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TV schedule Sunday 16th February 2025

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Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Nose For Quality

Simon takes steps to protect his interests when members of the landed gentry visit both his and Oliver's shop.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 7 - Dodgy Lodger

When one of the pigs attempts to make friends with Timmy, his cohorts evict him as punishment. The sheep take him into the barn, and attempt to transform him into the epitome of porcine sophistication, but do they really know who they have invited into their home?

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Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 7 - Disco

Joe Connolly arrives at the disco with high hopes of a slow dance with Daisy Adeyemi. The only thing standing in his way is his best friend, Frisbo, who has his own high hopes of knee sliding. And girls don't like kneeslides.

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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 nine episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

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Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 28 - Hen-Emy Of The State

Danger Mouse is left gadget-less when an unappreciated Squawk leaves the Danger Agency to work for tech genius Elon Muskrat.

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Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 9 - Deux

After forgetting his permission slip for the school trip, Joe faces a day in school without friends. But luckily Lily Scott will also be in school. Finally, Joe can have a conversation with her.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 15 - Boarding Beano

Doctor Pfooflepfeffer's first act as head of governors is to turn Bash Street School into a boarding school. However, the pupils devise a series of daring attempts to escape.

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

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 11 - The Magic Of Panpipes

When Hoofius plays his grandfaun's old magical panpipes, his friends do exactly what he asks them to do - perfect for leading a quest... or so he thinks!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
Pickle Storm. Mr Ludcomb (Philip Green)

Pickle Storm

Episode 2 - What's School?

Still adjusting to life on Earth, Pickle faces a new challenge - her first day at school.

U&W channel logo 10am (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 fifth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

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10 min
Nikhil & Jay

Nikhil & Jay

Episode 23 - Nikhil And Jay And The Telephone Bird

Jay thinks they have discovered a new bird - the telephone bird! Nikhil wants to feed his brother's imagination and make it real for him as he helps Jay search for it.

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That Riviera Touch

That Riviera Touch

Comedy starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The accident-prone duo escape to the French Riviera, only to become caught up in a crime sting.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Nova Jones. Credit: JAM Media

Nova Jones

Series 1, Episode 7 - Nova's Embarrassinging

Embarrassment? Nova Jones doesn't know the meaning of the word, until McLaren, struggling with her own word-blindness, commits Nova to an embarrassing gig on a wibbly planet.

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Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Family Way

Dr Martin Ellingham's parents, Christopher and Margaret, make a surprise visit to Cornwall to stay with their son.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:10pm (repeat)
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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Richie Webb

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Highlights Special - Songtastic Musical Special

Rattus enlists HH songwriter Richie for a show in which everything is a song!

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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 fourth and fifth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:05pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

A selection of episodes from the first series.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 9

A cucumber, golf ball, phone and pan of sprouts are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Penelope Lawrence (Rosie Jones)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 3, Episode 9 - O Thou Invisible Spirit Of Wine

When paranormal activity is reported in a Tudor pub, old family feuds are brought to a head and it looks like Frank and Lu have another mystery on their hands.

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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Luella Shakespeare (Jo Joyner), Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton), Rory Harrison (Ed Brody)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 3, Episode 10 - Teach Me, Dear Creature

Frank and Lu delve into the world of private tutoring, while a reunion with an old RADA mate presents Sebastian with a choice about his future which could change everything for the agency.

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Casino Royale. Image shows left to right: Evelyn Tremble (James Bond - 007) (Peter Sellers), Vesper Lynd (007) (Ursula Andress). Credit: Columbia Pictures

Casino Royale

Extravagant 007 spoof in which Sir James Bond is brought out of retirement to save the world from criminal organisation SMERSH.

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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.

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Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 7 - Out Of The Woods

It's just two weeks before PC Mark Mylow marries beautiful blonde Julie Mitchell, and he doesn't have a best man.

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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 7, Episode 5 - The Captain's Car

There is good news for the platoon: they are to welcome a French General and Mainwaring is to get a staff car - a Rolls-Royce, no less. It is decided to have the car camouflage-painted.

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Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 5 - Mammy Of The Groom

With his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some pre-wedding jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard. Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for his nuptials? Meanwhile, Cathy gives her mother a book on homosexuality, leading Agnes to wonder who in her family is gay.

