British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 12th May 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Doctor At Large. Michael Upton (Barry Evans). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Doctor At Large

Episode 25 - Things That Go Mump In The Night

Even doctors need a doctor sometime, but when Upton falls ill, he needs Lawrence Bingham like a hole in the head. Added to his problems is the unbearable patient in the next bed. There is only one compensation - in the delectable shape of Nurse Parker!

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 16 - Robot Of The Year

Robert is being judged for a special robot award but he is too nervous to pass all the tests, so Justin decides to take the tests for him.

Talking Pictures TV 6:45am (repeat)
Nurse On Wheels poster

Nurse On Wheels

Comedy about a rural village's new district nurse and her romantic entanglements.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 1 - The Menace Of Totleigh Towers

Bertie's obliged to sort out an amorous mix-up between his friends.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Tethered Goat

Arthur thinks he and Terry are due a bit of nice, easy money when he's approached about a 'babysitter' for a visiting Arab businessman. It soon transpires, however, that neither man is quite as he seems.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 9 - Supersize Timmy

Timmy accidentally eats a tomato grown with Miracle-Grow fertilizer, and expands to become the King Kong of sheep. Shaun must keep the giant toddler out of sight while trying to figure out how to return him to normal size.

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

Boj

Episode 29 - Puppet Show

Boj helps Mia to look after the Twitchlets, but they quickly get stuck putting on a never-ending puppet show! How can they get the Twitchlets to entertain themselves?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Don't Start. Image shows from L to R: Kim (Katherine Parkinson), Neil (Frank Skinner). Copyright: Avalon Television

Don't Start

Series 3, Episode 3 - Medical

Kim is not happy when a theoretical debate about her demise reveals Neil's yearning for an accordion.

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 4, Episode 2 - Rewrites

The executives in LA ask Lionel to spice up his script, but life working with Mrs Flack is proving ever-more difficult. Meanwhile, Judith feels thoroughly taken advantage of by Alistair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:45am (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 1, Episode 2

Strap in for a 15 minute delve in to a world of oddness performed in front of a live studio audience.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 2.4, The Tiff: The author and his wife Diana squabble over a lunch date.

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)
Radio Active. Image shows left to right: Angus Deayton, Philip Pope, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens

Radio Active

Episode 7.8, David Chizzlenutt: The Radio Active Rep perform Dickens's literary classic live.

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 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.

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

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 10 - Rox My World

The girls have teamed up to enter a National Young Inventors competition.

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 12 - Halo Goodbye

Waking up with a halo above his head, Roy realises that he has even less control over his body than he had imagined. Now how to be rid of this embarrassing illumination?

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 8 - Sand

Ird has built a sandcastle and flits off to collect decorations for it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Artists

Artists

Episode 3, Inspired: Grumpy Tamsin is uninspired and blames Dolores, who aims for a loan to rent her own studio.

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 20th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 23 - More And More

The Twirlywoos learn more and more when they watch a shopkeeper build up a display of apples. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoo Screen creates a tree which gives more and more bananas every time the Twirlywoos touch it.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Inventions Game

Sooty's latest Inventions take the gang onto a TV game show. Can they win over the show's judge, 'The Boss' or will Sweep throw a bone in the works? Guest starring John Thompson.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Sally Abbot (Sally Geeson), Sid Abbot (Sid James), Jean Abbot (Diana Coupland), Mike Abbot (Robin Askwith)

Bless This House

Popular sitcom spin-off film starring Sid James, Terry Scott, Diana Coupland and June Whitfield.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 2.4, The Tiff: The author and his wife Diana squabble over a lunch date.

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

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 10 - Rox My World

The girls have teamed up to enter a National Young Inventors competition.

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 7 - The Awkward Phase

While Susan is clearing out everyone's old clothes for charity, Michael worries about what to do on a date and so gets advice from Nick!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Radio Active. Image shows left to right: Angus Deayton, Philip Pope, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens

Radio Active

Episode 7.8, David Chizzlenutt: The Radio Active Rep perform Dickens's literary classic live.

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

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 1

The Brockman family find themselves confronted with a new set of challenges, as the sitcom returns for a final series.

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 31, Episode 5 - Look Whose Wheel's Come Off

Glenda sends a reluctant Barry off to paint a nice view, to take his mind off wanting to eat.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 8 - Sand

Ird has built a sandcastle and flits off to collect decorations for it.

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 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 23 - More And More

The Twirlywoos learn more and more when they watch a shopkeeper build up a display of apples. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoo Screen creates a tree which gives more and more bananas every time the Twirlywoos touch it.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 6, Episode 5

Billy's van has been broken in to and Joey's new shop has been vandalised - the culprits are unknown. Aveline has decided to leave Oswald and return home to her mother, with her baby. The sibling rivalry over Leonora comes to a head when Jack tells Adrian that he has slept with her...

