British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 3rd March 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Old Folks At Home

When the council threaten to pull down a large Victorian building that one of Hester's community groups had hoped to set-up an OAP home in, Mrs Fields launches as close she can to a war against the plans.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:50am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Episode 4: Edward Wilson's quest for truth becomes the Movement.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 7 - DIY

When the Farmer pops out for more supplies, Bitzer is left in charge of decorating and calls on the flock for help. He soon realises this may be a terrible mistake as they have their own way of doing things - painting and decorating isn't their strong point!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'. Image shows from L to R: Ruth Bratt, Lucy Trodd. Copyright: Lucky Giant

Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'

Series 1, Episode 3

A pair of American tourists visit St Paul's cathedral to confess their sins, and there is an unexpected rendezvous at the train station waiting for the 4:18 to Hatfield.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Devil You Know

Hacker is terrified to learn that there is to be a cabinet reshuffle. He worries about if he will be promoted or given the boot, but a job in Europe may however be appealing. Sir Humphrey decides it is best for Hacker to stay after he learns who could replace him.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 3 - You Lose Some, You Win Some

Maurice organises a gambling school of six customers who are being threatened by the casino, despite having promised his wife that he won't gamble any more. Terry and Arthur have to look after them until Maurice has made his profit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Ken Dodd Show. Ken Dodd. Credit: BBC

The Ken Dodd Show

Doddy's gardening tips from Ivor Lupin, and meet the world's worst ape-man.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
45 min version (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 86, Episode 2

Andy Hamilton, Sara Pascoe and journalist Sam Leith join regular panellist Jeremy Hardy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am
15 min
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 7 - All Gone

The Twirlywoos watch a lady decorating some cakes. When they see her tidying the decorations away, it gives them the idea to put the cakes away too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 6

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:45am (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 6 - Carwash

When Charlie breaks the microwave, he needs a plan to make money for repairs, and thinks car washing may be the perfect solution. He just needs to work out a way to make cars dirty first.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:45am (repeat)
It Is Rocket Science!. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC

It Is Rocket Science!

Series 1, Episode 2

Helen Keen enthuses about the often weird and frequently wonderful early days of rocket travel. Featuring true stories of Space Nazis! Space Satanists! And Space French Cats!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Psychotherapist

Jean has been behaving increasingly strangely of late: triple-checking the girls' work, fussing over clients, and regularly quiet and moody at home. Then there's the furtive visit to Harley Street...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 20, Episode 6 - Will Barry Go Septic Despite Listening To Classical Music?

Compo, Clegg and Truly are intrigued when they meet a man testing for earthquakes.

CITV 11:30am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 11 - April Foolishness

It's the April Fools Tea Party, and Richard is determined not to be crowned The Biggest Fool for the second year running. All he has to do is deliver a car to Mr Slater's friend. But with Sooty behind the wheel, will his plans backfire?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 20, Episode 7 - Beware The Vanilla Slice

Compo is reminded of a boisterous game he used to play at school, a game far too rough for Clegg to remember. Truly, meanwhile, has a lawnmower on his mind.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Devil You Know

Hacker is terrified to learn that there is to be a cabinet reshuffle. He worries about if he will be promoted or given the boot, but a job in Europe may however be appealing. Sir Humphrey decides it is best for Hacker to stay after he learns who could replace him.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 7 - My Big Fat Monster Wedding

When Nick messes up his and Kate's wedding anniversary, she announces that he is not the man she married. So Fiend, Haggis and Norman kidnap him to find the 'real' Nick. Can Eddie and Angela persuade the monsters that it really is their dad?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 7 - My Fair Charlady

Susan employs a cleaner, who turns out to be such a treasure that she takes over the cooking as well, much to the family's delight.

CITV 12:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Cruise

Bean wins two tickets for an exotic cruise and takes Teddy along for the trip of a lifetime. While showing off to a new friend, Bean goes overboard and is stranded on a desert island.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Ken Dodd Show. Ken Dodd. Credit: BBC

The Ken Dodd Show

Doddy's gardening tips from Ivor Lupin, and meet the world's worst ape-man.

