Television
TV schedule Thursday 19th May 2022
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?
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 8, Episode 3 - Let Them Eat CakeA day of discontent at Maplin's when the pay packets arrive together with a new camp host to replace Ted Bovis. Rehearsals for 'the execution of Marie Antoinette' go disastrously wrong when Peggy almost loses her head.
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guru Of SurbitonTwo students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Showing Up Of Corporal JonesA Major from HQ believes that Jones is too old to serve in the Home Guard. However, following Mainwaring's pleas and Jones's clear enthusiasm, he agrees to allow the butcher to stay with the platoon - as long as he can complete an assault course in 15 minutes.
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 6 - Shooting PainsMainwaring's delighted when the platoon is chosen to provide a Guard of Honour for the Prime Minister at a local event. However, Major Regan is still on their backs, and sets up a showdown between Walmington-on-Sea and the nearby Eastgate platoon.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 5 - PoorEdina's ex-husbands have cut off her alimony payments. Saffron and Edina's accountant taker the opportunity to convince her to cut back on the excesses of her lavish lifestyle, and hide the fact that she is independently wealthy.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 4, Episode 4 - Restaurants: Second CourseRob and Romesh's journey into the restaurant business continues... and this week it's opening night! Having to do everything from find a location to shopping for their ingredients, this two parter culminates with the boys opening London's very first Hip Hop Curry House - Robandroms.
Taskmaster
Series 13, Episode 6 - The 75th QuestionArdal O'Hanlon straddles a mannequin, Judi Love demands access to a puppy, Sophie Duker asks a very good question, and Chris Ramsey takes a sausage to the nostril. Meanwhile, Greg's tiny secretary Alex Horne shows off his mastery of mimicry.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 2 - Book Clubbin'Edina is struggling to come to terms with the news of Saffy's pregnancy, and Patsy's only offer is the address of an abortion clinic. They throw themselves into a new celebrity book club, but the arrival of the father-to-be brings Eddy some much needed joy.
Growing Up Scottish
Series 2, Episode 2 - Music/FoodSome of Scotland's favourite comedians look back at music and Scottish food.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 4, Episode 6 - Zander (River Severn, Worcestershire)Paul and Bob are on the River Severn in Worcestershire to fish for zander, and enlist the help of local guide Tim Maslen to find the best spots. As they sit and wait, they ruminate on the state of Britain's rivers in general, the threats that they are under and what it takes to do something to help them improve. After a few hours they move down the river to a secluded beach and meet their special guest - local actor and self-confessed fishing addict Charlie Cooper, star of This Country.
Late Night Mash
Series 1, Episode 2Nish Kumar gives his take on proposed National Insurance rises, Ahir Shah addresses birth statistics, and there's a special crossover with The Great British Makeover.
Celebrity Juice
Series 26, Episode 9AJ Odudu, Joel Corry, Tom Read Wilson and Aston Merrygold join Laura Whitmore and guest team captain Katherine Ryan for more games, fun and anarchy on the panel show hosted by Keith Lemon.
Chivalry
Episode 6Bobby and Cameron are forced to confront their values, their feelings, and each other.
Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 2 - GayTim is worried that he isn't manly enough. Lee is persuaded by Lucy to pretend to be gay.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 1Jimmy Carr hosts as Roisin Conaty and Kiri Pritchard-McLean take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett. Comedian Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Episode 2 - Josh Widdicombe, Celia Pacquola, Nathan CatonThis week, star of the BBC sitcom Josh, and The Last Leg, Josh Widdicombe, hosts as he introduces the brilliant Nathan Caton and Australian comic Celia Pacquola to the stage.
Comedians Giving Lectures
Series 3, Episode 5Host Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Mat Ewins, Sara Barron and Reginald D Hunter, who compete to deliver the best lecture. Mat's lecture is 'The Challenged Facing Western Democracies In The 21st Century', Sara's is 'Measuring What Makes Life Worthwhile' and Reginald's is 'On the Origin of Stereotypes'.
Derry Girls
Series 3, Episode 6 - HalloweenThere is no bigger night in Derry than Halloween, and the gang have miraculously secured tickets to the gig of the century and the chance to meet their idol, Fatboy Slim. But when Da Gerry arrives unannounced, it becomes clear that life will never be the same again for the friends.
Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 1Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return for a brand new series. The guests for the first episode are Milton Jones, Josh Widdicombe and Katherine Ryan.
Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 6 - New Year's EveIt's New Year's Eve, and Mark is depressed about Dobby, but Jeremy is determined that the 'El Dude Brothers' are going to enjoy the night of their lives.