TV Guide U&Drama Friday

A lovelorn Mervyn is driven to distraction by a woman working at the local pizza place. When he reveals that he lacks the courage to profess his feelings for her, Alvin and Entwistle decide that is it up to them to bring the would-be couple together. Comedy, starring Philip Fox

Clegg and Truly reminisce about Compo, whose amorous intentions towards his neighbour Nora Batty - along with his accident-prone antics - were a constant source of amusement in the village

Lenny turns up in the village once more, followed by his long-suffering assistant Cliff. This time, the show-business hopeful becomes convinced that he can finally make a name for himself by becoming an escapologist. Guest starring Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball

The search for kidnapped woman Ann Gallagher takes an unexpected turn when Kirsten pulls a van over for speeding, only to hear muffled sounds coming from the back. However, when she asks the driver to open the door, things turn nasty and she is forced to radio for help. Catherine can't shake the feeling that Tommy is near and returns to the deserted house. Against police protocol she breaks in - and instantly realises something sinister has happened. Sarah Lancashire stars in the dark drama written by Sally Wainwright

A police informant resurfaces after 17 years on the run, and claims to have details implicating a crook-turned-celebrity in an unsolved armed robbery. Sandra accompanies Strickland to the Hero of the Year Awards, where the recipient of the title is an old rival of Gerry's - who is brought in to work on the case. With guest star Steven Berkoff