British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 23rd May 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Billy Henshaw (Christopher Beeny). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 1, Episode 3 - Gone Dancing

Dating an undertaker puts the girls off. Then Billy meets the ideal girl at a tea dance, and finds he no longer requires Ernie's "wisdom".

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

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 2, Episode 7 - Back In Time

Justin builds a time machine and transports everyone in the house back in time, meeting a few familiar-looking ancestors along the way!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Desert Song

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 4

The new editor of 'The Times of London' undertakes to boost circulation by turning the respected newspaper into a gossipy rag.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 3, Episode 3

This week's episode featured the nail bar closing for the day due to being inundated with customers, a policeman who wants the swimming pool to himself on The Bill and some information about skips on Channel 4's Making Space.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual Suspects

When secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?

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

Boj

Episode 36 - Gavin's Got Talent

The buddies put on a talent show. But when Gavin's act - the mega-robo dancer 64i -doesn't work, the show can't go on. Boj persuades Gavin that he has his own special talent.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 75, Episode 1

Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock talking about such diverse topics as Halley's Comet, Carbon Dating and Answering the Telephone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (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 9 - Judith's New Romance

Jean and Lionel return from honeymoon to find Judith has a much older boyfriend.

ITV Encore 8am (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 1, Episode 5 - The 1890 Rocket

Horace decides to restore his grandfather's old train, The Josiah Hepplewhite Rocket, ready for a special exhibition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

Episode 3, Dick Turpin: The veteran of many parts recounts a disastrous TV adaptation where he experienced robbery of a different kind.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:55am (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice), Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Emily (Madeline Holliday), Rosa (Juliet Cowan)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 4 - Battle Of The Goblins

Hank finds himself in trouble when he accidentally breaks his and Frankie's science project.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone Yard

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 4 Extra 9am
45 min version
(repeat)
CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am
10 min
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 35 - Heavy

Wussywat discovers the difference between heavy and light objects.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 2, Episode 6 - Pint Sized Roy

Roy accidentally gets shrunk to just five inches tall. Home alone, he destroys the anniversary cake that Becky baked for their grandparents. How will Roy make it up to his sister, and will he return to normal size?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Tony's

Tony's

Episode 4, Is This True Love?: Still single at 41, the barber's mother - and fate - seem determined to take a hand.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 30 - Pulling

The Twirlywoos watch a carpenter at work. They see her measuring wood with a tape measure.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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 23rd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 19 - It's A Dog's Life

It's Mr. Slater's annual dog show, and Sooty is determined that Sweep will win the grand prize. But will he be brave enough to attempt the Doggie Assault Course? Guest starring The Krankies.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 6, Episode 6 - Operation Voldemort Scrape-Away

Malcolm and Ramesh's relationship steps up a gear, and Dave dips his toes into the delight of online dating apps.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 1, Episode 5 - The 1890 Rocket

Horace decides to restore his grandfather's old train, The Josiah Hepplewhite Rocket, ready for a special exhibition.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice), Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Emily (Madeline Holliday), Rosa (Juliet Cowan)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 4 - Battle Of The Goblins

Hank finds himself in trouble when he accidentally breaks his and Frankie's science project.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 2, Episode 6 - Driving Miss Crazy

Ben's latest assistant faints at the sight of blood! Also in this episode Janey is getting ready to take her driving test and Ben and his next door neighbour Mr Casey start a war.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

Episode 3, Dick Turpin: The veteran of many parts recounts a disastrous TV adaptation where he experienced robbery of a different kind.

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 1, Episode 5 - The New Mobile Trio

Clegg thinks that the time has come for him and his friends, Compo and Blamire, to get about a bit more - widen their horizons. With this in mind, they buy an old car. But Clegg is more imaginative than practical...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 1 - Alive And Buried

Replaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement but finds it exasperatingly difficult to adapt to his directionless new existence. As he struggles without his security guard job, he begins magnifying mundane aspects of everyday life into major dramas.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 35 - Heavy

Wussywat discovers the difference between heavy and light objects.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 30 - Pulling

The Twirlywoos watch a carpenter at work. They see her measuring wood with a tape measure.

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

Liverpudlian Boswell family are experts at exploiting the system to get by in life, with plenty of dodgy deals and government handouts to help.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 6

Ann receives her latest Open University examination grades, and they're not good. When Hilda sees Ann climbing the fence into Paul's back-garden, she believes them to be having an affair. Martin has to be told.

