British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 20th November 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Unkindest Cut Of All

Mildred's even snobbier sister, Ethel, and her husband visit the Ropers for dinner. Unfortunately, George has forgotten to pay the electricity bill...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Comes To Town, Episode 2 - Lines Of Communication

The cunning rogue has stowed away in a removal van to follow the family to London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 7, Episode 9 - Soup And Sausage

The airmen are now stuck in the sewers directly beneath the town square. It'd be quite simple to free them if only the hinges on the access grate weren't rusted solid. As usual, there's a crackpot plan in place - this time involving an ancient ice cream van.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 17 - The Hang Glider

The Farmer has a thrilling new hobby - however it's not as easy as it looks! When the Farmer gets stuck in a tree Bitzer comes to his rescue, leaving Shaun and the Flock to get to grips with the airborne contraption.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Instant Sunshine

Instant Sunshine

Humorous songs from the quartet of David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:45am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 9 - Monday Night Fever

Arthur takes a shine to a tone-deaf singer, giving Terry some difficulties to sort on the nightclub scene.

London Live 8am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Surprise For Porkpie

Michael's marketing plans for the shop backfire a little and send Porkpie into hiding on his birthday. Gloria, Louise and Matthew are intent on raising his spirits.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 3, Episode 11

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 7, Episode 10 - René Of The Gypsies

With ice cream banned throughout Nouvion, Michelle's next attempt to rescue the airmen involves holding a gypsy fair in the town square. Unfortunately, a black cat throws a spanner in the works, and the resistance are forced to hold the event themselves.

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 14 - Sunday Afternoon At Home

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 21 - Tweet

Wussywat wants to know how to whistle so he can copy Ird's tweeting. He's not doing so well, until he recruits the help of Duckadile, a pinwheel and some new birdy friends!

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 6 - Rommel's Treasures

Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box, and Neddie plans to find it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45am (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 15th series of 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 4.1: Crazy panel show capers as Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Bill Bailey and David Quantick.

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

Albert And Me

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Homecoming

Single dad Bryan gets worried when his son's mum wants to visit.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 5 - Connecting

The Twirlywoos watch a boy tie his shoelace at a bus stop and get the idea to connect his shoelaces to the shoes of the other passengers. When the bus arrives they all stand up, only to fall in a heap!

London Live 10am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 3 - 'Old De Front Page Again

The siege continues, with no immediate end in sight and Bob's obstinance hindering all reason. Will it all end peacefully, and without a shot being fired?

London Live 10:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 4 - Veronica

Sean manages to set himself up for a dinner date with a gorgeous older woman; they've not got quite the same view on the evening however, and Lee soon makes his influence unwillingly felt.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 6, Episode 5

Richard tells his therapist about his recent date at a Korean/Swedish fusion restaurant.

CITV 11am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 23 - Jurassic Bean

Mr Bean goes in search of wildlife, but he is not expecting to see anything prehistoric!

CITV 11:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 24 - Caring Bean

Mrs Wicket is injured and Mr Bean has to look after her - then her demands start to become a pain.

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

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 1, Episode 6 - Hot Desk

For a few minutes, twice a day, at precisely seven in the morning and seven in the evening, a receptionist and a security guard meet to swap ownership of a desk.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 11, Episode 11 - A Night Out

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

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 14 - Sunday Afternoon At Home

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 12:25pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?

When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.

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 6 - Rommel's Treasures

Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box, and Neddie plans to find it.

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

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 11 - The Bells Are Ringing

Yvonne's new health drink is about to go into production, but Gary is more concerned with what Phoebe is about to produce.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Dessert Song

Terry and Arthur are trying to peddle pickled walnuts when they encounter Charlie, a Greek Cypriot with revenge on his mind, and become involved in the battle for a Greek restaurant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:05pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Lonely Herdsman

When Marlene drags Boycie and Tyler to visit her mother Dora, the battle lines are drawn. Back at the farm, Bryan tries his hand at poetry to stop him feeling lonely whilst Mrs Cakeworthy surfs the net to help him find a solution.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 5 - Connecting

The Twirlywoos watch a boy tie his shoelace at a bus stop and get the idea to connect his shoelaces to the shoes of the other passengers. When the bus arrives they all stand up, only to fall in a heap!

