British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 18th December 2015

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Old Mother Riley In Paris

Old Mother Riley In Paris

A repeat of this 1938 film.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Episode 5 - A Military Pickle

George's brother Charlie drops by after not seeing him for more than 20 years. Amongst the surprises he has in store is a rather late letter!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble

Jean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Comes To Town, Episode 6 - The Best Place For Them

With Father set for an old folk's home, can the old rogue save the day for Nancy?

Talking Pictures TV 7:30am (repeat)
Under Your Hat

Under Your Hat

To keep an eye on her secret-agent husband, Kay gets a job as a maid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 8, Christmas Special - A Bun In The Oven

It is September 13th, 1943; almost 2 years since we last saw René, who is finally - at long, long last - rid of the English airmen. His troubles are far from over, however, as Yvette announces her pregnancy. Meanwhile at the chateau, Gruber and the Colonel are growing increasingly worried at the progress of the war.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'. Image shows from L to R: Ruth Bratt, Lucy Trodd. Copyright: Lucky Giant

Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'

Series 2, Episode 4

The vaguely European owners of the Fings and Bobs Novelty Shop make a return visit, Evelyn and Gertie try to be nice, and there has been a murder.

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

Minder

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Birdman Of Wormwood Scrubs

Ex-con Ernie leaves prison after fourteen years with a quarter of a million stashed away in a bank. Enter the ever-helpful Arthur.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Highlights Special - Savage Songs Special

A special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring songs from the series, including King Alfred singing about his burnt cakes, and Henry VIII singing about his love of reformation. With host Rattus to guide the way.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 6 - Vanity Merchants

Gloria and Louise have a great new idea - they are going to start a men's beauty business. Shirley is dubious, but Desmond agrees.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 10

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 18 - The Prize Money

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 23 - Games

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25am (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.

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 10 - The Sale Of Manhattan

Neddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim his land.

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 4.5: Sue Perkins hosts the crazy panel show with Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham, Sean Lock and Jack Docherty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05am (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

Series 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's Day

Arkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Mind Your Own Business!

Mind Your Own Business!

Episode 4, Points of Disagreement: Whiz-kid Jimmy and staid Russell clash over a business takeover.

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!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of Character

Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:45am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 5 - The Staff

Mr Bell seeks to explain how the staff at Elmsmere are not just teachers - but more like superheroes.

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

The Darling Buds Of May

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

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 9 - Daydreams

Desmond catches Shirley looking at house brochures, and despite her assurances that she was just allowing herself a little daydream, insists that the Ambroses will not move until they retire to Guyana.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays

A place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 10 - Dobbin

When kids smash a window in the barber shop Desmond is furious at first, but, realising that they have nowhere to play, sets out to get the council to renovate the playground.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Cruise

Bean wins two tickets for an exotic cruise and takes Teddy along for the trip of a lifetime. While showing off to a new friend, Bean goes overboard and is stranded on a desert island.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05am (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 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle

Uncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 4 - Coconut Shy

Mr Bean hopes to win some cash prizes at the funfair, but it is not as easy as it seems!

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 4

Including a couple who have just been on a street demo and cannot quite cast off their hectoring demeanour when ordering tea and buns.

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 18 - The Prize Money

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 12:10pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 8, Christmas Special - A Bun In The Oven

It is September 13th, 1943; almost 2 years since we last saw René, who is finally - at long, long last - rid of the English airmen. His troubles are far from over, however, as Yvette announces her pregnancy. Meanwhile at the chateau, Gruber and the Colonel are growing increasingly worried at the progress of the war.

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 10 - The Sale Of Manhattan

Neddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim his land.

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

Minder

Series 3, Episode 8 - The Son Also Rises

Terry is employed to look after the son of a crooked property tycoon whose shady past has caught up with him.

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 10 - Accentuate The Positive

With the war coming to an end, there are surprises in store for Gary, his two wives, and Ron.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special - 2012 Christmas Special

The Brockman family have decided to foster a sense of community by throwing a Christmas party for their neighbours.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 5 - The Staff

Mr Bell seeks to explain how the staff at Elmsmere are not just teachers - but more like superheroes.

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

Breaking The News

Series 2, Episode 10

Taking a satirical view of this week's headlines are broadcaster Kirsty Wark and comedians Phill Jupitus, Fred MacAulay and Keir McAllister.

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)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 3

Audrey gets a good taste of normal life when some unpaid bills catch up with her, and the local garage confiscates her Rolls. Forced to take a job, she finds a position managing Mrs Proctor's stables and riding school. Meanwhile, Richard's finally bought the helicopter he's been talking about...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

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 6, Episode 11 - Puppy Love

A Saturday night in sends Sharon, Tracey and Dorien in search of their first boyfriends. But it doesn't quite turn out how any of them expected.