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, Christmas Special - Sailing

Miserable at the prospect of her first Christmas without Darryl, Tracey is over the moon when two cruise tickets arrive. That is until Garth calls to say he won't be home. She refuses to go at all, but Sharon and Dorien have a devious plan.

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 9 - Judith's New Romance

Jean and Lionel return from honeymoon to find Judith has a much older boyfriend.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 16 - Big Top Timmy

Little Lamb Timmy joins the circus tonight, but will he make it in show business?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 17 - Fetching

With Bitzer head over tails in love with a local lass, can Shaun keep the flock in order?

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 3:35pm (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 23rd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Spot Bots

Episode 10 - Zipperoo

Cubi shows off with his rocket-powered zip wire.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 5 - School Rules

Zig and Zag go to school to learn how to solve a crossword clue, causing classroom chaos all the way to the bell!

U&Dave channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 8, Episode 9

This week's episode featured an unborn shark who bites, the Queen Vic being demolished, Brian Cox asking what time it is on BBC Two's Horizon and a high voltage beauty treatment on Channel 4's How To Look Good Naked.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10pm (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Billy Henshaw (Christopher Beeny). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Rivals

A rival undertaker engages in trade war, before Ivy begins to see his softer side.

ITV Encore 4:30pm (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 31 - Super Trolley

Nipping to the shops for a few provisions proves a nightmare for Bean when a mile-long shopping list from his landlady and a clapped-out trolley with a wonky wheel conspire to ruin his day. So he constructs his own trolley, with a petrol mower, pram wheels and an extra pair of hydraulic hands.

U&Dave channel logo 4:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 8, Episode 10

It's Christmas on the soaps and festive peril looms. This week's episode featured a roulade with a tea towel in it, JB from JLS wishing you a Merry Christmas on The X Factor and Heather from EastEnders solving crimes with Skippy the Bush Kangaroo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Tony's

Tony's

Episode 4, Is This True Love?: Still single at 41, the barber's mother - and fate - seem determined to take a hand.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 32 - Magpie

When nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.

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On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 14 - A Thin Time

Arthur is attracted to Beryl, the clippie on his regular bus. And Beryl has only two requirements in men - those with a fondness for athletics and those with a good head of hair!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 4

The new editor of 'The Times of London' undertakes to boost circulation by turning the respected newspaper into a gossipy rag.

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 4, Episode 2 - Days Of Beer And Rosie

A stranger arrives in town, asking after George. It soon becomes apparent that he was conceived during a chance 'encounter' on VE night...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 75, Episode 1

Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock talking about such diverse topics as Halley's Comet, Carbon Dating and Answering the Telephone.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 5

Will Singalot infuriates Robin Hood with his nonstop singing as Robin tries some log-walking to impress Maid Marion, enthusiastic wildlife park guide Sue Keeper gets her guinea pig facts all wrong, and gardener Will Barrow has problems with a very cheeky fox.

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 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your Man

After seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 6 - Meet The Robo Parents

Zig and Zag create Robo-parents simply to use them to get the family deal at the Pizzeria, however the robots 'parental programme' gets out of control!

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 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone Yard

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
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 75, Episode 2

Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Alexei Sayle and Graham Norton try to speak for 60 seconds on topics including clock-watching, Cardigan Bay, and a hot potato.

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 1, Episode 5 - The New Mobile Trio

Clegg thinks that the time has come for him and his friends, Compo and Blamire, to get about a bit more - widen their horizons. With this in mind, they buy an old car. But Clegg is more imaginative than practical...

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 19 - #Sinister Mouse

There's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.

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

My Family

Series 2, Episode 6 - Driving Miss Crazy

Ben's latest assistant faints at the sight of blood! Also in this episode Janey is getting ready to take her driving test and Ben and his next door neighbour Mr Casey start a war.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 5

The Frightful French feature in this episode as King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette go on Historical Wife Swap with some starving French peasants.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 1, Episode 5 - The 1890 Rocket

Horace decides to restore his grandfather's old train, The Josiah Hepplewhite Rocket, ready for a special exhibition.

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 1, Episode 6

Hyacinth quite enjoys a family christening - except when it's Daisy's family!

Talking Pictures TV 7:25pm (repeat)
The Final Test

The Final Test

Cricket comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

Episode 3, Dick Turpin: The veteran of many parts recounts a disastrous TV adaptation where he experienced robbery of a different kind.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 1 - Alive And Buried

Replaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement but finds it exasperatingly difficult to adapt to his directionless new existence. As he struggles without his security guard job, he begins magnifying mundane aspects of everyday life into major dramas.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (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 3

Lord Wickhammersley is always one for a wager but, since he came close to losing the East Wing in a game of shove-halfpenny, Lady Wickhammersley has banned betting at Twing. Bertie does not intend to let this stand in his way at the village Sports Day.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 17 - Jolly

With Julia Zemiro, Rob Brydon and Tim Vine.