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 6, Episode 4 - Tea For Two

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45pm (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

Radio 2 logo 2pm
180 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Yuriko Kotani. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2015, Special - Grand Final

The final for this year. Who will win? This episode will be broadcast live during Steve Wright in the Afternoon on Radio 2 (2pm - 5pm).

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 1 - High Fidelity

Crises on two fronts for Tracey - first in her marriage and then with Sharon.

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...

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 9 - Bye Bye Barn

Shaun and the Flock discover that the Farmer has grand plans for their barn - that don't include them! Drastic action is needed if life on the farm is ever going to be the same again.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 10 - The Rounders Match

The Flock and the Pigs are in the middle of a high-spirited game of rounders. Tensions are high as Shaun steps up to the plate - will he score the winning run? Will the Pigs' foul-play prevent victory? Or will The Farmer discover what they're up to?

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 3, Episode 11

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

CITV 3pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 25 - Hot Date

Bean agrees to go on a date with Irma.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winter

It's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.

CITV 3:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 26 - Wanted

Bean is mistaken for an escaped convict and carted off to jail.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Return Of Danger K

When an old enemy returns, Colonel K must come out of retirement to save the world from an outbreak of rudeness.

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

Boj

Episode 41 - Adventure Camp

When Cousin Hoj joins Boj and his buddies on adventure camp, everyone has trouble making friends with him. Boj has a fun boj-a-boom idea to make Hoj fit in with his friends.

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 15th series of 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 4.1: Crazy panel show capers as Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Bill Bailey and David Quantick.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large. Michael Upton (Barry Evans). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Doctor At Large

Episode 19 - Devon Is Lovely At This Time Of Year

Upton finds his life in general practice is much sunnier now that he has a young female doctor as his assistant!

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

Albert And Me

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Homecoming

Single dad Bryan gets worried when his son's mum wants to visit.

Talking Pictures TV 4:35pm (repeat)
The Reluctant Bride

The Reluctant Bride

A repeat of this 1955 film.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 11 - Going Steady

Stan has been going steady with Sally. There's only one snag: she's Blakey's niece.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Comes To Town, Episode 2 - Lines Of Communication

The cunning rogue has stowed away in a removal van to follow the family to London.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Right Way To Travel

Mildred's desperate for a holiday, and has heard of a nice, cheap package tour to Majorca available. The only catch? It's for members of the Conservative Party...

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

Gigglebiz

Series 2, Episode 15

Rhythmic toy soldier Major Boogie throws some shapes on the toy shelf, Professor Muddles has a confusing encounter with a familiar scientist and Gail Force practices her cheesy smile while reporting from a local fête.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Instant Sunshine

Instant Sunshine

Humorous songs from the quartet of David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 6, Episode 4 - Tea For Two

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

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

My Family

Series 11, Episode 11 - A Night Out

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

Talking Pictures TV 6:05pm (repeat)
Inn For Trouble. Image shows left to right: Alf Larkins (David Kossoff), John Belcher (Leslie Phillips), Ada Larkins (Peggy Mount), Lord Osbourne (Glyn Owen), Yvette Depres (Yvonne Monlaur). Credit: Eros Films

Inn For Trouble

Big-screen adventure for ITV's The Larkins family.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Crow

It's late in the day as Bitzer rounds up the Flock for bedtime. They prepare themselves for a good night's sleep. Alas, a noisy intruder scuppers their plans. The Flock just find an inventive way to get rid of the pest if they are ever going to get a good night's rest.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Leak. Tom Price

The Leak

Series 3, Episode 2

Tom Price and guests from the world of comedy and entertainment review the week's biggest stories from around Wales and the world.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 47, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Freya Parker, John Robins, Mae Martin, Emily Taylor and Mitch Benn for a comic romp through the week's news.

