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Schedule Thursday 19th June 2025

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise

"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Matt Forde

The Matt Forde Focus Group

Episode 5

Political discussion show hosted by leading British political comedian Matt Forde.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7pm (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 3, Episode 7 - Big Guns

The platoon are given some extra fire power when they get a large naval gun. Now it is just a matter of learning how to fire it, and removing anything that can be used as cover by the Germans.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, David Mitchell, Danny Dyer, Rob Brydon, Joe Lycett, Lee Mack, Moira Stuart. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 1

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Danny Dyer, Jon Richardson, Joe Lycett and Moira Stuart.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Dan Scott, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 4, Episode 3 - Restaurants: First Course

Rob and Romesh are opening their own restaurant! In the first of a special two-parter, this week they learn all about the restaurant industry to find out what they will do for their own establishment. With the help of Michelin starred chef Tom Kerridge, the lads learn everything from front of house to foraging, with the show culminating as the boys become chefs during a real service in a real restaurant.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

BBC Three 8:55pm (repeat)
Laugh Lessons. Karen (Chess Tomlinson)

Laugh Lessons

Episode 2 - Becoming A Karen

A distinctly average girl having an identity crisis dreams of becoming a 'Karen', with coaching help from her mum, Karen.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Christmas Special

It's Christmas in the nation's favourite corner shop, but some of Granville's most important customers have plans to leave town.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Tom Ward, Cally Beaton

QI

Series U, Episode 7 - Ufology

Sandi Toksvig dusts off her tinfoil hat for a look at ufology with Cally Beaton, Nish Kumar, Tom Ward, and Alan Davies.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Rosie Ramsey, Jason Mantzoukas, Greg Davies, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Mathew Baynton, Stevie Martin, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

Series 19, Episode 8 - Science All Your Life

The contestants work through something resembling a school curriculum, as they face tasks involving physical education, art and science. Greg Davies pours scorn and drips praise where appropriate, as Stevie Martin relives a difficult childhood memory, Fatiha El-Ghorri retches into a balloon and Mathew Baynton misinterprets Rosie Ramsey's hip-swaying mime. Meanwhile, Alex Horne's meticulous records show that Jason Mantzoukas chooses violence as the solution to a task for the 12th time this series.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Leroy (James Baxter). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 2

Granville has a new idea for growing the business - the offer of fitness classes. But can he really turn Gastric into a greyhound, and is that the right way to Madge's flinty heart?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jack Dee

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 3

Jack Dee joins Paul and Ian. Joining him on the panel are comedian Nabil Abdulrashid (his first appearance on the programme) and mathematician Hannah Fry.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook), Lance Stater (Toby Jones)

Detectorists

Series 3, Episode 5

Andy and Lance become eco-warriors when they find their beloved oak tree is due to be felled. But a 24hr helpline turns out to be more of a hindrance. Andy stumbles upon treasure when for once, he wasn't even looking.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Pushers

Pushers

Episode 1 - What's In The Parcel?

Emily thinks she's a loser: she's terminally single, she's stuck living with her sad dad, and the only work she can find is voluntary. And now her disability benefits have been cut to shreds. With dangerously little left to lose, a bereft Emily bumps into her dodgy old school friend, Ewen. He spots an opportunity - if Emily needs money, perhaps she could deliver a parcel for him...

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 5

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
Pushers

Pushers

Episode 2 - Who's In Our Gang?

Finally convinced that she'd be the perfect drugs mule, Emily embarks on her new career. But surely she and Ewen would make more money if they had more people pounding the streets? And so they get to work on recruiting a criminal drugs gang - a gaggle of misfits who'll slip under the radar alongside them.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:55pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Ian Broudie, Hannah Waddingham, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Melanie Blatt, Noel Fielding

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Episode 8

It's a World Cup football special as Greg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali are joined by Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham, 3 Lions songwriter and Lightening Seeds front man Ian Broudie and 90's legend Mel Blatt from All Saints. They teams discuss how The Beach Boys and Led Zeppelin disgraced themselves in the past and have to identify the correct members of S Club Juniors and Ned's Atomic Dustbin in the iconic Identify Parade round before Hannah and Ian show everyone exactly how the Intros and Next Words rounds should be played.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 5 - Rachel

After some dubious advice from Daisy, Lee decides that the best way to get Lucy to notice him is to make her jealous, and the best way to make her jealous is to get himself a girlfriend. Now all he has to do is choose the right girl...

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 22, Highlights Special - Best Bits

A compilation of best bits from the last series of 8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr, Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan are joined by stars, including Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Phil Wang, Gemma Collins, Richard Osman, Rose Matafeo, Nadine Coyle, Jamie Laing, Sophie Duker, Tom Read Wilson, Sophie Hermann, Dr Ranj Singh, Jamali Maddix, Joe Swash and Kerry Godliman.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 4

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows left to right: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Alasdair Beckett-King, Josh Pugh, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Ria Lina

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 1

Joining mainstays Dara O'Briain and Hugh Dennis are show stalwarts Angela Barnes and Rhys James. Comedian and 'knight errant' Alasdair Beckett-King and comedian, actress and virologist Ria Lina will both be making their fourth appearance on the series and there will be a debut for Josh Pugh, fresh from his Edinburgh Comedy Awards nomination.

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