British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 25th September 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (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 7am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Bookcases

Episode 4, The Prosser Prize: Primus does his utmost to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.

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 Absolutely Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Gordon Kennedy, Moray Hunter, John Sparkes, Morwenna Banks, Pete Baikie. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Featuring another meeting of the highly confused Stoneybridge Town Council as well as Denzil and Gwynedd, the far-from-devoted Swansea couple. There is also the Little Girl with her own take on Tea, Mr Muzak explaining how busy and important he is and Calum Gilhooley pontificating on the weirdness of road signs. Plus a talking version of Facebook and more from the NEWS NEWS NEWS team.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 6, Episode 3

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Publicity Photograph

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 19 - Muddy

When Oggy loses his toy in the mud Wussywat helps him find it, making some muddy new ones in the process. Squidgetastic!

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)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 21 - The Sinking of Westminster Pier

Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away.

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 three episodes from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The 99p Challenge. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Sue Perkins, Jack Docherty, Peter Baynham. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The 99p Challenge

Episode 3.5: Crazy panel show capers as Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci and Nick Frost.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
John Hegley

The Adventures Of John And Tony

Episode 4, The Hiking Holiday: The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 15 - Covering

The Twirlywoos see a tablecloth covering a table and decide to cover some things of their own. Back in the Boat everyone gets covered in spots! How will they get rid of them?

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

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 5

Comedians Dan Antopolski, Chris Martin, Susan Calman and Blue Peter's Radzi Chinyanganya take part in the show.

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 3 - Artist

An artist comes to stay at the B&B, giving Charlie a creative idea on how to make some extra money.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 18 - Fireworks

Its fireworks night at the park, but Sooty, Sweep and Soo can't afford to go. Sooty decides to sell Curry soup and things soon hot up.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 19 - It's A Dog's Life

It's Mr. Slater's annual dog show, and Sooty is determined that Sweep will win the grand prize. But will he be brave enough to attempt the Doggie Assault Course? Guest starring The Krankies.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mobile Library

An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice as Simon constructs a deadly cornflakes-based trap.

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 3 - The Great Escape

Normally, nobody in the Harper family would willingly set foot in Nick's flat, but when Susan's mother comes to stay, it suddenly seems more attractive.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Publicity Photograph

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:10pm (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

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

CITV 12:30pm (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?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 21 - The Sinking of Westminster Pier

Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away.

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 4 - Return Of The Prodigal Prat

When the local paper announces Ben's death, he sees it as an opportunity to avoid doing all the things he doesn't want to do.

CITV 12:45pm (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.

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 7 - How I Won The War

A trip to entertain the troops forces Gary to play the hero.

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 10

Hyacinth's plan to take Daddy on a picnic backfires spectacularly when he takes Richard's car for a ride.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Julia Sutherland

A Funny Kind Of...

A Funny Kind Of Life And Death, Episode 1

Cancer, life-threatening illness and euthanasia - not the sort of things you would normally expect to laugh at, but in this programme that's exactly what they'd like you to do.

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

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 5

Comedians Dan Antopolski, Chris Martin, Susan Calman and Blue Peter's Radzi Chinyanganya take part in the show.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 15 - Covering

The Twirlywoos see a tablecloth covering a table and decide to cover some things of their own. Back in the Boat everyone gets covered in spots! How will they get rid of them?

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 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 3 - Artist

An artist comes to stay at the B&B, giving Charlie a creative idea on how to make some extra money.

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 5 - Cheat

Tracey's frustrations get worse when her GP refuses her anti depressants. Dorien takes a shine to Tracey's accountant while Sharon starts selling dodgy Rolling Stones merchandise. When a fraud officer questions her, Sharon recognises her as a customer who did a runner at a Chinese restaurant.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 11 - When The Cat's Away

A huge wedding takes place in Peckham, which means big business, but Desmond is away...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 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...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 13

This episode's jokers are Wallacestone versus Armley.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 10 - The Spider

Bitzer decides to pamper himself with a relaxing bath while the Farmer is away from the farm. However, his plans are rudely disturbed by a persistent intruder. Will Shaun be able to out-smart the tenacious bug?

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 6, Episode 3

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 11 - The Looney Tic

Everyone is settling down for a relaxed night on the farm, when Bitzer begins to act very strangely - he just can't sit still. When his peculiar behaviour starts spreading around the flock, Shaun decides he must find out what is causing it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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?

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

Boj

Episode 47 - Boj-a-Balloon

Denzil attaches party balloons to his toy penguin Mr Freezie so he can actually fly. But when it's whisked away on a breeze, only a boj-a-boom idea will get Mr Freezie back!

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 three episodes from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The 99p Challenge. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Sue Perkins, Jack Docherty, Peter Baynham. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The 99p Challenge

Episode 3.5: Crazy panel show capers as Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci and Nick Frost.

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 5 - The Students Are Revolting!

Some new-age university students turn up at the hospital protesting on political matters, and try to get the medical students to join them.

