Television
TV schedule Friday 9th August 2019
Are You Being Served?
Series 7, Episode 2 - Strong Stuff This InsuranceThe staff are forced to undergo physicals for Grace Brothers' insurance scheme.
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 5 - H.As the series nears the halfway point, the five comic contestants grow ever more eager to lay their hands on the coveted Taskmaster trophy. Asim Chaudhry has fun with drain pipes, Tim Vine gets stuck in a tunnel and, dissatisfied with his charge's performance, Greg Davies gives Alex Horne a sharp telling off in front of everyone.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Christmas Special - EngagementAlice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of three episodes from the David Jason sitcom.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Carp (Bentley Lake, Essex)Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer brave the wild lakes of Essex in search of the mighty carp.
Have I Got News For You
Series 54, Episode 5Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Quentin Letts.
Hold The Sunset
Series 2, Episode 2 - The DisappearanceAfter his disastrous open day, Phil has disappeared. As Edith searches for him, her difficult sister Joan invites herself to stay. Meanwhile Roger comes up with a new way to make money: by renting out his mother's spare room online, to two Americans.
Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 5 - Dimension JumpIn an alternate universe, we see another Arnold Rimmer. He's a test pilot in the Space Corps, and is more fondly named "Ace".
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Episode 3Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe, while Sam Simmons joins wordsmith Susie Dent.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 4 - Mammy's ValentineAs Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air for all the Brown family - even Grandad. In fact, the only Brown without a date is Agnes.
Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 6 - MeltdownKryten discovers a matter transporter and transports the crew to 'Waxworld' - a theme park full of waxdroids.
The Comedy Underground
Episode 10This week, Jo Caulfield has a case of mistaken identity, David Kay navigates the perils of a cooked breakfast, Ryan Cullen goes dead-panning for gold, Carina MacLeod tries to make the Isle of Lewis great again and Scott Agnew proves it's never too late in life for acceptance.
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan
Series 1, Episode 4Mo is joined by Danny Dyer, broadcaster Maya Jama, comedian Joe Lycett and singer-songwriter Kelis.
Josh
Series 1, Episode 5 - Homme & AwayGeoff watches Josh perform an unsuccessful stand-up gig and decides to take it upon himself to help Josh's career.
Susan Calman's Fringe Benefits
Series 1, Episode 1Among those joining Susan on the sofa for the first show at the BBC festival base will be Larry Dean, Iain Stirling, Ronni Ancona, Frank Skinner and Lewis Macleod, with stand-up from Jo Caulfield.
TV Flashback
Series 1, Episode 6 - Weird And WonderfulThis time Tudur is on a quest to discover all that's weird and wonderful.
Room 101
Series 6, Episode 2 - David Mitchell, Judy Murray, Anita RaniComic David Mitchell, mother to tennis superstardom Judy Murray and broadcaster Anita Rani attempt to cast away sniffing, walking and eating, and sugar lumps into Room 101.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 6, Episode 6 - Croppity CropsJanet is reeling that Gaz tried to take Corinthian and decides to increase security in the home. Jonny gets a job as a farmer. Donna persuades Gaz to try tantric sex, but he gets hooked on it, much to her frustration. Louise wants a new family and she knows exactly where to find one.
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 4 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne, Stewart FrancisAsian Provocateur star Romesh Ranganathan hosts, introducing top Irish comic Jason Byrne and master of one-liners Stewart Francis.
Edinburgh Nights With Nish Kumar
Series 2, Episode 1Nish Kumar samples the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra playing for free in a football stadium, marvels at trail biking legend Danny MacAskill's extraordinary circus show and tries beatboxing.
Friday Night Dinner
Series 5, Episode 3 - The SurpriseIt's Mum's birthday and she's having a surprise party for 44 guests. Only snag is - she's secretly organised it herself!
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - Alan Wide ShutAlan's book is due to be pulped and he's clearly feeling the strain at Lynn's baptism. But, needless to say, he has the last laugh.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Episode 6Russell talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Rob Auton performs.
Friday Night Dinner
Series 5, Episode 4 - Lord LuckWhile clearing up the loft, Dad finds his old, terrifying-looking ventriloquist dummy Lord Luck.
Inside No. 9
Series 1, Episode 5 - The UnderstudyAn episode set behind-the-scenes at a performance of Macbeth.
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 5 - H.As the series nears the halfway point, the five comic contestants grow ever more eager to lay their hands on the coveted Taskmaster trophy. Asim Chaudhry has fun with drain pipes, Tim Vine gets stuck in a tunnel and, dissatisfied with his charge's performance, Greg Davies gives Alex Horne a sharp telling off in front of everyone.