British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 4th May 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (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!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:20am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 8 - Granny Justina

Justin dresses up as Granny Justina when he and Robert forget to invite her round for a special tea party with Katy. Guest starring Katy Ashworth.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:55am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 7 - The Great Depression Of 1994

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 6, Episode 1 - A Chief Inspector Calls

An escaped convict, a female mud wrestler, vicars, tarts and a French maid, not forgetting the bootleg whisky, find their way into Timonthy's home. And then an Inspector calls!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 2, Episode 1 - Churlish

Life is about to change with Robin's divorce from the woman he was never married to in the first place.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 23 - The Amazing Cloppity

Boj and his buddies discover Mr Cloppity's skills as a magician and encourage him to put on a show. When it all goes horribly wrong, can Boj's finale trick save the show?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully. Katrina Lyons (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: BBC

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Series 2, Episode 4 - Ctrl-Alt-Del

The Computer catches a virus, and so with Uljabaan's sole method of control, analysis and communication now compromised, the invasion is doomed in more ways than one.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 3, Episode 6 - Branching Out

Jean is opening another branch of the agency and Judith expects to be asked to manage it. Meanwhile, Lionel's somewhat lost with how to spend his days and the topic of his and Jean's romance arises once more.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 15 - The Calais Dock Strike

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 8, Episode 13

A song-packed edition - and is it really the end for Radio Prune?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (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 8 - Cuckoo In The Nest

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:55am (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Nox Factor

Lily and Jas compete to see who can suck up to Martha the most in order to get her spare ticket to see a talk given by famous, drop dead gorgeous science presenter, Dr Simon Nox.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Motion Show

Episode 2.4: Graeme Garden chairs the debating game with Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 6 - Roy Band

It's hard to stay out of trouble when you are a cartoon and this week is no exception for Roy, as he tries to win the local heat of a TV talent contest in order to keep his friend in school.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 22 - Rainbow

Wussywat wants to find the start of a rainbow, but when it starts to fade he decides to make his own from different coloured objects.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Train Tracks

Change At Oglethorpe

Episode 1, Off the Rails: A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 17 - Open And Close

The Twirlywoos are at a theatre, where they watch the stage manager pressing a button which opens and closes the curtains.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

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

CITV 9:50am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Early Night

Richard plans an early night in preparation for Mr Slater's fitness class. But when Sooty's pet mouse escapes, and Sweep loses his favourite bone, his hopes of a good night's sleep look set for disaster.

Talking Pictures TV 10:20am (repeat)
Sailors Don't Care. Copyright: Butcher's Film Service

Sailors Don't Care

A repeat of this 1940 film.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Phil Hammond

Polyoaks

Series 4, Episode 1 - Losing Patients

A nurse down and reeling from new management initiatives, The Polyoaks staff are roped into spearheading a new anti-obesity campaign to save lives, self-respect and money.

Talking Pictures TV 11:55am (repeat)
Boots! Boots!. Image shows from L to R: John 'Boots' Willie (George Formby), Snooky the Scullery-maid (Beryl Formby)

Boots! Boots!

George Formby's first film, set in an upmarket hotel.

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

Minder

Series 10, Episode 8 - On The Autofront

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 15 - The Calais Dock Strike

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Nox Factor

Lily and Jas compete to see who can suck up to Martha the most in order to get her spare ticket to see a talk given by famous, drop dead gorgeous science presenter, Dr Simon Nox.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Pain In The Class

When Michael is bullied by a boy at school, a meeting between his parents and the bully's parents doesn't help at all! Janey tries to persuade Susan to let her get a tattoo to no avail. Meanwhile, Nick decides to become an internet billionaire.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Copyright: BBC

The Machynlleth Comedy Festival

2016, Episode 1 - Machynlleth Stand-Up Show 2016

Mike Bubbins hosts proceedings from the Bowling Club in Machynlleth. With stand-up performances from Rhys James, David Kay, Annie Mcgrath, Ed Aczel and Lou Sanders and music from Jonny and the Baptists.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 8, Episode 13

