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Television

TV schedule Friday 21st March 2025

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm
5 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 20 - The Amazing Jalapeno

Chilli can't wait to see his hero, Jalapeno, attempt a treacle-tart jumping record. But Evil Pea adds an extra tart at the end of the jump, and Jalapeno gets stuck.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:15pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 10, Episode 6 - Friends And Neighbours

Raising travel costs are causing consternation amongst the staff. Mr. Grace offers them use of his private apartment on the top floor. However, the staff soon discover that they get on far better as colleagues than as flatmates!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm
30 min
High Hoops. Image shows left to right: Mr Holt (Robert Webb), Brid O'Neill (Isy Suttie)

High Hoops

Episode 5 - The Bootcamp Play

The Vipers are not getting along, so Aoife blags them onto a team-building weekend. The only thing is it's at school, military style and with the boys - what can go wrong?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 5 - May The Force Be With You

When Rodney meets an old friend of Del's in the pub, he is duped into taking him back to the Trotter's flat: as Del is showing Grandad a new 'hookie' microwave he has acquired, he is re-acquainted with Detective Slater. The family are arrested and a stand-off situation develops after they all give false statements - until Del surprises everyone...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm
280 min
Comic Relief. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief

Episode 23 - Comic Relief 2025

Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Jonathan Ross, Alesha Dixon, Tom Allen and AJ Odudu host the fund-raising extravaganza from MediaCityUK in Salford. Sketches feature shows including Strictly Come Dancing, The Gladiators, Not Going Out and Beyond Paradise. Highlights include Billy Monger's one-day endurance Ironman Challenge in Hawaii and Jamie Laing's 150-mile plus run from London to Salford. Sugababes take to the Red Nose Day stage for the first time since 2007, while the Rock Choir performs a moving rendition of Keane's classic Somewhere Only We Know.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jason Watkins, David Mitchell, Adam Woodyatt, Rob Brydon, Phil Wang, Lee Mack, Maggie Aderin-Pocock. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 8

With Jason Watkins, Phil Wang, Adam Woodyatt and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:35pm (repeat)
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 5 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blown up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it!

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
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 6 - Room At The Bottom

Mainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 2, Episode 3 - How To Dump Your Girlfriend

With his girlfriend Pat back in London after a period working away, Tony resolves to dump her and focus all his attentions on Deborah. Meanwhile, Gary tries to implement a cleaning rota in the flat.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jeremy Clarkson, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Jason Manford. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 4 - Noble Rot

With Jeremy Clarkson, Jason Manford and Sara Pascoe.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:30pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 2, Episode 4 - Troublesome 12"

With Deborah feeling lonely, it looks like Tony may finally be in luck. Gary hopes to be quids-in when he realises some of Dorothy's records may be worth quite a bit of money.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
The Flatshare. Image shows left to right: Tiffany (Jessica Brown Findlay), Leon (Anthony Welsh)

The Flatshare

Episode 3

Tiffany's article is published, and things come to a head between Leon and Kay. As Valentine's Day approaches, Tiff finds herself at a cross roads.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 6

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Diane Morgan

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 5

Diane Morgan guest hosts for the first time, as the panels dissect the coronation of King Charles and the UK's local election results. Ian and Paul are joined by comedian Desiree Burch and Times Radio presenter Matt Chorley.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 32, Episode 9

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by guests Grayson Perry & Maisie Adam.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:20pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett's Smart TV. Image shows left to right: Alison Hammond, David Mitchell, Rob Beckett, Kadiff Kirwan, Anna Richardson, Josh Widdicombe, Ryan Sampson

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Series 2, Episode 3

David Mitchell, Kadiff Kirwan, Anna Richardson and Ryan Sampson feature for another round of TV-related challenges and discussions, hosted by Rob Beckett.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 3 - Home

Ever wondered what it would be like to have Billy Connolly as a next-door neighbour? Or where Marlon Brando liked to have an afternoon nap? Billy reveals all including why you should never buy a house with mattresses in the garden.

Channel 5 logo 10:55pm (repeat)
The Flatshare. Image shows left to right: Tiffany (Jessica Brown Findlay), Leon (Anthony Welsh)

The Flatshare

Episode 4

Tiff's parents turn up at the flat, whilst Richie gives his brother some much-needed tough love advice. Justin makes contact again, and the article's publication continues to be felt by all involved.

BBC Two 11:15pm
Sweet Sue. Sue (Maggie O'Neill). Copyright: BBC Films

Sweet Sue

Comedy about a middle-aged woman who finds an unexpected love interest, but clashes with her new partner's son.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 2, Episode 3 - Minor Injuries

Kerry is helping the vicar run the local football practice and ends up requiring medical attention.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
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 6

Denise and Dave's wedding day has finally arrived, and the family are busy readying themselves for the ceremony - and drinking - ahead.

BBC Three 11:55pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Reverend Francis Seaton (Paul Chahidi), Jacob Seaton (Gerran Howell). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Vicar's Son

When the vicar's son, Jacob, returns from living in Bristol, can Kurtan help him re-adjust to village life?

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