British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 24th September 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Ivy Unsworth (Thora Hird). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Outing

Billy and Ivy reminisce about last year's British Undertakers' Association Annual Outing, where they came across another family firm broken down by the side of the road. But there was quite some past between the Unsworths and the Pardoes...

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Down Among The Z Men. Image shows from L to R: Professor Osric Pureheart (Michael Bentine), Harry Jones (Harry Secombe)

Down Among The Z Men

The four original Goons star as Prof. Osric Pureheart misplaces a secret military formula.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 1, Episode 3

Recently divorced Jan gets two compliments in one day. Meanwhile her ex-husband Frank performs the most embarrassing version of Je T'aime ever heard, with his new love Angela.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 8 - The Rabbit

The Farmer's niece has come to visit, bringing her precious pet rabbit. The Farmer entrusts Bitzer to look after it while they go inside for lunch. All in a day's work - until the rabbit disappears. Shaun and the flock are called to action to help track down the illusive pet before the niece discovers it's missing. But do they understand what they're looking for?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Broken Reflection

Victor's brother, Alfred, pays a visit from New Zealand. Pippa and Patrick ask the Meldrews to take care of their plants while they're away on holiday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Brig Society. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Brig Society

Series 3, Episode 1 - Football Manager

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has decided to find out about the pure, noble and honest game of football... and also FIFA.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 6, Episode 2

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

Episode 5.1, A Death in the Family: Harold must break sad news to his father Albert.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 18 - Wheels

Wussywat wants to move a pile of pots from the garden, but they are awkward and heavy. How can he do it? With the help of Duckadile's roller-skates of course.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (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 8:30am (repeat)
Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel. Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel (Michael Roberts). Copyright: BBC

Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Election

Judgement day dawns for the shady lawyer, Waldorf T Flywheel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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

A selection of episodes from the 18th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 1, Episode 3

Miles Jupp is joined by Roisin Conaty, Ed Byrne and Richard Madeley as they try to prove how well they know their nearest and dearest. With special guest voice, John Motson.

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 6 - Family Album

Eleanor's old snaps spark arguments with Sarah over the past.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 14 - Gone

The Twirlywoos find out what happens when a toy train goes into a tunnel, and have some trouble with disappearing tea.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 4

The super-student team captains are joined by MI High spy Oyiza Momoh, Let's Dance for Comic Relief winner Charlie Baker and comedians Katie Mulgrew and Paul McCaffrey.

Talking Pictures TV 9:55am (repeat)
The Cuckoo Patrol

The Cuckoo Patrol

Freddie & The Dreamers, Kenneth Connor, Victor Maddern, John Le Mesurier and Arthur Mullard star in the story of a troop of scout misfits.

CITV 10:50am (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:10am (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 2 - Vase

It's Charlie's mum's birthday and she's especially pleased with the special vase that dad has bought her as a present...

CITV 11:15am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 16 - The Haunted House

Sooty bets Richard and Sweep that they can't spend the night in a haunted house. But in a bedroom full of creaking armour, hairy spiders and spooky paintings, will they be brave enough to stay?

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 17 - The Dance Competition

Sooty Sweep, Soo and Richard take to the ballroom floor in Mr Slater's annual dance competition - but who will win the prize? Guest starring Helen Pearson.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11:55am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Entrepreneur

After Terry's departure, Arthur takes on his nephew Ray to help with his new business - importing cars from Europe.

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

My Family

Series 4, Episode 1 - Fitting Punishment

Susan is looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild, but not looking forward to being called a grandmother. Nick wants to move back in. And a new arrival at Ben's surgery has quite an impact.

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

Episode 5.1, A Death in the Family: Harold must break sad news to his father Albert.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 18 - Lord Bean

Mr Bean finds out he is a lord and visits his Scottish family home - but keeping a castle is a costly business.

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 6 - The Election

Judgement day dawns for the shady lawyer, Waldorf T Flywheel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 2 - They Shoot Harpers, Don't They?

