TV & Radio Schedule - Wednesday 16th October
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11:3030 min
God's Work
Episode 2
Following three vicars in their everyday lives working in parishes in the North East of England, Lucy is on a mission to find out, over the course of a year, what keeps them working for the man upstairs (God).
18:25(Repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 6 - Little Problems
Rodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?
18:30(Repeat)
The Quanderhorn Xperimentations
Episode 6 - Dah dah dah dah dah dahh Dah dah dah dah dahhhh...
As the bagpiping bombers grow closer, our intrepid crew and their duplicates face the diabolical traps of the Alien ziggurat. With deadly consequences for Brian.
19:00(Repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 8 - Operations - 60 minute version
If you've ever wondered how to turn a muffin into an offensive weapon, this is the show for you. With Bill Bailey, Rhod Gilbert and Katherine Ryan.
19:40(Repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?
There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.
20:0030 min
Your Face Or Mine
Series 6, Episode 3
Lea and Wade, a couple dubbed the Posh and Becks of Brighton, judge a variety faces for the chance to win money. Wade's mum still favours Wade's ex - see if Lea has more luck on the show!
20:00(Repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 8 - 60 minute version
Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Jennifer Saunders and panellists Grayson Perry and Matt Forde.
20:20(Repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Longest Night
While out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.
21:0060 min
Doc Martin
Series 9, Episode 4 - Paint It Black
Martin has his second GMC assessment - mock surgery - and Buddy is missing. Meanwhile, Ken's arrival does not bring good news for Al and Bert, and Penhale is unhappy with the arrival of his predecessor, Mark Mylow, who tries to take charge of his investigation.
21:0060 min
Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy
Episode 2 - Stand-Up
Starting with early pioneers such as Charlie Williams and Josh White, black men who braved the tough northern men's working clubs in the 1960s and 70s, the show also marks the start of Lenny Henry's own career.
21:0060 min
Taskmaster
Series 9, Episode 7 - A Cuddle
Alex Horne lures all five competitors to a remote wasteland for a challenge involving eggs and medical equipment. Meanwhile, David Baddiel spray-paints his face, Rose Matafeo sculpts some vegetables and Jo Brand reveals her stunning psychic superpowers.
21:0060 min
Comedy Legends
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Marx Brothers
Barry Cryer reviews the timeless vaudeville family, the Marx Brothers.
22:0030 min
Comedians Giving Lectures
Episode 5
Sara Pascoe is joined by Lee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy), Chris Ramsey and Desiree Burch.
22:0060 min
Russell Howard & Mum
Globetrotters - Series 2, Episode 2 - Conquering K-Pop In South Korea
Forget Gangnan Style, Russell and Ninette are in South Korea and are doing it Oppan Howard style. They are in Seoul and getting fully involved in the music phenomenon of K-pop and transforming themselves into the first and possibly last mother and son K-Pop duo...
22:0050 min
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 2, Episode 4
Maya Jama, Romeo, MC Harvey and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Suzi Ruffell and Aitch as they go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and freestyling challenges.
22:0030 min
In The Long Run
Series 2, Episode 1
Walter has been elected union representative at the factory and is thrown into the deep end when he is forced to tackle a very slippery negotiation that tests his resolve.
22:00(Repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me
Series 3, Episode 2
This week we take a visit to Asian Childrens' BBC; there's a rendition of Hey Big Spinster; and an embarrassed family struggle to cope with sex on TV.
22:30(Repeat)
There's Something About Movies
Series 2, Episode 1
Joining Alan and team captains Michael Sheen and Jennifer Saunders for a new bought of movie-flavoured trivia and challenges are star of Willow and Ewok Warwick Davis; looming star of Judge Romesh and Murder In Successville Tom Davis; and esteemed host of the infamous podcast My Dad Wrote A Porno, Alice Levine.
22:35(Repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 5 - Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson, Micky Flanagan
With Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson and Micky Flanagan.
22:40(Repeat)
Room 101
Series 7, Episode 2 - Alex Brooker, Jeremy Paxman, Sally Phillips
Alex Brooker, Jeremy Paxman and Sally Phillips compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include positive thinking, tourist attractions and David Cameron.
23:0015 min
Charlotte And Lillian
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Rival
Lillian leaves Charlotte a message telling her not to come round any more, but when she turns up unannounced, she discovers she has a rival for Lillian's approval.
23:15(Repeat)
Bunk Bed
Series 1, Episode 3
Patrick Marber and Peter Curran find refuge from the hurly burly of life in a bunk bed late at night, where they talk through the darkness.
23:20(Repeat)
23:30(Repeat)
A League Of Their Own
Series 14, Out-takes - Unseen
The hit panel show runs into extra time with a special episode featuring never-seen-before footage from Season 14.
23:40(Repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 4, Episode 3 - My Delicious Guava
Janet feels lonely and Louise asks to move in. Meanwhile Gaz can't wait to show off at the karaoke night and Munch has developed breasts.
Midnight(Repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 8
Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan discuss topics including today's Scottish Independence Referendum vote.
00:15(Repeat)
Game On
Series 3, Episode 4 - Crabs
Mandy has invited Archie's mother and sister to the flat for dinner, but has not extended the invitations to Matt or Martin. After struggling to cook dinner, Mandy passes out drunk. However, Matt's charm and Martin's microwave cookery prowess ensure the evening goes well, until a misunderstanding reveals a secret from Mandy's past.
00:15(Repeat)
Plebs
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Grumbrella
There's a heatwave in Rome and Marcus has invested in an exciting new gimmick for the bar - ice. Grumio develops an innovation of his own in the form of a hat-parasol hybrid, which attracts the attention of wealthy entrepreneur Severus. Jason and Aurelius both join male escort agency the Knights of Eros.
00:40(Repeat)Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 8
Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Jennifer Saunders and panellists Grayson Perry and Matt Forde.