British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 16th October 2015

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

In Loving Memory

Series 4, Episode 3 - Blood Will Out

Doubt is cast upon Billy's lineage. Ivy's outraged at such suggestions, but after being forced to spend the night in the deserted, ancestral home of the Aspinall family, to whom the Henshaws were once in service, she begins to wonder if there's something in it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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 5, Episode 2 - The Affair Of The Hollow Lady

New locks on the front and back doors threaten Victor's chances of seeing the European Cup quarter-final when they keep jamming, and a widow from the local greengrocer's has designs on Victor that are more animal than vegetable.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Change. Image shows left to right: Carol (Lynda Bellingham), George (Christopher Ellison)

The Change

Series 3, Episode 3

With both couples' relationships seemingly over, another bombshell hits: there's a baby on the way. How on earth will the news be received?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 14 - Danger Fan

Shortly after Danger Mouse's biggest fan comes to visit members of the team start to disappear.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 2, Episode 4

What is everyday life like for Simon Cowell, Foxy, Nicki Chapman and Pete Waterman? Find out in At Home with the Pop Idol Judges. Plus, the introduction of the nail bar.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Shedtown. Copyright: Woolyback Productions

Shedtown

Series 2, Episode 1 - Shed Report

Deborah Dearden arrives back at the beach. She's no stranger, or is she the strangest of all?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 10 - Cars And Pints And Pains

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

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 1, Episode 2

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 9 - The Americans Hit Town

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 14 - Lost

When Wussywat goes hiking he loses the map and the compass. Luckily he spots some funny colour footprints to find his way home.

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 6, Episode 1 - The Man Who Won The War

How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures.

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 25th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 1, Episode 2 - Looking For A Job

Single dad Bryan needs a job, but can he find an employer who'll let him bring his young son Albert along?

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 10 - Turning

Things get out of hand when Chickedy and Chick try to turn the pedals of a bike. The Twirlywoo Screen provides the Twirlywoos with a bike of their own, but it proves difficult to control!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
Fit. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Humphrey Ker, Tala Gouveia, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Citrus Television

Fit

Episode 10

This week, a stuntman demonstrates how to deliver porridge on a skateboard, and Brian Butterfield unveils 'the Ultra Pill' - three square meals in one unwieldy tablet.

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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05am (repeat)
Carry On Abroad. Image shows from L to R: Stuart Farquhar (Kenneth Williams), Sadie Tomkins (Barbara Windsor), Vic Flange (Sid James), Cora Flange (Joan Sims), Stanley Blunt (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Abroad

The Carry On regulars embark on a package holiday to a Spanish resort. The revellers find that the Palace Hotel hardly lives up to its name.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 23 - Run Rabbit Run

Richard is nervous when he finds out the park is due for an inspection. Sooty builds a robot to help him tidy, and everything is soon spotless - if only Soo's rabbit wasn't on the loose.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 24 - The New Ride

The Lady Mayoress is coming to open the park's new ghost train so Sooty and the gang are determined to impress. But when Richard's best suit is ruined and Sweep is put in charge of the banners, it's a race against time to get everything ready. With special guest star Ann Widdecombe.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
John Finnemore's Double Acts. John Finnemore. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Flock Of Tigers

A seemingly ordinary train ride turns into an unexpected adventure for Edmund and Dolorosa. Starring Celia Imrie and Charles Edwards.

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

My Family

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Ego Has Landed

An unusual request from a couple whom Susan and Ben met on holiday leads to chaos in the Harper household, and Susan finally discovers who Kenzo's father is.

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 9 - The Americans Hit Town

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.

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 6, Episode 1 - The Man Who Won The War

How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 7, Episode 2 - Four Affairs And A Funeral

A death in the dentist's chair is not very good for business, but, as Ben discovers, it isn't very good for your private life either.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:55pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 7 - How To Succeed In Business Without Really Retiring

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

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 2, Episode 6 - ...As You Wave Me Goodbye

Gary discovers that settling down in 1941 is not quite what he imagined - not least because he's now expected to go on fire watch duty. But having committed suicide in 1994, it won't be easy to go home...

Talking Pictures TV 1:05pm (repeat)
No Smoking. Copyright: Tempean Films

No Smoking

A village chemist invents an anti-smoking tablet but the tobacco companies aren't happy.

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 4, Episode 3 - A Celebrity For The Barbecue

An outdoors-indoors luxury barbecue sounds complicated - and it is!