London Live 2pm (repeat)
Spare A Copper. George (George Formby). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Spare A Copper

War comedy starring George Formby.

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 9, Episode 5 - Nuptials

As the day of Garth's wedding dawns, a depressed Dorien informs Sharon and Tracey that she has no intention of attending the ceremony. Then Darryl's father Les arrives and suggests that he should move in with them.

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 4, Episode 2 - Rewrites

The executives in LA ask Lionel to spice up his script, but life working with Mrs Flack is proving ever-more difficult. Meanwhile, Judith feels thoroughly taken advantage of by Alistair.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 20 - In The Doghouse

Bitzer's kennel is accidentally destroyed and the canny canine hopes the farmer will replace it with a new deluxe model. But when he sees his master's clumsy attempt to build a new kennel, Bitzer is so horrified that he packs his bags and leaves home. Shaun, however, hopes to tempt Bitzer to return with the kennel of his dreams.

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 1, Episode 1 - Off The Baa!

When a cabbage bounces into the field from a passing truck, Shaun and his pals decide to use it as a football, with little help from the pigs!

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 13 - Bitter Then You

Zig and Zag demonstrate how breaking a world record can be a bittersweet experience.

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.

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 20th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Spot Bots

Episode 4 - Skizzles

The Spot Bots play their own robot version of skittles.

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

Doctor At Large

Episode 26 - Mr. Moon

After suffering a bout of mumps, Upton decides to invite himself to stay with Stuart-Clark now that he is working at a health farm. He hasn't bargained for Mr. Moon who is in charge of the place - he has an aversion to meat, indiscipline and doctors!

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 51 - Treasure!

In a dark and cobwebby corner of his attic, Mr Bean finds a treasure map. But tricky clues lead Bean up the chimney, round the bend, down the garden path, up the blinking wall and nearly all the way to Australia!

Disney XD 4:30pm
15 min
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 1 - Bin Juice

Max recounts the tale of how he and Gark became internationally famous.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Nero Johnson (Akai Osei), Dexter (Jason Callender). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 5, Episode 12 - Flower

An incredibly rare flower is discovered on the football pitch - but how long will it survive with the 4 O'Clock Club about?

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

Artists

Episode 3, Inspired: Grumpy Tamsin is uninspired and blames Dolores, who aims for a loan to rent her own studio.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 52 - Homeless

After a regrettable episode involving his landlady sleepwalking into his room, Mr Bean suddenly finds himself out on his ear with nowhere to live. Near to tears, he yearns for the cosy familiarity of his old home. But a scarecrow and a pair of false teeth come to his rescue.

Disney XD 4:45pm
15 min
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 2 - Where Do All The Cat Toys Go?

Max loses his favourite toy leading to him and Gark being engulfed in a rip in space time.

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

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Inspector's Pets

It's goodbye to the depot for a while for Blakey - he and his mum are going on holiday. But they can't find anyone to look after the dachshund and the tropical fish...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 1 - The Menace Of Totleigh Towers

Bertie's obliged to sort out an amorous mix-up between his friends.

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 3, Episode 1 - Opportunity Knocks

Jerry appears at the Ropers' front door with a business proposition for George. It's one that he just cannot turn down - although he definitely should!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Don't Start. Image shows from L to R: Kim (Katherine Parkinson), Neil (Frank Skinner). Copyright: Avalon Television

Don't Start

Series 3, Episode 3 - Medical

Kim is not happy when a theoretical debate about her demise reveals Neil's yearning for an accordion.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 23

Rapids Johnson enjoys an ice cream on his search for the Ice Cream Bear and Storybook Stan is distracted by some chewy toffees. When an ice cream seller turns up, Ann Teak finds another use for an antique Viking helmet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:45pm (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 1, Episode 2

Strap in for a 15 minute delve in to a world of oddness performed in front of a live studio audience.

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 7 - Moving

Sharon's two bedroom flat above the café becomes hot property. Both Dorien and Garth want to rent it out. After prospective buyers decide against purchasing Dorien's house, it looks like Tracey may sell hers and suddenly Sharon needs the flat herself.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 14 - It's Sherlucky Day

Zig and Zag become detectives to solve the case of the missing invisible cat of Burb Street.

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 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.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Don't Start. Image shows from L to R: Kim (Katherine Parkinson), Neil (Frank Skinner). Copyright: Avalon Television

Don't Start

Series 3, Episode 4 - Driving

Kim and Neil's return home from a funeral involves a missed left turn, a backseat stenographer and the planet Zobula.