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 12 - Auntie Susu

It's 2am, and Doreen's sister Susu unexpectedly arrives from Jamaica - even less expected is the extremely tall fiancé who's young enough to be her son!

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

The Joke Machine

Episode 49

This episode's jokers are Birchgrove and St Edmund's.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 31 - The Magpie

A magpie has nested in the big tree and is causing chaos by stealing everything around the farm. The magpie's nest soon begins to fill up with loot and Shaun has to come up with a brilliant plan to outwit the burgling bird.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 34 - Shirley Whirley

In a bid to help move Shirley around the farm, Shaun has the idea of fitting up Shirley with wheels. Using a remote control, Shaun can now manoeuvre his large friend around easily - until the farmer's TV remote interferes with the signal, causing Shirley to run amok.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 10

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 2, Episode 10 - All You Can Eat

Having forgotten Irma's coming for dinner, Mr Bean rushes to the supermarket. There he enters a competition to win a trolley of free food!

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 11 - Flat Pack

Mr Bean is in need of a sturdy new bookcase and sets off to visit a furniture warehouse. He finds one that is perfect, but is outraged when he is told he has to build the bookcase himself! Bean is unfamiliar with flat pack assembly and struggles to construct his new bookcase, failing miserably when he discovers he is one screw short. Mr Bean heads back to the shop only to find it is closed!

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 3 - Greenfinger

Trying to 'help' by watering Squawkencluck's plants, DM unleashes a planet-wide extra-terrestrial sprawling welsh weed.

London Live 3:50pm (repeat)
John And Julie. Image shows from L to R: Julie (Lesley Dudley), John (Colin Gibson)

John And Julie

Comedy starring Sid James and Peter Sellers, following the adventures of two small children who run off to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

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

Boj

Episode 37 - The Giggly Park Express

With just cardboard boxes and a bit of imagination, Boj and his buddies make a train to take Denzil and his teddies on a trip around the world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (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

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Granville decides to get cool. He's got the open necked shirt and the shades, but where's a poor errand boy going to find a medallion?

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 4.5: Sue Perkins hosts the crazy panel show with Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham, Sean Lock and Jack Docherty.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Mind Your Own Business!

Mind Your Own Business!

Episode 4, Points of Disagreement: Whiz-kid Jimmy and staid Russell clash over a business takeover.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 6 - Final Stretch

Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 11 - The Strain

Stan tries to prove his strength by picking up his girlfriend to guess her weight. In doing so, he strains his back and is instructed to wear a supportive, surgical corset if he wants to get back to work quickly.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
50 min
CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC

CBeebies Panto: Alice In Wonderland

A CBeebies adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Comes To Town, Episode 6 - The Best Place For Them

With Father set for an old folk's home, can the old rogue save the day for Nancy?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

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 5, Episode 6 - Fishy Business

Mildred accidentally disposes of George's beloved goldfish, Moby. He's initially distraught, but soon decides to give homing pigeons a try...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'. Image shows from L to R: Ruth Bratt, Lucy Trodd. Copyright: Lucky Giant

Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'

Series 2, Episode 4

The vaguely European owners of the Fings and Bobs Novelty Shop make a return visit, Evelyn and Gertie try to be nice, and there has been a murder.

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

The Darling Buds Of May

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

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 3

Audrey gets a good taste of normal life when some unpaid bills catch up with her, and the local garage confiscates her Rolls. Forced to take a job, she finds a position managing Mrs Proctor's stables and riding school. Meanwhile, Richard's finally bought the helicopter he's been talking about...

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

The Leak

Series 3, Episode 6

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 6

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Jon Holmes, John Finnemore, Jasper Rees, Jess Ransom, Jake Yapp and Harry the Piano 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 29, Episode 8 - The Mischievous Tinkle In Howard's Eyes

Howard discovers there are better ways than the mobile phone to contact other nature-lovers - and quite openly, too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton. Bernard Righton (John Thomson). Copyright: North One Television

Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton

Christmas Special

It's the Christmas episode which highlights the work of Les Dawson, Bill Hicks, Max Wall, Emo Phillips, The Multichords, Frankie Howerd, Bob Monkhouse, Rita Rudner, Tommy Cooper and Victoria Wood.

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 18 - The Prize Money

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 6, Episode 10 - Accentuate The Positive

With the war coming to an end, there are surprises in store for Gary, his two wives, and Ron.

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 10 - The Sale Of Manhattan

Neddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim his land.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 10 - Dobbin

When kids smash a window in the barber shop Desmond is furious at first, but, realising that they have nowhere to play, sets out to get the council to renovate the playground.

