British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 13th May 2016

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Miss Robin Hood. Image shows from L to R: Miss Heather Honey (Margaret Rutherford), Henry Wrigley (Richard Hearne). Copyright: Group 3 Productions

Miss Robin Hood

Comedy about a writer who finds himself roped into a spot of industrial theft due to the adventures in his childrens' stories.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (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!

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 17 - Blocked Pipe

When Little Monster blocks up the pipes with old custard, Robert calls in the help of slop experts Cook and Line from Swashbuckle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston In Love, Episode 6 - Clip Clop, Clip Clop

It's Father's wedding day, but will he really cut his family off without a bean?

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 7:10am (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 7:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Other Day The Earth Stood Still

Only Danger Mouse can save the world from chaos when the Baron stops the world spinning with a plague of traffic lights.

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

Boj

Episode 30 - The Peace Prize

The mayor is coming to judge the Best Park Competition, and the buddies are helping tidy up. But when everything spills from Mr Cloppity's buggy, how will they hide the mess?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 6

Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank and Kate to discuss Captain Blood, Drake's Drum, Bloody Mary and Ernie.

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 3 - Getting Rid Of Gwen

Jean comes up with a complicated plan to get rid of Mrs. Flack once and for all, whilst Alistair struggles to comprehend doing the precise opposite with Judith.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 6 - Birthday Boy

Bob Ferris organises a surprise birthday party for Terry, but arrangements to pick him up from the pub, as usual, go pear-shaped.

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)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 9 - What's My Line?

Can anyone guess the unusual professions in a special edition of the 1950s TV quiz?

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 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.

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

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 11 - Good Girls

Jas is cutting it fine in terms of an art project deadline and winging it as usual.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 5, Episode 5 - Meeting Twenty-Nine

John Lloyd and Jimmy Carr welcome physicist and oceanographer Helen Czerski, Irish comedian Sean Hughes and Assyriologist Irving Finkel to the museum.

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 13 - School Inspection

Ballyfermot School is preparing for a visit from the school inspector.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 9 - Pop

Eli teaches Wussywat how to blow bubbles.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 9.5, Houseroom: Anna's love-life seems to be on an even keel, but can the same be said for Roger?

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 and 21st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 24 - Taller And Taller

The Twirlywoos build a tall tower of profiteroles in a bakery kitchen, and have to make themselves taller and taller by stacking on top of one another in order to reach the button on the ever growing Fruit Tea Machine.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 13 - Balancing Act

When Richard claims to be an expert gymnast, Sooty and the gang insist he shows off his skills. But with a host of traps waiting for him at the gym, will he make it to the gymnastics show in one piece?

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Barry's Lunch Club. Barry From Watford (Alex Lowe)

Barry's Lunch Club

Episode 3 - Hobbies

How do older people keep minds active? Barry discusses various hobbies while all the time keeping an eye on the ferocious dog that Hilary is minding in the hall for the morning.

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

Minder

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Bounty Hunter

When a young widow is conned out of all her savings, Arthur sends Terry off to reclaim the money.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 6 - Birthday Boy

Bob Ferris organises a surprise birthday party for Terry, but arrangements to pick him up from the pub, as usual, go pear-shaped.

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

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 11 - Good Girls

Jas is cutting it fine in terms of an art project deadline and winging it as usual.

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 8 - Much Ado About Ben

When Susan finds Viagra, she wonders why Nick has it. Later though, Ben gets ill and has to go to the hospital where he's told he has hypertension... but not before he admits to taking the Viagra.

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 7, Episode 9 - What's My Line?

Can anyone guess the unusual professions in a special edition of the 1950s TV quiz?

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 2

Another hectic week in the Brockman household as Mum battles with a printer that is playing mind games.

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 6 - The Very Last Of The Summer Wine: How Not To Cry At Weddings

Everyone arrives at the pub for the wedding, but Glenda receives a call to say the bridegroom has done a runner.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 9 - Pop

Eli teaches Wussywat how to blow bubbles.

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

Breaking The News

Series 3, Episode 10

Des Clarke is joined by comedians Tiffany Stevenson, Jay Lafferty and Bruce Morton and journalist Chitra Ramaswamy for a satirical swipe at the week's big news.

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 6 - Men Without Women

Fletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 24 - Taller And Taller

The Twirlywoos build a tall tower of profiteroles in a bakery kitchen, and have to make themselves taller and taller by stacking on top of one another in order to reach the button on the ever growing Fruit Tea Machine.

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 6

Billy's constant complaint of being neglected forces him to make an important decision. Nellie makes plans to go away with Derek, Shifty pledges his love to Martina and Lilo Lill plans a candlelit supper for Freddie.

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 1, Episode 1 - Nicked

Sharon is poor with a low-life husband, her sister Tracey lives the high life in a luxury house, but when their husbands are sent to prison for armed robbery they are forced to live together, next to Chigwell's most vivacious socialite.

