Television

TV schedule Wednesday 23rd October 2019

Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

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

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - Just Desserts

Fletch has acquired an illicit tin of pineapple chunks, but they are stolen before he has the chance to enjoy them. It soon emerges that the pineapple chunks have surfaced in a rather unexpected place, while Godber attempts to nick him a replacement from the prison kitchen.

Dave channel logo.. Copyright: UKTV
7pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen K Amos, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe, Cally Beaton. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 13 - Omnishambles

Sandi Toksvig organises an Omnishambles. Learn how to throw the two-handed javelin, meet the woman who never knew that she'd won an Olympic gold medal, and much more besides. With Stephen K. Amos, Josh Widdicombe and Cally Beaton.

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 2, Episode 1 - Operation Kilt

The platoon take part in an exercise in which they must protect the church hall from being captured by full-time soldiers lead by a Scottish captain.

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 2, Episode 2 - The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

Mainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the Germans should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 6, Episode 4

This week's couple are both from Hertfordshire and share the same name, Charlie. Charlie works as an estate agent, and 'Chaz' for the purpose of the show to save confusion, works as a Pensions Consultant. Both guys face comparison for cash!

Dave channel logo.. Copyright: UKTV
8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Ed Balls

Have I Got News For You

Series 53, Episode 6

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Ed Balls and guest panellists Janet Street-Porter and Henning Wehn.

Comedy Legends. Lily Tomlin. Copyright: 3DD

Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 2 - Lily Tomlin

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of multi-Emmy-winning comedian and actress Lily Tomlin.

Taskmaster. Ed Gamble. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 8 - Shaqinahat

All the key areas of entertainment are covered in this episode: slapstick, singing, dancing, balloons and, of course, throwing one thing into another thing. Ed Gamble dons a baby's bonnet, Katy Wix makes Alex Horne wince and Rose Matafeo does a spot of screaming.

Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Robert Brooke (Danny Huston), PC Penhale (John Marquez)

Doc Martin

Series 9, Episode 5 - Wild West Country

Martin investigates a shooting after local farmer Dennis Thorpe shoots Robert, after he took some of his eggs. Meanwhile, Emily returns to the surgery to see Martin after her acne medication causes a bad reaction, and a secret bidder buys the Crab and Lobster pub.

Comedy Central
10pm
60 min
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Ninette Howard, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard & Mum

Globetrotters - Series 2, Episode 3 - Going Underground In Tokyo

Russell and Ninette are in Tokyo but ignoring the usual tourist traps, they're heading underground and embracing the truly weird and wonderful side of this metropolis. They're meeting some magical maids, renting some mates and Russell's having a go at being a gigolo at one of Tokyo's infamous Host Clubs.

The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 3

Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.

In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Bagpipes (Bill Bailey), Rajesh (Neil D'Souza)

In The Long Run

Series 2, Episode 2

Bagpipes feels threatened by Leon's arrival. Meanwhile, Valentine gets ripped off and Agnes and Kobna come to his aid.

The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 4

Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.

Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply. Image shows from L to R: Sara Barron, Richard Osman, Dave Gorman, Phil Wang. Copyright: Avalon Television

Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply

Episode 1 - Buy, Chew, Swallow, Poo, Repeat

In the first episode of his new series, Dave Gorman is joined by Richard Osman, Phil Wang and Sara Barron, as they take a deep dive into the details we usually miss.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV
11:15pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Francesca Martinez, Alan Carr, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 1 - Alan Carr, Francesca Martinez, Nish Kumar

In the first episode, everyone's favourite 'Chatty Man' Alan Carr is the host as he introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - the fabulously funny Francesca Martinez and rising comedy star Nish Kumar.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky
11:30pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Highlights Special - Best Of

Think it's all over? Don't worry, it's not yet. To send the BAFTA-winning series off with a bang, we'll be reliving the funniest moments, wackiest challenged and biggest jokes of the season in a special Best Of episode.

Dave channel logo.. Copyright: UKTV
11:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 14 - Oddballs

Tune in for the odd ball games, but be sure to stay for the vegetarian goatsuckers - you won't regret it. With Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Jason Manford.

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