British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 27th August 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Pilot, Episode 1 - The New Tenant

A run-down boarding house in an unnamed northern English town is home to Miss Ruth Jones, an administrator at the local university; a medical student, Alan; the grubby, unfriendly landlord Rupert Rigsby, and his cat, Vienna. When a room in the house becomes vacant Miss Jones suggests that she knows a suitable candidate.

CITV 6am (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Childrens' comedy series about four kids who dream of turning a nearby patch of waste ground into a city farm.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6am (repeat)
Moone Boy. Image shows from L to R: Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd), Martin (David Rawle). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sprout Pictures

Moone Boy

Series 1, Episode 3 - Another Prick In The Wall

Using the battle for the bathroom as an opportunity to catch extra zeds, Martin falls foul of Sinead's pranks when she covers him in make-up while he's asleep. Unable to get to a mirror, Martin heads off to school unaware of his Boy George-esque look...

CITV 6:15am (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Childrens' comedy series about four kids who dream of turning a nearby patch of waste ground into a city farm.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6:30am (repeat)
Moone Boy. Image shows from L to R: Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd), Martin (David Rawle). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sprout Pictures

Moone Boy

Series 1, Episode 4 - Dark Side Of The Moone

Uncle Danny arrives just in time for Martin's birds-and-the-bees talk with Mum and Dad. Sean seeks solace with other imaginary friends when Martin upsets him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Delayed Exit Of Claude And Eustace

There's trouble ahead for Bertie when his cousins come to stay en route for 'the colonies'.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 27 - Bitzer From The Black Lagoon

While trying to retrieve his ball, Bitzer falls into a muddy pond. When Shaun sees a big, blobby, shambling 'thing' squelching across the field, he's convinced they are being attacked by a swamp monster.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

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

Talking Pictures TV 7:30am (repeat)
Lord Tramp. Hughie Wagstaff (Hugh Lloyd). Copyright: Southern Television

Lord Tramp

Hughie's life as a penniless tramp is about to change when he inherits a title and a massive estate - with servants and snooty neighbours.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 5, Episode 4

One of the world's best storytellers, back on BBC Radio 4 doing what he does best.

U&Drama channel logo 8am (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 4, Episode 3

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Epsidoe 3.5, The Piano: Harold battles with a piano in a top-floor flat.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 1, Episode 17 - Cousin Cuddle

The Justin Times announces that cousin Cuddle is coming from Monstovia to stay, while Little Monster is going in exchange. Will Cuddle be easier to control than Little Monster?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel. Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel (Michael Roberts). Copyright: BBC

Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Theatre Company

Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbiz, taking over the running of a theatre company.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:40am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 11, Episode 11 - A Night Out

An eventful night out is had by all, as Janey and Susan go to a hen night, and Roger goes on a blind date. And Ben, who should be at home looking after Kenzo, spends more time out than he bargained for.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 25 - Denzil's Lost Teddy

Denzil has lost his treasured teddy bear, Snugsy. The Twitchlets have Snugsy, and they won't give him back! How can Boj get him back to Denzil and keep the Twitchlets happy?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 23 - Games

Wussywat tries playing Snakes and Ladders with Ird and Ortus but he keeps spoiling it. He figures out a better way to play using different things from the Garden.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 4, Episode 2 - Relative Movement

With her daughter Clare away in Australia, Sarah decides to rent her flat out.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 9 - Louder And Louder

The Twirlywoos find out how to make loud noises when they play on a drum kit. Back in the Boat, Great BigHoo competes with the Hooter to see who can make the loudest sound.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 11, Episode 6 - Relationship Happens

Ben and Susan go off to a couples' retreat for a weekend - at which they prove to be less than ideal guests - leaving Janey and Michael vying for the affections of Michael's new boyfriend. But the triangle proves to be more Bermuda than eternal.

