Television
TV schedule Wednesday 7th April 2021
Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Leprechaun Or The LesbianAdministrative sidekick Alex Horne watches on as Aisling Bea bleeds on bread, Nish Kumar pretends he's Robin Hood and Mark Watson feels the wrath of yoghurt.
The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Pagan RiteAfter a proposal from his old boss, Tom decides to take on some freelance work in order to treat Barbara to the pampering she misses from their old life. Barbara is furious as she thinks Tom has given up the dream but when she finds out it is for her she is extremely grateful.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 1 - Just DessertsFletch 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.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 1New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva AffairJones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.
Room 101
Series 3, Episode 8 - Steve Jones, Sue Perkins, Bruno TonioliTV presenter Steve Jones, comedian and Great British Bake Off co-presenter Sue Perkins and Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli try to abolish bowling, mime artists and catalogues into Room 101.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 2, Episode 1 - BalletThe boys have been given exclusive behind the scenes access to the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company who put them through their paces as they find out the hard way just how tough ballet is. They meet one of the greatest dancers of his generation and the Birmingham Royal Ballet's creative director, Carlos Acosta, and they will even be given roles in a real performance of Swan Lake?
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Captain's CarThere is good news for the platoon: they are to welcome a French General and Mainwaring is to get a staff car - a Rolls-Royce, no less. It is decided to have the car camouflage-painted.
Room 101
Series 4, Episode 1 - Len Goodman, Ronni Ancona, Tim VineJoining Frank Skinner for the first show are Strictly's generous Head Judge Len Goodman, actress and impressionist Ronni Ancona and pun-master Tim Vine. Choices up for possible disposal include all foreign food.
Miranda
Series 2, Episode 2 - Before I DieMiranda's recent experience in the graveyard gets her thinking. This week she starts to worry what her life is all about and what people would say at her funeral.
QI
Series R, Episode 3 - Road And RailSandi Toksvig hosts the high-brow quiz, asking questions about road, rail and other things beginning with the letter R. Trying to come up with the answers are Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Cally Beaton and Holly Walsh.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 3 - FranceEdina and Patsy are off for a jaunt in France. Arriving at the wrong place, they struggle to find food until Saffron and Bubble arrive. After drinking liberally and actually enjoying a game of ping-pong, they are given an urgent message by Bubble.
Live At The Apollo
Pride Specials, Highlights SpecialThis episode features sets from Fern Brady, Desiree Burch, Alan Carr, Larry Dean, Eddie Izzard, Joe Lycett and Zoe Lyons.
Plebs
Series 4, Episode 3 - The MarathonIt's marathon time and the city's gone into a frenzy of fundraising. So when Grumio's mistaken as a charity case, Marcus spies a money-making opportunity. Jason bets Aurelius he can beat him in the big race despite not having run since junior school.
Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing
A TV broadcast of Micky Flanagan's 2017-released stand-up show.
French And Saunders
Series 4, Episode 2Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pay comic homage to The Silence of the Lambs and give a preview of a new blockbusting Jackie Collins mini-series Lucky Bitches.
Sitting
Starring Katherine Parkinson for the first time, this TV adaptation of her debut play follows three characters as they sit for a silent painter.
Plebs
Series 4, Episode 4 - The SatiristThe boys launch a cabaret night in the bar when Marcus starts dating the popular Roman satirist, Minerva. But can he cope with her dissecting their relationship live on stage? Meanwhile, Jason, Aurelius and Grumio form a house-band.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 6Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by Ed Byrne, Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan.
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 3It's Sunday evening and Nana's been round all day. Whilst Denise has her wedding dress fitted, Dave, Jim and Antony are relegated to the kitchen - but nothing'll stop them watching The Antiques Roadshow.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 1New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.
Pls Like
Series 3, Episode 3 - Sports & FitnessLiam sees first-hand how sports are coping during the pandemic by following the build-up to a YouTuber fight taking place behind closed-doors and streamed live to an audience of millions.
Goodness Gracious Me
Series 1, Episode 2A Hindu father brings his children home a pet - unfortunately not exactly the cat or dog they wanted; Fixer Uncle makes his unwelcome presence felt, and in the latest episode of India's hottest travel show, Backpacks, four students visit the UK.
Pls Like
Series 3, Episode 4 - Food & DrinkLiam Williams must help a café appeal to younger diners, so visits food photographer Declan for a tutorial on how to take better pictures of meals, and a restaurant that's a favourite amongst Instagrammers for inspiration.
Room 101
Series 3, Episode 8 - Steve Jones, Sue Perkins, Bruno TonioliTV presenter Steve Jones, comedian and Great British Bake Off co-presenter Sue Perkins and Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli try to abolish bowling, mime artists and catalogues into Room 101.
Dating No Filter
Series 1, Episode 6Lovelorn singles Mica and Jake meet for the first time and take up a spot of aerial yoga for their first date. What could go wrong? Comedians Tom Allen, Suzi Ruffell, Judi Love and Munya Chawawa are on hand to find out.
A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 1Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan are joined by ALOTO OG Jack Whitehall as they begin their odyssey of comedy at the legendary Urqhart Castle at Loch Ness. While there are no monsters in sight, the boys are about to take on some monstrous challenges. Former marine commando Jason Fox and adventurer Aldo Kane put them through their paces in a SAS Highlands Survival challenge, and we see who the sharpshooter of the team is in a Sniper Shoot-off.