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Television

TV schedule Tuesday 1st July 2025

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:30pm (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 3, Episode 6 - Wedding Bells

After a signifcant stock disagreement with Peacock, Rumbold and Grainger, Mrs. Slocombe becomes the centre of attention when Young Mr. Grace implies he may take a wife. The notion rather seems to go to her head.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Germaine Greer, Rob Brydon. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the hit comedy panel show.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:10pm (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 4, Episode 3 - Boots, Boots, Boots

Mainwaring becomes obsessed with the state of the platoon's feet and begins a series of courses designed to harden the soles. His demanding marches soon force the members of the platoon to try and stop him.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:50pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Perhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Kevin Bridges, Jill Scott, Micah Richards, Romesh Ranganathan, Ollie Watkins, Jamie Redknapp, Maisie Adam

A League Of Their Own

Series 19, Episode 5

Superstar striker Ollie Watkins, the man who gave England fans the moment of last summer, joins the ALOTO regulars alongside comedians Kevin Bridges and Maisie Adam. Micah takes a punishment for his harsh punditry of Ollie's England team, we find out what happened between Ollie and Ed Sheeran, and there's the return of Pop Star Penalties.

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 2, Episode 5 - Mutiny

Margo's performance of the Sound of Music coincides with the day 'Sir' wants the Leadbetters to entertain an important client.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:30pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 6 - Animals

Geraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?

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 2, Episode 2 - Doing The Honours

Pressured to decide on his department's Honours recommendations, Jim sees an opportunity to hold some actual power over the Civil Service. With a change to international university student funding due, Humphrey feels the pain.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Zoe Lyons, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe, Dan Tiernan

QI

Series U, Episode 14 - Underground & Underwater

Sandi is joined by Zoe Lyons, Dan Tiernan, Josh Widdicombe and Alan Davies for an underground and underwater episode of QI.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett's United States Of Birmingham. Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett's United States Of Birmingham

Episode 2

After a quick diversion in the Amish town of Intercourse, Joe and his driver Randy head to Birmingham, Pennsylvania where Joe ends up feeding a bat in a cave.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Christmas Special - Engagement

Alice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm (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 2, Episode 1

Denise lets slip that she's fallen pregnant. Naturally, there's little else in discussion for the rest of the evening.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 10

Clive Myrie takes to the host's chair, whilst Munya Chawawa and Helen Lewis join Ian and Paul to discuss the week's news stories.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Upright. Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin)

Upright

Series 1, Episode 3

Meg is distraught when she loses all of her's and Lucky's money, and things go from bad to worse as the pair run out of petrol.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sara Pascoe, Sandi Toksvig, Phill Jupitus, Mark Watson

QI

Series R, Episode 4 - Restaurants

Sandi Toksvig hosts the high-brow quiz, serving up a selection of questions on the subject of restaurants. Trying to come up with the answers are Alan Davies, Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe and Mark Watson.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
30 min
Transaction. Image shows left to right: Tom (Thomas Gray), Millie (Francesca Mills), Simon (Nick Frost), Linda (Kayla Meikle), Liv (Jordan Gray)

Transaction

Episode 2 - Hip Hip

Liv is suspicious of birthday boy Tom and co-worker Millie's newfound friendship, and Simon tries to instil a sense of safety in his staff but causes chaos.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
Upright. Image shows from L to R: Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin), Meg Adams (Milly Alcock)

Upright

Series 1, Episode 4

Meg and Lucky join a campground party on the Great Australian Bight, but the night takes a horrible turn when Lucky discovers a suicide note.

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

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 3, Episode 2 - Good Food, Bad Habits

Billy looks back at how our attitudes have changed about drinking over the decades, and the evils of eating food from a bucket.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 5

Team captain Rob Beckett and guest team Katherine Ryan are joined by Angela Barnes, Paisley Billings, Lloyd Griffith and Tom Read Wilson to discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix, Greg Davies, Noel Fielding

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Episode 9

Joining the regulars this week are comedian and presenter Joel Dommett, ex-Geordie Shore star and now superstar DJ Joel Corry and rapper Lady Leshurr. On topic for this week is what surprising new career an S Club 7 member has found themselves doing and discovering what sound advice Stevie Nicks is getting from the ghost of her deceased mother Barbara! And if that wasn't enough, the teams must identify Thereza Bazaar from 80s icons Dollar and the real Graham Crabb from grebo legends Pop Will Eat Itself in the ID Parade.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (repeat)
Lucy Beaumont: Live From The Royal Court Theatre. Lucy Beaumont

Lucy Beaumont: Live From The Royal Court Theatre

Stand-up show from Lucy Beaumont.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Sister-In-Law

Steve cooks a big breakfast to welcome the latest member of Paul's family into the fold.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 1 - Fashion

Wealthy international public relations maven Edina Monsoon awakes hungover with one day to put together a major fashion show. Who should she turn to for help, and can she do it whilst off the booze?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Brassic. Erin (Michelle Keegan)

Brassic

Series 4, Episode 6 - Saint Erin (Murder Mystery)

Vinnie and the gang don some fancy dress and join a posh murder mystery evening at a stately home.

BBC Three 11:45pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Happy Couple

Steve and Becky have run out of beer and Steve's mum's had an argument with her boyfriend.

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 4 - 100th Episode

Mock The Week celebrates its 100th episode, with guests Milton Jones, Ava Vidal and Mark Watson.

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