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 3 - Getting Rid Of Gwen

Jean comes up with a complicated plan to get rid of Mrs. Flack once and for all, whilst Alistair struggles to comprehend doing the precise opposite with Judith.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bathtime

Who likes a freezing bath? Noone! Shaun and pals go commando and do everything they can to have a hot relaxing sheep dip!

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 3 - Shape Up With Shaun

Shirley the Sheep is the biggest sheep on the farm, but Shaun hopes to change that, can you keep up with Shaun?

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

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 and 21st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Spot Bots

Episode 5 - Recharge

The Spot Bots play zooples while they wait for Cubi's hover batteries to recharge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 5, Episode 5 - Meeting Twenty-Nine

John Lloyd and Jimmy Carr welcome physicist and oceanographer Helen Czerski, Irish comedian Sean Hughes and Assyriologist Irving Finkel to the museum.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large. Michael Upton (Barry Evans). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Doctor At Large

Episode 27 - The Viva

What better way to relax before a Primary Fellowship exam than go away for a spot of fishing?

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 29 - Camping

An old photo album causes Bean to reminisce about summers at Scout camp as a boy, and sets him planning a night under the stars with Teddy. Purchasing a tent proves a problem, but nothing is going to stop him having a good time - even if he has to get the garden shed over the roof of his house.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 9.5, Houseroom: Anna's love-life seems to be on an even keel, but can the same be said for Roger?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Epidemic

'Hong Kong flu' has hit town and the bus depot is no exception. With crews dropping like flies, Jack and Stan jump at the chance of an inoculation and all the overtime they could possibly desire.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 30 - Chocks Away

When his model aeroplane is blown out of the sky by a rival kid's, Mr Bean sets his sights on revenge. Next day, his newly-constructed fighter plane is almost ready for take-off. But it lacks a vital part - and the model shop is shut! No matter, it is chocks away with Teddy at the controls, fighting for airspace over London N10.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston In Love, Episode 6 - Clip Clop, Clip Clop

It's Father's wedding day, but will he really cut his family off without a bean?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (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 2 - And So To Bed

As if Mildred wasn't already sick enough of having to just 'make do and mend', the marital bed promptly gives way after a good few decades' service. Unfortunately, George is on a Higher Purchase blacklist.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 6

Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank and Kate to discuss Captain Blood, Drake's Drum, Bloody Mary and Ernie.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 24

Gail Force reports live from a new playground and is very keen to try out all the new equipment. Gardener Will Barrow waters some very funny flowers and Professor Muddles has got a brand new invention to help tidy away toys.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:45pm
15 min
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 15 - Nightmare On Scream Street

Resus can't get a good night's sleep - he keeps having nightmares. Luke and Cleo decide to take Resus to Eefa's to try and find a solution to his problem.

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 8 - Out

Chris has managed to wangle home leave, but Darryl blew his chances by beating up Chris. When he comes home for the weekend Chris seems to be a changed man, but Sharon is suspicious. She tries to get Dorien to act as bait to see if he still will chase anything "female and with a pulse".

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 15 - Staycation

Zig and Zag decide to go on holiday to their favourite neighbour's house.

BBC Three 6pm
30 min
Witless. Leanne (Kerry Howard)

Witless

Series 1, Episode 4

Patrick contacts Leanne out of the blue but Rhona is insistent that she cuts all ties with her former lover. Meanwhile, their nosey neighbour, Jackie, overhears something that could lift the lid on their double life. In Bristol, the police re-examine Mrs Hobbs' murder case and Sergeant Forrest comes under pressure to reveal the whereabouts of the girls.

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 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.

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

The Leak

Series 4, Episode 1

Marek Larwood and Carrie Quinlan join Tom Price to review the week's biggest stories from around Wales and the world.

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

The News Quiz

Series 90, Episode 5

Miles Jupp is joined in the Corn Exchange in Ipswich by Susan Calman, Zoe Lyons, Hugo Rifkind and Jeremy Hardy.

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 6 - The Very Last Of The Summer Wine: How Not To Cry At Weddings

Everyone arrives at the pub for the wedding, but Glenda receives a call to say the bridegroom has done a runner.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 12 - Big Penfold

The world is in jeopardy and the only thing that can save it is a 1,000ft Penfold.

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 8 - Much Ado About Ben

When Susan finds Viagra, she wonders why Nick has it. Later though, Ben gets ill and has to go to the hospital where he's told he has hypertension... but not before he admits to taking the Viagra.

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 12

Ug and Grunt show us how to paint like a caveman, some silly WW2 codebreakers forget their own code, and Henry VIII challenges the King of France to a wrestlemania-style showdown!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 6 - Birthday Boy

Bob Ferris organises a surprise birthday party for Terry, but arrangements to pick him up from the pub, as usual, go pear-shaped.