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 2, Episode 1

Des Clarke hosts the topical comedy show and is joined by panellists Kevin Day, Martel Maxwell, Keir McAllister and Stuart Mitchell for a satirical look at the week's headlines.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Fit. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Humphrey Ker, Tala Gouveia, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Citrus Television

Fit

Episode 10

This week, a stuntman demonstrates how to deliver porridge on a skateboard, and Brian Butterfield unveils 'the Ultra Pill' - three square meals in one unwieldy tablet.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 10 - Turning

Things get out of hand when Chickedy and Chick try to turn the pedals of a bike. The Twirlywoo Screen provides the Twirlywoos with a bike of their own, but it proves difficult to control!

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.

London Live 2pm (repeat)
Let George Do It. George (George Formby). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Let George Do It!

George Formby comedy.

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 5, Episode 2 - The Affair Of The Hollow Lady

New locks on the front and back doors threaten Victor's chances of seeing the European Cup quarter-final when they keep jamming, and a widow from the local greengrocer's has designs on Victor that are more animal than vegetable.

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.

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 3, Episode 1 - Keeping Up Appearances

On a visit to see Chris, Sharon notices that Darryl has let himself go; he's unshaven, with greasy unwashed hair, and has picked up equally filthy habits. But Tracey's such a regular visitor that she's not noticed his gradual decline, and doesn't take too kindly to Sharon pointing it out.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 12 - My Two Sons

Michael is put in charge of redundancies at the bank and Sean gets things going at the barbershop.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Imaginary Friends

Episode 10: Roger, on his way to visit Tom McCann in hospital, stops off at Elsie's and hears some terrible news.

Talking Pictures TV 2:35pm (repeat)
Take A Letter Mr. Jones.... Mr. Graham Jones (John Inman). Copyright: Southern Television

Take A Letter Mr. Jones...

Episode 6 - Business Before Pleasure....

Ms. Warner is host to Joe Bradley, a senior executive from Eight Star's New York office, and she has orders to make his visit as enjoyable as possible.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Greasy Pole

Jim is under pressure from all sides concerning the toxic capabilities of Propanol and its potential manufacture in Merseyside. Despite Sir Humphrey's 'help', can he find a beneficial solution?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:45pm (repeat)
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 28

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 10 - Lock Out

While preparing for bed, the farmer manages to lock himself out of the house and is stuck outside in his pyjamas. He decides to spend the night in the barn but his incessant snoring drives the flock mad. Shaun concocts a plan to return him to his bed without waking him up.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 1, Episode 2

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

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 11 - Cheetah Cheater

A wildlife film inspires Pidsley the cat to play a prank on the flock by disguising himself as a leopard. Shaun is convinced there is a huge beast on the loose and concocts a plan to catch it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Devil You Know

Angry at being blocked by an E.C. directive, Jim hears worse news of a cabinet reshuffle and a possible move to Brussels. Sir Humphrey would not normally be concerned but he's heard who might replace him!

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

Boj

Episode 36 - Gavin's Got Talent

The buddies put on a talent show. But when Gavin's act - the mega-robo dancer 64i -doesn't work, the show can't go on. Boj persuades Gavin that he has his own special talent.

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 25th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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 2, Episode 7 - The Royal Visit

The whole hospital is looking forward to the visit of a royal prince and princess - with the odd exception...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 1, Episode 2 - Looking For A Job

Single dad Bryan needs a job, but can he find an employer who'll let him bring his young son Albert along?

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

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders

Rigsby's hoping to take new tenant Brenda out for the evening. Unfortunately, he has somewhat of a cashflow problem, a string of unwelcome visitors start arriving at the house.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Change. Image shows left to right: Carol (Lynda Bellingham), George (Christopher Ellison)

The Change

Series 3, Episode 3

With both couples' relationships seemingly over, another bombshell hits: there's a baby on the way. How on earth will the news be received?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 4, Episode 4 - Criminal Records

When a hearse is reported to have been involved in a smash-and-grab at a nearby jewellery shop, Ivy is convinced that Billy's turned to crime. Meanwhile, a mysterious Welshman keeps phoning Unsworth's with tip-offs.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 5

Arthur Sleep gets into trouble after building a tall tower in the newsroom, and Dobbin the horse causes mayhem at Nana Knickerbocker's panto farm shop.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Shedtown. Copyright: Woolyback Productions

Shedtown

Series 2, Episode 1 - Shed Report

Deborah Dearden arrives back at the beach. She's no stranger, or is she the strangest of all?

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.

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

My Family

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Ego Has Landed

An unusual request from a couple whom Susan and Ben met on holiday leads to chaos in the Harper household, and Susan finally discovers who Kenzo's father is.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
15 min
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 15 - Quark Games

The heroes find themselves fighting for their lives on an alien world in Quark's latest money-spinning sports event.

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

The News Quiz

Series 88, Episode 5

Miles is joined by Jeremy Hardy, Anne McElvoy, Bob Mills and Sara Pascoe.