CITV 12:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Fly

Mr Bean declares war when he finds a fly in his room, and searches for ever more outlandish weapons.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
No Place Like Home. Image shows from L to R: Nigel Crabtree (Martin Clunes), Arthur Crabtree (William Gaunt), Tracy Crabtree (Dee Sadler), Beryl Crabtree (Patricia Garwood), Lorraine Codd (Beverly Adams), Paul Crabtree (Stephen Watson). Copyright: BBC

No Place Like Home

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Dinner Party

Arthur's Managing Director's visit gets mixed up in Trevor's surprise birthday party, with almost disastrous results.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 8 - The Mouth Trap

One of Ben's patients, whilst under anaesthetic, admits to killing his wife. Susan, currently overdosing on murder mysteries, decides to turn sleuth in an effort to expose the killer but then gets involved in a cover-up of her own.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 7 - All Gone

The Twirlywoos watch a lady decorating some cakes. When they see her tidying the decorations away, it gives them the idea to put the cakes away too.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 6 - Carwash

When Charlie breaks the microwave, he needs a plan to make money for repairs, and thinks car washing may be the perfect solution. He just needs to work out a way to make cars dirty first.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 12 - Boys' Night In

Terry is all up for the traditional eve-of-wedding stag night but Bob, much to Terry's horror, decides that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in with a cup of tea and a game of ludo! All goes according to plan until Bob spills ink on his wedding trousers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Commodore

Hyacinth agrees to meet the Ladies' Luncheon Club special guest at the railway station, but the assignment proves more difficult than she imagined.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 1 - High Fidelity

Crises on two fronts for Tracey - first in her marriage and then with Sharon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 5 - Looking At Properties

Thinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.

The Africa Channel 2:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 4 - Demon Barber II (Turbo)

Sean invents a video game that seems destined to put his father out of business.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Psychotherapist

Jean has been behaving increasingly strangely of late: triple-checking the girls' work, fussing over clients, and regularly quiet and moody at home. Then there's the furtive visit to Harley Street...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 7 - DIY

When the Farmer pops out for more supplies, Bitzer is left in charge of decorating and calls on the flock for help. He soon realises this may be a terrible mistake as they have their own way of doing things - painting and decorating isn't their strong point!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 20, Episode 6 - Will Barry Go Septic Despite Listening To Classical Music?

Compo, Clegg and Truly are intrigued when they meet a man testing for earthquakes.

BBC Two 3:45pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 1, Episode 3 - Love Thy Neighbour

Frank has great difficulty in trying to find a doctor to tend to his poorly mother-in-law.

CITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 4 - Coconut Shy

Mr Bean hopes to win some cash prizes at the funfair, but it is not as easy as it seems!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 4, Episode 3 - One Damned Ming After Another

The Antiques Roadshow is town, and Hester's got an antique vase to show off. That is, if it can get any attention, between William's new suit and Nancy's bright blue rinse. Back at home, there's a worrying bump in the night.

BBC Two 4:15pm (repeat)
Three Up, Two Down. Image shows from L to R: Angie Tyler (Lysette Anthony), Nick Tyler (Ray Burdis), Sam Tyler (Michael Elphick), Daphne Trenchard (Angela Thorne). Copyright: BBC

Three Up, Two Down

Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Down, One To Go

Daphne is at the end of her tether. She feels the time is right for some hard bargaining, but she hasn't bargained for Sam.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 20, Episode 7 - Beware The Vanilla Slice

Compo is reminded of a boisterous game he used to play at school, a game far too rough for Clegg to remember. Truly, meanwhile, has a lawnmower on his mind.

CITV 4:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 7 - Mime Games

Mr Bean is chased home by an angry mime artist.

