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TV schedule Monday 2nd March 2020

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Jessica Knappett, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Mean Bean

First: Velcro is key, tape is vital and bean juice is crucial. Greg's simpering sidekick Alex Horne supplies facts, figures and unconditional love.

The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guru Of Surbiton

Two 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...

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

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

Room 101. Image shows from L to R: David Tennant, Aisling Bea, Frank Skinner, Trevor McDonald. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 1 - Aisling Bea, David Tennant, Trevor McDonald

Comedian Aisling Bea, Doctor Who star David Tennant and newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald attempt to cast David's South African accent, lateness, and pigeons on the front page into the Orwellian chamber.

BBC Three
7pm
30 min
This Country. Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper)

This Country

Series 3, Episode 3 - Cynthia

An infamous Mucklowe family member returns to the village and causes Kerry to re-evaluate her living arrangements. Meanwhile the vicar and Kurtan help Len get back on his feet.

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 7, Episode 6 - Turkey Dinner

During a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.

Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Frank Skinner, Ian Wright, Joanna Scanlan. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 2 - Noel Fielding, Joanna Scanlan, Ian Wright

Surreal comic Noel Fielding, actress Joanna Scanlan and football pundit Ian Wright attempt to get rid of spiders, the film Grease and stinky cheese.

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 6, Episode 2 - My British Buddy

The Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.

Dave channel logo.. Copyright: UKTV
8:20pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Lee Mack. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 3

Ian and Paul return with further topical comedy games.Regular captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Lee Mack and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Sara Pascoe.

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 6, Episode 3 - The Royal Train

The platoon go to the railway station in order to honour the King, who is travelling through. When another train blocks the line, Mainwaring decides to move the train himself, but then there is the small matter of stopping it.

BBC Two
10pm
30 min
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Phil Davis), Angel (Ioanna Kimbook), Galen (Steve Pemberton), Nadia (Maxine Peake), Diana (Sandra Gayer), Aidan (Reece Shearsmith)

Inside No. 9

Series 5, Episode 5 - Thinking Out Loud

Seven disparate characters share their stories with a camera, their fates inevitably, inextricably, and unknowingly set for a head-on collision.

The Stand Up Sketch Show. Sarah Keyworth

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 2

Routines by comedians including Sarah Keyworth, Maisie Adam, Russell Kane, Nigel Ng, Harriet Kemsley, Marlon Davis and Bobby Mair are reconstructed as sketches.

This Country. Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper)

This Country

Series 3, Episode 3 - Cynthia

An infamous Mucklowe family member returns to the village and causes Kerry to re-evaluate her living arrangements. Meanwhile the vicar and Kurtan help Len get back on his feet.

Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 1 - Burgling

Mark rediscovers single life after his disastrous wedding to Sophie, and he and Jeremy become victims of crime.

Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Bernie Clifton, Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 1, Episode 1

Lucy wants Jon to appear on All Star Mr And Mrs, but he's not keen. She also decides to host big birthday party for their young daughter: again, Jon's against the idea, but is eventually convinced by a family friend.

Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 2 - Spin War

Mark and Sophie return to work after their non-existent honeymoon and Mark tries to deflect the inevitable bad PR attached to a jilter. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Super Hans's band play their first gig.

Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Gussie (Dominic Herman Day), Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell), Kate (Gemma Whelan). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 2, Episode 6 - Sweet Sorrow

Will has finished Romeo and Juliet but now there's competition over who will play Juliet. Kate feels the part should be hers. If only lady-acting weren't against the law.

The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon)

The Trip

The Trip To Greece, Episode 1 - Troy To Kavala

It's nearly a full decade since Rob and Steve first embarked on their trip across the Lake District, and The Observer has asked them to mark the anniversary by recreating Odysseus's 10-year odyssey in six days. Beginning in modern-day Turkey, they chat about Steve's acclaimed Stan & Ollie role.

The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon)

The Trip

The Trip To Greece, Episode 2 - Kavala To Pelion

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon's gastro tour takes them to the beach home of Mamma Mia!, where their lunchtime chat is about Alexander the Great and Ray Winstone.

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