ITV Encore 9:55am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:55am (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice), Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Emily (Madeline Holliday), Rosa (Juliet Cowan)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 10 - I Think I Broke My Dad

Hank ends up in detention with Mr. Rock and soon realises that it's both fun and a way of avoiding his dad.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Kait (Shannon Flynn), Jimmy (Kieran Alleyne), Gabriel (Niall Wright), Rich (Richard Wisker), Dylan (Toby Murray), Esme (Jordan Brown). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 3, Episode 4 - That Sinking Feeling

A romantic date night watching Titanic is ruined when Rich spoils the ending for Kait.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:50am (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice), Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Emily (Madeline Holliday), Rosa (Juliet Cowan)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Week I Became A Genius

Miss Adolf has prepared a week of punctuation catch-up classes and Hank is incredibly bored. A bit of crafty ego-playing by Mr Rock soon has things taking an inspirational turn!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Epsidoe 3.5, The Piano: Harold battles with a piano in a top-floor flat.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:15pm (repeat)
Dani's Castle. Image shows from L to R: Kait (Shannon Flynn), Jimmy (Kieran Alleyne), Gabriel (Niall Wright), Rich (Richard Wisker), Dylan (Toby Murray), Esme (Jordan Brown). Copyright: The Foundation

Dani's Castle

Series 3, Episode 5 - Truth Or Scare

Clare tries to help her best friend Kait get over her split with Rich by suggesting a good old-fashioned girl's sleepover.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel. Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel (Michael Roberts). Copyright: BBC

Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Theatre Company

Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbiz, taking over the running of a theatre company.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice), Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Emily (Madeline Holliday), Rosa (Juliet Cowan)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 12 - Anyone For Lizard?

Hank can't believe his luck when he is chosen to host a Japanese exchange student.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 8 - Come Fly With Me

Gary and Phoebe's wedding is drawing near. Can Gary cope with two stag nights, 54 years apart?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series VI, Episode 4 - Emohawk - Polymorph 2

When Red Dwarf crashes into a Gelf zone, and they need new engine parts, they have no alternative but to go out and brave the fearsome and ugly "Kinitawowi" tribe.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 25 - Denzil's Lost Teddy

Denzil has lost his treasured teddy bear, Snugsy. The Twitchlets have Snugsy, and they won't give him back! How can Boj get him back to Denzil and keep the Twitchlets happy?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 23 - Games

Wussywat tries playing Snakes and Ladders with Ird and Ortus but he keeps spoiling it. He figures out a better way to play using different things from the Garden.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 9 - Louder And Louder

The Twirlywoos find out how to make loud noises when they play on a drum kit. Back in the Boat, Great BigHoo competes with the Hooter to see who can make the loudest sound.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 5, Episode 6 - We Don't Want To Lose You...

Gary's false wartime identity finally catches up with him.

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 7, Episode 5 - Porridge

Whilst Dorien is trying to gather further evidence against Marcus for their divorce proceedings, Tracey's attempts to get Darryl back into work and a position of responsibility backfire spectacularly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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 22, Episode 1 - Getting Barry's Goat

Tom causes chaos when he leaves something personal in Barry's garage.

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 3 - Halcyon Daze

It's Sean's first day at university - but is he ready to exchange freedom for books?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 27 - Bitzer From The Black Lagoon

While trying to retrieve his ball, Bitzer falls into a muddy pond. When Shaun sees a big, blobby, shambling 'thing' squelching across the field, he's convinced they are being attacked by a swamp monster.

U&Drama channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 4, Episode 3

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 9, Episode 5 - A Fishy Sendoff

It's the annual fishmongers' parade to the coast, and Michelle has a plan to enter a float capable of spiriting a group across the channel and to freedom in England. Meanwhile, General Von Klinkerhoffen has finalised his plans to blow up Hitler, and requires Gruber and the Colonel's assistance.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 28 - Zebra Ducks Of The Serengeti

After getting covered in soot, two hapless ducks are mistaken for a pair of rare African Zebra Ducks. Seeing a way to make money, the farmer transforms Shaun's field into an exotic duck enclosure, which he gleefully opens to the public. Shaun doesn't appreciate losing his field and sets about exposing the fraud.

Talking Pictures TV 3:15pm (repeat)
The Admiral's Secret. Copyright: Real Art Productions

The Admiral's Secret

Crooks are after the Admiral's valuable diamond.

