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TV schedule Wednesday 21st May 2025

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

Mr Bean

Series 4, Episode 12 - Alarm Bean

Mr. Bean is looking forward to seeing a once-in-a-lifetime comet that won't appear until four in the morning.

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

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 49 - Cower Before Zorgoth

The heroes quest to stop a slug from shrinking the forest.

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

Horrible Science

Episode 13 - Earth And Space Special

Rapping science teacher Matt Green becomes the first human being ever to visit Quark as he joins Pipette on her home planet to help host this special episode about Earth and space.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To Chingford

Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...

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 8, Episode 6 - The Face On The Poster

Mainwaring hopes to recruit more members to the platoon with a series of posters featuring Jones, but there is a mix-up at the printers.

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 8

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Emily Maitlis, Jack Whitehall, Jim Carter and Armando Iannucci.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 5 - Beer

Blackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 6 - Chains

Melchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.

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

The Last Fast Show Ever, Episode 3 - Part Three

Fast-moving BBC Two sketch show featuring a host of hugely popular characters.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 3 - K-Folk

With Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows left to right: Robin (Laurence Rickard), Kitty (Lolly Adefope)

Ghosts

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Hardest Word

Can the ghosts get back into Alison's good books after she gives them the biggest telling off of their lives/deaths? Alison and Mike learn that relaxation is harder than it looks.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 5

Jo Brand guest presents, with Zoe Lyons and Feargal Sharkey joining Ian and Paul.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 7 - The Accountant

When the Crown and Toga is hit by a mega tax bill, Marcus does everything in his power to find a top-notch accountant. Jason isn't helping things by giving away free drinks to his barber in exchange for haircuts. And Grumio finds a fast snail in the bar.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Jason (Jon Pointing), Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 8 - Beer

A Germanian bar opens over the road, selling a popular drink called beer. The boys attempt to discover the recipe, with Grumio engaging his super-palate and Jason seducing the barmaid Stefi. Meanwhile, Marcus has a run-in with the local fire brigade.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 4 - Jealous

When Edina's arch-rival Claudia Bing beats her to a coveted Public Relations award set up by Edina herself, she is left fuming. Unfortunately a missing speech sends her comeback plans awry, and she rants against her own industry in frustration.

BBC Three 10:55pm (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley), Dinny Molloy (Ned Dennehy)

The Young Offenders

Series 2, Episode 5

Billy Murphy enlists the help of Conor, Jock, and eventually Mairéad, to avoid getting killed by a former cellmate of his who has just been released from prison.

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 17, Highlights Special - Jimmy, Sean & Jon's Best Bits

Jimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for a compilation show of their best bits from the last series. Guests include Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Jerry Springer, Johnny Vegas, Mel Giedroyc, Lethal Bizzle, Carol Vorderman and Josh Widdicombe.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
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 1 - Drugs

After a night spent out clubbing, Tim returns to the flat wearing the wrong coat, and convinces Lee to help him return it to its owner.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Linda Walsh (Demi Isaac Oviawe), Siobhan Walsh (Jennifer Barry), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley), Orla Walsh (Orla Fitzgerald), Mairead MacSweeney (Hilary Rose), Principal Barry Walsh (PJ Gallagher)

The Young Offenders

Series 2, Episode 6

The baby is due and everyone is frustrated with the nonstop arguing of both families, so an ill-advised weekend break for all is organised.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To Chingford

Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Geoff Norcott, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Tom Allen, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out another week's events with the help of guests Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Geoff Norcott.

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