British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 18th March 2015

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

French Fields

Series 1, Episode 5 - Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

Still none-too-keen on the idea of William returning for lunch each day, Hester's determined to send him to the office with sandwiches. Meanwhile, back at the house, Madame Remoleux is proving worse than useless, but Hester's determined to serve up a proper English meal for a dinner party.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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 1, Episode 5 - The Writing On The Wall

Jim's latest drive to slim down the Civil Service has won favour with both the PM and Cabinet colleagues, but Sir Humphrey is bitterly opposed to the plans. However, the pair are forced to put the disagreement aside when it becomes apparent that they could both be adversely affected.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 2, Episode 4

After a near-death experience with his beloved cat, Richard decides to arrange his own fantasy funeral.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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 7, Episode 6 - The Old Folks' Party

Jean has been helping out in the local Help The Aged charity shop, but Lionel is reluctant to part with his belongings. She soon has a much more practical idea to help.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 10, Episode 4 - Vic Reeves interviews Olivia Colman

Vic Reeves, one half of comedy double act Vic & Bob, talks to three-time Bafta Award-winning actress Olivia Colman.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 2, Episode 11 - Strike Up The Band

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 1 - Dead Men Do Tell Tales

Terry gets another dead-end job when Arthur agrees to look after a coffin. What is really in it?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 7

Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 2, Episode 6

Comics Lee Mack, Sarah Millican and writer Graham Linehan battle to supply the finest wrong answers.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 18 - Soft

The Twirlywoos meet a soft and fluffy cat. Back in the Boat the Box brings them a soft surprise.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Educated Evans

Educated Evans

Episode 2, The Snout: Can the skint 1920s tipster plot revenge on a local informant and end up a winner too?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:45am (repeat)
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Esme (Jordan Brown), Kait (Shannon Flynn), Dani (Dani Harmer). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 1, Episode 5 - Lying Game

Esme suffers a crisis of confidence in her scare-abilty. Gabe's addiction to a ghostly book causes Dani to do something rash. Can anyone tell the truth? Honestly!

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4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 3 - Rules

Mr Bell is keen to emphasise school discipline in his latest video, but the pupils are more interested in the unwritten school rules by which they live their lives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 5, 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.

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Please Sir!. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Hedges (John Alderton), Maureen Bullock (Liz Gebhardt), Sharon Eversleigh (Carol Hawkins), Dennis Dunstable (Peter Denyer), Eric Duffy (Peter Cleall). Copyright: Rank Organisation / ITV Studios

Please Sir!

Movie spin-off from the popular TV sitcom, in which teacher Bernard Hedges takes troublesome class 5C to a holiday camp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 7, Episode 5 - Susan Of Troy

Michael succeeds in placing the whole family on The Weakest Link, but Anne Robinson is about to raise more difficult questions than expected.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 22 - Wacky Washing

Sooty and the gang are running Mr Slater's laundrette! But when Sweep confuses red paint with washing powder, he's left in a bit of a spin. Will the football kit be clean in time for the match?

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Episode 1 - Pilot

Dot's had enough of making tea in the Cabinet War Rooms. When she finds a cryptic message in the newspaper she enlists the help of her friends, Myrtle and Pearl, to catch the spy. Can they do it? And will it prove to be the big break Dot's been waiting for?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 7, Episode 6 - One Of The Boys

Roger's mother visits London to meet future daughter-in-law, Abi. Meanwhile an old drinking mate from Ben's youth has changed much more than he had expected.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 2, Episode 11 - Strike Up The Band

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (repeat)
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 4, Episode 3 - Deborah Meaden

Chat, music and comedy from Hacker T Dog and another tune from the Quarter Past Four O'Clock Club. Also, Hacker hopes Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden will invest her time and effort in his flea-ridden ideas.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 1 - Home Movie

Bean attempts to make his own home movie - a horror thriller with Mrs Wicket as the star!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 7

Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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, Christmas Special - Yuletide Spirit

Grim is on the search for a group of dangerous carol singers, and the politics of Christmas workplace gift-giving throw the station into disarray when Goody buys Maggie some sexy lingerie. Fowler, meanwhile, has am-dram panto on his mind...