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

Mr Bean

Animated adventures of comedy favourite Mr Bean, voiced by Rowan Atkinson.

CITV 4:30pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
John Hegley

The Adventures Of John And Tony

Episode 4, The Hiking Holiday: The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air.

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

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 11 - The Allowance

A new clippie arrives at the depot, but she is no ordinary woman! A committed feminist, it's not long before Jack's turned her to his advantage in the never-ending war against the Inspector, as all the clippies demand extra pay for public convenience visits on their routes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Bookcases

Episode 4, The Prosser Prize: Primus does his utmost to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.

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 Absolutely Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Gordon Kennedy, Moray Hunter, John Sparkes, Morwenna Banks, Pete Baikie. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Featuring another meeting of the highly confused Stoneybridge Town Council as well as Denzil and Gwynedd, the far-from-devoted Swansea couple. There is also the Little Girl with her own take on Tea, Mr Muzak explaining how busy and important he is and Calum Gilhooley pontificating on the weirdness of road signs. Plus a talking version of Facebook and more from the NEWS NEWS NEWS team.

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 3 - The Great Escape

Normally, nobody in the Harper family would willingly set foot in Nick's flat, but when Susan's mother comes to stay, it suddenly seems more attractive.

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 5 - Scrumping

Those pesky pigs have taken all the apples, and wont let the sheep have one - they didn't count on Shaun!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 88, Episode 2

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp. Samira Ahmed, Jeremy Hardy, Lucy Porter and Hugo Rifkind are the panellists joining Miles to dissect the week's big (and not so big) news stories.

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 4 - Return Of The Prodigal Prat

When the local paper announces Ben's death, he sees it as an opportunity to avoid doing all the things he doesn't want to do.

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 7 - A Chaise Lounge Too Far

Glenda's unwanted anniversary oresent Droves handv when Howard finds himself locked in.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Publicity Photograph

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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 10

Hyacinth's plan to take Daddy on a picnic backfires spectacularly when he takes Richard's car for a ride.

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 7 - How I Won The War

A trip to entertain the troops forces Gary to play the hero.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 21 - The Sinking of Westminster Pier

Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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...

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 11 - When The Cat's Away

A huge wedding takes place in Peckham, which means big business, but Desmond is away...

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Deal or No Deal. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Noel Edmonds

James Corden Does Deal or No Deal

Actor and comedian James Corden goes head to head with the meanest man on telly: the Banker.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Salesman (Mark Williams). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 2

Granville is determined to improve Gastric's image in order to matchmake him with Madge. Meanwhile, Old Mr Bentinck never goes into the shop, so Granville finds a way to tempt him in to spend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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...

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 7

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

London Live 9pm (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.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 9

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Barry Harris (Bobby Ball), Nana (Ellen Thomas), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay), Jenna (Nicola Hughes), Cameron (Patrick Robinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 5, Episode 3

Dan starts to question new landlord Trevor's intentions towards his mother. Meanwhile, Lisa attempts to make the opening of her new office a day to remember.

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

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 2

The Aga Saga Woman is terrified by a Geordie babysitter, Irene & Vern describe their encounter with Desmond Tutu and Nan's visit at the doctor soon turns unpleasant.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 10

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A Lunchtime

Raquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 1 - John Craven, Reggie Yates, Miranda Hart

Frank Skinner returns to ask more celebrities what they hate. Countryfile and Newsround presenter John Craven, Radio 1 DJ Reggie Yates and comedian Miranda Hart provide the nominations, including spitting, yoghurt drinks and Miranda's own breasts.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Absolutely Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Gordon Kennedy, Moray Hunter, John Sparkes, Morwenna Banks, Pete Baikie. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Featuring another meeting of the highly confused Stoneybridge Town Council as well as Denzil and Gwynedd, the far-from-devoted Swansea couple. There is also the Little Girl with her own take on Tea, Mr Muzak explaining how busy and important he is and Calum Gilhooley pontificating on the weirdness of road signs. Plus a talking version of Facebook and more from the NEWS NEWS NEWS team.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, Episode 3 - Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Claudia Winkleman, Tess Daly, Selena Gomez

Alan is joined by Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara and Chiwetel Ejiofor who chat about their new film The Martian. Presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly discuss the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing. Plus actress/pop star Selena Gomez chats on the sofa and performs her single Good For You.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Murder In Successville. Image shows from L to R: DI Sleet (Tom Davis), Kimberly Wyatt. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Murder In Successville

Series 1, Episode 5 - Dr Death

DI Sleet is joined by Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt to find out who murdered Dr Wayne Rooney at Successville Hospital.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
60 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Yuriko Kotani. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2015, Episode 4 - Bath Heat 2

The next heat in comedy's most prestigious new talent competition comes from The Komedia in Bath. Lucy Porter presents some of the best new comedians from across the UK.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, Episode 1 - Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Marion Cotillard, Bill Bailey, The Weeknd

Matt Damon talks about his relationship with Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain says Embarrassing Bodies is shocking, Bill Bailey recounts a story about a goose and The Weeknd performs live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 2 - Terry Wogan, Phil Tufnell, Victoria Coren

TV and radio legend Sir Terry Wogan, Only Connect host and poker player Victoria Coren and cricketer Phil Tufnell, try to banish health fads, the phrase "English breakfast tea" and the Australian cricket team from 1990 - 2002 into the Orwellian chamber.

