Schedule Wednesday 25th October 2017

Radio 4
10:45am
15 min
How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me. Copyright: BBC

How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me

Series 2, Episode 3

When the conquering hero mysteriously falls ill and dies, someone has to pay a heavy price.

Radio 4
11:30am
30 min
Mrs Sidhu Investigates. Mrs Sidhu (Meera Syal). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Mrs Sidhu Investigates

Murder With Masala, Episode 4 - She Sleeps With The Carp

Mrs Sidhu's determination to solve the case leads her to the mortuary, with unsettling results for Inspector Burton's breakfast.

Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 7

At last Hyacinth finds herself with an ideal opportunity to impress Emmet with her singing, during an event at the church hall. Rose, meanwhile, decides to become a nun.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
Andy Hamilton. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Andy Hamilton Sort Of Remembers

Series 1, Episode 2 - Politics

Andy shares personal stories about how politics has affected his life, particularly as a comedy writer. Including which politician he calls 'the upstairs bathroom'.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
6:50pm
10 min
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 43 - Game Of Screams

In an abandoned toy shop Luke and his friends discover a spooky board game. But this is no ordinary game - it has a mind of its own and will do anything to make sure they never escape...

Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall

Godber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.

The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour Charity

Jerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!

Radio 4
7:45pm
(repeat)
How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me. Copyright: BBC

How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me

Series 2, Episode 3

When the conquering hero mysteriously falls ill and dies, someone has to pay a heavy price.

Comedy Central
8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 4

Hazen and Alicia are this week's victims in love and putting their relationship to the test when they are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds. Will they chose love or money?

Bad Move. Bronson (George Somner). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 1, Episode 6 - Party Time

Nicky and Steve decide to put a brave face on things and invite all their old friends from Leeds for a long-overdue housewarming party.

Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night

A local restauranteur and friend to the Fawltys, André, helps them arrange a special gourmet night in the hotel restaurant in order to make the best use of new chef Kurt's considerable talents...

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 1 - Brothers In Arms

Brothers In Arms explores the relationship between Del and Rodney Trotter which is at the heart of each of the 64 episodes.

Taskmaster. Mark Watson. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 7 - Boing Boing

It's the semi-final and time is running out to claim the points needed to become the Taskmaster Series Champion. In this episode, Greg Davies and Alex Horne set the contestants a series of cruel conundrums: should Nish Kumar use the coconut harness? What should Sally Phillips do with a slice of bread when blindfolded? And who should they vote for in yet another referendum?

Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes)

Doc Martin

Series 8, Episode 6 - Accidental Hero

Louisa is questioning her decision to go back to studying - can she fit it all in? Meanwhile, Penhale holds a police open day, Martin injures himself tripping over Buddy, and James has started biting.

The Rebel. Henry Palmer (Simon Callow). Copyright: Retort

The Rebel

Series 1, Episode 2 - Charity

When Charles goes missing, Henry eventually finds him volunteering in a former church, now newly opened charity shop 'Virtuous'. Donations to Margaret's shop have dropped off, and they suspect are being stolen from outside the door overnight. With some investigation, the horrible truth about Virtuous begins to come to light.

Comedy Central
10pm
30 min
Stand Up Central. Dane Baptiste. Copyright: Avalon Television

Stand Up Central

Series 3, Episode 5

Tonight Chris is joined by panel show-er Rose Matafeo and the perceptive Dane Baptiste.

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 5 - Negative Nancy

This week, insults and Katy Perry's American flag dresses are considered for their offensiveness, and Dave, masquerading as his own wife, sets about finding a man on Tinder.

Man Down. Dan (Greg Davies). Copyright: Avalon Television

Man Down

Series 4, Episode 1

Dan has quit his much hated job as a teacher and is applying his unique work ethic to another, more earthy profession. With Aunt Nesta and his mum now in a retirement village "pissing my inheritance up a wall", Dan is on an increasingly desperate hunt find a new home for his soon-to-be family. Helped by Brian and Jo, can Dan finally grow up to become the man he hopes he can be...?

Bounty Hunters. Barnaby Walker (Jack Whitehall). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 1, Episode 1

Barnaby Walker decides he's the man to sort out his family's cash-strapped antiques business when a mysterious accident lands his dad in hospital.

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 4

Team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Kevin Bridges and Rebecca Front. Rachel Riley is back on numbers-and-letters duty and Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Joe Lycett.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV
10:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Milton Jones, Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 4 - Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence, Milton Jones

Mock The Week star Andy Parsons hosts stand-up comedy from the Apollo, with Andrew Lawrence, and one-liner king Milton Jones.

Radio 4
11pm
15 min
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair. Jenny Eclair. Copyright: BBC

Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Visit

Doon Mackichan stars as a woman who has come back to haunt her husband and his new wife.

Radio 4
11:15pm
15 min
Yours Truly, Pierre Stone

Yours Truly, Pierre Stone

Episode 1

Pierre's passion to find out more about Tess's favourite dress gets in the way of him dealing with his own problems.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV
11:15pm
(repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 12, Episode 8 - Ed Sheeran, Gordon Ramsay, Rita Ora

Jonathan is joined by record-breaking multi-platinum-selling singer Ed Sheeran, world-renowned celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, and chart-topping singer Rita Ora, who chats and performs in the studio.

Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 7

Vicky Pollard tells her social worker that she has swapped her baby for a Westlife CD.

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