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 10

Hyacinth wants to share her hostessing techniques and has placed an advertisement in the local newspaper promoting her high quality services.

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 7, Episode 9 - What's My Line?

Can anyone guess the unusual professions in a special edition of the 1950s TV quiz?

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 2

Another hectic week in the Brockman household as Mum battles with a printer that is playing mind games.

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 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!

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
The Good Old Days. Copyright: BBC

The Good Old Days

Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.

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 6 - Men Without Women

Fletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 29 - Camping

An old photo album causes Bean to reminisce about summers at Scout camp as a boy, and sets him planning a night under the stars with Teddy. Purchasing a tent proves a problem, but nothing is going to stop him having a good time - even if he has to get the garden shed over the roof of his house.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:40pm (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 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?

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 30 - Chocks Away

When his model aeroplane is blown out of the sky by a rival kid's, Mr Bean sets his sights on revenge. Next day, his newly-constructed fighter plane is almost ready for take-off. But it lacks a vital part - and the model shop is shut! No matter, it is chocks away with Teddy at the controls, fighting for airspace over London N10.

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mother Redcap

A high profile judge is killed despite his round-the-clock police protection. Could Maddy's gothic "pub of death" investigation hold the vital key?

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Sidekick Simon (Tim Key), Cecil Croom-Phillips (Nicholas Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - Foxhunter + Radio Play

Alan tries his hand at producing a quality radio drama.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 5 - Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell, Mark Watson

Rich Hall hosts with special guests Andrew Maxwell and Mark Watson.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 6

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle and guest panellists Adil Ray and Julia Hartley-Brewer.

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 10 - Keeps

With Bill Bailey, Jason Manford and Sarah Millican.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:20pm (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...

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Rosie Witter (Rosie Cavaliero), Sidekick Simon (Tim Key). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - Book Club + Dave Clifton

Alan hosts the first multimedia, radio-based book club in East Anglia. Also, a charity drive runs into difficulty when a reformed drug addict is too cheerful.

London Live 9:45pm (repeat)
Confessions Of A Sex Maniac

Confessions Of A Sex Maniac

Sex comedy starring Roger Lloyd Pack. An architect plans to design a building after the perfect breast and searches for a woman who bares the right model.

London Live 10pm
The Comedian. Ed (Edward Hogg)

The Comedian

Film about a stand-up comedian in his early thirties. He is handsome, charming, witty - and lost when he realises he is attracted to a man.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 1, Episode 1

Bertie Wooster is in court following rowdy festivities on the night of the Boat Race; help is at hand in the form of new valet, Jeeves. Can he also help Bertie get out of an accidental engagement, and can Bertie help out his friends without disaster?

Comedy Central 10pm (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.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Bishop: The Sunshine Tour. John Bishop

John Bishop: The Sunshine Tour

TV broadcast of John Bishop's 2011 stand-up show, filmed at Liverpool's Echo Arena on the last night of his sell-out tour.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mum. Cathy (Lesley Manville)

Mum

Series 1, Episode 1 - January

It's the morning of Cathy's husband's funeral and her family gather at the house to wait for the funeral cars. Battling her brother's partner and meeting her son's new and over-enthusiastic girlfriend Kelly, Cathy prepares herself for a day of great emotion with help from her friend Michael.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Hoff The Record. Image shows from L to R: Kurt (Alex Macqueen), Hoff (David Hasselhoff). Copyright: Me & You Productions

Hoff The Record

Series 2, Episode 2 - Rehab

Always thinking about ways to make cash, Max checks Hoff into rehab - with potentially fatal results.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 6

Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank and Kate to discuss Captain Blood, Drake's Drum, Bloody Mary and Ernie.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The Windsors. Andrew (Tim Wallers). Copyright: Noho Film and TV

The Windsors

Series 1, Episode 3

Wills and Kate shun their royal life and move to her dream semi in Rickmansworth.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 4

Sean Lock and Isy Suttie take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 5

Russell talks masturbation in the cinema, uniform dating, and answers questions on cannabis and super powers. His guests are Katherine Ryan and Daniel Simonsen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. John Finnemore. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 3, Episode 4

Featuring a sketch that is much, much too rude, advice on how to deal with bullies and an accidental visit to Ambridge.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 19, Episode 8 - Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, Johnny Depp, Jack Whitehall, will.i.am

Johnny Depp says he loved the idea of being Donald Trump, Jennifer Lawrence talks about her celebrity humiliations, James McAvoy says another X-Men may be on the cards, Jack Whitehall jokes about Harrison, while will.i.am talks about Michael Jackson and Prince.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Very British Problems. Susan Calman