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 29 - Camping

An old photo album causes Bean to reminisce about summers at Scout camp as a boy, and sets him planning a night under the stars with Teddy. Purchasing a tent proves a problem, but nothing is going to stop him having a good time - even if he has to get the garden shed over the roof of his house.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (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 3, Episode 3

Jacko and Sandra have amicably decided to call off their wedding plans, but Lionel cannot believe that it was a mutual decision. In his eyes, it's all Jacko's fault.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act

Fowler is pleased to get his name mentioned in the local paper following the successful raid by CID on the home of drugs dealer Harry the Spike. Harry has a good defence counsel however and Fowler is nervous of meeting him.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Esme (Jordan Brown), Kait (Shannon Flynn), Dani (Dani Harmer). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 1, Episode 5 - Lying Game

Esme suffers a crisis of confidence in her scare-abilty. Gabe's addiction to a ghostly book causes Dani to do something rash. Can anyone tell the truth? Honestly!

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 2, Episode 10 - Between Ourselves

While Thelma is still at her mother's, Bob has not been eating. He is also regretting having Terry stay with him as he's messy, lazy and causing his neighbours to talk. Bob writes a letter to Thelma that Terry tries to deliver at the library but even that is doomed to failure it seems.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 3 - Rules

Mr Bell is keen to emphasise school discipline in his latest video, but the pupils are more interested in the unwritten school rules by which they live their lives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 7, Episode 6 - The Old Folks' Party

Jean has been helping out in the local Help The Aged charity shop, but Lionel is reluctant to part with his belongings. She soon has a much more practical idea to help.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Spotlight

Bill is in a state, as he has been invited on Newsnight to debate the economy. Bella decides to give him a mock interview.

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 12 - All Gone Pear Shaped

Sharon is still in love with her boyfriend, Colin, and she plucks up the courage to tell her husband. However, she refrains from telling him that Colin is a policeman.

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

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 3 - Expansion Plans

Looking to improve the shop's efficiency and profits, Michael hires a junior stylist. At first, Desmond doesn't take too kindly to what he sees as his "replacement" - but perhaps the young man isn't too bad, really.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 22, Episode 5 - Enter The Hawk

Billy Hardcastle finds that having a friend with a powerful pinstriped suit is adventurous enough.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45pm (repeat)
The Million Pound Note

The Million Pound Note

Comedy film about a penniless man who is given a million pound note and instructed to live on it for a month without spending any of it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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 1, Episode 5 - The Writing On The Wall

Jim's latest drive to slim down the Civil Service has won favour with both the PM and Cabinet colleagues, but Sir Humphrey is bitterly opposed to the plans. However, the pair are forced to put the disagreement aside when it becomes apparent that they could both be adversely affected.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 43 - Happy Harvesters

Boj's buddies are off to Mr Cloppity's allotment to harvest their vegetables. When they discover a cheeky slug has eaten them, Boj finds something else for his buddies to harvest!

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fish Sitting

Mr Bean has to look after Mrs Wicket's goldfish, but Scrapper the cat is keen to help.

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

French Fields

Series 1, Episode 6 - Le Week-End

Finally! The weekend! Hester's delighted to be expecting to welcome Emma, Peter and 'baby' Guy; but William's more concerned with his golf prospects, and the fate of his beloved suede shoes in the hands of Madame Remoleux. If that wasn't enough to contend with, there's a must-attend banquet in the town.