When Roger shows some talent at acting, Susan decides to jump on the bandwagon and takes dancing lessons... and a 'wine tasting' class! Meanwhile Michael is disappointed when he gets a B in an exam.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 51 - Treasure!

In a dark and cobwebby corner of his attic, Mr Bean finds a treasure map. But tricky clues lead Bean up the chimney, round the bend, down the garden path, up the blinking wall and nearly all the way to Australia!

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 6, Episode 6 - Just In Time

When a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 9

Hyacinth can't wait for the neighbours to see her new three-piece suite, and the Royal Warrant-emblazoned van that'll be delivering it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 4

The super-student team captains are joined by MI High spy Oyiza Momoh, Let's Dance for Comic Relief winner Charlie Baker and comedians Katie Mulgrew and Paul McCaffrey.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 14 - Gone

The Twirlywoos find out what happens when a toy train goes into a tunnel, and have some trouble with disappearing tea.

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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Broken Reflection

Victor's brother, Alfred, pays a visit from New Zealand. Pippa and Patrick ask the Meldrews to take care of their plants while they're away on holiday.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2pm (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 2 - Vase

It's Charlie's mum's birthday and she's especially pleased with the special vase that dad has bought her as a present...

CITV 2:05pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

ITV Encore 2:20pm (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

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 1, Episode 4 - Women's Troubles

Sharon and Dave are officially a couple. Tracey thinks she's pregnant, leading Dorien to set her up with her gynaecologist. It turns out to be a false alarm. Sharon on the other hand receives some surprising news, but it isn't great timing.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 10 - Heavy Traffic

Lee falls in love. She's beautiful, talented, an aromatherapist - and that's not all...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - Just Desserts

Fletch has acquired an illicit tin of pineapple chunks, but they are stolen before he has the chance to enjoy them. It soon emerges that the pineapple chunks have surfaced in a rather unexpected place, while Godber attempts to nick him a replacement from the prison kitchen.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 8 - The Rabbit

The Farmer's niece has come to visit, bringing her precious pet rabbit. The Farmer entrusts Bitzer to look after it while they go inside for lunch. All in a day's work - until the rabbit disappears. Shaun and the flock are called to action to help track down the illusive pet before the niece discovers it's missing. But do they understand what they're looking for?

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 6, Episode 2

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 9 - Prize Possession

The Farmer can't believe his luck - he has a winning ticket! He just needs to keep it safe until morning and there's only one dog for the job. Unfortunately, Bitzer is a hopeless guard dog. Can he rescue the winning ticket, or has he lost the Farmer's fortune?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - Heartbreak Hotel

Being on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 46 - Blast Off Buddies

When Denzil accidentally breaks Gavin's new toy rocket, Boj has a boj-a-boom idea to make Gavin a rocket that will actually fly and fix his buddies' friendship. Boj-a-moon!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (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

A selection of episodes from the 18th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 1, Episode 3

Miles Jupp is joined by Roisin Conaty, Ed Byrne and Richard Madeley as they try to prove how well they know their nearest and dearest. With special guest voice, John Motson.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House. Image shows from L to R: Danny Hooley (Jonathan Lynn), Dave Briddock (Simon Cuff), Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Mike Upton (Barry Evans), Paul Collier (George Layton), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies)

Doctor In The House

Series 1, Episode 4 - Peace And Quiet

Finding it impossible to work in peace in his room at the hospital, Michael goes looking for alternative accommodation. His new friends very quickly all have the same idea!

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 19 - Car Wars

Mr Bean finally has a showdown with the mysterious Reliant Robin. Who will be the victor?

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 52 - Homeless

After a regrettable episode involving his landlady sleepwalking into his room, Mr Bean suddenly finds himself out on his ear with nowhere to live. Near to tears, he yearns for the cosy familiarity of his old home. But a scarecrow and a pair of false teeth come to his rescue.