Very British Problems

Series 2, Episode 1 - School

The show remembers sex education classes, the horror of mouldy PE kits, and how we became a nation of binge drinkers. While Catherine Tate remembers her first kiss, James Corden recalls his extreme pubic hair anxiety.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 1, Episode 5 - Love Comes To Royston Vasey

It seems that Mike and Cheryl may have made a mistake in allowing Geoff to be their best man.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Dave Podmore. Dave 'Pod' Podmore (Christopher Douglas)

Dave Podmore

Dave Podmore's World Of Cricket, Episode 3

Asked to advise on a new cricketing film, the star player causes havoc in Hollywood.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 1

Sean Lock and Vic Reeves go up against Jon Richardson and Aisling Bea. David O'Doherty joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
Witless. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Charlotte Eaton), Rhona (Zoe Boyle). Copyright: Objective Productions

Witless

Series 1, Episode 3

After arousing the suspicions of their scary neighbour Jackie, Rhona enlists Leanne's help to blend in on the estate. But their attempts to win Jackie over backfire, forcing the girls into a series of increasingly uncomfortable lies. DJ Sound as F*** makes a discovery that could lead him to the girls and Sergeant Forrest gets an unwanted houseguest.

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 and cleverest and most interesting panel game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Ross Noble Goes Global. Ross Noble. Copyright: BBC

Ross Noble Goes Global

Series 1, Episode 4 - Ireland

Ross takes in the sights of Sligo, Kilkenny and Dublin where he performs his unique brand of stand-up and tries his hand at playing the penny whistle - but will Irish eyes still be smiling at the end of his act?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Strange Tale Of The Crack Fox

Whilst putting the rubbish out, Vince befriends the Crack Fox, inviting him into Nabootique for some hot soup.

ITV Encore 12:05am (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 3

Kevin's financial woes lead him to commit another desperate act. Ken feigns illness to try and win Pauline back, but she ignores him and heads to a posh hotel with new man Peter. While there, an awful discovery prompts Pauline to rethink her choices.

U&Drama channel logo 12:10am (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 8 - Out

Chris has managed to wangle home leave, but Darryl blew his chances by beating up Chris. When he comes home for the weekend Chris seems to be a changed man, but Sharon is suspicious. She tries to get Dorien to act as bait to see if he still will chase anything "female and with a pulse".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Nighty Night. Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

Horror Channel 12:55am (repeat)
Stitches. Stiches (Ross Noble). Copyright: Kaleidoscope Entertainment

Stitches

Psychological comedy-horror-fantasy film starring Ross Noble as a zombie clown.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
15 Storeys High. Vince Clark (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

15 Storeys High

Series 2, Episode 6 - Errol's Women

Errol has become irresistible to the ladies and none of them believes his claims of having a girlfriend. He is also worried about Vince who seems depressed, so he contacts Vince's dad. Does Errol really have a girlfriend? Will Vince's dad come round? Will Vince let him in?

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Lee Nelson Live. Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lee Nelson Live

TV broadcast of Lee Nelson's first live stand-up DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 4

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity

Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity

Another stage show starring Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson. This time, Richie & Eddie are stranded on a Pacific island.

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

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Surprise For Porkpie

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

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Hoff The Record. Image shows from L to R: Kurt (Alex Macqueen), Hoff (David Hasselhoff). Copyright: Me & You Productions

Hoff The Record

Series 2, Episode 2 - Rehab

Always thinking about ways to make cash, Max checks Hoff into rehab - with potentially fatal results.

Comedy Central Extra 2:15am (repeat)
Sean Lock: Stand Up. Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Sean Lock: Stand Up

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

London Live 2:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 6 - Sad News

Desmond and Porkpie learn that Sweetsticks, a friend who came to England with them, has died.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40am (repeat)
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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:55am (repeat)
Flowers. Image shows from L to R: Maurice (Julian Barratt), Deborah (Olivia Colman). Copyright: Kudos Productions

Flowers

Series 1, Episode 3

Deborah's vivacious sister Viv comes to visit, stirring up the family, especially Deborah's suspicions that Maurice might be gay. Deborah needs to take action, but struggles to find the best course. Meanwhile Amy has a secret she wants to tell Maurice, but will he be able to return her honesty?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:25am (repeat)
Nighty Night. Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 5, Episode 5 - Meeting Twenty-Nine

John Lloyd and Jimmy Carr welcome physicist and oceanographer Helen Czerski, Irish comedian Sean Hughes and Assyriologist Irving Finkel to the museum.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 9.5, Houseroom: Anna's love-life seems to be on an even keel, but can the same be said for Roger?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:35am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Right Way To Travel

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston In Love, Episode 6 - Clip Clop, Clip Clop

It's Father's wedding day, but will he really cut his family off without a bean?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 2, Episode 6

Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank and Kate to discuss Captain Blood, Drake's Drum, Bloody Mary and Ernie.

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