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 27, Episode 7 - Who's That Talking To Lenny?

Gullible Lenny has heard a voice from above. Can his friends ensure he is set up for receiving further communications?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?

When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7pm (repeat)
Run Fatboy Run. Dennis Doyle (Simon Pegg). Copyright: Material Entertainment

Run Fatboy Run

Having previously jilted his fiancée at the altar, Dennis Doyle attempts to win her back by running a marathon.

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 14 - Sunday Afternoon At Home

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 4, Episode 11 - The Bells Are Ringing

Yvonne's new health drink is about to go into production, but Gary is more concerned with what Phoebe is about to produce.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Lonely Herdsman

When Marlene drags Boycie and Tyler to visit her mother Dora, the battle lines are drawn. Back at the farm, Bryan tries his hand at poetry to stop him feeling lonely whilst Mrs Cakeworthy surfs the net to help him find a solution.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Krupa Pattani), Naani (Adlyn Ross), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Episode 3 - Local Hero

Baby Mohammad is having a few unsettled nights, and Shazia and Amjad are finding it difficult to cope with the lack of sleep. Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award.

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 6 - Rommel's Treasures

Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box, and Neddie plans to find it.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 6, Episode 5

Richard tells his therapist about his recent date at a Korean/Swedish fusion restaurant.

London Live 8pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 4 - Veronica

Sean manages to set himself up for a dinner date with a gorgeous older woman; they've not got quite the same view on the evening however, and Lee soon makes his influence unwillingly felt.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the first series of the cornershop sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 3 - Spring

Spring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Departed

Martin is in London to meet with Robert Dashwood, who is leading the selection process for the prestigious London surgeon's job that Martin has applied for.

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...

London Live 8:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Microwave, Five Men And A Nappy

With Gloria and Shirley away for the night, Porkpie, Desmond, Michael, Matthew and Tony are left alone to cause trouble - and they soon find themselves looking after a white baby!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 5 - Housewarming Party

Caroline decides to have a housewarming party, inviting several of her hospital friends (and Angela). Sue takes Martin out clothes shopping for the party, and Alan decides to spice up his sex life by "kidnapping" Joanna.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 4

Russell Howard looks at topics including security for the Olympics, the terrible May weather and a lost ET doll. Pali, the world's quickest pizza maker, is the Mystery Guest. The Good News Extra comic is Daniel Simonsen.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 3

Cage-fighting, sheep testicles and an insight into Whitehall's sex life... it's Episode 3. The guests are David Walliams, football manager Sam Allardyce and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:35pm
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 7

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Hal Cruttenden and Jacob Rees-Mogg.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (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 3, Episode 4

Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live. Sean Lock. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live

TV edit of the 2010 stand-up show Lockipedia Live, starring Sean Lock.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Susan Calman, Stephen Fry, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 5 - Maths

With Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig and Susan Calman.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 10

With Ed Byrne and Stewart Francis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Instant Sunshine

Instant Sunshine

Humorous songs from the quartet of David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis.

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 11 - Danny Dyer, Josh Widdicombe, Rita Ora, Fleur East

Alan's guests this week include actor Danny Dyer who talks about his book. Josh Widdicombe chats about his new BBC Three sitcom Josh, and pop star and X Factor judge Rita Ora pops in for a chat. Plus there's music from Fleur East performing her new single Sax live in the studio.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 1

Let the games begin as funnyman Dara O Briain, former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Stella herself, Ruth Jones, join Lee Mack.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 6

Lauren almost gets married, Derek gets a massage, Georgie does another fund raiser - this time for dwarves, Janice & Ray talk about a sandwich with no bread, Nan's sister comes over from Spain and Essex couple Paul & Sam return with more laughs.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 1

Tonight Rob Beckett on Henry VIII, Kerry Howard talks Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and James Acaster on The Black Death.

Russia Today 10:30pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 3 - Terrorism

Sam looks at how everyone on Facebook is planning to stop ISIS, Bobby Mair hunts down extremists in Chipping Norton, and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell explains why our government is doing exactly what the terrorists want.