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Have I Got News For You. Jason Manford

Have I Got News For You

Series 67, Episode 7

Jason Manford guest hosts the panel show for the first time. Glenn Moore and Jess Phillips MP are the panellists.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

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Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 8 - Erotomania

Mrs Tishell has been wearing a collar to combat neck pain for years. The doctor urges her to remove it, thinking she doesn't really need it.

Talking Pictures TV 9:05pm (repeat)
The Wheeltappers And Shunters Social Club. Copyright: Granada Productions

The Wheeltappers And Shunters Social Club

Variety series set in a fictional northern working men's club.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:35pm (repeat)
Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years. Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years

Episode 1 - The 1970s

Paul Whitehouse begins his celebration of sketch shows with its roots in music hall and post-war radio, including live radio performances from Tommy Handley and his gang, gloriously baffling to us now, but they paved the way for short-form comedy's growth in years to come - and clearly influenced Paul's own Arthur Atkinson character.

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QI

Series C, Episode 1 - Campanology

With Rob Brydon, Bill Bailey and Rich Hall.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Grimsby. Image shows from L to R: Nobby (Sacha Baron Cohen), Sebastian (Mark Strong). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Grimsby

Sacha Baron Cohen comedy about a slick spy and his idiot brother.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Winston Ingram (Paul Riley), Tam Mullen (Mark Cox), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan), Shug (Paul Young), Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill)

Still Game

Series 8, Episode 1 - Fly Fishing

Winston appeals to his friends for help as asbestos forces him out of his flat. Isa's birthday is on the horizon and she's on a mission to find out who's throwing her a surprise party.

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Bridget Jones's Baby. Bridget (Renée Zellweger). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones's Baby

Third outing for modern literary heroine Bridget Jones on the big screen, based on Helen Fielding's books.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:15pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 1, Episode 5

Featuring Ron Manager, Ed Winchester and Roy and Renee, the train passengers from hell.

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30 min
Big Boys. Image shows left to right: Danny (Jon Pointing), Jack (Dylan Llewellyn)

Big Boys

Series 3, Episode 4 - Eurovision, Brexit & Shloer

Final year zooms by as the gang finish up uni work and Shannon plans a party for Eurovision 2016, where her estranged mum is the ultimate party pooper.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
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The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 1, Episode 6

There's a look at war films in the sketch 'Scenes from the Movies'.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jill Scott, Maisie Adam, Romesh Ranganathan, Anthony Gordon, Jamie Redknapp, Big Zuu

A League Of Their Own

Series 19, Episode 6

England and Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon joins the panel alongside the BAFTA award winning Big Zuu and comedian Maisie Adam. Anthony and Micah take on a giant game of Tic Tac Toe, Romesh steals the regular's medals and forces them to do an out-of-this-world quiz, and there's absolute carnage in a really really slippy ice hockey challenge.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Best Of Chewin' The Fat. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Best Of Chewin' The Fat

Series 1, Episode 1

Highlights from the first two series of Scottish sketch show featuring a cast of recurring characters.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 3

As Britain heads back into lockdown, Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Sukh Ojla and Mark Simmons join Dara and Hugh to look at what is going on.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
The Power Of Parker. Kath (Sian Gibson)

The Power Of Parker

Episode 3 - A Dark Horse

Moneylenders move in on Martin's family, leaving him with no choice but to fight back. Meanwhile, Diane and Kath decide to pursue Martin in the hope that they can work out what he's up to. They follow him to his accountant's house, but when Alan refuses to get involved Martin takes matters into his own hands and decides to confront the Slater Brothers in a backstreet nightclub.

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Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series VII and VIII.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Brassic. Jim (Steve Evets). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 1, Episode 6

When Vinnie spontaneously steals a car, he is horrified to discover that the boot contains stolen antiques belonging to Terence McCann.

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The Power Of Parker. Martin Parker (Conleth Hill)

The Power Of Parker

Episode 4 - No Words Are Spoken

Kath visits Martin in his office and gets way more than she bargained for, and Diane's trip to the bank leaves her red-faced and running for the door.

