Television

TV schedule Friday 12th August 2022

Apple TV+
6am
29 min
Trying. Image shows from L to R: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Jason Ross (Rafe Spall)

Trying

Series 3, Episode 5 - Pick A Side

Jason makes a huge sacrifice for Tyler. Nikki attempts some tough love with Princess. Freddy tries a different sort of group therapy.

Taskmaster. Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Very Nuanced Character

In the penultimate episode of the series, the five comedians try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist, whispering at an old man called Hugh and creating some very special effects. Meanwhile, Paul Chowdhry continues to interpret tasks in his unique way.

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 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman, Rhod Gilbert

This week Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman and Rhod Gilbert try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include advertising slogans, Facebook, and opening and closing ceremonies.

Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Dinner Party

Miranda 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...

Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 5 - Three Little Words

Gary is preparing for the grand re-opening of the restaurant. Putting on his best chef whites, he has never looked so attractive to Miranda. Will Stevie persuade her to say what she feels? Or will Penny get in the way as she excitedly stalks her poster boy, Raymond Blanc?

Dave channel logo.. Copyright: UKTV
9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea, David Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 3 - Oceans

Tune in to hear one publisher's suggestion for a radical improvement to Moby Dick. With Aisling Bea, Joe Lycett and David Mitchell.

The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky
10:30pm
(repeat)
Code 404. Image shows left to right: DI Roy Carver (Stephen Graham), Searle (Daniel Lawrence Taylor), DI John Major (Daniel Mays)

Code 404

Series 3, Episode 3

The body count rises, and Carver and McAllister have no choice but to follow the clues and play the killer's twisted game. Meanwhile, Major becomes increasingly disillusioned as he deals with Carver's rejection and an outside threat to his A.I.

All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Diana Lobatto, Matt Lucas, Aly Mahmoud, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Melanie Brown

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 3

Agnes and the family are joined on the show by Spice Girl and girl power icon Mel B, and comedy actor and Little Britain star Matt Lucas, with his mother Diana Lobatto. Plus, a special musical performance from Jax Jones and Raye.

Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Lucy Beaumont, Big Zuu

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 3, Episode 6 - Lucy Beaumont

This week the boys are heading to Hull, the hometown of comedy boss Lucy Beaumont.

Code 404. Professor McAllister (Vinette Robinson)

Code 404

Series 3, Episode 4

After being kicked out of the lab by Parfit following the revelation that his A.I. has been compromised, Major is falling apart under the pressure. At the same time, there's a breakthrough in the serial killer case when a witness provides a shocking revelation.

BBC Two
11:05pm
(repeat)
The Fringe, Fame And Me. Phoebe Waller-Bridge

The Fringe, Fame And Me

Stars who first found fame at the Edinburgh Fringe tell the story of the festival.

Channel 5 logo
11:30pm
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

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