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Benidorm

Series 4, Episode 2

Noreen checks in at The Solana with her irritable daughter Pauline. Sam, Natalie and Liam hit a nightclub; and Mateo tries to get Les/Lesley fired.

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House Of Fools

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Conan Affair

With the help of his friend Beef, Bob has a hot date lined-up.

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 1, Episode 5 - Cheat

Tracey's frustrations get worse when her GP refuses her anti depressants. Dorien takes a shine to Tracey's accountant while Sharon starts selling dodgy Rolling Stones merchandise. When a fraud officer questions her, Sharon recognises her as a customer who did a runner at a Chinese restaurant.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 2, Episode 2

With Reginald D Hunter, Jade Goody, Patrick McGuinness and Ed Byrne.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
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Fist Of Fun

Episode 6

The last in this cult comedy series starring Richard Herring and Stewart Lee, with special guest Geoffrey Hayes from Rainbow.

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Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 1

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

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 2, Episode 3

With Kelly Osbourne, Vic Reeves, Richard Madeley and Neil Morrissey.

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Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, Episode 3 - Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Claudia Winkleman, Tess Daly, Selena Gomez

Alan is joined by Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara and Chiwetel Ejiofor who chat about their new film The Martian. Presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly discuss the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing. Plus actress/pop star Selena Gomez chats on the sofa and performs her single Good For You.

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Bad Robots

Series 2, Episode 5

Tezcorp's new world order of enraging us pathetic humans with the mischievous automation is gaining pace as this week sees Frank and Send, the postage machine, has a new trick up its robotic sleeve.

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Look Into My Eyes

Comedic prank show pilot following the talents of 21 year-old magician and hypnotist Archie Manners.

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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 3 - Ova Is Latin. For Eggs

The laptop-loving king of irreverence is once again tackling life's burning issues, from the shyness of elks to the evolution of the Honey Monster.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
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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.

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Fake Reaction

Series 2, Episode 10

Guests facing fish snogging, bottom kneading, mouse trap jewellery and a foul-tasting century egg are Lawson's Ryan Fletcher, McFly's Dougie Poynter, comedian Mae Martin and former Sugababe Mutya Buena.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 4

The daft, astonishing and insightful panel show continues as host Lee Mack invites comedy queen Sarah Millican, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and comedian Russell Kane to put amazing facts and mind-blowing trivia to the test.

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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

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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.

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Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

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Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer

TV broadcast of Dara O Briain's 2012 live stand-up DVD.

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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 9

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

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Minder

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

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

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House Of Fools

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Conan Affair

With the help of his friend Beef, Bob has a hot date lined-up.

London Live 2am (repeat)
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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.

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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 10

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

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Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 1

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

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 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 Three 2:30am (repeat)
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Murder In Successville

Series 1, Episode 5 - Dr Death

DI Sleet is joined by Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt to find out who murdered Dr Wayne Rooney at Successville Hospital.

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The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 3 - 50/50

Jen has a new admirer, but his romantic gesture goes horribly wrong when Jen's inability to tell the truth results in a very public humiliation. Meanwhile, Moss and Roy conduct an experiment with a 'lonely hearts' website.

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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
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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.

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The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Red Door

What is behind the mysterious red door in the I.T. department? What has happened to Moss's new mug? Why is Roy in danger of becoming known as a 'desk rabbit'? And what is the secret behind top executive Richmond Avenal's fall from grace?

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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 2, Episode 3

With Kelly Osbourne, Vic Reeves, Richard Madeley and Neil Morrissey.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Funz & Gamez. Phil Ellis. Copyright: BBC

Funz & Gamez

TV pilot based on the hit live format developed by Phil Ellis.

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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

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

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Stella Street

In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.

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Big Bad World

Episode 3

The gang celebrate Oakley's birthday with a day of excursions - sadly all organised by Oakley himself. The day culminates with a paintballing skirmish - uh-oh!

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The 99p Challenge

Episode 3.5: Crazy panel show capers as Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci and Nick Frost.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
John Hegley

The Adventures Of John And Tony

Episode 4, The Hiking Holiday: The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air.

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BBC Radio 4 Extra

Bookcases

Episode 4, The Prosser Prize: Primus does his utmost to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.

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The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Featuring another meeting of the highly confused Stoneybridge Town Council as well as Denzil and Gwynedd, the far-from-devoted Swansea couple. There is also the Little Girl with her own take on Tea, Mr Muzak explaining how busy and important he is and Calum Gilhooley pontificating on the weirdness of road signs. Plus a talking version of Facebook and more from the NEWS NEWS NEWS team.

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