Television

TV schedule Wednesday 20th October 2021

Nova Jones. Credit: JAM Media

Nova Jones

Series 1, Episode 5 - Nova Has Talent

A guest appearance on a TV talent show has surprising consequences for Nova when she wakes up unable to sing and dance! What will the pop princess do without her abilities?

Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 6 - Apple And Self Service

Slow apple sales lead to a self-service experiment for the corner shop.

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 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 7

Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.

A League Of Their Own. Jack Whitehall. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 1

Jamie 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.

QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Christmas Special - Hocus Pocus

A special and magical Christmas edition with Graham Norton, Lee Mack and Daniel Radcliffe.

Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 2 - Golf

Rob and Romesh are learning all about golf. It's Rob's new hobby and he wants Romesh to become his new golfing buddy. On their journey they play their first ever round at the iconic St Andrews. Have a golfing lesson from Olympic Champion Justin Rose. Before each of them get to tee off at the world famous BMW PGA Championship - live on Sky Sports.

Comedy Central
9pm
60 min
Rob Beckett's Undeniable. Image shows from L to R: Harriet Kemsley, Josh Jones. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Rob Beckett's Undeniable

Episode 4

Rob Beckett invites guests Melvin Odoom, Ahir Shah, Josh Jones and Harriet Kemsley to bring as many brilliant facts as they can in an attempt to impress everyone and hopefully get on Rob's closely guarded Wall of Facts.

Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 4 - Dancing

Lucy and Tim's parents, Geoffrey and Wendy, are separating. Geoffrey moves into Lucy's flat, banishing Lee to the sofa. To get his room back and avoid being thrown onto the street, Lee must now play Relate Counsellor to patch up the marriage.

In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola), Adelaide (Jessye Romeo)

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 5

Valentine has a new relationship in the offing, but will it last? Meanwhile, Bagpipes and Kirsty take a long-awaited romantic holiday and discover a development of new-build homes that pique their interest.

Brassic. Tommo (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 3

Ashley's cousin Doolan has been kidnapped and his uncle Francis calls on Vinnie to be the bag drop man in his ransom.

Outsiders. Image shows from L to R: Ed Gamble, Lou Sanders. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

Outsiders

Series 1, Episode 4

David Mitchell is equipped with a hose pipe as he tests out whether the shelters he's asked the comedians to build are waterproof.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky
10:30pm
(repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Walter (Idris Elba), Bagpipes (Bill Bailey)

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 6

Walter and Bagpipes are anxious amidst rumours of job cuts at the factory, and Kobna isn't keen on moving to Sierra Leone if his father is made redundant.

The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 5 - Sick

Everyone is sick. Neil begins projectile sneezing before suddenly remembering that his parents are coming for dinner. Their arrival sparks a discussion about The Good Life, and the housemates decide to attempt self-sufficiency.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky
11pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Romesh Ranganathan, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Out-takes - Un-seen

With season 16 nearing full-time, the ALOTO gang pull out some of the best unseen moments of the series that never made it to air.

Question Team. Nick Helm

Question Team

Series 1, Episode 2

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Katherine Ryan with a round on social media, Desiree Burch on astrology and Ivo Graham on music festivals. Richard's special guest this week is Nick Helm, bringing his brand-new quiz experience: The Wheel of Death.

Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 1 - Smells

Whilst looking in the newspaper for personals ad inspiration, Richie comes across an advert for pheromones. Could this be the answer to help him lose his virginity?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky
Midnight
(repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Billy Connolly, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 5, Episode 6

Join Russell as he digs into Fury vs Wilder, chats to comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly and comedian and writer Isy Suttie. Plus, music from Everyone You Know.

Mock The Week. Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 3

As Britain heads back into lockdown, Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Sukh Ojla and Mark Simmons join Dara and Hugh to look at what is going on.

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