A song-packed edition - and is it really the end for Radio Prune?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 2

Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (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 30, Episode 9 - Variations On A Theme Of Father's Day

In order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 22 - Rainbow

Wussywat wants to find the start of a rainbow, but when it starts to fade he decides to make his own from different coloured objects.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Hustler

Gambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 17 - Open And Close

The Twirlywoos are at a theatre, where they watch the stage manager pressing a button which opens and closes the curtains.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 9, Episode 6 - Of Human Bondage

Terry and June find themselves the centre of attention after receiving a windfall.

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 8, Episode 5 - Can't Judge A Book

Sharon is told to lose weight by the doctor and Dorien changes her image.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 3, Episode 6 - Branching Out

Jean is opening another branch of the agency and Judith expects to be asked to manage it. Meanwhile, Lionel's somewhat lost with how to spend his days and the topic of his and Jean's romance arises once more.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 6 - Who's The Caddy?

The farmer comes across his old golf clubs and decides to knock a few balls around, instantly putting his back out in the process. Shaun takes the opportunity to learn how to play, while Bitzer is forced to tend to his injured master inside the house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:05pm (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 3:10pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 7 - Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

The farmer gets ready for a date and wants to look his best, so it's time to dust off his prized hairpiece. Shaun can't resist trying the wig on but loses it while showing off to the flock. The race is on as Shaun and Bitzer try to return the wig in time for the farmer's big night.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 7 - Fanzillas

Zig and Zag become football superfans. They learn that it is all about the winning and not just the taking part as they cost Burbia United the cup.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Spot Bots. Copyright: BBC

Spot Bots

Episode 23 - Ziddlers

Cubi and Lexi try to spot some jumping fish called ziddlers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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

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

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

The Motion Show

Episode 2.4: Graeme Garden chairs the debating game with Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops.

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

Doctor At Large

Episode 20 - Operation Loftus

Professor Loftus returns to St. Swithin's at the same time as Upton, and is appalled at the way in which the hospital is being run.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 5 - No Parking

Mr Bean takes his teddy to the cinema but has trouble finding a parking space.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 2 - Friendundancy

'Wear your own clothes' day at school is approaching and Lily is anxious not to look like a dork.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Train Tracks

Change At Oglethorpe

Episode 1, Off the Rails: A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.

CITV 4:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bean's Bounty

A local archaeology dig inspires Mr Bean to go hunting for treasure.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 13 - Not Tonight

New canteen girl Stella makes a pass at Stan, and - having suffered a long unlucky streak - he is only too happy to jump to her advances. But are her intentions honourable?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 2, Episode 1 - Churlish

Life is about to change with Robin's divorce from the woman he was never married to in the first place.

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 2 - All Around The Clock

George hasn't been allowed to forget his wedding anniversary, and buys Mildred a carriage clock. Meanwhile, the Fourmiles return from a 'winter holiday' to find their house burgled.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully. Katrina Lyons (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: BBC

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Series 2, Episode 4 - Ctrl-Alt-Del

The Computer catches a virus, and so with Uljabaan's sole method of control, analysis and communication now compromised, the invasion is doomed in more ways than one.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 17

Captain Adorable is on hand with another top tip for his new trainee Awesome Girl - this time he shows her some very silly ways to hide. Keith Fitt is hiding too - he and Arthur Sleep are playing hide and seek in the newsroom.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (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 1 - Not In My Back Yard

Sharon, Tracey and Dorien believe they will be living round the corner from royalty, when someone with children called Harry and William, and who is guarded by heavies moves into Chigwell.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
10 min
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 8 - It Came From Zog

Zig and Zag turn their hands to the movie business - but they are only in it for the free popcorn.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
London

Undone

Series 2, Episode 3 - Unrelated

Edna and Ida team up to stop the Undone threat of public information porn films while Tankerton is more concerned with the backyard panto scene. A meeting with the Prince, however, gives Edna more to think about.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 8 - Cuckoo In The Nest

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.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully. Katrina Lyons (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: BBC

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Series 2, Episode 5 - Testing Times

Lucy's parents think she is wasting her life being part of the resistance, so unless she can pass her A-levels, they are going to stop her coming to the meetings.