BBC Two 4:45pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 1 - Concessions

As Barry and Yvonne dance to Diaghilev, and Spike jokes to Pinocchio, Ted contrives to get in with the local 'Mr Big' to confound Joe Maplin's plans to expand his empire.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect Gentleman

Rigsby's found a new lodger for the house; the charming gentleman Seymour, staying in town away from his country estate. Philip and Alan aren't quite as convinced of his authenticity though.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present

It's the tenth anniversary of Inspector Fowler and Sergeant Dawkins's relationship. She thinks he has got her a present but actually he is preparing to celebrate the Queen's Official Birthday. CID, meanwhile, are investing in computers.

The Africa Channel 5pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 4 - Demon Barber II (Turbo)

Sean invents a video game that seems destined to put his father out of business.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 4, Episode 7 - Going Ape

A face-painting incident turns Roy into a gorilla. Gorilla Roy chases Deco through Sandyford, causing chaos. How will the gang get Roy back to normal and can Roy manage to escape expulsion from Sandyford Progressive Learning?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Capital Gains

Episode 2, Thirty-Minute Theatre: Hard-up Julius Hutch's world of retirement is turned upside down by a blundering bank.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 4 - Stan's Worst Day

Damage to the bus causes Stan, Jack and Blakey to remember the week Blake was first promoted to inspector, and Arthur came to rent the Butlers' spare room.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 31 - The Duckling

Rupa discovers a little lost duckling. How can they get it to swim to its family on the duck-pond island? With Mia's toy duck and Boj's boj-a-boom idea!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Episode 4: Edward Wilson's quest for truth becomes the Movement.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 17

Captain Adorable is on hand with another top tip for his new trainee Awesome Girl - this time he shows her some very silly ways to hide. Keith Fitt is hiding too - he and Arthur Sleep are playing hide and seek in the newsroom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror

Constable Habib falls in love with a fireman, much to Goody's distress. Back at the station, Fowler is having trouble with a hoaxer and Grim is chasing terrorists.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Brush Strokes. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Karl Howman), Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn), Sandra (Jackie Lye), Eric (Mike Walling). Copyright: BBC

Brush Strokes

Series 1, Episode 12

Sandra's new boyfriend, Roy Hooper, puts all his cards on the table when Jacko remembers his devious past. Lionel and Lesley find they miss Veronica about the house in more ways than one.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 4 - Don't Tell Them Willie Boy Was Here

Terry has to mind a champion boxer who is making a comeback after two years away from the ring. But the crooked promoter has plans to fix the fight.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 9 - While You Weren't Sleeping

There are problems in the bedroom which threaten to drive Ben and Susan apart. Abi thinks this may be her fault but she develops her own problems as Janey becomes her personal shopper.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'. Image shows from L to R: Ruth Bratt, Lucy Trodd. Copyright: Lucky Giant

Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'

Series 1, Episode 4

Ruth gets carried away when she is put in charge of the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama. Adam and Oliver finally speak their minds about their tiny roles in the show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
How Tickled Am I?. Mark Radcliffe. Copyright: BBC

How Tickled Am I?

Series 2, Episode 5 - Robb Wilton

Mark Radcliffe on the man who gave us Mr Muddlecombe JP and 'The Day War Broke Out'.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 12 - Boys' Night In

Terry is all up for the traditional eve-of-wedding stag night but Bob, much to Terry's horror, decides that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in with a cup of tea and a game of ludo! All goes according to plan until Bob spills ink on his wedding trousers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 10 - Dentist To The Stars

One of Britain's best-loved heartthrobs visits Ben's surgery and although the mere mention of his name sends Susan weak at the knees, Ben is singularly unimpressed - at first. Soon the whole household is in turmoil - except for Michael - who's far too busy making money out of the film crew.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Devil You Know

Hacker is terrified to learn that there is to be a cabinet reshuffle. He worries about if he will be promoted or given the boot, but a job in Europe may however be appealing. Sir Humphrey decides it is best for Hacker to stay after he learns who could replace him.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 30, Episode 8 - In Which Romance Springs A Leak