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 31, Episode 5 - Look Whose Wheel's Come Off

Glenda sends a reluctant Barry off to paint a nice view, to take his mind off wanting to eat.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (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.

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 7 - The Awkward Phase

While Susan is clearing out everyone's old clothes for charity, Michael worries about what to do on a date and so gets advice from Nick!

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 11

Barmy Roman emperor Caligula fails to invade Britain so collects seashells instead, King Henry VIII plays tennis while Anne Boleyn is executed, and some naughty Saxon monks throw a funky party.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 2.4, The Tiff: The author and his wife Diana squabble over a lunch date.

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 9

Having lost out in a floral display competition, Hyacinth sets her sights on a new car and soon has Richard on a Rolls-Royce test drive.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Radio Active. Image shows left to right: Angus Deayton, Philip Pope, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens

Radio Active

Episode 7.8, David Chizzlenutt: The Radio Active Rep perform Dickens's literary classic live.

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

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 1

The Brockman family find themselves confronted with a new set of challenges, as the sitcom returns for a final series.

Talking Pictures TV 7:45pm (repeat)
Nurse On Wheels poster

Nurse On Wheels

Comedy about a rural village's new district nurse and her romantic entanglements.

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 6 - Sex And The Country

Marlene discovers the farmhands concocting a virility potion for Rocky the bull, and manages to sneak a dose into husband Boycie's coffee. Tyler arouses suspicions when make-up is found in his room, and his parents are relieved to be told he has a girlfriend - until it transpires she's also his teacher.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 51 - Treasure!

In a dark and cobwebby corner of his attic, Mr Bean finds a treasure map. But tricky clues lead Bean up the chimney, round the bend, down the garden path, up the blinking wall and nearly all the way to Australia!

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:40pm (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 8, Episode 1 - Back In Fashion

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.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 52 - Homeless

After a regrettable episode involving his landlady sleepwalking into his room, Mr Bean suddenly finds himself out on his ear with nowhere to live. Near to tears, he yearns for the cosy familiarity of his old home. But a scarecrow and a pair of false teeth come to his rescue.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (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 5 - Drugs

Headmaster Mr Fraser has organised a special guest speaker for Drugs Awareness Day.

4seven 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 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 6

Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on special guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.

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 9 - Kinetic

With Danny Baker, Jo Brand and Marcus Brigstocke.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:20pm (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 8, Episode 2 - And So To Bed

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 Extra 9:35pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (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 3 - Duet For Solo Bicycle

A squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?

London Live 10pm (repeat)
May I Kill U?. Baz Vartis (Kevin Bishop). Copyright: Cyclops Vision

May I Kill U?

Dark comedy film in which Kevin Bishop stars as a cycling policeman who starts killing criminals instead of arresting them.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and the team put the week's events under their comedy microscope and examine the results with guests Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Zoe Lyons.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 7, Episode 5

In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman and Richard Osman, and Lee Mack is joined by Carol Kirkwood and David O'Doherty.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Don't Start. Image shows from L to R: Kim (Katherine Parkinson), Neil (Frank Skinner). Copyright: Avalon Television

Don't Start

Series 3, Episode 3 - Medical

Kim is not happy when a theoretical debate about her demise reveals Neil's yearning for an accordion.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 15, Episode 9

Joining the panel this week are Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood, TV royalty Eamonn Holmes and comedian Chris Ramsey.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Windsors. Image shows from L to R: Beatrice (Ellie White), Harry (Richard Goulding), Eugenie (Celeste Dring). Copyright: Noho Film and TV

The Windsors

Series 1, Episode 1

Prince Charles tries to keep his family in order, but Wills wants to mingle with the people.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:15pm (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 1, Episode 2

Strap in for a 15 minute delve in to a world of oddness performed in front of a live studio audience.

Fox 10:30pm
30 min
The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret. Dave (Blake Harrison). Copyright: RDF Television / Merman

The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret Part 2

Todd lands in the hospital and crashes a car into Alice's restaurant. He tries to get back to Portland before his dream comes to completion.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 3, Episode 2

Alex and his band explore the theme of home and leisure, with songs about radiators, a pork pie and Wayne Rooney, amongst others. They are joined by guest comedian Tom Basden.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Windsors. Kate (Louise Ford). Copyright: Noho Film and TV

The Windsors

Series 1, Episode 2

Beatrice and Eugenie's new careers as internet make-up sensations are dashed.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:40pm (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 4 - How To Ignite Your Errand Boy

Arkwright's plan to make his own fire lighters has a snag, they may be somewhat dangerous to make...Oh well, Granville is not busy...