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 30, Episode 9 - Variations On A Theme Of Father's Day

In order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink Dawn

The Professor's young visitor - competition winner Dawn Crumhorn - becomes a Barbie-like pink-obsessed child-villain after an accident in the lab.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Pain In The Class

When Michael is bullied by a boy at school, a meeting between his parents and the bully's parents doesn't help at all! Janey tries to persuade Susan to let her get a tattoo to no avail. Meanwhile, Nick decides to become an internet billionaire.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 5

An Incan child has the worst birthday ever, a Roman farmer meets a door-to-door poo salesman, and King George IV embarks on a solo musical career.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 15 - The Calais Dock Strike

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

U&Drama channel logo 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 5, Episode 3

Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (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?

Series 6, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Highlights from the comedy panel show in which team mates must remain poker-faced while revealing personal stories previously known only to their closest confidantes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 8, Episode 13

A song-packed edition - and is it really the end for Radio Prune?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 2

Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (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 1, Episode 1 - Keep On Running

Denzil calls about Boycie's house bringing news that the infamous Driscoll Brothers are being released early from prison and they're on the hunt for the supergrass who helped get them banged up. Boycie is horrified. By the time Marlene and Tyler return, he's sold the house, sold the car dealership and planned a new life in Shropshire.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Moone Boy. Image shows from L to R: Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd), Martin (David Rawle). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sprout Pictures

Moone Boy

Series 2, Episode 2 - Moone Dance

It's the beginning of a new era for young Martin Moone: his first day of secondary school, an exciting time as he ventures into a more grown-up world.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
60 min
Tonight At The London Palladium. Paul Sinha. Copyright: ITV Studios

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 3, Episode 4

Bradley Walsh welcomes soul star Billy Ocean, pop star Rachel Platten, magician Ben Hanlin, and Japanese speciality act Gamarjobat. There is also music from Downton Abbey's Julian Ovenden and comedy from The Chase's Paul Sinha - and will Peter Andre finally get the chance to perform this time round?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

CITV 8:25pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 5 - No Parking

Mr Bean takes his teddy to the cinema but has trouble finding a parking space.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 5 - Beer

Blackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!

CITV 8:40pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bean's Bounty

A local archaeology dig inspires Mr Bean to go hunting for treasure.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart)

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 1 - Date

After an impromptu 'date' is planned with long-term crush Gary Preston, Miranda decides to take a trip to the new 'bespoke' clothing store, Transformers, to pick an outfit guaranteed to stop people calling her sir to her face.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
The Kumars. Image shows from L to R: Ashwin (Vincent Ebrahim), Ummi (Meera Syal), Sanjeev (Sanjeev Bhaskar)

The Kumars

Episode 6

Before shutting up shop - quite literally - the Kumars fire one last lot of questions at A League of Their Own favourite James Corden, Monty Python legend and Oscar-nominated writer and director Terry Gilliam and 60s supermodel Twiggy. Bollywood sensation Ash King heads to the most happening place in Hounslow for a performance as well.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 3

Reginald D. Hunter and Aisling Bea join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, while Holly Walsh joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'assists' Rachel Riley.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 13, Special - Jubilee Special

8 Out Of 10 Cats is all pomp and ceremony as it celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in its own inimitable style. With guests Jennie Bond, Miles Jupp, Chris Kamara and Sarah Millican.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 3 - Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans, Aisling Bea

Frankie Boyle hosts, with performers Simon Evans and Aisling Bea.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 3 - K-Folk

With Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
The Almost Impossible Gameshow. Copyright: Initial

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Series 2, Episode 5

Challenges this time include Bouncy Sprint, Sweetcorn Drop and Shin Smash.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 6 - Chains

Melchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Do Not Disturb. Image shows from L to R: John Wilson (Miles Jupp), Anna Wilson (Catherine Tate). Copyright: Lonesome Pine Productions

Do Not Disturb

A one-off comedy drama starring Catherine Tate and Miles Jupp as a couple trying to repair their marriage in a hotel room.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (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 7, Episode 6 - Divided We Stand

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.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Episode 4 - Valentine's Day

It is Valentine's Day and headmaster Mr Fraser plans to help the shy kids find love.

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

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and the team look back over another week's events with guests Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully. Katrina Lyons (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: BBC

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Series 2, Episode 4 - Ctrl-Alt-Del

The Computer catches a virus, and so with Uljabaan's sole method of control, analysis and communication now compromised, the invasion is doomed in more ways than one.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Esquilinus (Tim Downie). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 6 - Jugball

Marcus, Stylax and Ramases - the work experience boy who also happens to be the son of the company owner - invent a new office-based sport called Jugball. Grumio samples some gourmet food when Ramases lends him his store card for the emporium.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 4

On tonight's show Russell reads from 50 Shades of Grey, and answers questions on university, ghosts, and milking a cow. His guests are Doc Brown and Paul McCaffrey.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 2

The promise of a weekend away tests everyone's patience.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:40pm (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 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate Hours

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 10:40pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 1

Hetty Wolf takes her first ever flight with Great British Air; husband and wife pilots Simon and Jackie sort out their marriage at 35,000 feet; and Omar is forced to do something about the lack of life-jackets on his planes.

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

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 6

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard, Andy Parsons and guests appear on a highlights edition of the show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
I Want My Wife Back. Image shows from L to R: Murray (Ben Miller), Don (Peter Wight). Copyright: Busby Productions / Mainstreet Pictures

I Want My Wife Back

Episode 3

Murray does his best to assist Bex as she organises a charity fundraiser for a new CT scanner at the hospital.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Nurse. Herbert (Paul Whitehouse). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Nurse

Series 2, Episode 5

Graham thinks about his mum dying; Gary learns about mindfulness; and Maurice saves some of Lorrie's things from destruction. Meanwhile Max is worried about the punters that Stella is seeing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Two Thousand Years Of Radio. Marcus Brigstocke

Two Thousand Years Of Radio

Series 1, Episode 1 - Roman Britain Radio

It's 55AD and DJ Steve-in-the-Afternoon fights Roman plans to change the nation's favourite radio station.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Trevor (James Smith), Alan (Philip Jackson), Joyce (Alison Steadman), Carol (Paula Wilcox). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 2, Episode 6 - Wedding

Maureen's mum Joan shocks everyone with a surprise announcement that proves there's still life in the old dog yet!

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 2, Episode 6 - Stag

Tim has travelled to Cheam for the wedding of his guitarist Tom Basden. He reads poems about love and gives Tom a stag night he will never forget. But Lord is not so sure.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Guy Browning's Small Talk

Guy Browning's Small Talk

Episode 1, How To Poach An Egg: Eggs are rather like people - drop them into hot water and they go to pieces.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:20pm (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 1, Episode 2 - A Rocky Start

Determined to settle down to a quiet, village life, Boycie's first job is to sack the farm manager and ingratiate himself with the locals. Marlene is scathing - the farm has no animals and no crops - so what do these people do all day? But, undeterred, Elgin talks Boycie into starting a proper farm and their first priority is to buy a bull from a bankrupt local farmer who is fond of a drink or two.

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Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 2

A 'sudden wing malfunction' delays FlyLo passengers on their way to Malaga, while Melody and Taaj get tough with FlyLo's new baggage allowance regulations.

