Television
TV schedule Friday 9th April 2021
Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 4 - Residue Around The HoofThe halfway point of the series approaches and the five task-hungry comics are being driven to ever more absurd lengths as they battle to lay their sticky fingers on Taskmaster Greg Davies's golden head. Mark Watson and Nish Kumar pop toast together and Sally Phillips spreads absinthe on it. And can anyone recognise Greg's loyal underling Alex Horne if he's wearing a hat?
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 1 - Just My BillTom and Barbara are left in financial trouble as they struggle to sell their surplus fruit and vegetables just as the rates need to be paid. A last-gasp search down the back of a sofa means the payment is met on time - leaving the Goods with a single penny to their name.
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?
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.
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 4 - Alexander Armstrong, Henry Blofeld, Dame Kelly HolmesAlexander Armstrong, superstar athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and golden voice of cricket Henry Blofeld compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Nominations include restaurants that don't keep proper powdered English mustard, snoring in public places and unnecessary cocktail ingredients.
Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To GoMrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.
Room 101
Series 4, Episode 5 - Sara Pascoe, Jonathan Ross, Michael VaughanFrank Skinner is joined by stand-up Sara Pascoe, chat show host Jonathan Ross and ex-cricketer Michael Vaughan. Nominations literally include people who misuse the word "literally", Luis Suarez, and pick and mix.
Trip Hazard
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Lake DistrictRosie's journey begins as she takes presenter and TV personality Scarlett Moffatt to the Lake District to explore its history and epic beauty.
Miranda
Series 2, Episode 4 - A New LowThere's a new girl on the scene this week and Miranda and Stevie find it tough going to keep up with her youthful energy and frenetic lifestyle.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 5 - MagazinePatsy actually has to go into her office. At a rare meeting, she's told she has to give two members of the public a makeover and appear on morning television with them. After an argument with the chosen plebs, Saffron and Eddy's mother are drawn in.
French And Saunders
Series 4, Episode 4Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are in bed with two Madonnas and pay tribute to Fleetwood Mac.
Miranda
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Dinner PartyMiranda has decided to prove to herself and her friends she can officially be an adult. First by looking after a toddler, then, by hosting a dinner party for eight...
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.
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.
Goodness Gracious Me
Series 1, Episode 4This week we meet Flash Ash; an incredibly melodramatic family cause their father hell; Smita Smitten bumps into an apparent old friend; and the competitive mothers meet at a wedding. Plus an Indian take on On The Waterfront.
Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head
Television version of Greg Davies's 2013 stand-up show, The Back Of My Mum's Head.