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 3, Episode 6 - Come Sail With Me

Daphne's fears are confirmed when a trip to the coast finds her all at sea with Sam.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 30 - Chocks Away

When his model aeroplane is blown out of the sky by a rival kid's, Mr Bean sets his sights on revenge. Next day, his newly-constructed fighter plane is almost ready for take-off. But it lacks a vital part - and the model shop is shut! No matter, it is chocks away with Teddy at the controls, fighting for airspace over London N10.

BBC Two 4:45pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 2 - Who Killed Mr Partridge?

Following the discovery of Mr Partridge's dead body in the swimming pool, the Entertainments Staff are forced to ask themselves 'Whodunit?'.

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

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone

Since Alan moved out, there's a spare bed in Philip's room, and Rigsby has no intentions of keeping it empty. However, his plans to prey on the missionary instincts of a religious man backfire when he begins to convert Miss Jones!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (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 3, Episode 6 - Wanted

Rodney's kindly nature gets him into trouble when he tries to help a drunk lady on the way home from the pub. When she screams for help he legs it home. Del, knowing of the woman's reputation, plays on Rodney's fears, but his joke backfires when Rodney goes on the run!

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

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 3 - Expansion Plans

Looking to improve the shop's efficiency and profits, Michael hires a junior stylist. At first, Desmond doesn't take too kindly to what he sees as his "replacement" - but perhaps the young man isn't too bad, really.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Dexter (Jason Callender), Isaac Rodgers (Layton Blake), Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 4, Episode 8 - Netball

Nero and the gang find themselves playing netball against a team of girls.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 4, Compromising Positions: The British ambassador is suspicious over an embarrassing photo of William.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 8 - Hot Water

Now that Stan's left home, Blakey moves in as Mum and Olive's lodger. Unfortunately his meddling quickly puts an end to the immersion heater in the hot water tank and when he and Jack try to fix it, things only get worse!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 2, Episode 4

After a near-death experience with his beloved cat, Richard decides to arrange his own fantasy funeral.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Squadron Leader Lord Flashheart (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 5:40pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 2 - You Need Hands

Arthur takes on some hired help when Terry is injured, and unwittingly finds himself mixed up in drug dealing.

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 3, Episode 3

Jacko and Sandra have amicably decided to call off their wedding plans, but Lionel cannot believe that it was a mutual decision. In his eyes, it's all Jacko's fault.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 2, Episode 6

Comics Lee Mack, Sarah Millican and writer Graham Linehan battle to supply the finest wrong answers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 7, Episode 7 - Abi Ever After

It's the day before Roger and Abi's wedding but, for this accident-prone couple, until the marriage is solemnised, anything can happen and probably will!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 32 - The Farmer's Niece

When the Farmer's niece comes to visit the farm, Bitzer and Shaun soon discover that she is much less pleasant than she looks.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 10, Episode 5 - Olivia Colman interviews Sharon Horgan

Olivia Colman, star of Broadchurch and Twenty Twelve, talks to Sharon Horgan, writer and star of Bafta-nominated sitcom Pulling.

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 2, Episode 10 - Between Ourselves

While Thelma is still at her mother's, Bob has not been eating. He is also regretting having Terry stay with him as he's messy, lazy and causing his neighbours to talk. Bob writes a letter to Thelma that Terry tries to deliver at the library but even that is doomed to failure it seems.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 5

Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 7, Episode 8 - Breaking Up Ain't Hard To Do

Susan learns two of her old friends are having marital problems, and in an effort to help invites them round for dinner. However, a blazing row soon escalates between the troubled couple, which causes friction in the Harpers' own marriage when they decide to take sides.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 2, Episode 11 - Strike Up The Band

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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 26, Episode 5 - Who's That Mouse In The Poetry Group?

Can Howard manage to keep an eye on Smiler and Marina?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 7

Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 1, Episode 3 - Lucky Buddha

A twitching eye and an ever-present Alan frustrate the meticulous Ed as he attempts peaceful cohabitation with Lauren.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 4 - A New Low

There's a new girl on the scene this week and Miranda and Stevie find it tough going to keep up with her youthful energy and frenetic lifestyle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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

Special - The Queen Of Sheba

Nearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.