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

QI

Series D, Episode 9 - Doves

With Andy Hamilton, David Mitchell and John Sessions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
And Now, In Colour

And Now, In Colour

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Grand Tour

Tim Firth, Tim De Jongh, Michael Rutger and William Vandyck take their audience on a luxury tour of London.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 4

Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Patsy Kensit and adventurer Bear Grylls, assist in identifying the week's hottest topics.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 3 - K-Folk

With Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
London

Undone

Series 2, Episode 3 - Unrelated

Edna and Ida team up to stop the Undone threat of public information porn films while Tankerton is more concerned with the backyard panto scene. A meeting with the Prince, however, gives Edna more to think about.

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The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 3 - 50/50

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

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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 1 - Not In My Back Yard

Sharon, Tracey and Dorien believe they will be living round the corner from royalty, when someone with children called Harry and William, and who is guarded by heavies moves into Chigwell.

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Glitchy. Ryan Sampson. Copyright: Talkback

Glitchy

Episode 3

American heart-throb Judd Zuckerman gives dating advice to Reading boy Jay; Drag Queen's Den heads to BBC Two; and there's more from The Real Jockey Housewives of Birkenhead.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (repeat)
Vic Reeves Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Les (Fred Aylward). Copyright: Channel X

Vic Reeves Big Night Out

Cult comedy in which Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present some very surreal comedy.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:30am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Red Door

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

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 13, Special - Jubilee Special

8 Out Of 10 Cats is all pomp and ceremony as it celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in its own inimitable style. With guests Jennie Bond, Miles Jupp, Chris Kamara and Sarah Millican.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
The Wrong Mans. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Mathew Baynton), Phil (James Corden). Copyright: BBC / Hulu

The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bad Mans

The unlikely duo are brought face-to-face with Mr Stevens, who, it appears, is the husband of the abductee. He's understandably keen to get his wife back from her kidnapper, Mr Lau...

ITV Encore 1am (repeat)
Love And Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Ken Paradise (Duncan Preston), Pauline Paradise (Alison Steadman), Tommy Sutherland (Larry Lamb), Rowan Holdaway (Celia Imrie). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Love And Marriage

Episode 2

Pauline sets out on her new life with a new hairstyle and heads out on a date with former colleague Peter.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 3

Reginald D. Hunter and Aisling Bea join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, while Holly Walsh joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'assists' Rachel Riley.

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The Almost Impossible Gameshow. Copyright: Initial

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Series 2, Episode 5

Challenges this time include Bouncy Sprint, Sweetcorn Drop and Shin Smash.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 3 - Jim Davidson

Comedy legends Simon Munnery and Boothby Graffoe join tonight's bill filmed in a proper live comedy club. Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 1

Hetty Wolf takes her first ever flight with Great British Air; husband and wife pilots Simon and Jackie sort out their marriage at 35,000 feet; and Omar is forced to do something about the lack of life-jackets on his planes.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 2

A 'sudden wing malfunction' delays FlyLo passengers on their way to Malaga, while Melody and Taaj get tough with FlyLo's new baggage allowance regulations.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 10 - Divination

With Graeme Garden, Johnny Vaughan and Phill Jupitus.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast

Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3am (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 1, Episode 2

Sketches include the sound name (Derek Nippl-e), the America song and an introduction to both John and Peter, as well as Control and Tony.

ITV Encore 3:05am (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 One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 3:40am (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)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Motion Show

Episode 2.4: Graeme Garden chairs the debating game with Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Train Tracks

Change At Oglethorpe

Episode 1, Off the Rails: A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 2, Episode 1 - Churlish

Life is about to change with Robin's divorce from the woman he was never married to in the first place.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully. Katrina Lyons (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: BBC

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Series 2, Episode 4 - Ctrl-Alt-Del

The Computer catches a virus, and so with Uljabaan's sole method of control, analysis and communication now compromised, the invasion is doomed in more ways than one.

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