Television
TV schedule Thursday 16th January 2020
QI
Series O, Episode 11 - Objects And OrnamentsSandi Toksvig looks at some Objects And Ornaments. Along the way, you'll discover where you can find an actual UFO, and meet the world's best-dressed crab. With Sarah Millican, Alice Levine and Cariad Lloyd.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 3 - HolidaysA place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet RollsArkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal JonesWalker suggests to Jones that he should loan the platoon his butchers' van, so that he can get free petrol for it. However, Mainwaring is ordered to have the vehicle converted to run on gas, causing more than a few problems and thwarting Walker's plan!
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 7This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Jack Dee, Romesh Ranganathan, Gaby Roslin and Tinchy Stryder.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 2 - Battle SchoolThe Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 8The guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Ben Miller, Henning Wehn, Doon Mackichan and Alex Brooker.
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guru Of SurbitonTwo students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 3 - Kevin Bridges, Sara Pascoe, Phill JupitusKevin Bridges introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Sara Pascoe and Phill Jupitus.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 18 (Channel 4: Series 19), Episode 2Joe Wilkinson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean join Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for the words-and-numbers game, while the Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip 2, Episode 2Freddie and Jamie head to La Tomatina festival in Spain, before heading back to Barcelona to meet new teammates Lee Mack and Sam Quek for a diving challenge.
Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf SaladBasil gets himself in a fluster when a rather abrupt American guest arrives at the hotel. His English wife is rather more relaxed, but after confusion with the evening meal, temperaments soon change all-round.
Mum
Series 3, Episode 1 - MondayCathy and her family arrive in the countryside to celebrate Derek's birthday. Michael arrives too, which Jason finds troubling.
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 9 - I've Been A Bit IllIt's very much the business end of the series. Sian Gibson seeks to redefine the definition of the verb 'bounce'.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 3, Episode 8Join Russell as he tackles Megxit, chats to Jamali Maddix about facing racism in documentary Hate Thy Neighbour, and visits a stunt school with Paul Chowdhry.
CelebAbility
Series 4, Episode 1Iain Stirling is joined by new team captain Stacey Solomon, who leads a group of three friends looking to win a slew of fabulous prizes by defeating four celebrities - Katherine Ryan, Roman Kemp, Judi Love & Ade Adepitan - in a series of silly games based on the unusual abilities the celebs believe they possess.
Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 4 - StressLee feels stressed after agreeing to give Kate driving lessons, so she suggests he tries yoga to calm his nerves. However, his technique leaves a lot to be desired.
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 3 - ShroomingJeremy plans to throw a secret magic mushroom party in the flat, where he hopes to seduce his ex, Big Suze. But when Mark suddenly arrives home from work with gastric flu, Jeremy's plans go to pieces.
Sick Of It
Series 2, Episode 1 - The BiscuitAfter Aunt Norma replaces Karl with a young sparky care worker called Ruby to replace Karl, it triggers a bout of soul searching about how little he's achieved in his life. Karl being Karl, he seeks to rectify this by bingeing on biscuits before attempting to dislodge Ruby in Norma's affections.
Sick Of It
Series 2, Episode 2 - The En-SuiteAfter being locked out the bathroom by Norma and Ruby, Karl decides to upgrade his job by moving into personal chauffeuring. The aim - to earn enough money to move out of Norma's into his own flat with his own en-suite bathroom.
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 4 - SisteringMark's plans for an enjoyable and productive week off work go out the window when his sister comes to stay. Jeremy clearly has the hots for her, and when Mark warns him to back off, Jeremy just wants her more...