Vincent, performing Big Time Nothing from her current album All Born Screaming.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series II, Episode 5 - Queeg

The trio learn the hard way that the grass is definitely not always greener, when Holly is replaced by back-up system Queeg 500.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Laurence Rickard), Humphrey (Laurence Rickard), Mary (Katy Wix), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Captain (Ben Willbond), Pat (Jim Howick), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

A selection of episodes from the second series of the supernatural sitcom.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 1:05am (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 4 - Bruce Springsteen, Amy Adams, Vanessa Williams, Bill Bailey, St Vincent

Together on Graham's sofa: The Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen talking about his new documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band; six-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams in comedy horror film Nightbitch; American star Vanessa Williams taking the lead as fashion editor Miranda Priestly in Elton John's musical staging of The Devil Wears Prada; and comedian Bill Bailey talking about his new book My Animals, and Other Animals. With music from St Vincent, performing Big Time Nothing from her current album All Born Screaming.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series II, Episode 6 - Parallel Universe

Holly's new invention of the 'Holly Hop Drive' promises to take Red Dwarf back home to Earth in a mere instant. What it manages, however, is to flip the ship across the fifth dimension divide and into a parallel universe. But a greater surprise is in store: there's another Red Dwarf here too...

Comedy Central 1:45am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (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 2, Episode 9 - Never Again On Sunday

After panicking that he's late for work, Sid realises it's Sunday and goes straight back to bed. But Jean's captured by the thought that he might get up and spend the day as a family, so Sid grabs the idea and drags the Abbott clan out for a countryside picnic.

U&Dave channel logo 2am
50 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Liza Tarbuck, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 6 - Odds And Ends

Sandi Toksvig considers various odds and ends. Ever wondered how to tell a schnauzerorgan from a paddywhack? With Matt Lucas, Romesh Ranganathan and Liza Tarbuck.

BBC Three 2:40am (repeat)
Lazy Susan. Image shows from L to R: Freya Parker, Celeste Dring

Lazy Susan

Episode 2

Celeste swats too many flies and some nerds get mad.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 6 - Culture

We catch up with Billy as he explains that when it comes to culture, for him, anything goes. Billy riffs on being made into an iconic children's toy, bad opera, even worse poets, portraits made of toast and swearing as an art form!

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.

Talking Pictures TV 5:15am (repeat)
The Larkins. Image shows from L to R: Ada Larkins (Peggy Mount), Alf Larkins (David Kossoff). Copyright: Associated Television

The Larkins

Series 1, Episode 1 - Wide Open House

Ada insists on throwing a lavish party, no matter the cost, in celebration of Eddie's leaving the army after his National Service comes to an end. But half way through the night, the Military Police knock on the front door...

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