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TV schedule Tuesday 13th May 2025

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:55am
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 4, Episode 4 - Sample Sale

Mr Bean takes free food samples from a food truck at a market and sells them to raise funds for a teapot.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 43 - A Slippery Situation

The heroes quest to the Crystal Mine and face a slimy beast.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
25 min
Horrible Science

Horrible Science

Episode 7 - Fartenheimer, The Water Cycle And 206 Bones

Science goes too far in Fartenheimer, music goes too far in Heads, Shoulders, Knees, Toes and All the other Bones in the Body, and there's a Swiftian take on the water cycle.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7pm (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 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
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 6, Episode 1

A new series of the hit panel show. Lee Mack is joined by Alex Jones and Alexander Armstrong and David Mitchell is joined by Chris Tarrant and Mel Giedroyc.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 6 - Watching The Girls Go By

Rodney has unwisely accepted a bet with Micky Pearce that he'll bring a bird along to the party at the Nag's Head. Now, with Del's help, he has to find one...!

BBC Two 8pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 6, Episode 6 - Rainbow Trout (Derbyshire Wye)

Bob and Paul return to the Derbyshire Wye and its neighbour the Derwent, this time with Ted, to revisit the place they first fished together.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Thing In The Cellar

As the Goods are removed from the electricity grid, Tom builds a generator to turn the waste from their animals into electricity. However, when it's finally called into use, the generator packs up, and Tom grovels to Jerry for use of his freezer.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door Closes

Del's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Official Visit

The President of tiny African nation Buranda - formerly a British colony - is overthrown in a coup d'état just days before he is due to visit the United Kingdom. Jim's determined that the new President should fulfill the plans, but Humphrey is less than enthused.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 3, Episode 5

Channel Nine hosts a TV awards ceremony and the Suits You Sir tailors get a comeuppance.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Mel Giedroyc. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 9

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Mel Giedroyc and panellists Hal Cruttenden and Sathnam Sanghera.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Joe Lycett's United States Of Birmingham. Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett's United States Of Birmingham

Episode 4

Joe's voyage to all the Birminghams finishes in Birmingham Alabama, the biggest US Brum of the trip.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Josh Pugh, Sandi Toksvig, Sally Phillips, Aaron Simmonds

QI

Series U, Episode 13 - Upbringing

Sandi Toksvig takes a look at upbringing with Sally Phillips, Josh Pugh, Aaron Simmonds and Alan Davies.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 4 - Dough

Eddie's been locked in his room working on a secret project for a full week: a printing machine. After flashing his £27 notes around the pub, landlord Dick tips off London's top forger to their scam.

BBC Two 9:45pm (repeat)
Hypothetical. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Katherine Ryan, John Robins, Ivo Graham, Cariad Lloyd. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 1, Episode 7

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Katherine Ryan, John Robins, Ivo Graham and Cariad Lloyd.

BBC Three 9:45pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Toast

Steve and Becky are doing their usual thing - staying in bed and just about to have sex.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 13 - Intelligence

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and David Mitchell.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Sam Campbell, Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 3

Sam Campbell, Calum Scott and CMAT join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the pop culture panel show, hosted by Greg Davies.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Crassus (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Accident

Following a catastrophic industrial accident, the boys respond in their own ways: Marcus immediately seeks financial compensation, while Grumio prefers to 'go to seed' at home. Then Jason, a cheery out-of-work builder steps into their lives.

BBC Three 10:15pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Birthday

It's Steve's birthday and everyone wants to go out and get plastered - except Steve who is ill. Or at least he tells his mum and everyone else he is...

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 5 - Poor

Edina'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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Athena (Annette Badland). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Critic

Despite only being open a few days, the boys' bar receives a devastating '1 Fork' review from Athena, the leading food critic in Rome. Grumio invites her back for a re-match with his experimental new menu; while Jason can't stop hiring waitresses.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Phil Wang, Jordan Stephens, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Ashnikko, Noel Fielding

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 8

Ashnikko, Jordan Stephens and Phil Wang join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the pop culture panel show, hosted by Greg Davies.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Danny Bhoy, Dara O Briain, Nina Conti. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy

Dara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 6

Sarah Millican, Melanie C, Charlotte Ritchie and David O'Doherty look at the topical stories of the week.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Tommo (Ryan Sampson), Vinnie (Joe Gilgun), Ash (Aaron Heffernan). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 7

The gang are in a buzz when Vinnie is tasked by Chinese Dan to steal some beehives, so the lads scope out a nearby village famous for making local honey.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Tom Allen, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Ellie Taylor, Ari Eldjárn, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis examine another week's news from around the globe in the company of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ari Eldjarn, Ed Gamble and Ellie Taylor.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

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