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 16, Episode 1

More from the irreverent, irrelevant and revealing weekly topical panel show. The guests are Jack Dee, David O'Doherty, Steve Jones and Jamelia.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 1 - Knees & Knockers

With David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Rudy (Joe Gilgun), Jess (Karla Crome), Alex (Matt Stokoe), Abby (Natasha O'Keeffe), Finn (Nathan McMullen). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 5, Episode 4

While the gang are out on community service they come across a bumbling old man who turns out to be more than he seems.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: David O'Doherty, Lee Mack, Rachel Riley, Vic Reeves, Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Jon Richardson, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson and the Countdown regulars are joined by guests Miles Jupp and Rhod Gilbert.

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 7, Episode 3

Joan Bakewell, Warwick Davis, Paul Hollywood and Jason Manford are the guests in this episode.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 1 - Parents' Evening

Parents' evening is a nightmare unlike any other for Alfie, and today he's also got a pile of mock exams to mark before fierce deputy headmistress Pickwell fails his entire class.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 10, Episode 4 - Vic Reeves interviews Olivia Colman

Vic Reeves, one half of comedy double act Vic & Bob, talks to three-time Bafta Award-winning actress Olivia Colman.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Episode 2 - Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day it is tradition that Anthony does all the cooking. It is also tradition that Damien cannot help but try to find out what what Anthony is cooking, much to Anthony's annoyance. Luckily, Mr. Mullaney has a way of stopping Damien's constant interruptions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15pm (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.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 5 - Seasonal Beatings

It's Christmas Day and Mark has invited his parents over for lunch. He has planned everything in detail, but Jeremy has become over excited, and Dobby and Super Hans are unexpected guests.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 2 - Sex Education

Alfie becomes embroiled in a web of horror when an exercise in parental appeasement goes disastrously wrong. It's not long before he finds himself leading a sex education class in front of students, parents, angry Mumsnet users, and a couple of foreign exchange students...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 3, Episode 5 - 2001 A Space Idiocy

Arthur invests in a mobile phone. Although this proves rather more of a problem than first anticipated, it leads to Arthur taking on a hospital radio show engagement. A case of mistaken identity, however, means all does not go as planned.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
Whose Coat Is That Jacket?. Chris Corcoran

Whose Coat Is That Jacket?

Episode 1

Chris Corcoran chairs a comedy quiz about Wales and Welsh life, with Elis James, Sophie Evans and Wynne Evans. Plus guest Owen Money.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Alan Davies

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Out-takes - Unseen

A bumper crop of never-before-seen clips from the ad hoc chat show hosted by Alan Davies. The 'QI buzzer-baiter' is joined by the cream of comedy for some top banter.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Kathy Burke and Josh Widdicombe. Countdown's Susie Dent is in with assistance from Dara O Briain.

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

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 6 - New Year's Eve

It's New Year's Eve, and Mark is depressed about Dobby, but Jeremy is determined that the 'El Dude Brothers' are going to enjoy the night of their lives.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Hannah Gadsby: Arts Clown. Hannah Gadsby. Copyright: BBC

Hannah Gadsby: Arts Clown

Episode 3 - Michelangelo's David

Hannah shares her affection for and knowledge of David, with all his imperfections.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC

The Maltby Collection

Series 3, Episode 1

The credit crunch is hitting the museum and Walter announces that there is likely to be redundancies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (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, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 3, Episode 5 - Sleep

Tim broadcasts from the bedroom of his long-suffering guitarist Tom Basden. Tim hopes Tom's wife Megan will wake up so he can interview her about her dreams.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (repeat)
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Ruth Jones), Michael Jackson (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 4, Episode 6

While Stella struggles to move on from Michael, Celia receives a blast from the past. Aunty Brenda's political campaign hits an unexpected snag, too.

