Television
TV schedule Thursday 8th April 2021
Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 3 - PhoenixSometimes with humour, more often with viciousness, Taskmaster Greg Davies continues to rank five comics in order of competency as they attempt complex assignments such as jelly-balancing and coconut costumery. Alex Horne, Greg's obedient private secretary in charge of data, is on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly. Also, Mark Watson tries to open an unlocked briefcase.
The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 7 - Backs To The WallWhilst in the garden Tom feels a twinge in his back which later requires medical attention. Their harvest urgently needs gathering but it'll take Barbara alone a full week to collect - and there are storms brewing. Can anyone assist?
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 2 - Heartbreak HotelBeing on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?
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 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 2 - Jack Dee, Gary Lineker, Fay RipleyFrank Skinner is joined by comedian Jack Dee, footballer-turned-pundit Gary Lineker and actress Fay Ripley. Nominations include hand dryers, internet trolls and people who tell the truth.
Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem BellsThe platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.
Room 101
Series 4, Episode 3 - Fiona Bruce, Ray Mears, Katherine RyanFrank Skinner is joined by newsreader Fiona Bruce, survivalist Ray Mears and Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan. Nominations include nappies, bread and Cheryl Cole.
The Treason TV Show
Series 3, Episode 5Pub passports, the government's racism report, Line Of Duty and the gorgeous Huw Ewdards feature.
Miranda
Series 2, Episode 3 - Let's Do ItThings are looking up for Miranda's love life when as she finds herself with two dates and two men vying for her affections. As always with Miranda, these things are never simple and she risks losing out on her perfect man.
QI
Series R, Episode 4 - RestaurantsSandi Toksvig hosts the high-brow quiz, serving up a selection of questions on the subject of restaurants. Trying to come up with the answers are Alan Davies, Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe and Mark Watson.
Taskmaster
Series 11, Episode 4 - Premature ConkerCharlotte Ritchie climbs a ladder with some loo roll, Mike Wozniak tries out a new catchphrase and Lee Mack terrifies an innocent member of the public. Taskmaster statistician Alex Horne has greased a lot of bottles this week.
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.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 4 - Iso TankWith Bubble now surprisingly efficient at the office, Edina feels surplus to her own life. Forbidden by Safron from attending her sixth form's open day, she decides that adopting a Romanian baby would be a good idea...
Raiders Of The Lost Archive
Series 1, Episode 3 - Food And DrinkFrom haggis to whisky, our comedians tackle every aspect of Scotland's culinary heritage.
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 1Dara O Briain returns with another look at the week's news, with guests Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Nigel Ng and Athena Kugblenu joining Dara and regular panelist Hugh Dennis.
Meet The Richardsons
Series 2, Episode 1Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont embrace life under lockdown. Jon has the only pub allowed to open in the country which happens to be in his converted garage. Lucy gets in touch with an old flame and starts work on the pilot for her BBC sitcom, directed by Johnny Vegas.
Celebrity Juice
Series 25, Episode 1Roman Kemp, Shirley Ballas, Judi Love and Jamie Laing join Keith and captains Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack for the start of a new series.
Dating No Filter
Series 1, Episode 7Lucky Danielle has double the fun when her blind date turns out to be identical twins Jamie and Jerome. Will she hit it off with either as the thruple go axe throwing, or will she have to give both the chop? Also this week, Jack and his date Jenni might feel a little underdressed as they discover they'll be taking a ballroom dance class for their date. Can Jack two-step his way into Jenni's good books?
French And Saunders
Series 4, Episode 3Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pay homage to Swedish film-maker Ingmar Bergman and American rock band Guns N' Roses.
Hypothetical
Series 2, Episode 7Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster challenge Johnny Vegas, Zoe Lyons, Sara Pascoe and Richard Osman to answer their hypotheticals.
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 4It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 7Dara O Briain and the team return after the summer break. Featuring guests Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.
Goodness Gracious Me
Series 1, Episode 3There's a moody film noir spoof in The Accountant; Smita Smitten, Showbiz Kitten attends a Bollywood premiere; the buyer for a chain of British shops is tricked into buying some rubbish in the Punjab; and a Buddhist has some very unsuitable jobs.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 2Ken Livingstone, Reginald D. Hunter, Fern Britton and Stephen Mangan are the guests trying to lie this week. Does the 'D' in Reginald's name stand for 'Delicious' and is Lee Mack lying about a sausage roll?