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 25, Episode 2 - The General's Greatest Battle

The annual parade to celebrate a famous battle takes place. What could possibly go wrong?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 7, Episode 2 - Four Affairs And A Funeral

A death in the dentist's chair is not very good for business, but, as Ben discovers, it isn't very good for your private life either.

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 9 - The Americans Hit Town

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.

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 2, Episode 6 - ...As You Wave Me Goodbye

Gary discovers that settling down in 1941 is not quite what he imagined - not least because he's now expected to go on fire watch duty. But having committed suicide in 1994, it won't be easy to go home...

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 4, Episode 3 - A Celebrity For The Barbecue

An outdoors-indoors luxury barbecue sounds complicated - and it is!

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 6, Episode 1 - The Man Who Won The War

How Neddie 'invented' the barrage balloon and other wartime (mis)adventures.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:30pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 1

In this first episode, student Barney ties himself in knots when posting a fragile wedding present using the TezCorp Frank and Send machine, and a photo booth believes its users would prefer to have their passport photo printed on a shower curtain or a duvet cover.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain Cook

With a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the second series of the prison-based sitcom.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 12 - My Two Sons

Michael is put in charge of redundancies at the bank and Sean gets things going at the barbershop.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 5

Granville has bought a job lot of bargain stock but needs a clever plan to sell it all. A visiting salesman gives him a marketing idea. Meanwhile Eric is not getting on with his wife and seeks emergency romantic help from young Leroy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal Punishment

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

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Blott On The Landscape

Blott On The Landscape

Episode 2

Appalled by the riot in Worford and under pressure from the Prime Minister, the Ministry send a troubleshooter to conduct negotiations. Dundridge arrives, to be faced with more than he bargained for.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
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 50, Episode 3

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Sadiq Khan MP.

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 6

Lisa and Jenna's feud reaches a head when an argument lands them behind bars.

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

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Lauren joins the cheerleaders to impress Ryan, 50s landlady Ma Willow makes her first appearance and Nan has a mouse in her house.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Kennedys. Image shows from L to R: Tony Kennedy (Dan Skinner), Emma Kennedy (Lucy Hutchinson), Brenda Kennedy (Katherine Parkinson), Jenny (Emma Pierson), Tim (Harry Peacock). Copyright: BBC

The Kennedys

Episode 3 - Vikings

Some Danes have moved in to Jessop Square and Brenda is determined to become friends with them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Two Ronnies

Mixing archive interviews with footage from their much-loved sketch show, The Interviews presents a profile of Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker - in their own words.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Stephen Fry, Ross Noble, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 1 - A Medley Of Maladies

With Lucy Porter, Ross Noble and Matt Lucas.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes from the satirical panel game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Shedtown. Copyright: Woolyback Productions

Shedtown

Series 2, Episode 1 - Shed Report

Deborah Dearden arrives back at the beach. She's no stranger, or is she the strangest of all?

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 6 - Rob Delaney, Sharon Horgan, Adam Lambert, Catherine Tate, Roisin Murphy

Alan is joined by comedy actors and writers Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan who chat about the second series of their hit sitcom Catastrophe. Musician Adam Lambert talks about his latest single, and Catherine Tate discusses her new movie SuperBob. Music is from Roisin Murphy who performs Evil Eyes live in the studio.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 1

Fresh from performing to over 160,000 fans on his sell-out UK arena tour, Russell Howard returns to BBC Three for a brand-new series of hit satirical comedy show.

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

BBC New Comedy Award

2015, Episode 7 - Birmingham Heat 1

The next heat in comedy's most prestigious new talent competition comes from The Glee Club in Birmingham and is hosted by Justin Moorhouse.

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 4 - Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Dawn French, Chris O'Dowd, Rod Stewart

Colin Farrell talks about his dodgy on screen hair, Rachel Weisz reveals she has a 'Mrs Daniel Craig' screen visor, Dawn French says her writing is now more grown up, Chris O'Dowd talks about his wife's celebrity crushes, and Rod Stewart says he's got his mojo back.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Wig Affair

Desperate to regain his title of Toupee Wearer of the Year, Bob ropes in all the help and offers all the rewards he can when his beloved wig goes missing.

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

Birds Of A Feather

Series 3, Episode 1 - Keeping Up Appearances

On a visit to see Chris, Sharon notices that Darryl has let himself go; he's unshaven, with greasy unwashed hair, and has picked up equally filthy habits. But Tracey's such a regular visitor that she's not noticed his gradual decline, and doesn't take too kindly to Sharon pointing it out.

