Schedule Wednesday 25th May 2022

Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 8 - Their Water's So Delicious

The series reaches its dramatic climax. Four comics are locked in a thrilling battle to win the coveted Taskmaster trophy, while Nish Kumar is at least enjoying the ride. Greg Davies, ably supported by Alex Horne, holds their fate in his powerful hands as he weighs up Aisling Bea's cushion-leaping, two songs about a woman named Rosalind and Bob Mortimer's intimate knowledge of Dumfries and Galloway. Who will win?

YouTube
6pm
7 min
Jazz Emu. Jazz Emu (Archie Henderson)

Jazz Emu

Pilot following the life of Jazz Emu, who works for a failing music label and dreams of becoming the world's greatest junktronica musician.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 12, Episode 1

Joining Victoria Coren Mitchell to commit heresy about feelings and trigger warnings are comedian and actor Desiree Burch, artist, writer and broadcaster Grayson Perry, and comedian and writer David Baddiel.

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 5, Episode 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

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 5, Episode 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

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 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

Rovers. Pete Mott (Craig Cash)

Rovers

Episode 1 - The Meat Raffle

Doreen is showing the new barmaid the ropes while gossiping about the club captain and raffling off a meat platter of questionable quality. Meanwhile, Pete gets locked in the club's toilet cubicle with little hope of escape.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky
9:30pm
(repeat)
Rovers. Image shows from L to R: Mandy (Diane Morgan), Willy (Pearce Quigley)

Rovers

Episode 2 - The Biscuit Plate

A fuming Pete finds himself in an awkward situation when he blames the goalie for the defeat.

Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mammy's Going

When Spartacus the old family dog starts looking poorly, the Brown children reluctantly decide the time has come to put her in a home.

Sick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Lillie (Jo Hartley), Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 2, Episode 3 - Useless Lump

A health scare triggers an existential crisis in Karl. After being prescribed anti-depressants, he decides to travel to his home town to right a wrong from the past that's been holding him back, encountering an old mate and crush from his schooldays.

BBC Two
10pm
30 min
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Zack (Noah Valentine), Bob Bliss (Steve Pemberton), Helen (Jessica Hynes)

Inside No. 9

Series 7, Episode 5 - A Random Act Of Kindness

Helen and her teenage son Zach don't really get on, until a random act of kindness brings the mysterious Bob to their front door. He seems to understand their problems and offers to help, but what effect will spending time with this kindly stranger have on their lives?

Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn)

Derry Girls

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Night Before

On the eve of GCSE results day, passions run high but confidence is at rock bottom. A new member of the Quinn household is causing chaos.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky
10:30pm
(repeat)
Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 2, Episode 4 - Love & Laughter

A recurring dream that makes Karl laugh in his sleep creates havoc by repeatedly waking Norma up. Karl searches in vain for a laugh during the day to stop him laughing through the night but to no avail, until a trip to a comedy club provides an unexpected revelation.

Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn)

Derry Girls

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Affair

Jenny Joyce has big plans for the fundraising talent show. Can the gang outshine the competition and put Jenny in her place once and for all? Meanwhile, Ma Mary is at the end of her rope, but salvation is just around the corner in the unlikely form of a plumber.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC
10:40pm
(repeat)
Peacock. Image shows from L to R: Liz (Susan Wokoma), Jay (Lucien Laviscount)

Peacock

Episode 2

Following a mushroom-trip-induced breakdown, Andy decides to apply for the Head Trainer job - and sets his sights on making things serious with Carly.

BBC Radio 3
10:45pm
15 min
Adrian Edmondson

Adrian Edmondson - Signs Of Life

Series 2, Episode 3 - Nuts

In which Adrian Edmondson reflects on his own mental health and how reading about the ancient philosophers changed his life.

Radio 4
10:45pm
15 min
Mrs Sidhu Investigates. Mrs Sidhu (Meera Syal). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Love Marriage By Monica Ali

Episode 8 - An Adventure

Yasmin breaks more rules, this time to help a beloved patient...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV
11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jamali Maddix, Adam Hills, Michelle Wolf. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Jamali Maddix, Michelle Wolf

Australian comedy star and host of Channel 4's The Last Leg, Adam Hills hosts as he introduces US comic Michelle Wolf and sharp-witted Jamali Maddix to the stage.

Dave channel logo.. Copyright: UKTV
11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. David Tennant. Copyright: BBC

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 10

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant, as well as panellists Angela Rayner MP and Joe Wilkinson.

Radio 4
11pm
15 min
Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To Cryptocurrency. Sunil Patel

Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To Cryptocurrency

Episode 2 - How To Become The Greatest NFT Artist

Continuing his mission to get internet-rich, comedian and broadcaster Sunil Patel tries to take the Crypto art space by storm. However, as he's terrible at art, Sunil decides to make himself into an NFT to find out just how far he can get selling himself.

Radio 4
11:15pm
15 min
The Skewer. Credit: Unusual Productions

The Skewer

Series 6, Episode 8

This week, 50 Shades of Sue Gray, a greased piglet, and I'd rather have a bowl of Monkeypox.

Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Dobby (Isy Suttie), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 4 - Big Mad Andy

Mark employs a decorator, Andy, to repaint the kitchen, and Jeremy helps out by giving him free 'life-coaching' advice. Meanwhile, Mark enrols on a business studies evening course and meets Stephanie, an attractive older woman.

Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Jacob Anderson, Big Zuu

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 2, Episode 5 - Jacob Anderson

Game Of Thrones actor and musician Jacob Anderson (aka Raleigh Ritchie aka Grey Worm) has asked Zuu to cook
him a special meal while he performs at London's Indigo at the O2 venue.

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