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 7 - Ballot Box Blunder

When a seat on Westbrook's school council becomes available, Hank uses charm, personality and Rosa's pastries to try to stop it from going to McKelty. However, Emily is trying to win the election another way - by convincing everybody that she's too cool for school.

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 6 - Family Album

Eleanor's old snaps spark arguments with Sarah over the past.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 10 - What The Stars Foretell

The Butler household is thrown into chaos when the stars foretell marital success for Mum and Olive - and they both set their eyes on Blakey! Meanwhile, the Luxton & District is being subsumed into a national company, so change is afoot at the depot.

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 7 - A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In Shepherd's Bush

Arthur asks Ray to mind a valuable racing pigeon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 1, Episode 3

Recently divorced Jan gets two compliments in one day. Meanwhile her ex-husband Frank performs the most embarrassing version of Je T'aime ever heard, with his new love Angela.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Ivy Unsworth (Thora Hird). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 2, Episode 2 - Play To Me, Gipsy

A gipsy puts a curse on the Unsworth household and before the day is out, Billy ends up in the local infirmary. But was she a real gipsy, or was it just bad luck?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Brig Society. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Brig Society

Series 3, Episode 1 - Football Manager

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has decided to find out about the pure, noble and honest game of football... and also FIFA.

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

My Family

Series 4, Episode 1 - Fitting Punishment

Susan is looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild, but not looking forward to being called a grandmother. Nick wants to move back in. And a new arrival at Ben's surgery has quite an impact.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 4 - Timmy In A Tizzy

Timmy the little lamb is distraught when the farmer take's his favourite toy, can Shaun and pals get it back?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Brig Society. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Brig Society

Series 3, Episode 2 - Being A Woman

Marcus Brigstocke has decided to cross the Gender Gap and become a woman. Expect a clear-eyed assessment of sexism and a doubling of the bathroom candle budget.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 2 - They Shoot Harpers, Don't They?

When Roger shows some talent at acting, Susan decides to jump on the bandwagon and takes dancing lessons... and a 'wine tasting' class! Meanwhile Michael is disappointed when he gets a B in an exam.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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 23, Episode 6 - In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus Position

Wesley hopes his hand-crafted trolley and a hill will restore the dispirited Smiler's joie de vivre.

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

Episode 5.1, A Death in the Family: Harold must break sad news to his father Albert.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 9

Hyacinth can't wait for the neighbours to see her new three-piece suite, and the Royal Warrant-emblazoned van that'll be delivering it.

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 6, Episode 6 - Just In Time

When a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.

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 6 - The Election

Judgement day dawns for the shady lawyer, Waldorf T Flywheel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 3 - Friday The 14th

Del's weekend fishing trip to Boycie's country cottage strangely coincides with a local restaurant owner's need for cheap fish. On the journey they are stopped by the police who inform them of an escaped killer who is believed to be in the vicinity. They arrive at the empty cottage with a sense of foreboding...

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 10 - Heavy Traffic

Lee falls in love. She's beautiful, talented, an aromatherapist - and that's not all...

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

QI

Series G, Episode 2 - Ganimals

With Bill Bailey, Sean Lock, Sandi Toksvig and John Hodgman.

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 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never Comes

When Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?

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.

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 1 - Lance Got Game

Lean times have hit the high street, and everyone is feeling the pinch. As Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to make some extra money on the side, Shelley goes on the warpath, and Janine finds herself socialising with the cream of Croydon society.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Brilliantman!. Image shows from L to R: Brilliantman/Ian Hedge (Kevin Eldon), Mrs. Wardle (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: What Larks Productions

Brilliantman!

Slapstick comedy starring Kevin Eldon as a very ordinary man who sees himself as a secret superhero.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
Cradle To Grave. Image shows from L to R: Fred 'Spud' Baker (Peter Kay), Danny Baker (Laurie Kynaston), Bet Baker (Lucy Speed). Copyright: ITV Studios

Cradle To Grave

Episode 4

Paying for daughter Sharon's dream wedding is giving Spud sleepless nights, whilst Danny has his own conundrum to solve.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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 7

Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Lauren is not impressed by her teacher's dress sense, Nan's television breaks down and Derek Faye is insulted by a doctor.

