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Television

TV schedule Sunday 23rd February 2025

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:15am
10 min
Nikhil & Jay

Nikhil & Jay

Episode 25 - Nikhil And Jay And The Magic Trick

Nikhil and Jay plan a magic trick for Jim's birthday, but Nikhil has a nervous monster in his tummy. Can they perform the best trick of all and make the monster disappear?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:40pm (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 1 - Wake-Up Walmington

Morale is at rock bottom as no-one is taking the Home Guard seriously. Hodges is being similarly ridiculed, so he and Mainwaring decide to join forces and shake Walmington-on-Sea out of its complacency.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And Villains

Only on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 67, Episode 8

Phil Wang hosts for the first time, with Richard Osman and Baroness Ruth Davidson as the guests.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years. Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years

Episode 2 - The 1980s

This time, it is into the 1980s, when the turbulence of the new decade was reflected by a new wave of alternative comedians bursting onto our screens.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 3 - Dogs

With Liza Tarbuck, Jeremy Clarkson and Neil Mullarkey.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Big Boys. Image shows left to right: Danny (Jon Pointing), Dennis (Marc Warren)

Big Boys

Series 3, Episode 5 - Goodbye U-N-I

The blue shed gets packed up as dissertations are handed in and old hometowns await. But as Jack rediscovers a former crush, Nanny Bingo reveals hers.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:20pm (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 2 - Oil

Having moved to a new house by the Balowskis, Mike discovers oil in the basement whilst disposing of a body. In order to exploit this potentially lucrative source of wealth, Mike appoints himself dictator.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
Big Boys. Jack (Dylan Llewellyn)

Big Boys

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Sea

Hello you! There is no synopsis for this episode. You'll just have to click play. Thank you for watching Big Boys! All my love, Jack xx

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jill Scott, Sean Dyche, Romesh Ranganathan, Alan Carr, Tony Bellew, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 19, Episode 7

Everton manager Sean Dyche joins the panel alongside comedian Alan Carr and Toffees superfan Tony Bellew, who makes a Tom Cruise inspired entrance into the studio. There's a half time goalkeeper challenge at Goodison Park, Sean takes over the show for Gaffer's Round, and Micah is forced to take part in a very special forfeit.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
In My Skin. Bethan (Gabrielle Creevy). Copyright: Expectation Entertainment

In My Skin

Series 2, Episode 5

Bethan helps her mother Trina change her life but finds herself suffering as a result. Now having graduated from school, Bethan still can't find the courage to be honest with her friends Travis and Lydia. Instead she retreats into a lifestyle that is safe but threatens her own mental health. Can she break free?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 26 (C4: 27), Highlights Special - Best Bits

Jimmy Carr and Jon Richardson are joined by a host of top comedians for a compilation of best bits from Cats Does Countdown, including Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Alan Carr, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Tom Allen, Judi Love, Nick Mohammed, Jonathan Ross, Rose Matafeo and Sam Campbell, along with regulars Joe Wilkinson, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:10pm (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 2, Episode 1

All the familiar comic faces feature alongside characters including competitive Dad and Chris the Crafty Cockney.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Rhys James, Dara O Briain, Milton Jones, Maisie Adam, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 10

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

BBC Three 11:40pm (repeat)
Boarders

Boarders

Series 2, Episode 1

Reeling from Carol's brutal announcement, the boarders must now compete against each other for their places. Femi struggles, but Leah fights back with new girl Devonyé.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:45pm (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 2, Episode 2

Snooker player Steve Davis guests on the rapid-fire sketch series.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Stewart Lee: Basic Lee. Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee: Basic Lee

Stand-up from Stewart Lee.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
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 VIII.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Ash (Aaron Heffernan), JJ (Parth Thakerar), Cardi (Tom Hanson), Erin (Michelle Keegan). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Circus

Vinnie has been hiding out in his weed shed since faking his own death to escape from local gangster Terrance McCann. Tommo and Erin need his help and try to lure him out of hiding with a new business proposition and together with the lads they plot to rob a travelling circus. With the help of a disgruntled clown, Mr Popov, the gang aim to make this theft a 'roaring' success...

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