BBC Two 3:15pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 8, Episode 4 - Awful Wedded Wife

Amidst the fall-out from the failed radio station launch, René is forced to pay out almost 67,000 francs of the café's takings. Flick and Von Smallhausen are still imprisoned, and Gruber and the Colonel are forced to impersonate Hitler and Goering once more. Meanwhile, something curious is taking place at the church.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 2 - Celebrity Vicar

Following the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 5 - Video Nasty

Rodney has been commissioned to make a film by the Local Community Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Del and Mickey Pearce take over, and the expensive equipment is soon covering weddings and all sorts - and then there's the cast and sponsor list for his production...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 1 - Black Magic

New tenant Philip is continuing to cause a stir; Rigsby and Alan can't quite believe that he has 10 wives and Miss Jones is entertaining the notion of their engagement. Philip does nothing to discourage their curiosity when he claims to have inherited supernatural powers.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 14

Captain Adorable has problems with a space guinea pig, fitness instructor Keith Fitt gets Arthur Sleep running in the studio and zany scientist Professor Muddles demonstrates his bicycle-powered recycling machine.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 2, Episode 3 - Cow Poo Treasure Hunt

When he's not allowed to hang out at the shopping centre with Frankie and Ashley, Hank decides to show Stan and Rosa just how capable he is by being the first person ever to make it through Ms Adolf's weekend survival camp. Meanwhile, Papa Pete tries to make it through a single day of Emily helping out at the deli.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 4, Episode 2 - Relative Movement

With her daughter Clare away in Australia, Sarah decides to rent her flat out.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 3, Episode 2 - Partners

Simon and Oliver's partnership appears to stand in the way of increasing their material wealth, so something must go.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:55pm (repeat)
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 3

This episode's jokers are St James against Spring Hill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 11, Episode 3 - Accusin' Susan

Kenzo seems to be the victim of a revenge campaign by Michael's old art teacher, and Susan finds herself caught up in a sexual harassment case at work.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Delayed Exit Of Claude And Eustace

There's trouble ahead for Bertie when his cousins come to stay en route for 'the colonies'.

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

On The Buses

Comedy following workshy bus driver Stan and his family; his conductor, Jack; and their depot boss, Inspector Blake.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 5, Episode 4

One of the world's best storytellers, back on BBC Radio 4 doing what he does best.

ITV Encore 5:35pm (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 11, Episode 10 - Susan For A Bruisin'

Susan wants to look her best for an impending school reunion. When she is asked to give the keynote address, however, she decides that her best may need some help. Unfortunately, Ben is on hand to administer the 'Cavitox'.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

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

Minder

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 5, Episode 5

One of the world's best storytellers, back on BBC Radio 4 doing what he does best.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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 4 - The Bypass

Out at the house in Hampshire, Jean and Lionel get caught up in a countryside crisis when they learn a bypass is to be built around the village.

BBC Two Scotland 7pm (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 3, Episode 2 - Battle School

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Epsidoe 3.5, The Piano: Harold battles with a piano in a top-floor flat.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 8 - Come Fly With Me

Gary and Phoebe's wedding is drawing near. Can Gary cope with two stag nights, 54 years apart?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel. Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel (Michael Roberts). Copyright: BBC

Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Theatre Company

Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbiz, taking over the running of a theatre company.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 6 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Del is offered a business opportunity that he finds difficult to turn down. To accept would mean emigrating to Australia and leaving the family behind. What should he do?

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 7:45pm (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 6

In the final episode, the Pythons play at the Hollywood Bowl, make Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life, mourn the death of Graham Chapman, and go their separate ways.

The Africa Channel 8pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 3 - Halcyon Daze

It's Sean's first day at university - but is he ready to exchange freedom for books?

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

QI

Series K, Episode 2 - Kit & Kaboodle

With Noel Fielding, Ross Noble and Australian comedian Colin Lane.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 3 - Love And Marriage

Love is definitely in the air. Alice and Hugo's marriage is now just days away, and as long as her mum can have the dress knitted in time, the eccentric event will be something for the whole village to remember. There's also a visitor in the village, David's younger brother Simon...

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 4 - Ghost's Forge

When Maddy's glamorous former colleague Mimi Trantor turns up with a mystery in an old house in Norfolk, it's all change. Jonathan turns investigator, as Maddy finds herself turning into an illusionist...