Toby is beginning to realise that the benefits of going back to his ex-wife far outweigh the advantages of living alone in a sparsely furnished house with no-one to cook or clean for him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Ken Dodd Show. Ken Dodd. Credit: BBC

The Ken Dodd Show

Doddy's gardening tips from Ivor Lupin, and meet the world's worst ape-man.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Porridge: Inside Out. Image shows from L to R: Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, Christopher Biggins. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Porridge: Inside Out

Episode 2 - Banged Up

Second of three programmes celebrating this truly classic sitcom. Find out about life on set, while cast members, the writers and fans share their memories.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 4 - Jack And Jill

With Katy Brand, David Mitchell and Sue Perkins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater Love

Rodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (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, Episode 2

Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock look at the what people have been talking about this week. The teams are joined by Steve Jones, David O'Doherty, Deborah Meaden and Seann Walsh.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 3

Kelly, a member of the Solana staff tells Donald and Jacqueline that she is engaged to the sexy waiter Mateo. Maeto is then seen flirting with Kate. Having now got over the shock of Chantelle's pregnancy, Janice begins to bond with her daughter. Geoff and his mother do a duet at the karaoke.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Comedy Central At Just For Laughs. Eddie Izzard. Copyright: Just For Laughs Productions

Comedy Central At Just For Laughs

Episode 2

Rich Hall, Russell Kane, Tim Minchin, Mark Watson, Joe Lycett, Daniel Sloss, Danny Bhoy and Kristen Schall all feature at the world famous Montreal comedy festival.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Sean Lock, Rachel Riley, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Susie Dent, David O'Doherty, Jonathan Ross. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

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

QI

Series J, Episode 5 - J-Places

With Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman and Bill Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 4 - Baby

Lucy is worried about the age gap between her and Guy, a concern that increases when Guy turns up to meet her with his grandson in tow.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 4

Martin is happy now that his marriage is back on track but Kate feels guilty as she was too drunk to remember what happened the night before. Janice becomes jealous when Suzie, the girl Mick met when buying flip flops sings karaoke, assuming she is singing to Mick. Madge accidentally gives Donald and Jacqueline the impression that she is a swinger.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:50pm (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, Episode 4

The teams are joined by guests Mel Giedroyc, Johnny Vegas, Aisling Bea and Kym Marsh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 2 - Before I Die

Miranda's recent experience in the graveyard gets her thinking. This week she starts to worry what her life is all about and what people would say at her funeral.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe

The Last Leg

Series 5, Episode 8

Sarah Millican joins Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker for the last show of the current series.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
I Live With Models. Image shows from L to R: Enrique (Eric Aragon), Scarlet (Brianne Howey), Tommy (David Hoffman), Anna (Rebecca Reid). Copyright: Roughcut Television

I Live With Models

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Trip

Tommy gets the chance to go on a work trip to Japan. All he needs to do is learn to take a bra off with one hand. Meanwhile Anna has to learn to schmooze with a famous photographer and a new male model enters the apartment.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Let's Play Darts. Gabby Logan. Copyright: Zeppotron

Let's Play Darts

Series 1, Episode 3 - Quarter Final 3

This quarter-final sees comedians Sean 'The Midwife' Lock and Tim Vine 'The Punaway Train' go head to head along with professional darts players Ted 'The Count' Hankey and Darryl Fitton.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Ardal O'Hanlon

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 9

Ardal O'Hanlon, Roisin Conaty, Rob Delaney and Elis James join Alan to chat about all the hot topics - like being heckled by Grandmaster Flash and serenaded by Lionel Richie.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Nick Helm), Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 2, Episode 4

Sam ropes Andy into chaperoning Errol's Halloween school dance. The family makes a joint oath to stay out of trouble.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'. Image shows from L to R: Ruth Bratt, Lucy Trodd. Copyright: Lucky Giant

Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'

Series 1, Episode 3

A pair of American tourists visit St Paul's cathedral to confess their sins, and there is an unexpected rendezvous at the train station waiting for the 4:18 to Hatfield.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dame Joan Bakewell

Marcus Brigstocke invites Dame Joan Bakewell to listen to the Arctic Monkeys, have a beat boxing lesson and place a horse racing bet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal Punishment

After having trouble with the trenches' telephone system, Blackadder is facing a court-martial for disobeying orders; and far more seriously, shooting and eating Melchett's prized pet pigeon, Speckled Jim. Is there any hope for the Captain, or does a firing squad and certain death await?

