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TV schedule Thursday 13th May 2021

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Iain Stirling, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 1 - Hello

The wait is finally over, Taskmaster returns to Dave. Tyrant Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne set challenges for Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson]. Starting with: baby monitors, powerful smells and seductive dummies.

Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 2

Hyacinth is busy trying to find out why she hasn't received her invitation to the mayor's fancy dress ball and she also wants to get to know some important new neighbours.

Only Fools And Horses. Image shows left to right: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Credit: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing Streak

Del's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!

Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Episode 7

Joining David's team this week are comedic TV presenter Patrick Kielty and veteran actor Bernard Cribbins. They'll be doing their best to outwit Lee and his team: Deborah Meaden from Dragon's Den and comic Mark Watson.

Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 7 - Big Guns

The platoon are given some extra fire power when they get a large naval gun. Now it is just a matter of learning how to fire it, and removing anything that can be used as cover by the Germans.

Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 3 - Lee Mack, Dave Myers, Ruby Wax

Stand-up Lee Mack, comic and presenter Ruby Wax and hairy biker Dave Myers try to dump wigs, children's parties and Ruby's own mother into Room 101.

A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Highlights of Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan's adventure from the Highlands to the English capital.

Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 8 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decide to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, when the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring still hanging onto it.

Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 4 - Kelly Hoppen, Miles Jupp, Vernon Kay

Dragons' Den star Kelly Hoppen, stand-up Miles Jupp and TV presenter Vernon Kay try to banish sliding doors, limp handshakes and people who litter forever.

Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

Taskmaster. Jamali Maddix. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 11, Episode 9 - Mr Octopus And Pottyhands

The penultimate episode sees everyone all still in with a chance of winning Greg Davies's splendid gilded head. Lee Mack has a makeover, Jamali Maddix gets destructive with some rubble, and Mike Wozniak warns Greg's assistant Alex Horne about some potentially dangerous dairy produce. Meanwhile, Sarah Kendall is still the one to catch.

Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Monica (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Bunny Trap

Gemma and Terry are now private investigators. Bad ones. But, as luck would have it, they have in their possession a valuable collector's piece that the murderous Bunnyman will stop at nothing to acquire. Gemma lays a trap for The Bunnyman while Terry heads up his own very low-quality investigation.

Scotland Made Me.... Chris Forbes

Growing Up Scottish

Series 1, Episode 2 - Go Outdoors! & Romantic!

The comedians remember first loves, and the highs and lows of being outdoors.

Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jon (Jon Richardson), Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 2, Episode 6

After a gig with Dane Baptiste, Jon realises his career is having a bit of a lull so he tries to meet his all-time hero, Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa for inspiration. Comedian Alex Brooker comes over to check out Jon's pub and Lucy and her mum film a new TV show called Stand By Your Mam - with Mrs Barbara Nice (Janice Connolly).

Frank Of Ireland. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Brian Gleeson), Áine (Sarah Greene), Peter-Brian (Tom Vaughan-Lawlor)

Frank Of Ireland

Episode 5

Frank doesn't react well when he learns that Mary's planning to sell the house. The second she leaves, he locks her out and claims ownership.

BBC Two
10:30pm
(repeat)
Mandy. Image shows from L to R: Geoff (Sean Lock), Mandy (Diane Morgan)

Mandy

Series 1, Episode 4 - Fish

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Give a Mandy a fish and she will probably leave it on the bus by mistake. With guest star Sean Lock as a man with nothing to lose.

Frank Of Ireland. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Brian Gleeson), Doofus (Domhnall Gleeson), Liam (Brendan Gleeson)

Frank Of Ireland

Episode 6

It's Frank's birthday but, this year, Doofus, Mary and Áine have decided to gift him an intervention.

Sliced. Joshua (Samson Kayo). Copyright: Lovely Electricity

Sliced

Series 1, Episode 1

It's all change at Sliced, South London's premier low rent pizza parlour. Mario hires new girl Naomi, and Joshua encounters a rather challenging customer. Fellow driver Ricky to dreams up a sure-fire money-making scheme.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV
10:45pm
(repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 17, Episode 5 - Ian McKellen, Darcey Bussell, Romesh Ranganathan, Rag'n'Bone Man

Jonathan joined by star of stage and screen Ian McKellen, former Royal Ballet principal dancer and Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell and comedian Romesh Ranganathan. Plus, multiple Brit award-winning singer Rag'n'Bone Man chats and performs in the studio.

Famalam. Image shows from L to R: John MacMillan, Samson Kayo, Vivienne Acheampong, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Tom Moutchi, Roxy Sternberg. Copyright: BBC

Famalam

Series 1, Episode 1

Watch the latest edition of William and Funke's over-raunchy morning chat show, and learn the secrets voodoo skills of Croydon's leading witch doctor Professor Lofuko.

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