London Live 9pm (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Sleepyman

Whilst a blast from Janine's past forces Christopher into a very uncomfortable position, and Jerwayne feels the wrath of his ex-girlfriend, Lance tries to take full advantage of PhoneShop Sutton's newfound fame.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 3 - Jealousy

A cramped weekend away in a small caravan proves eventful.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (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 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 10 - Keeps

With Bill Bailey, Jason Manford and Sarah Millican.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jimeoin, Jason Manford, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 7 - Jason Manford, Jimeoin, Tom Stade

Jason Manford hosts, with Jimeoin and Tom Stade.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 4 - Whatheather

When Christopher comes into some money, cash-strapped Lance can't believe his good luck - things must be on the up. They aren't, and Lance is forced into aiding and abetting Jez's latest charity scam. Meanwhile Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to use their sales techniques as tools of seduction.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 5 - Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, Rich Hall

Jack Whitehall is joined by Katherine Ryan and Rich Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 4 - Watching TV

When Tony's relentless cheerfulness gets everyone down, the others decide that humiliation is the only answer.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and the team return after the summer break. Featuring guests Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 5, Episode 4

One of the world's best storytellers, back on BBC Radio 4 doing what he does best.

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45 min
Safeword. Louis Walsh

Safeword

Series 1, Episode 6

The guests in this episode are TOWIE regular Gemma Collins and former X Factor judge Louis Walsh, alongside comics Dane Baptiste and Tom Davis. Which of this week's celebrities will be bottling out first?

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60 min
Very British Problems. Ruth Jones

Very British Problems

Series 1, Episode 3 - Feelings And Emotions

This week the celebrities talk about Brits' excruciating inability to express emotions and feelings.

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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 7, Episode 5 - Porridge

Whilst Dorien is trying to gather further evidence against Marcus for their divorce proceedings, Tracey's attempts to get Darryl back into work and a position of responsibility backfire spectacularly.

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Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series VI, Episode 5 - Rimmerworld

When the Dwarfers discover the crashed Simulant ship that they destroyed, they decide to go on board and recover some of their food supplies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
My First Planet. Image shows from L to R: Richard (John Dorney), Carol (Cariad Lloyd), Brian (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Lillian (Vicki Pepperdine), Mason (Tom Goodman-Hill), Archer (Phil Whelans). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

My First Planet

Series 1, Episode 4 - Inglorious Barters

A queue for the loo and a rogue back rub threaten to blow up the colony. And just what is Lillian's 'special skill'?

BBC Three 10:35pm (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.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 8

Featuring guests Ed Byrne, Nathan Caton, Ed Gamble and Sara Pascoe.

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The Thick Of It. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 7

Every dog has its day, but as the fallout from the inquiry starts to take its toll, the everyday problems of government continue unabated. Despite the fact that no-one is actually talking to each other any more.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 1, Episode 2 - Corruption

Satan tries to convince his new arrival, an atheist Professor, that all humans are corruptible, by attempting to sleep with his wife.

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 2, Episode 6

There's more music from jazz club and the soppy businessmen are aboard an aeroplane.

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60 min version (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 7 - Constellations

With Sean Lock, Rich Hall and Jeremy Clarkson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me

Goodness Gracious Me

Episode 2.4: A dizzy Indian ad agency, a lovesick lament to Lahore, and the blundering Bhangra Muffins.

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Lizzie And Sarah. Image shows from L to R: Lizzie (Julia Davis), Sarah (Jessica Hynes). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Lizzie And Sarah

A dark comedy pilot written by and starring Julia Davis and Jessica Hynes. The duo play two fiftysomething suburban housewives.

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Taskmaster. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 5 - Little Denim Shorts

Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.

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The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Special - Five Go Mad In Dorset

Keith Allen, Peter Richardson, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders from the Comic Strip have a ripping time on their summer hols.

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Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Hilary Loftus (Ricky Grover), Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 2, Episode 5

Tonight, a graduate nurse drives a wedge between Den and Kim, and Hilary's elaborate new hand-washing protocols serve only to help muddy the water. Meanwhile, Pippa suffers the indignity of reapplying for her own job, but luckily Den and Kim find a way of cheering things up.

