Television
TV schedule Friday 23rd May 2025
4:30pm11 min
6pm25 min
Horrible Science
Episode 15 - Forces And Motion SpecialA weird and wonderful look at how gravity, magnetism and friction impact everything. With Fred Sirieix.
6:25pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 1 - HomesickGrandad's not well, his legs are playing him up and the lifts are broken. When Rodney finds himself unwittingly elected to Chairman of the local Residents' Association, Del spies the perfect opportunity to improve their lot.
7pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 2Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Charles Dance, Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie and Gok Wan.
7:05pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 2 - The Making Of Private PikeHodges's niece, Sylvia is visiting Walmington and takes a shine to Pike. Arranging to go to the cinema in Eastbourne, she co-erces him into liberating Mainwaring's brand new staff car.
7:15pm
(repeat)
Yesterday
Comedy about a struggling musician who, after a global blackout, finds he is the only person to remember The Beatles.
7:45pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And NobilityThe Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...
8pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 2Clare Balding, Asim Chaudhry, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Greg James join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show. As ever, the participants aim to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory.
8pm
(repeat)
Rob Beckett's Smart TV
Series 1, Episode 1Rob hosts as comedy panel show celebrating the small screen, with Jon Richardson, Russell Tovey, Stacey Dooley and Jamie Laing joining team captains Josh Widdicombe and Alison Hammond for the first edition.
8:25pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And SenilityAs the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 69, Episode 8Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts. Chris McCausland has been confirmed as a guest panellist, as well as broadcaster Janet Street-Porter.
9pm
(repeat)
Harry Enfield's Television Programme
Series 1, Episode 2Comic caricatures from Harry Enfield assisted by Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:35pm
(repeat)
Ghosts
Series 4, Episode 5 - Poached GuestsAlison and Mike's neighbour spots a business opportunity which sparks all out war between them. The Captain makes a discovery and the Ghosts find a surprising new friend.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 66, Episode 9BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty takes up the reins as host. Guest panellists Richard Osman and Maisie Adam join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to poke fun at the week's headlines.
10pm
(repeat)
Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 5 - Dimension JumpIn an alternate universe, we see another Arnold Rimmer. He's a test pilot in the Space Corps, and is more fondly named "Ace".
10:10pm
(repeat)
Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity
Another stage show starring Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson. This time, Richie & Eddie are stranded on a Pacific island.
11:05pm
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 25 (C4: 26), Episode 3Jimmy Carr hosts as Alan Carr and Munya Chawawa take on Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney. Don Rodolfo joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
11:40pm
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 19, Christmas SpecialHost Dara O Briain, regular panellist Hugh Dennis and many of the comedians who have appeared this year mark the end of 2020 with a special show looking back on the year's events, along with unseen material, out-takes and all the usual fun.