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 7

Russell once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Elderly Initiative

The battle between the PM and the Chancellor is about to get some help from Charles and Martin.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 11

With Adam Bloom and Gina Yashere.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, Episode 8 - Tom Hanks, Peter Capaldi, David Walliams, Duran Duran

Tom Hanks talks about Woody's run in with Disney lawyers, Peter Capaldi says Doctor Who needs a new companion, David Walliams reveals his latest book was inspired by his son, and Duran Duran perform live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Steve Coogan As Alan Partridge And Other Less Successful Characters. Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Steve Coogan As Alan Partridge And Other Less Successful Characters

Steve Coogan performs as some of his most famous creations including a certain Norwich DJ. Recorded in Blackpool in 2008.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Yuriko Kotani. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2015, Documentary

Marcus Brigstocke takes a retrospective look at 20 years of the BBC Radio New Comedy Awards, featuring highlights from this year's final.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 3, Episode 4 - Put A Lid On It

This week we encounter his sister, Tiffany, in a story called "Put A Lid On It" and hear some more extracts from his diaries.

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

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 1 - High Fidelity

Crises on two fronts for Tracey - first in her marriage and then with Sharon.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 4 - Levity

With Sue Perkins, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Krupa Pattani), Naani (Adlyn Ross), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Episode 4 - Chicken Shop

Mr Khan is opening a fried chicken franchise on the High Street.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Owen (Elis James), Josh (Josh Widdicombe). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 1 - Swimming & Kissing

Josh gets invited to the event of the summer - the only trouble is that it's a pool party and he can't swim.

Comedy Central 11:30pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Rhod Gilbert, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 2 - Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Jon Richardson

Welsh comic Rhod Gilbert introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Kerry Godliman, and Jon Richardson at his misanthropic best.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie Minds The Gap. Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie Minds The Gap

Series 1, Episode 3

Bridget Christie considers women and their relationship with their bodies, via a lap dance, TOWIE and a fish called Michael.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 12, Episode 3

Fearne Cotton and Gino D'Acampo are the team captains. They're joined this time by guests Lauren Goodger, magician Dynamo, This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes and Blur's Alex James.

London Live 11:45pm (repeat)
Adventures Of A Taxi Driver. Copyright: Salon Productions

Adventures Of A Taxi Driver

Cabbie Joe has no trouble picking up girls, who are more than willing to join him for a ride. His back-seat shenanigans look set to land him in bother.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Owen (Elis James), Josh (Josh Widdicombe). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 1 - Swimming & Kissing

Josh gets invited to the event of the summer - the only trouble is that it's a pool party and he can't swim.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Judith Anderson (Jennifer Saunders), Owen (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mum & Dad

In this week's episode, Josh goes on a date with Lily an old classmate who used to be the 'hottest girl in school'.

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Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke), Meg (Jessica Knappett). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 3, Episode 5 - Plus One

Meg desperately needs a plus one for a very important occasion, Laura's patience is stretched thin when Gary's best friend Maggot comes to stay with them, and Bunny takes it upon herself to do Meg a favour.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Justin Moorhouse, Aisling Bea, Alan Davies, Vic Reeves, Jo Enright. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 3, Episode 3

Alan is joined by Aisling Bea, Justin Moorhouse, Jo Enright and Jim Moir (Vic Reeves) to discuss such varied subjects as living without central heating, performing stand-up at weddings and mansions, stories of stealing, befriending old men, Jim's working with pigs experiences and being star-struck.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:25am (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Judith Anderson (Jennifer Saunders), Owen (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mum & Dad

In this week's episode, Josh goes on a date with Lily an old classmate who used to be the 'hottest girl in school'.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 3

Russell talks about kids of yesteryear, happiness, and answers a question on time-travelling masturbation. His guests are Joe Wilkinson and Sofie Hagen.