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 second and third series of the cornershop sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 8, Christmas Special - Have An Unhappy Christmas

A festive edition of the family sitcom sees Ben's efforts to buy Susan's Christmas present getting him into trouble, while Susan's letter from The Palace means a change of holiday plans for everyone.

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 12 - Auntie Susu

It's 2am, and Doreen's sister Susu unexpectedly arrives from Jamaica - even less expected is the extremely tall fiancé who's young enough to be her son!

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 7

Richard Ayoade and David Walliams return to the show, and Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams also takes part.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 11 - The Prodigal

The barber shop's finances are a bit shaky, so Michael offers to lend a hand. His efficiency causes more than a few problems which are solved by a good old-fashioned story-telling session.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
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, Christmas Special - Mr Khan's Christmas Wonderland

Mr Khan embraces Christmas like never before by launching his own range of traditional halal mince pies.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 5

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

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Alan Partridge: Welcome To The Places Of My Life. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Alan Partridge: Welcome To The Places Of My Life

Alan Partridge reveals the places that have made him the man he is today in this one-off mockumentary.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of Channel 4's most successful sitcom.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.

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, Highlights Special

A compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news of 2015. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 3 - At Home With Eric And Ern

GOLD's five-part tribute to the comedy duo here focuses on their home-based sketches, and explains how they came to share a bed.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Bo' Selecta!

Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Car Share. Image shows from L to R: Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson), John Redmond (Peter Kay). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Car Share

Series 1, Episode 4

With a fancy new hands free phone kit fitted in his car John arrives at Kayleigh's house only to discover she's far more excited by previous night's events.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Bo' Selecta!

Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.

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

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 5 - Alistair McGowan, Hilary Devey, Josh Groban

This week Alistair McGowan, Hilary Devey and Josh Groban try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include children, Valentine's Day and smoking bans.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'. Image shows from L to R: Ruth Bratt, Lucy Trodd. Copyright: Lucky Giant

Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'

Series 2, Episode 4

The vaguely European owners of the Fings and Bobs Novelty Shop make a return visit, Evelyn and Gertie try to be nice, and there has been a murder.

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 15 - Kevin Bridges, Tina Fey, Gwendoline Christie, Anthony Daniels, Lion Babe

Alan Carr is joined by Kevin Bridges, who chats about his latest live stand-up DVD, Tina Fey discusses her new movie Sisters; and Gwendoline Christie and Anthony Daniels talk about their roles in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Plus, there's music from Lion Babe, who perform Where Do We Go live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a series of pastiches. From Dec 2000.

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

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 7 - Saudi Arabia

Sam wonders why we're still mates with Saudi Arabia, feminist icon Germaine Greer explains her views on transgender people and reporter David Hock hunts down the illegal immigrants posing as Santa.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 7

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World. Image shows from L to R: Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Rebecca Front. Copyright: BBC

Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World

Series 1, Episode 2 - Creation

Free your life from philosophical anxieties in the second of the series that answers the questions other programmes dare not ask. Heretical, confusing, illogical, biased, and a laugh a minute.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1

The smash-hit sports panel show runs into extra time with a special featuring never-before-seen footage.

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 12 - Star Wars Special: Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Kylie Minogue, David Beckham

Carrie Fisher reveals she spilt the beans some time ago on the Star Wars storyline, Daisy Ridley says the movie was emotional and John Boyega talk about Harrison Ford. Kylie says she is loved up for Christmas and David Beckham admits Alex Ferguson still has a hold over him.

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

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan, Sarah Millican

This week Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan and Sarah Millican try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include cashpoints, buffets and anti-social cats.

Talking Pictures TV 10:45pm (repeat)
High Season

High Season

On the Isle of Rhodes, a young local wants to encourage tourism, so he commissions a sculpture of the unknown Tourist.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Gobetweenies. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Phoebe Abbott), Joe (Mark Bonnar), Tom (Finlay Christie). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Gobetweenies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Happy Father's Day

Lucy figures their broke dad needs a classier Father's Day present than the usual papier mache egg cup.

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 6, Episode 11 - Puppy Love

A Saturday night in sends Sharon, Tracey and Dorien in search of their first boyfriends. But it doesn't quite turn out how any of them expected.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
Car Share. Image shows from L to R: Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson), John Redmond (Peter Kay). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Car Share

Series 1, Episode 4

With a fancy new hands free phone kit fitted in his car John arrives at Kayleigh's house only to discover she's far more excited by previous night's events.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
Josh. Josh (Josh Widdicombe). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 6 - Suited & Booted

It's Josh's birthday, so Kate and Owen decide to organise him a fancy dress party.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 10 - Divination

With Graeme Garden, Johnny Vaughan and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Shappi Talk. Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Shappi Talk

Series 2, Episode 3 - History

Shappi Khorsandi goes back in time fascinated by the world of history with Adam Hart-Davis, comedian Simon Evans and music from Duncan Oakley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 3, Christmas Special

With Louise Nurding, Mark Owen, Melvyn Hayes, Lorraine Kelly.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm (repeat)
Josh. Josh (Josh Widdicombe). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 6 - Suited & Booted

It's Josh's birthday, so Kate and Owen decide to organise him a fancy dress party.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

A selection of extended episodes from the 45th series of the satirical panel game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 1 - Hospital

Patsy lands in the tabloids for her fling with an MP. She follows Edina, who has an ingrown toenail, into hospital so she can have a facelift before she appears in all the magazines, but things do not go to plan...