BBC Two Scotland 11:30pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Stephen Fry, Ross Noble, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 1 - A Medley Of Maladies

With Lucy Porter, Ross Noble and Matt Lucas.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 8

Russell talks about an amusing ringtone, and answers questions on cats, wizards, and what cheers him up. His guests are Carl Donnelly and Iain Stirling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Skivers

The Skivers

Episode 3.3: Nightclubbing in London, courtesy of Peter Stringfellow.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 4

EastEnders favourite Cheryl Fergison, who plays Heather; One Show regular Dominic Littlewood; chef Jean Christophe Novelli; and Skins actor Luke Pasqualino take part in the surreal panel game.

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

Cold Feet

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

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 6 - Stuck On Level 342

This week computer games adverts, boardgames, crossword and Sudoku books all come under the spotlight. Meanwhile Dave's jigsaw habit is revealed, and Alan Sugar makes a rather puzzling appearance.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan take part in the game, whilst Tim Key is in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (repeat)
Chewing Gum. Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 2 - Binned

Tracey's first sexual encounter with Connor leaves her panicked about being pregnant, and she goes on a mission to find a contraceptive.

BBC Three 12:45am (repeat)
Together. Image shows left to right: Ellen Baxter (Cara Theobold), Tom (Jonny Sweet)

Together

Episode 2 - The Real You

Their first proper date has gone pretty well - although Tom's told a few tall tales about his personal circumstances. Ellen, meanwhile, is facing the repercussions of her road incident.

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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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Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 7

Sue Perkins, presenter of The Great British Bake Off, actor Stephen Mangan and stand-up comedian Romesh Ranganathan set out to prove that lift buttons have more bacteria on them than toilet seats, that it's possible to walk on the ceiling using magnets and that, unlike women, men are unable to make their voices sounds sexier.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the lie-based panel game.

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

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, Episode 6 - Rob Delaney, Sharon Horgan, Adam Lambert, Catherine Tate, Roisin Murphy

Alan is joined by comedy actors and writers Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan who chat about the second series of their hit sitcom Catastrophe. Musician Adam Lambert talks about his latest single, and Catherine Tate discusses her new movie SuperBob. Music is from Roisin Murphy who performs Evil Eyes live in the studio.

BBC Three 1:15am
45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 1

Fresh from performing to over 160,000 fans on his sell-out UK arena tour, Russell Howard returns to BBC Three for a brand-new series of hit satirical comedy show.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15am (repeat)
The Almost Impossible Gameshow. Copyright: Initial

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Series 1, Episode 3

Another episode of the game show in which 50 members of the public compete - with almost no chance of winning at all.

London Live 1:20am (repeat)
Blott On The Landscape

Blott On The Landscape

Episode 2

Appalled by the riot in Worford and under pressure from the Prime Minister, the Ministry send a troubleshooter to conduct negotiations. Dundridge arrives, to be faced with more than he bargained for.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Sean Lock: Stand Up. Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Sean Lock: Stand Up

Sean Lock, one of Britain's favourite comedians and star of 8 Out Of 10 Cats shares his live show, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2008.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Wig Affair

Desperate to regain his title of Toupee Wearer of the Year, Bob ropes in all the help and offers all the rewards he can when his beloved wig goes missing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 4

EastEnders favourite Cheryl Fergison, who plays Heather; One Show regular Dominic Littlewood; chef Jean Christophe Novelli; and Skins actor Luke Pasqualino take part in the surreal panel game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Imaginary Friends

Episode 10: Roger, on his way to visit Tom McCann in hospital, stops off at Elsie's and hears some terrible news.

Comedy Central Extra 2:35am (repeat)
Dylan Moran Live: Yeah, Yeah. Dylan Moran. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Dylan Moran Live: Yeah, Yeah

Dylan Moran spreads a little happiness in this TV broadcast of his 2011 show Yeah, Yeah.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
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.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Undercover. Chris (Daniel Rigby). Copyright: Bonafide Films / Baby Cow Productions

Undercover

Episode 2 - The Robbery

Arno and Ara Sarkissian are due at the wedding of the head of the Magarian family's daughter and are keen to impress.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
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.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (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)
Together. Image shows left to right: Ellen Baxter (Cara Theobold), Tom (Jonny Sweet)

Together

Episode 2 - The Real You

Their first proper date has gone pretty well - although Tom's told a few tall tales about his personal circumstances. Ellen, meanwhile, is facing the repercussions of her road incident.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 1, Episode 2 - Looking For A Job

Single dad Bryan needs a job, but can he find an employer who'll let him bring his young son Albert along?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Change. Image shows left to right: Carol (Lynda Bellingham), George (Christopher Ellison)

The Change

Series 3, Episode 3

With both couples' relationships seemingly over, another bombshell hits: there's a baby on the way. How on earth will the news be received?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Shedtown. Copyright: Woolyback Productions

Shedtown

Series 2, Episode 1 - Shed Report

Deborah Dearden arrives back at the beach. She's no stranger, or is she the strangest of all?

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