TV Schedule - Friday 7th May
Supporters and subscribers get more
Additional content and tools are available across the site for Supporters and BCG Pro subscribers. On this page you can:
- Pick to view any schedule date back to the 1940s, plus look ahead by a fortnight
Already a donor or Pro user? Sign in
Supporters and subscribers get more
Additional content and tools are available across the site for Supporters and BCG Pro subscribers. On this page you can:
- Opt to hide genres and/or channels, and save those preferences
Already a donor or Pro user? Sign in
17:0030 min
Horrible Histories
Series 8, Special - Black British History
Horrible Histories charts the contribution of black people to British life throughout history. How did African soldiers come to be guarding Hadrian's Wall? Why was a West African diver asked to help salvage Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose? And the actor Ira Aldridge tells us how he came to leave New York to find fame in 19th-Century England.
18:00(Repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 7
David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.
18:20(Repeat)
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!
19:00(Repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To Chingford
Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...
19:00(Repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 4
With guests Craig Revel-Horwood, Ben Fogle, Kate Silverton and Hugh Dennis.
19:40(Repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Lion Has 'Phones
Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.
19:40(Repeat)
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 8 - John Prescott, Micky Flanagan, Rebecca Front
This week John Prescott, Micky Flanagan and Rebecca Front try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include celebrity chefs, other people's music, and the title "Lord".
20:20(Repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With Love
Rodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?
20:20(Repeat)Room 101
Series 1, Episode 6 - Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman, Rhod Gilbert
This week Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman and Rhod Gilbert try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include advertising slogans, Facebook, and opening and closing ceremonies.
20:30(Repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 2
Clare Balding, Asim Chaudhry, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Greg James join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show. As ever, the participants aim to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory.
21:0030 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 61, Episode 5
Steph McGovern guest presents - her eighth appearance on the programme, and sixth time in the host's chair. Joining the presenter is Zoe Lyons and Times Radio presenter John Pienaar.
21:00(Repeat)
The Fast Show
Series 3, Episode 8
The Off Roaders go white-water rafting and Rowley Birkin presents a slide show.
21:00(Repeat)
QI
Series M, Episode 4 - Miscellany - 60 minute version
With Rhod Gilbert, Cariad Lloyd and Noel Fielding.
21:00(Repeat)
The Inbetweeners 2
Comedy sequel to smash-hit 2011 film The Inbetweeners Movie. Will, Simon, Jay and Neil head off on an Australian road trip.
21:3030 min
This Time With Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 2
A special episode focussing on criminal justice. A new make-up artist puts a spring in Alan's step, while a blast from his past returns to make amends.
21:40(Repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?
It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.
22:00(Repeat)
I'll Get This
Series 2, Episode 5 - 45 minute version
Johnny Vegas, Sue Perkins, Mike Tindall, John Barnes and Fleur East play a series of games, with the overall loser picking up the bill for the whole group.
22:00(Repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 4
Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe take on Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade. Nick Helm joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.
22:00(Repeat)
22:20(Repeat)Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 6 - Mammy Swings!
Wedding plans are in full swing as Rory and Dino prepare for their big day. With celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy on board, it looks set to be the wedding extravaganza of the year. But is it really what anybody wants?
22:45(Repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 17, Episode 4 - Line Of Duty stars, Ellie Simmonds, Ashley Banjo, Paul Weller
The host welcomes the stars of Line Of Duty, ahead of the hotly anticipated season finale, as well as multiple gold-winning Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds, and Diversity founder and Britain's Got Talent judge Ashley Banjo. Plus, singer-songwriter Paul Weller chats and performs in the studio.
23:00(Repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 6 - Birthday
Edina is forty. As her family and friends gather, Edina sulks at the horror of her age and hides upstairs. She's determined to only enjoy the day on her terms - and that means annoying everyone else.
23:05(Repeat)
Friday Night Dinner
A selection of five episodes of the sitcom following a secular Jewish family's weekly gathering.
23:40(Repeat)
Midnight(Repeat)
Meet The Richardsons
Series 2, Episode 5
Jon tries to sell the house to Kevin McCloud even though Kevin put Jon's phone number on TV last year. While Lucy and her mum Gill return to Hull to make a documentary about aliens for Brian Cox, Russell Howard reveals all about Jon's drug use.
Midnight(Repeat)
Bloods
Episode 1 - Partners
Spiky South London boy Maleek is not impressed by new partner Wendy, a middle-aged divorcee who's just moved to the capital. Pining for his old partner Kevin, he struggles to guide her through the mean streets. Team leader Jo tries to flirt with grieving widower Lawrence but is caught out by a major pile-up.
00:15(Repeat)
Inside No. 9
Series 4, Episode 5 - And The Winner Is...
We join the jury in their deliberations for the Television Awards, at the headquarters of the Royal Academy of Motion Picture Arts.
00:30(Repeat)
A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Out-takes - Unseen
A compilation of out-takes from the boys' latest adventure.
00:40(Repeat)Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 4
With guests Craig Revel-Horwood, Ben Fogle, Kate Silverton and Hugh Dennis.
00:55(Repeat)Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 6 - Mammy Swings!
Wedding plans are in full swing as Rory and Dino prepare for their big day. With celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy on board, it looks set to be the wedding extravaganza of the year. But is it really what anybody wants?