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 7, Episode 1

In this episode, Lee and David are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Vernon Kay, Dara O Briain and Denise Van Outen.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm
30 min
@elevenish. Copyright: Talkback

@elevenish

Episode 9

Jamie Demetriou seeks out insults on the street; Jack Carroll pitches some new shows; Ivo Graham talks about Leicester City Football Club; and the team have their own take on YouTube pranksters.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
52 First Impressions With David Quantick. David Quantick. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

52 First Impressions With David Quantick

Series 2, Episode 2

Including stories about Ronnie Barker, Mel Brooks and Lemmy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation. Jeremy Hardy. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation

Series 10, Episode 3 - How To Be A Good Citizen

Jeremy Hardy attempts to understand citizenship, to examine the state and to spell surveillance.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
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The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Haunting Of Bill Crouse

Moss goes to extraordinary lengths to help Jen escape the unwanted attention of potential suitor Bill Crouse. Meanwhile, Roy is busy trying to escape the attentions of an admirer of his own...

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
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The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Episode 1 - Testing Times

Sleepless nights, confusion over chemicals and an EU farm inspection - just a normal day on the farm for Boycie and Marlene.... until Boycie loses his hair!

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of four episodes of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
...At The Stand. Hardeep Singh Kohli. Copyright: Dabster Productions

...At The Stand

Hardeep At The Stand, Episode 3

Carl Donnelly talks about his dance moves and problems with cars; Jo Caulfield talks about about her move to Edinburgh; and Lee Camp combines political ranting with some killer one liners.

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The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 6 - Aunt Irma Visits

Jen explains that she is subject to very powerful mood swings around a certain time every month.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Clipboard

Knocker

Episode 1 - Privinvasionacy

Ian tries to get people to fill out a survey about people's bodily habits. In particular, their lower body habits.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight
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 9

The boys and their guests thrash out the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics. With guests Nick Grimshaw, Rachel Riley, Peter Serafinowicz and Daniel Sloss.

U&Drama channel logo 12:10am (repeat)
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Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 7 - Moving

Sharon's two bedroom flat above the café becomes hot property. Both Dorien and Garth want to rent it out. After prospective buyers decide against purchasing Dorien's house, it looks like Tracey may sell hers and suddenly Sharon needs the flat herself.

Talking Pictures TV 12:30am (repeat)
Britannia Hospital. Image shows from L to R: Professor Millar (Graham Crowden), Macmillan (Jill Bennett)

Britannia Hospital

Black comedy satirising the NHS and early-1980s British society.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am
50 min version
(repeat)
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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 8

This edition of the show sees Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Gregg Wallace and Kate Silverton to debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics.

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Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Terrence (Matthew Cottle). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 7 - The New Master

When Grumio injures another slave in a fight over a carrot, he is forced to replace him until he recovers. And so he joins a new household where work is taken seriously. Marcus invites Delphine to move in. But can she bond with Stylax?

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

Series 1, Episode 8 - Shouty Bollocks

Henning Wehn talks royalty, Tony Law tells his new joke and there's original comedy from Eleanor Tiernan, Boothby Graffoe, Simon Munnery and interviews by Stewart Lee.

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@elevenish

Episode 9

Jamie Demetriou seeks out insults on the street; Jack Carroll pitches some new shows; Ivo Graham talks about Leicester City Football Club; and the team have their own take on YouTube pranksters.

London Live 2:10am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

A selection of episodes from the first series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 5 - Kid

Kate and Lee are forced to take in a lodger, a surly 14-year-old boy called Nicky.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 9, Episode 6

This week's guests are Carol Vorderman, David O'Doherty, John Bishop and Peter Serafinowicz.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Seann Walsh Live: Seann To Be Wild. Seann Walsh

Seann Walsh Live: Seann To Be Wild

A TV broadcast of Seann Walsh's stand-up DVD.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 6 - Caretaker

Lee finally manages to get a job, as a caretaker. But taking up the new post involves moving out of the flat.

ITV Encore 2:55am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35am (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 4:30am (repeat)
Artists

Artists

Episode 3, Inspired: Grumpy Tamsin is uninspired and blames Dolores, who aims for a loan to rent her own studio.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 1 - The Menace Of Totleigh Towers

Bertie's obliged to sort out an amorous mix-up between his friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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Don't Start

Series 3, Episode 3 - Medical

Kim is not happy when a theoretical debate about her demise reveals Neil's yearning for an accordion.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:45am (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 1, Episode 2

Strap in for a 15 minute delve in to a world of oddness performed in front of a live studio audience.

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