U&Dave TV Guide — Tuesday, 30 June 2026

In the first of two special episodes commemorating the end of the long-running topical comedy series, a chance to see again some of the finest moments from the first half of its 17-year history

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas, Dragon Steven Bartlett, presenter Josie Gibson and comedian Chris McCausland join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show. As usual, the participants set out to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible fibs about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory, through rounds such as Home Truths and Quick-fire Lies

Rapper MIST, comedian Jayde Adams, interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and former Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show. As usual, the participants set out to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible fibs about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory, through rounds such as Home Truths and Quick-fire Lies

Stephen Fry hosts an extended edition of a special episode that poses questions on all manner of inventions, including some that proved to be 'just the job'. Trying to come up with interesting answers are Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson, comedian Jason Manford, broadcaster Sandi Toksvig and regular panellist Alan Davies

Irreverent panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr, in which team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea are joined by Kerry Godliman, Georgia Toffolo, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Fin Taylor

James looks at some of the advances in motoring that never caught on, revealing how the petrol engine came to dominate in the 20th century, while concepts for jet engines and steam power fell by the wayside. He also drives an amphibious car and an electric scooter, and takes a ride in the world's fastest driverless car

Millions of dollars' worth of marijuana is found hidden in a shipment of mattresses, and officers detain a mother and daughter who have been smoking meth

A man wanted for murder is apprehended at the border, and officers discover over 80 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a tractor-trailer

The chef begins an exploration of the country's food in the states of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, where the influence of the British Empire on eating habits can still be observed. Rick enjoys the prominence of fish and seafood in the cuisine found in the cities of Kolkata and Chennai, cooking dishes including prawns in coconut milk and his mum's British Raj curry

The chef visits Mumbai in search of the bombil, the fish used in Bombay duck, and also enjoys Parsee hospitality and learns about their contribution to Indian cuisine. He then travels south to Pondicherry, where locals prepare Indian dishes with a French twist, before heading north along the coast to Mamallapuram to sample one of the best fish curries he has ever had. Rick also demonstrates how to make popular Parsee chicken dish sali murgh and personal favourite aloo mattar

Jeremy Clarkson drives a powerful Swedish supercar. Celebrities including Trevor Eve, Alan Davies and Jimmy Carr attend a coffee morning on the show's track, while the team creates the world's first convertible people carrier - by sawing the top off a Renault Espace

The Yorkshire Dales is the setting for a contest between the Jaguar XK, the BMW 650i and the Mercedes SL350, while a rally car and a jet-powered kayak compete on the surface of a frozen lake. The team hijacks a drive-time radio show in Brighton, and chef Gordon Ramsay is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse are in the Lake District to fish at some of the UK's best-loved beauty spots in the form of Derwentwater and Watendlath Tarn. In a change from the norm, this time Bob has chosen where they go fishing in a poignant trip down memory lane as this was where he used to come on camping holidays with his mates, away from parents for the first time

In the conclusion of his two-part journey, Simon investigates the environmental challenges facing Cornwall and the rest of the country. He discovers how the region's farmers are adopting new, less intensive approaches that are both more profitable and environmentally friendly, and reveals how reintroducing beavers to the uplands could tackle the problem of widespread flooding. He also encounters some of the county's iconic wildlife, including grey seals that live in constant risk of getting caught up in discarded fishing nets

Si King and Dave Myers demonstrate how to create a gourmet party on a tight budget, preparing cut-price canapes, cakes and tasty treats, with Michelin-starred chef Nigel Haworth giving advice on vegetarian food. Finally, they put everything they have learned to the test when they arrange a surprise celebration for 35 farm volunteers

The chef begins an exploration of the country's food in the states of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, where the influence of the British Empire on eating habits can still be observed. Rick enjoys the prominence of fish and seafood in the cuisine found in the cities of Kolkata and Chennai, cooking dishes including prawns in coconut milk and his mum's British Raj curry