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 12 - All Gone Pear Shaped

Sharon is still in love with her boyfriend, Colin, and she plucks up the courage to tell her husband. However, she refrains from telling him that Colin is a policeman.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm
50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 10, Episode 1

Jack Dee, Jack Whitehall, Jamelia and Dr Christian Jessen from Embarrassing Bodies join Jimmy, Sean and Jason.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

The Brothers Faversham, Episode 4 - Augustus

The Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Augustus, the greatest illusionist in the history of Victorian Britain and the fourth born of the Faversham Brothers.

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 5, Episode 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

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

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 2

Tom Rosenthal talks The Great Fire of London, Andrew Maxwell on graverobbers Burke and Hare, and Rob Beckett on Queen Victoria's unwanted cheese.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Spotlight

Bill is in a state, as he has been invited on Newsnight to debate the economy. Bella decides to give him a mock interview.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (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 7

Fern Brady, Phil Spencer, Henning Wehn and Carol Vorderman join Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock to look at the what people have been talking about this week.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (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 2, Episode 4

With Sally Phillips, Alan Carr, Chris O'Dowd and Meera Syal.

ITV Encore 12:40am (repeat)
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: Pete Gifford (John Thomson), Karen Marsden (Hermione Norris), David Marsden (Robert Bathurst), Jenny Gifford (Fay Ripley), Adam Williams (James Nesbitt)

Cold Feet

Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 2, Episode 6

Comics Lee Mack, Sarah Millican and writer Graham Linehan battle to supply the finest wrong answers.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10am (repeat)
Northern Lights. Image shows from L to R: Howie (Mark Benton), Colin (Robson Green). Copyright: Granada Television

Northern Lights

Robson Green and Mark Benton return as the competitive brothers-in-law who live in the same street.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 2, Episode 6

With Darcus Howe, Louise "Gabrielle" Bobb, "Rose-Marie" Avramescu and Richard Whiteley.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott), Andy (Nick Helm), Blake (Liam Williams). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 2, Episode 6

Andy is suffering from a string of bad news and the threat of eviction. The tables turn when he receives a surprise cheque in the mail. Now all he needs to do is cash it and pay his landlord in the next three hours, while keeping Errol busy as Sam plans a surprise birthday party. But the universe might have other ideas...

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 1:50am (repeat)
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 4, Episode 3

In Bradley's absence, Greg visits Tanya's home under the pretence of fitting a new kitchen.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 2

Russell Howard takes on Buzzcocks hosting duties, and joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding on the panel are Conor Maynard, Lethal Bizzle, Stacey Solomon and Isy Suttie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05am (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

Special - The Queen Of Sheba

Nearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 3

Peter Andre takes on Buzzcocks hosting duties. Joining Phill and Noel this week are TV judge Jason Gardiner, Ana Matronic from Scissor Sisters, Charles Cave from White Lies and comedian Tony Law.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 2, Episode 3

A whimsical guide to the world of numbers with comedian Dara O Briain, who just happens to be a physics graduate too. David O'Doherty and Susan Calman join him this time.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 1 - Parents' Evening

Parents' evening is a nightmare unlike any other for Alfie, and today he's also got a pile of mock exams to mark before fierce deputy headmistress Pickwell fails his entire class.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 2 - Sex Education

Alfie becomes embroiled in a web of horror when an exercise in parental appeasement goes disastrously wrong. It's not long before he finds himself leading a sex education class in front of students, parents, angry Mumsnet users, and a couple of foreign exchange students...

U&Dave channel logo 3:35am (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 2, Episode 4

With Sally Phillips, Alan Carr, Chris O'Dowd and Meera Syal.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 4, Compromising Positions: The British ambassador is suspicious over an embarrassing photo of William.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 2, Episode 4

After a near-death experience with his beloved cat, Richard decides to arrange his own fantasy funeral.

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