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 2 - It's Training Men

As Ashley and Jerwayne come to terms with the fact that they are getting older, Lance fumes that a training day has been dumped on him at the last minute, and Janine drags Christopher into the hunt for her stalker.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
Boy Meets Girl. Image shows from L to R: Judy (Rebecca Root), Leo (Harry Hepple). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Boy Meets Girl

Series 1, Episode 4

Tonight's the Night! Judy and Leo plan to spend their first night together as Tony and Pam are going away and Leo has conspired to get James out of the house too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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

Series 1, Episode 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
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 9

James Acaster, Gary Delaney, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe are the guests on this week's show.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 6 - Genius

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Graham Norton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Brig Society. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Brig Society

Series 3, Episode 1 - Football Manager

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has decided to find out about the pure, noble and honest game of football... and also FIFA.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton, Gino D'Acampo

Celebrity Juice

Series 14, Special - Ultimate #TBTCelebJuice Special

Keith Lemon hosts a special anniversary edition of the comedy panel show, bringing back some of the most memorable games from the show's seven year history. Holly and Gino are joined by Hollywood actor Verne Troyer, Tulisa, radio's Chris Moyles and EastEnders star Dean Gaffney.

BBC Three 10:30pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 5

The results of the local political elections are analysed, and some asparagus predicts the future. The Mystery Guest gets Russell to use a skipping rope. The Good News Extra comic is Paul Foot, who talks a lot about Shire Horses.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
Newsjack. Image shows from L to R: George Fouracres, Nish Kumar, Natasia Demetriou, Freya Parker. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack

Series 13, Episode 3

Nish Kumar and the team look at David Cameron's relationship with a certain pig, the Lib Dems suffering from being overwhelmed by refugees from the Labour Party, and the top ten songs Jeremy Corbyn refuses to sing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Baldrick (Tony Robinson), Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 1 - Dish And Dishonesty

The House of Commons, now led by William Pitt the Younger, sets out to bankrupt the Prince Regent. Blackadder has a plan to stop them, but it'll involve a rigged by-election and new MP - there's only one man for the job...

U&Drama channel logo 11pm (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 1, Episode 4 - Women's Troubles

Sharon and Dave are officially a couple. Tracey thinks she's pregnant, leading Dorien to set her up with her gynaecologist. It turns out to be a false alarm. Sharon on the other hand receives some surprising news, but it isn't great timing.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The Pub Landlord v Nigel Farage: The Battle For South Thanet. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Pub Landlord v Nigel Farage: The Battle For South Thanet

One-off documentary following Al Murray as he campaigns in the 2015 General Election in character as The Pub Landlord.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Richard Marsh: Cardboard Heart. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Jemima Rooper), Goadsby (Rebecca Scroggs), Will (Richard Marsh), Beast (Russell Tovey), Vicky (Olivia Poulet), Colin (Sam Troughton), Rog (Phil Daniels). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Richard Marsh: Cardboard Heart

Episode 3 - Stag

Will and the gang help organise a stag do to remember - in more ways than one.

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 6 - Redemption

When Thomas calls God by his first name (Nigel), God comes down to Hell. Satan uses this visit as a chance to ask God to forgive him.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Lance Stater (Toby Jones)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 1

Following a chance encounter with a young history student, Lance and Andy embark on a journey towards the discovery of a lifetime. All they need to do is get permission from the local landowner, the mad one who is rumoured to have done away with his wife.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Dr. Samuel Johnson (Robbie Coltrane). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And Incapability

When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Roger McGough

Sounding Off With McGough

Episode 4

Roger McGough's poetic reflections on relatives and retsina.

