Television
TV schedule Thursday 22nd April 2021
The Football's On
Series 6, Episode 9On this week's episode Ian Stone is joined by Chris McCausland and Rhys James to look at the lighter side of this week's talking points from the world of football.
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 5 - H.As the series nears the halfway point, the five comic contestants grow ever more eager to lay their hands on the coveted Taskmaster trophy. Asim Chaudhry has fun with drain pipes, Tim Vine gets stuck in a tunnel and, dissatisfied with his charge's performance, Greg Davies gives Alex Horne a sharp telling off in front of everyone.
The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 3 - A Tug Of The ForelockIn order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 6 - Final StretchGodber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 3Joan Bakewell, Warwick Davis, Paul Hollywood and Jason Manford are the guests in this episode.
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 5 - Number EngagedGuarding a vital telephone link, the platoon are horrified to wake up the morning after an air raid to discover a bomb tangled in the wires right outside their hut.
Room 101
Series 6, Episode 4 - Ricky Wilson, Joe Lycett, Zoe LyonsKaiser Chiefs's Ricky Wilson, comedians Joe Lycett and Zoe Lyons attempt to abolish new towels, escalators and the bartender at Joe's local pub into Room 101.
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 6 - Never Too OldJones has done it - after years of on-off courting, he's asked Mrs. Fox to marry him and is absolutely delighted when she accepts. But on the wedding day, there's an invasion alert.
Room 101
Series 6, Episode 5 - Lucy Porter, Romesh Ranganathan, Judge RinderLucy Porter, Romesh Ranganathan and Judge Robert Rinder compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include lavish proposals, school reunions and New Year's Eve.
The Treason TV Show
Series 3, Episode 6The Royals, football ruined, Greensill sleaze and pub gardens in the rain.
The Fast Show
Series 2, Episode 4Introducing the world's worst casino croupier and a family with a sobriety problem.
Taskmaster
Series 11, Episode 6 - Absolute CasseroleOur comical quintet continue their quest to curry favour with the omnipotent Taskmaster. Jamali Maddix decorates the caravan, Sarah Kendall is appalled by a kiwi fruit and, under severe pressure, Mike Wozniak delivers a revelation so visceral that it leaves everyone in a state of horrified delirium.
A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 3Freddie, Jamie, Alan Carr and Tom Davis take part in a cooking challenge. Then the duo are back on the road and joined by Jack Whitehall and Alex Scott for a game of bowls.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 2 - Happy New YearAs the family gathers for New Year's Eve, Edina and Patsy look forward to a night out at an ultra-hip underground rave. Patsy is particularly excited, as her well connected, jet-setting sister Jackie is about to arrive. When she appears, however, plans begin to disintegrate.
Raiders Of The Lost Archive
Series 1, Episode 5 - HobbiesFrom sports to keeping pigeon, some of Scotland's funniest minds raid the BBC archives to explore our favourite hobbies.
Don Rodolfo
Don Rodolfo is a shameless libertine, the greatest swordsman the world has ever seen and a total idiot. Now barricaded inside a remote tavern, surrounded by the Catalan army and facing almost certain death, Rodolfo has ten minutes to drink a bottle of Valdepañas and tell his epic tale.
Meet The Richardsons
Series 2, Episode 3Jon and Lucy throw a wedding anniversary party. Lucy manages to insult Sally Phillips and Jon gets someone fired from his local garden centre.
Celebrity Juice
Series 25, Episode 3Keith Lemon hosts as team captains Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore are joined by Big Narstie, Tom Grennan, Raye and Nick Grimshaw for more games, fun and anarchy.
Frank Of Ireland
Episode 2Mary is bed-bound, so it falls to Frank, and therefore Doofus as well, to complete a list of chores and return her to health.
Redknapp's Big Night Out
Episode 1Jamie Redknapp is with dad Harry and Tom Davis, as they talk to Maya Jama, Asim Chaudhry and Joleon Lescott. With music from Anne-Marie, Nathan Dawe and MoStack.
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 4With Angela Barnes, Milton Jones, Thanyia Moore, Tom Allen and Ed Byrne.
French And Saunders
Series 5, Episode 6Comedy sketch series with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Tonight's guest appearances include Lenny Henry, Rosemary Leach and Gary Waldhorn.
Hypothetical
Series 1, Episode 1Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster pose absurd theoretical situations to Tom Allen, Rob Beckett, Jessica Knappett and Liza Tarbuck who are then scored on how well they deal with them.
Goodness Gracious Me
Series 2, Christmas SpecialGoodness Gracious Me goes festive for Christmas. Mr "Everything Comes From India" makes some interesting arguments; the Robinsons and Coopers share a traditional meal; we see inside a women's drop-in centre; and Rav's Animal Hospital returns.
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals
Feature-length film by Ricky Gervais, shot during his first ever stand-up tour. The programme features his performance and backstage footage.
Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 9Dara and Hugh are joined by guests James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Elis James and Sara Pascoe.
Peep Show
Series 9, Episode 6 - Are We Going To Be Alright?The El Dude Brothers are bowing out on a high - a strange, complicated and definitely slightly illegal - high.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 3Joan Bakewell, Warwick Davis, Paul Hollywood and Jason Manford are the guests in this episode.