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TV schedule Friday 17th January 2025

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 9, Episode 5 - Monkey Business

The staff are first upset about not getting a pay raise, and news of a Japanese take-over bid for the store does not calm matters. They decide to take their case to the Prime Minister at No. 10.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: 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 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Stephen Fry, Ross Noble, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 1 - A Medley Of Maladies

With Lucy Porter, Ross Noble and Matt Lucas.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: 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 4, Episode 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: David Mitchell, Lucy Beaumont, Francesca Mills, Rob Brydon, Gethin Jones, Lee Mack, Nabil Abdulrashid

Would I Lie To You?

Series 18, Episode 2

Comedians Nabil Abdulrashid and Lucy Beaumont, broadcaster Gethin Jones and actor Francesca Mills join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog

An escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Captain (Ben Willbond), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Pat (Jim Howick). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Woodworm Men

As Button House is fumigated for woodworm, Alison and Mike decide to save some money and camp in the grounds overnight while the treatment takes effect.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 4 - A New Low

There's a new girl on the scene this week and Miranda and Stevie find it tough going to keep up with her youthful energy and frenetic lifestyle.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Bridget Christie

QI

Series T, Episode 13 - Tubular

Sandi Toksvig takes a look at tubes and tubas with Bridget Christie, Sara Pascoe, Deborah Frances-White and series regular Alan Davies.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 26 (Channel 4: Series 27), Episode 3

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Guz Khan take on guest captain Katherine Ryan and Joe Wilkinson. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Alasdair Beckett-King. And maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Ronnie Corbett

Ronnie Corbett's 30 Greatest Moments

A look back at the career of Ronnie Corbett.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 4

Nana's asleep on the sofa, and - surprise, surprise - Jim's in a foul mood again. Antony's love life could already be on the rocks, and next door, Cheryl's joined Weight Watchers.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 7

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Roisin Conaty and Robert Peston.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 19, Episode 2

Romesh Ranganathan hosts the comedy quiz as Luke Littler, Tom Davis and Alex Brooker join regulars Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards and Jill Scott.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Image shows left to right: David Mitchell, Harry Hill, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty, Sophie Willan, Josh Pugh

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

New Year Special - The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

Question master Jimmy Carr is joined by Harry Hill, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Sophie Willan, Josh Pugh and Fatiha El-Ghorri as they battle it out to see who knows the most about...everything!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 15 - Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Griff

Joining Graham on his sofa tonight: Hollywood stars Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz together again in the high-octane comedy Back In Action; Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh talking about Star Trek: Section 31; and the star of Bridgerton and Wicked Jonathan Bailey taking to the stage in Richard II. With music from Griff who performs Last Night's Mascara.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog

An escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.

BBC Three 10:40pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Shelly (Camille Coduri), Paul (Ricky Champ), Laura (Kerry Howard), Steve (Russell Tovey), Dan (Joe Wilkinson). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Him & Her: The Wedding, Episode 1 - The Morning

It's the morning of Laura and Paul's wedding and while Becky has to deal with an excited Laura, Steve can't find Paul.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 20, Episode 10

In this show, Aisling is joined by Joel Dommett and James Acaster, while Rob teams up with Joe Swash and Roisin Conaty, to discuss their most memorable moments from school.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Shelly (Camille Coduri), Paul (Ricky Champ), Laura (Kerry Howard), Steve (Russell Tovey), Dan (Joe Wilkinson). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Him & Her: The Wedding, Episode 2 - The Arrival

It's half an hour before the wedding. While Laura and her bridesmaids party in the limo, Paul has a big decision to make, Steve has to help him and Becky has a secret.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 4 - A New Low

There's a new girl on the scene this week and Miranda and Stevie find it tough going to keep up with her youthful energy and frenetic lifestyle.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 5

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison look back at the Wimbledon final and ahead at the final preparations for the London Olympics, with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Miles Jupp and Milton Jones.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Sean Lock: Keep It Light. Sean Lock

Sean Lock: Keep It Light

TV broadcast of Sean Lock's 2017 DVD-released stand-up show, Keep It Light.

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