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:40pm (repeat)
FM. Image shows from L to R: Dom Cox (Kevin Bishop), Jane Edwards (Nina Sosanya), Lindsay Carol (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: Granada Productions

FM

Episode 2 - System Addict

The group try to stick to some new resolutions: Dom gives up booze, Jane gives up cigarettes, and Lindsay gives up giving up on girls. Featuring a performance by the Wombats, and a guest appearance by Toyah Willcox.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 7 - Biscuits

With Arthur Smith, Dara O'Briain and Rich Hall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Delve Special. David Lander (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Delve Special

Series 2, Episode 4 - Double Agent Russell Nicholson

Russell Nicholson joined MI5 in 1953. In 1959 he joined the KGB. David Lander presents a profile of this notorious spy and interviews him at his luxury home in Bulgaria.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Reality Bites. Image shows from L to R: Emma Willis, Stephen Mulhern, Joel Dommett. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Reality Bites

Episode 4

Guests this week are Alex Brooker, Kendra Wilkinson, Marvin Humes and Frankie Bridge.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Cardinal Burns. Image shows from L to R: Seb Cardinal, Dustin Demri-Burns. Copyright: Left Bank Pictures

Cardinal Burns

Series 1, Episode 2

A class of nobodies learn how to be rock stars, Banksy accidentally gets his stepson arrested on a late-night stake out, and cockney cabbie Phil shares some juicy stories about Johnny Depp having done a day's work as an extra on Pirates of the Caribbean.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 4

Martin is happy now that his marriage is back on track but Kate feels guilty as she was too drunk to remember what happened the night before. Janice becomes jealous when Suzie, the girl Mick met when buying flip flops sings karaoke, assuming she is singing to Mick. Madge accidentally gives Donald and Jacqueline the impression that she is a swinger.

U&Drama channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 1 - High Fidelity

Crises on two fronts for Tracey - first in her marriage and then with Sharon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 3, Episode 3 - Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

The inappropriately named hit man Mr Jolly rents office space next door to the alcoholic incompetents Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson, proprietors of Dreamy Time Escorts, London's seediest escort agency.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Lenny Henry

Rudy's Rare Records

Series 3, Episode 4 - Rudy's Rare Record

With the discovery on one of the rarest records ever recorded on a dusty shelf at the back of the shop, Rudy, Adam and Richie each allow themselves to imagine what life would really be like if they were that rich. Turns out, their dreams are a bit premature...

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Dobby (Isy Suttie), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 5 - Chairman Mark

Jeremy, desperate to avoid living with Superhans, sparks up an old relationship with Mark's sister, Sara.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 3, Episode 7

Joining David this week are Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and impressionist Ronni Ancona. Teaming up with Lee are comedian and author Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
Follow That Camel. Image shows from L to R: Corktip (Anita Harris), Simpson (Peter Butterworth), Bertram 'Bo' Oliphant West (Jim Dale), Sergeant Ernie Nocker (Phil Silvers). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Follow That Camel

Comedy from the Carry On team about a young English aristocrat who joins the Foreign Legion. Phil Silvers guest stars.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
Cemetery Junction

Cemetery Junction

Coming-of-age comedy-drama by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Set in the 1970s, it follows three young friends in a dreary suburb of Reading.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show. Image shows from L to R: Hank Osasuna, Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 4

This week, Keith's joined by Peter Andre, host of DIY Emergency. Danny Dyer talks to Piers Morgan, and the foxes get to mating season.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 8