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Meg (Jessica Knappett), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 1, Episode 5 - Friend Night Stand

Laura considers other options to Gary, while Bunny's new man seems he could be a total knob. Meg, meanwhile, has a new friend - but the girls think there's been a misunderstanding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a series of pastiches. From Dec 2000.

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 7

While Gavin frets about his relationship, Katie is tasked with the tough challenge of training the staff to recognise which fruits are which.

BBC Three 1:15am (repeat)
Josh. Josh (Josh Widdicombe). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 6 - Suited & Booted

It's Josh's birthday, so Kate and Owen decide to organise him a fancy dress party.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:25am (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Meg (Jessica Knappett), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nineties Night

Meg agrees to help mark out, DJing at a 1990s theme night. Meanwhile, Bunny and Laura get into a spot of bother after trying to raise rent money.

Comedy Central 1:30am (repeat)
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 5

Russell Kane talks King Charles II, Alex Horne on the 1966 World Cup trophy theft, and Diane Morgan chats Lady Godiva.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 7

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.

London Live 1:50am (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 5

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 3, Christmas Special

With Louise Nurding, Mark Owen, Melvyn Hayes, Lorraine Kelly.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:05am (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, Episode 15 - Kevin Bridges, Tina Fey, Gwendoline Christie, Anthony Daniels, Lion Babe

Alan Carr is joined by Kevin Bridges, who chats about his latest live stand-up DVD, Tina Fey discusses her new movie Sisters; and Gwendoline Christie and Anthony Daniels talk about their roles in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Plus, there's music from Lion Babe, who perform Where Do We Go live in the studio.

ITV Encore 2:10am (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.

London Live 2:25am (repeat)
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Bo' Selecta!

Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 9, Episode 1 - Gone With The Windmill

Having been double-crossed by Herr Flick, Gruber and the Colonel are looking for a way to un-desert. Madame Edith concocts a plot that will appear that they have been kidnapped. Unfortunately, the General fails to take the hint and René is forced to save the duo before they are blown up...

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:50am (repeat)
Tripped. Milo Edwards (George Webster). Copyright: Mammoth Screen / Two Brothers Pictures

Tripped

Episode 2

This time Danny and Milo land in a world that feels just like their own, except that people keep taking pictures of Milo.

BBC Three 2:55am (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Tamla Kari), Cuckoo (Andy Samberg), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 1, Episode 5 - Connie Sings

Lorna's best friend, Connie, is round for dinner - and self-appointed guru Cuckoo manages to motivate her to leave Steve and pursue her childhood dream of becoming a singer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 9, Episode 2 - A Tour De France

René is being held hostage, and missing presumed exploded by the Nazis, the Resistance, and the girls at the café. As they plan tributes to their fallen hero, he is desperate to escape being shared around by the Communists in their underground bunker!

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 3:25am (repeat)
Adam Buxton's Shed Of Christmas. Adam Buxton. Copyright: Burning Bright Productions

Adam Buxton's Shed Of Christmas

Adam Buxton turns his attention to the festive season.

BBC Three 3:25am (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Tamla Kari), Cuckoo (Andy Samberg), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding

The series comes to a close, and there's a shock in store for Rachel and Cuckoo. Ken, however, sees a big opportunity opening up.

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 4.5: Sue Perkins hosts the crazy panel show with Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham, Sean Lock and Jack Docherty.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 8 - The Son Also Rises

Terry is employed to look after the son of a crooked property tycoon whose shady past has caught up with him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Mind Your Own Business!

Mind Your Own Business!

Episode 4, Points of Disagreement: Whiz-kid Jimmy and staid Russell clash over a business takeover.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Comes To Town, Episode 6 - The Best Place For Them

With Father set for an old folk's home, can the old rogue save the day for Nancy?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'. Image shows from L to R: Ruth Bratt, Lucy Trodd. Copyright: Lucky Giant

Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'

Series 2, Episode 4

The vaguely European owners of the Fings and Bobs Novelty Shop make a return visit, Evelyn and Gertie try to be nice, and there has been a murder.

Talking Pictures TV 5:45am (repeat)
Randle And All That

Randle And All That

Variety short starring Frank Randle.

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