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60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 6 - Killers

With Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Trevor Noah.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Emun Elliott, Amy Huberman, Stephen Wight

Threesome

Series 1, Episode 4

When Alice's tall, handsome and rich ex, Ben, turns up it sends Mitch's pre-existing insecurities into overload.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
Fried. Image shows from L to R: Shontal (Lorna Gayle), Anal (Mandeep Dhillon), Joe (Will Melling). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures / Bwark Productions

Fried

Episode 1 - Carlos From Spain

Mary goes under cover to find out who is making up complaints against her.

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Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.

London Live 2am (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Sleepyman

Whilst a blast from Janine's past forces Christopher into a very uncomfortable position, and Jerwayne feels the wrath of his ex-girlfriend, Lance tries to take full advantage of PhoneShop Sutton's newfound fame.

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The Thick Of It. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 7

Every dog has its day, but as the fallout from the inquiry starts to take its toll, the everyday problems of government continue unabated. Despite the fact that no-one is actually talking to each other any more.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (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.

London Live 2:30am (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 4 - Whatheather

When Christopher comes into some money, cash-strapped Lance can't believe his good luck - things must be on the up. They aren't, and Lance is forced into aiding and abetting Jez's latest charity scam. Meanwhile Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to use their sales techniques as tools of seduction.

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Lizzie And Sarah. Image shows from L to R: Lizzie (Julia Davis), Sarah (Jessica Hynes). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Lizzie And Sarah

A dark comedy pilot written by and starring Julia Davis and Jessica Hynes. The duo play two fiftysomething suburban housewives.

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The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - Part 1

We catch up with David Brent, as he still visits his old place of work regularly, despite successfully suing them for unfair dismissal.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Emun Elliott, Amy Huberman, Stephen Wight

Threesome

Series 1, Episode 4

When Alice's tall, handsome and rich ex, Ben, turns up it sends Mitch's pre-existing insecurities into overload.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 6

Eamonn Holmes takes on hosting duties. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding on the panel are Sarah Millican, Jaymi Hensley from Union J, Happy Mondays icon Shaun Ryder and, from Fresh Meat, comedian Greg McHugh.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Fried. Image shows from L to R: Shontal (Lorna Gayle), Anal (Mandeep Dhillon), Joe (Will Melling). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures / Bwark Productions

Fried

Episode 1 - Carlos From Spain

Mary goes under cover to find out who is making up complaints against her.

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.

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Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 8

Soul legend Michael Bolton is the guest host. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding on the panel are Carol Vorderman, Westlife's Shane Filan, comedian Seann Walsh and Diana Vickers.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Top Coppers. Image shows from L to R: Mitch Rust (John Kearns), John Mahogany (Steen Raskopoulos). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Top Coppers

Episode 2 - The Girdle Of Randall Rogers

When the ageing star of hit sci-fi show Future Space starts receiving anonymous death threats, Mahogany finds himself coming face to face with his childhood hero. Meanwhile, in spite of his hatred for actors and the profession, Rust decides to chase fame and fortune and become an actor.

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Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 4, Episode 2 - Relative Movement

With her daughter Clare away in Australia, Sarah decides to rent her flat out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Delayed Exit Of Claude And Eustace

There's trouble ahead for Bertie when his cousins come to stay en route for 'the colonies'.

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That Hidden Camera Family. Image shows from L to R: Mum (Sharon Gavin), Dad (Vincent Davies), Gran (Leila Hoffman), Jack (Joseph Walsham), Katy (Megan Winnard), Emma (Paris Omar). Copyright: Gallowgate

That Hidden Camera Family

Episode 1

If you think your family is annoying, wait until you meet the stars of this hidden camera show. The only thing they love more than each other is playing pranks on the public!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 5, Episode 4

One of the world's best storytellers, back on BBC Radio 4 doing what he does best.

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That Hidden Camera Family. Image shows from L to R: Mum (Sharon Gavin), Dad (Vincent Davies), Gran (Leila Hoffman), Jack (Joseph Walsham), Katy (Megan Winnard), Emma (Paris Omar). Copyright: Gallowgate

That Hidden Camera Family

Episode 2

Hidden camera show centring around a mischievous family who play tricks on unsuspecting members of the public.

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