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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Urban Bedford (Reece Shearsmith), Webster (Derek Jacobi), Lift Attendant (Steve Pemberton)

Inside No. 9

Series 6, Episode 5 - How Do You Plead?

Webster, the famous barrister, is not well and not an easy man to look after. His carer Urban knows how to take the rough with the smooth, dishing out the drugs or appealing to the old man's vanity. But on this particular night, something is coming that will test Webster's resolve and legal skills to the very end.

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G'wed

G'wed

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mischief Night

Reece wants revenge on a bus driver who he blames for sabotaging his football career, and Aimee accompanies her dad Wayne to a PIP assessment.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:35am (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 19 - Pamela Anderson, Stephen Graham, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sean Hayes, Ross Kemp, Gracie Abrams

Graham welcomes a sofa of acting talent: iconic Baywatch star Pamela Anderson discussing her acclaimed performance in The Last Showgirl; Stephen Graham starring in A Thousand Blows set in the world of Victorian bare-knuckle boxing; Gugu Mbatha-Raw in psychological thriller series Surface; Will & Grace star Sean Hayes giving a bravura performance in the play Good Night, Oscar; and to mark the 40th anniversary of EastEnders, Ross Kemp talks about his return as Grant Mitchell. With music from Gracie Abrams, performing her current single That's So True.

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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Steve Pemberton), Brian (Reece Shearsmith)

Inside No. 9

Series 6, Episode 6 - Last Night Of The Proms

Dawn and Mick are hosting their annual Last Night of the Proms party as the perfect antidote to post-Brexit Britain, with everyone expected to wave their Union Jacks and sing along to Land of Hope and Glory, But Dawn's sister Penny has seen a mysterious stranger lurking around the neighbourhood and her husband Brian isn't feeling particularly patriotic and, by the time the fat lady sings, everyone's lives will be changed forever.

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The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Credit: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 3, Episode 1

The return of the show featuring comedy sketches, stand-up and impressions, with Christine Lampard getting her wrists slapped by ITV's straight-talking HR officer.

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Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Nose For Quality

Simon takes steps to protect his interests when members of the landed gentry visit both his and Oliver's shop.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
BBC Three 2:45am (repeat)
Boarders

Boarders

Series 2, Episode 3

Toby and Jaheim race to London on a mission - will they miss Carol's showcase? She needs it to be perfect, but Leah plans to sabotage the event. Will she succeed?

U&Dave channel logo 2:55am (repeat)
Hypothetical. Amy Gledhill

Hypothetical

Series 4, Episode 6

This week's guests are Judi Love, Amy Gledhill, Josh Pugh and Liza Tarbuck.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 4am (repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Walter (Idris Elba), Bagpipes (Bill Bailey)

In The Long Run

Series 2, Episode 3

As the strike at the factory continues, money in the Easmon household is tight, so Agnes begins to work for the local council.

Comedy Central 4:10am (repeat)
Comedy Central Chart Show. Image shows from L to R: George Fouracres, Jason Forbes, Philip Olivier, Huge Davies. Copyright: Comedy Central

Comedy Central Chart Show

Episode 1 - Boyband

Ageing boyband Boys Forever have decided to reform for a Christmas single. It might seem like a cynical cash-grab... because it is.

Comedy Central 4:15am (repeat)
Guessable?. Sindhu Vee

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 3 - Darren And The Funny One From Friends

Sara Pascoe and team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott welcome guests Shaun Ryder, Nick Helm, Sindhu Vee and Melvin Odoom into the loft to play guessing games.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 4:30am (repeat)
In The Long Run. Bagpipes (Bill Bailey)

In The Long Run

Series 2, Episode 4

Walter is struggling to resolve the strike until he stumbles upon a secret weapon - Rajesh!

Talking Pictures TV 5:30am (repeat)
The Larkins. Image shows from L to R: Ada Larkins (Peggy Mount), Alf Larkins (David Kossoff). Copyright: Associated Television

The Larkins

Series 3, Episode 5 - Operation Neighbour

Hetty and Ada have a falling out, which causes great ructions for both households. Alf, Sam and the rest of the families attempt to engineer a make-up between the two women, but only succeed in making everything much, much worse.

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