BBC Four 11:30pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 2

Lance and Andy haven't told anyone that they are hot on the trail of the Holy Grail of metal detecting: the final resting place of King Sexred of the East Saxons. Except that members of the rival detecting club already seem to know all about it. Who is the mole?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pillock Of The Community

It's a frustrating day for Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth. A Curly Wurly wrapper and a chaffinch provide unexpected solace for a depressed John.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 1, Episode 4

Sketches include the stolen sketches, light metal (The Bishop and The Warlord) and Stephen's nipples.

London Live 12:05am (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.

U&Dave channel logo 12:35am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 2 - Ganimals

With Bill Bailey, Sean Lock, Sandi Toksvig and John Hodgman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

London Live 12:40am (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 1:15am (repeat)
Brilliantman!. Image shows from L to R: Brilliantman/Ian Hedge (Kevin Eldon), Mrs. Wardle (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: What Larks Productions

Brilliantman!

Slapstick comedy starring Kevin Eldon as a very ordinary man who sees himself as a secret superhero.

London Live 1:15am (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:20am (repeat)
Fake Reaction. Matt Edmondson. Copyright: STV Productions

Fake Reaction

Series 2, Episode 8

Guests facing zombie leftovers, an electric shock piano lesson, a rotten rope and a fishy shower are Made in Chelsea's Ollie Locke, Big Brother star Brian Belo, TV presenter AJ Odudu and comedian David Morgan.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Big Bad World. Image shows from L to R: Oakley (David Fynn), Ben (Blake Harrison), Beth (Rebecca Humphries), Eggman (Seann Walsh). Copyright: Objective Productions

Big Bad World

Episode 6

To earn a bit of cash, Ben volunteers for medical testing. Meanwhile, Eggman's band, Subcontractor, have a gig that he's convinced will be their big break.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35am (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Lauren is not impressed by her teacher's dress sense, Nan's television breaks down and Derek Faye is insulted by a doctor.

U&Dave channel logo 1:35am
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 7

Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.

Comedy Central Extra 2am
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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (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

Series 1, Episode 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

BBC Three 2:40am (repeat)
Radges. Image shows from L to R: Lauren (Lauren Lyle), Kieran (Nick Preston), Linda (Sarah Hadland), Mab (Lois Chimimba). Copyright: BBC

Radges

Sitcom pilot set in a Scottish pupil referral unit for kids with problems.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 1, Episode 4

Sketches include the stolen sketches, light metal (The Bishop and The Warlord) and Stephen's nipples.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Big Bad World. Image shows from L to R: Oakley (David Fynn), Ben (Blake Harrison), Beth (Rebecca Humphries), Eggman (Seann Walsh). Copyright: Objective Productions

Big Bad World

Episode 6

To earn a bit of cash, Ben volunteers for medical testing. Meanwhile, Eggman's band, Subcontractor, have a gig that he's convinced will be their big break.

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 5 - The Chicken Awards

Joe and Amara stay behind to man the shop whilst Mary, Ed, Shontal and Derek go to the Seriously Fried Chicken Awards.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.

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 6 - The Passion Of The Chris

It's Justice City's darkest hour. A mysterious computer hacker launches a cyber-attack on the whole city demanding just one thing - John Mahogany. Meanwhile, Rust has a sneaky plan to avoid the tax inspector, to whom he hasn't paid a penny to in five years.

Talking Pictures TV 3:55am (repeat)
The Pickwick Papers

The Pickwick Papers

Adaptation of Charles Dickens's celebrated comic novel.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 1, Episode 3

Miles Jupp is joined by Roisin Conaty, Ed Byrne and Richard Madeley as they try to prove how well they know their nearest and dearest. With special guest voice, John Motson.

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 6 - Family Album

Eleanor's old snaps spark arguments with Sarah over the past.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 1, Episode 3

Recently divorced Jan gets two compliments in one day. Meanwhile her ex-husband Frank performs the most embarrassing version of Je T'aime ever heard, with his new love Angela.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Brig Society. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Brig Society

Series 3, Episode 1 - Football Manager

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has decided to find out about the pure, noble and honest game of football... and also FIFA.

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