Talking Pictures TV 12:45am (repeat)
Your Money Or Your Wife. Image shows from L to R: Peggy Cummins, Donald Sinden

Your Money Or Your Wife

A repeat of this 1960 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Hilary Loftus (Ricky Grover), Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 2, Episode 4

Hilary is busy spreading his 'Icing The Cake' initiative, with limited success. Pippa is primping herself for a lunch appointment with consultant Peter Healy, while Den and Hilary have a tricky matter to deal with and Kim embarks on a vendetta.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Jason Watkins), Cheryl (Sarah Parish). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 5, Episode 3

Everyone is on high alert as big Valco boss Brendan O'Connor descends on the store.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 1

Tonight Rob Beckett on Henry VIII, Kerry Howard talks Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and James Acaster on The Black Death.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2

The Pub Landlord brings his 2009 Beautiful British Tour to London's O2.

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

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, Episode 11 - Danny Dyer, Josh Widdicombe, Rita Ora, Fleur East

Alan's guests this week include actor Danny Dyer who talks about his book. Josh Widdicombe chats about his new BBC Three sitcom Josh, and pop star and X Factor judge Rita Ora pops in for a chat. Plus there's music from Fleur East performing her new single Sax live in the studio.

ITV Encore 1:15am (repeat)
At Home With The Braithwaites

At Home With The Braithwaites

Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 4

Russell Howard looks at topics including security for the Olympics, the terrible May weather and a lost ET doll. Pali, the world's quickest pizza maker, is the Mystery Guest. The Good News Extra comic is Daniel Simonsen.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Dessert Song

Terry and Arthur are trying to peddle pickled walnuts when they encounter Charlie, a Greek Cypriot with revenge on his mind, and become involved in the battle for a Greek restaurant.

London Live 1:30am (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 4 - Joanna's Birthday

It's Joanna's 48th birthday, something she is not keen on anyone else knowing about. Alan gives him a locket as a present, but there is something unpleasant inside it. Caroline discovers a league table of all the women in the hospital made by Guy, and Martin has trouble with his mother... whoever she is.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 6

Lauren almost gets married, Derek gets a massage, Georgie does another fund raiser - this time for dwarves, Janice & Ray talk about a sandwich with no bread, Nan's sister comes over from Spain and Essex couple Paul & Sam return with more laughs.

BBC Three 1:45am (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Judith Anderson (Jennifer Saunders), Owen (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mum & Dad

In this week's episode, Josh goes on a date with Lily an old classmate who used to be the 'hottest girl in school'.

U&Dave channel logo 1:55am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
Steve Coogan As Alan Partridge And Other Less Successful Characters. Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Steve Coogan As Alan Partridge And Other Less Successful Characters

Steve Coogan performs as some of his most famous creations including a certain Norwich DJ. Recorded in Blackpool in 2008.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Ross Noble Freewheeling. Ross Noble. Copyright: North One Television / Stunt Baby

Ross Noble Freewheeling

Series 1, Episode 1

The wild-haired Geordie comic embarks on a Twitter-led anti-travelogue! Ross is ejected from a cafe by singer Mike Skinner and delivers a plastic hedge to Eddie Izzard.

BBC Three 2:45am
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 7

Russell once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week.

U&Dave channel logo 3:20am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Russell Kane. Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 1, Episode 6

Joe Wilkinson tries his hand at martial arts; Hari Kondabolu gives his all-American views on famous Brits; there's some bad news for Jigsaw's Dan Antopolski; and Wittank cross paths with unexpected results.

Comedy Central Extra 3:35am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 2, Episode 10

Tonight, Danny Slim Gray talks ninja-s**tting, Daniel Sloss on masturbation, Joe Wilkinson gets cupped by a stranger and Steve Shanyaski is a booze expert.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:50am (repeat)
Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (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 4.1: Crazy panel show capers as Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Bill Bailey and David Quantick.

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

Albert And Me

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Homecoming

Single dad Bryan gets worried when his son's mum wants to visit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Comes To Town, Episode 2 - Lines Of Communication

The cunning rogue has stowed away in a removal van to follow the family to London.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Instant Sunshine

Instant Sunshine

Humorous songs from the quartet of David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis.

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