Joel Dommett yaks Baden Powell and the boy scouts, Diane Morgan talks Florence Nightingale, and Andrew Maxwell on the worst zoo ever.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
I Live With Models. Image shows from L to R: Enrique (Eric Aragon), Scarlet (Brianne Howey), Tommy (David Hoffman), Anna (Rebecca Reid). Copyright: Roughcut Television

I Live With Models

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Trip

Tommy gets the chance to go on a work trip to Japan. All he needs to do is learn to take a bra off with one hand. Meanwhile Anna has to learn to schmooze with a famous photographer and a new male model enters the apartment.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Dobby (Isy Suttie), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 6 - Quantocking II

Dobby is offered a job in New York by ex-boyfriend Simon. Uncertain about the offer, Dobby suggests that she and Mark spend a weekend in the country. The perfect time, as far as Jeremy is concerned, to get a few things off his chest.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 12:10am (repeat)
Cemetery Junction

Cemetery Junction

Coming-of-age comedy-drama by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Set in the 1970s, it follows three young friends in a dreary suburb of Reading.

U&Dave channel logo 12:15am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Dave Spikey, Sean Lock. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 1, Episode 2

With David Walliams, Christian O'Connell, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 1

The hit comedy panel show is back. Joining Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson are rap artist Example, Hairy Biker Si King, former Strictly dancer Camilla Dallerup and EastEnder Linda Henry.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Nick Helm), Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 2, Episode 4

Sam ropes Andy into chaperoning Errol's Halloween school dance. The family makes a joint oath to stay out of trouble.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am
50 min version (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 15, Episode 8

Sean, Jon and Jimmy are joined by guests Denise Van Outen, Vernon Kay, Henning Wehn and Nick Helm.

London Live 1am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 8, Episode 4

This week's episode featured acting toilets, Pat's box of gifts on EastEnders, a horse ridden by a duvet on Merlin and the theft of a raffle ticket on Emmerdale.

London Live 1:30am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30am (repeat)
How Tickled Am I?. Mark Radcliffe. Copyright: BBC

How Tickled Am I?

Series 2, Episode 5 - Robb Wilton

Mark Radcliffe on the man who gave us Mr Muddlecombe JP and 'The Day War Broke Out'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 3, Episode 3 - Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

The inappropriately named hit man Mr Jolly rents office space next door to the alcoholic incompetents Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson, proprietors of Dreamy Time Escorts, London's seediest escort agency.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Ardal O'Hanlon

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 9

Ardal O'Hanlon, Roisin Conaty, Rob Delaney and Elis James join Alan to chat about all the hot topics - like being heckled by Grandmaster Flash and serenaded by Lionel Richie.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:05am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 4 - Don't Tell Them Willie Boy Was Here

Terry has to mind a champion boxer who is making a comeback after two years away from the ring. But the crooked promoter has plans to fix the fight.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 1

The hit comedy panel show is back. Joining Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson are rap artist Example, Hairy Biker Si King, former Strictly dancer Camilla Dallerup and EastEnder Linda Henry.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40am (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain continues on his journey into the realms of pure logic. Once again he's helped by Oxford University maths professor Marcus du Sautoy and is joined by comedy guest Alex Horne.

U&Dave channel logo 3:15am (repeat)
24 Hours To Go Broke. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

24 Hours To Go Broke

Episode 1 - Armenia

David Baddiel and Richard Herring travel to Yerevan in Armenia to play chess with human-sized pieces and sabre dance in drag on the city's most elaborate monument.

BBC Three 3:25am (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Nick Helm), Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 2, Episode 4

Sam ropes Andy into chaperoning Errol's Halloween school dance. The family makes a joint oath to stay out of trouble.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Capital Gains

Episode 2, Thirty-Minute Theatre: Hard-up Julius Hutch's world of retirement is turned upside down by a blundering bank.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Episode 4: Edward Wilson's quest for truth becomes the Movement.

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