Television

TV schedule Thursday 19th November 2020

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 22 - Do Good Dennis

Dennis and Gnasher accidentally do good deeds for the people of Beanotown.

Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 8 - Their Water's So Delicious

The series reaches its dramatic climax. Four comics are locked in a thrilling battle to win the coveted Taskmaster trophy, while Nish Kumar is at least enjoying the ride. Greg Davies, ably supported by Alex Horne, holds their fate in his powerful hands as he weighs up Aisling Bea's cushion-leaping, two songs about a woman named Rosalind and Bob Mortimer's intimate knowledge of Dumfries and Galloway. Who will win?

Bob Newhart

Comedy Legends

Series 3, Episode 7 - Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart's signature deadpan delivery and slight stammer have been the tools of his trade for over six decades, and this is a great opportunity to discover the rich career of one of the greats.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Johnny Vegas. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 10, Episode 6 - Hippopotamus

The second half of the comedy challenge series kicks off here, and it looks as if four of the contestants still have a good chance of lifting Taskmaster Greg Davies's golden head in the final - regular viewers will no doubt have guessed whose chances are looking rather more bleak. This week, Daisy May Cooper gets rather cross, Mawaan Rizwan learns a lesson about waterfowl and Richard Herring wrings out a wet sock.

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 4 - Running

To impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.

Maxxx. Maxxx (O-T Fagbenle)

Maxxx

Episode 4 - Showtime

Maxxx is thrown in at the deep end for his first solo performance when he's booked for a live televised charity fundraiser. But he faces a difficult choice between two very different songs. As master manipulator, Don schools Maxxx and Tamzin in the desires of modern-day audiences. Will Maxxx follow his heart and prove his authenticity?

The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Matthew McConaughey. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Episode 10

Russell looks at our world in disarray and chats to Oscar winning actor Matthew McConaughey about the US election and his new book.

The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Ray (Bobby Ball), Sue (Sue Johnston), Donna (Diane Morgan)

The Cockfields

Series 1, Episode 3

It's Sunday and Simon's 40th birthday. Preparations for the lunch are in full swing but the stress levels are sky high. Larry and Melissa disrupt the day and Simon shares some big news with Ray.

BBC Two
10:30pm
15 min version
(repeat)
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

The Mini Mash Report, Episode 6: Nish Kumar and comedy correspondents Rachel Parris, Ellie Taylor and Steve N Allen present the satirical and surreal take on everything that happened in the week the programme first aired in May 2019.

The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 3, Episode 4

Bob Fleming and his chums enjoy a traditional English drinking pursuit, and Jazz Club challenges the very notion of music itself.

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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV
11:05pm
(repeat)
Bobby Ball

Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story

Friends, family and co-stars celebrate the life and work of entertainer Bobby Ball.

Taskmaster. Tim Vine. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 2 - Tarpeters

Under the watchful eye of Greg's loyal lapdog Alex Horne, Liza Tarbuck demonstrates her hatred of small toy men, Asim Chaudhry invents a new kind of rain hat and Alice Levine tries to work out the rules of darts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV
11:25pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jamali Maddix, Adam Hills, Michelle Wolf. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Jamali Maddix, Michelle Wolf

Australian comedy star and host of Channel 4's The Last Leg, Adam Hills hosts as he introduces US comic Michelle Wolf and sharp-witted Jamali Maddix to the stage.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV
11:35pm
(repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 16, Episode 5 - Joanna Lumley, Tom Allen, Paloma Faith, Gbemisola Ikumelo

Jonathan is joined by actress and presenter Joanna Lumley, Bake Off: The Professionals host Tom Allen, and Famalam star Gbemisola Ikumelo. Plus, multi-award-winning singer Paloma Faith chats and performs in the studio.

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