Television

TV schedule Wednesday 18th November 2020

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
3:25pm
10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 21 - Too Cool For Rules

Dennis and his mates rebel against an outbreak of unfair fun-killing rules.

Taskmaster. Mark Watson. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 7 - Boing Boing

It's the semi-final and time is running out to claim the points needed to become the Taskmaster Series Champion. In this episode, Greg Davies and Alex Horne set the contestants a series of cruel conundrums: should Nish Kumar use the coconut harness? What should Sally Phillips do with a slice of bread when blindfolded? And who should they vote for in yet another referendum?

There's Something About Movies. Jennifer Saunders

There's Something About Movies

Series 3, Episode 5

Jennifer Saunders calls on an Absolutely Fabulous friend as the legendary Joanna Lumley adds a touch of class to the fun. Joining them and series regulars Alan Carr, Martin Sheen and Tom Allen will be Intelligence's Nick Mohammed and comedian Rob Beckett.

Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 3 - Camping

In a desperate bid to prove his manliness, Lee joins Tim, Daisy and Lucy on a camping weekend in the middle of a dark spooky forest.

BBC Two
9:55pm
(repeat)
Archiveologists. Image shows from L to R: Various, Various

Archiveologists

Episode 3 - Aren't Women Daft?

Diane Morgan and Joe Wilkinson parody a 1980s safety video. Do not try this at home.

The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Joe Wilkinson), Sue (Sue Johnston)

The Cockfields

Series 1, Episode 2

It's Saturday, the family visit Aunty Rose in the nursing home and have a nose at Alan Titchmarsh's house. Back home, Donna risks everything by suggesting she makes the tea to give Sue a break.

BBC Two
10pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Highlights Special - Access All Areas

A celebration of disabled stand-up comedians at the BBC, featuring Adam Hills, Rosie Jones, Lost Voice Guy, Francesca Martinez, Chris McCausland, Jack Carroll and Tanyalee Davis.

Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jon (Jon Richardson), Lucy (Lucy Beaumont), Jonathan Ross

Meet The Richardsons

Series 1, Episode 4

The Richardsons finally get to attend the showbiz event of the year: the Jonathan Ross Halloween party. Lucy's excited, especially when she meets Jason Donovan at the party, but she's not as excited as Jon who has an audition to be a voice in a Pixar film - his lifelong dream.

The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - Family

Emily shares her honest musings on family life, and sheds some light on her own childhood with her parents sitting in the audience. Plus, impressions of stars including Stacey Solomon, Holly Willoughby and Keith Lemon.

BBC Two
10:30pm
(repeat)
Comedians: Home Alone. Marcus Brigstocke

Comedians: Home Alone

Episode 1

Bob Mortimer's Train Guy comes to life in an animation; Michael Spicer takes on Priti Patel in his viral hit Room Next Door; and married comedians Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke go up against each other in a lip sync battle.

Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 9

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Ivo Graham and Zoe Lyons.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky
11:05pm
(repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Highlights Special

Join Russell Howard for a compilation of his best moments with guests from the four series so far, with a particular focus on Series 2.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV
11:15pm
65 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Gina Yashere. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Ellie Taylor, Sam Simmons

In this week's third episode, multi-award winning Gina Yashere hosts as she introduces surreal Australian comedian Sam Simmons and rising comedy star Ellie Taylor to the stage.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Old Soft Curved Padlock

So, Taskmaster Greg Davies is back with his assistant Alex Horne to challenge five brave comics to take on his tricky tasks. First: wheelbarrow stunts, lemon towers and a big wardrobe in a field.

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