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 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 31 - Super Trolley

Nipping to the shops for a few provisions proves a nightmare for Bean when a mile-long shopping list from his landlady and a clapped-out trolley with a wonky wheel conspire to ruin his day. So he constructs his own trolley, with a petrol mower, pram wheels and an extra pair of hydraulic hands.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 32 - Magpie

When nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems

It's St. George's Day, and when a Mrs Alice Richards books into Fawlty Towers expecting a room with sea view, Basil's temper begins to boil. Meanwhile, a racing tip from a rare satisfied guest could land him in it with Sybil.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle. Peter Kay. Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Series 1, Episode 6

Peter takes a look back at an appearance with Catherine Tate's Nan, family weddings, and Max and Paddy, who just cannot seem to get it right.

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 16 - Kaleidoscope

With Susan Calman, Liza Tarbuck and Sandi Toksvig.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:10pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 8, Episode 7

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
I Want My Wife Back. Murray (Ben Miller)

I Want My Wife Back

Episode 6

Murray visits Bex at her sister's, but it's awkward between them so Bex makes her excuses and leaves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist

Basil's delighted when a married couple - both doctors - check in. However, Sybil's busy flirting with a young male guest, and when he discovers that one of the doctors is a psychiatrist, he grows increasingly paranoid...

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Diplomatic Incident

When the former PM dies unexpectedly of a heart attack, a state funeral is announced. Unfortunately that means a chance for the French to cause a diplomatic incident to use as a bargaining tool for important upcoming Channel Tunnel negotiatoins - never knowingly reasonable!

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Upstart Crow. Marlowe (Tim Downie)

Upstart Crow

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Apparel Proclaims The Man

Will hopes to move up in the world when he is invited to Lord Southampton's party. But what should a poorly-educated country boy wear to London's poshest do? And are Sir Robert Greene's fashion tips a double bluff, a triple bluff, or something even more fiendish?

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 3

Gary Delaney returns to join the Mock The Week regulars, with Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 75, Episode 1

Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock talking about such diverse topics as Halley's Comet, Carbon Dating and Answering the Telephone.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Very British Problems. Susan Calman

Very British Problems

Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays

The final show in the series looks at the Very British Problems we take with us on holiday.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 4 - Super Mammy

Agnes is feeling self-conscious about her weight after some less-than-flattering comments from her family. She decides to go on a diet but struggles to keep her resolve when she sees her favourite foods.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Kevin Eldon Will See You Now. Kevin Eldon

Kevin Eldon Will See You Now

Series 1, Episode 3 - Guest Week - With Guests

It's guest week and, to celebrate, Kevin Eldon will be talking to his guests who include a stupid man, Apollo 11 mission commander Neil Armstrong and sadly, a hypnotist.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Conflict Of Interest

The next Governorship of the Bank of England is up for discussion just as a scandal looks set to break out in the City. It'd hardly be an easy choice for Hacker at the best of times, but Sir Desmond Glazebrook appears to have his eye set on the role.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 4

Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return to look over the week's headlines. They're joined by Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Ava Vidal.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Gary Lineker. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 7

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and guest panellists Ross Noble and Samira Ahmed.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Don't Make Me Laugh. David Baddiel. Copyright: So Radio / Fierce Tears

Don't Make Me Laugh

Series 2, Episode 6

Danny Baker, Ross Noble, Mark Watson and Felicity Ward take part in the panel show in which comedians go against their natural instincts and try not to make an audience laugh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
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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 9

Jimmy Carr hosts another game. Sean Lock and Seann Walsh take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Danny Dyer. Bill Bailey is in with Susie Dent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 4 - Do They Take Sugar?

Tom is equally horrified and ecstatic to discover that his favourite soap actress and gay icon, Sugar Walls, is in fact Linda's sister. When she arrives at the flat unexpectedly, the pair's lives appear to be changing for the good.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Gary Lineker. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 7

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and guest panellists Ross Noble and Samira Ahmed.

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 2, Episode 6 - More Questions Than Answers

Llewellyn has been forced to employ teachers over the summer as casual labour but even they can't help the fact that his farm is running at a massive deficit. With Boycie's farm doing well, Llewellyn challenges him to a pub quiz in the hope of winning £5,000.

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

QI

Series E, Episode 2 - Electricity

With Rich Hall, Jo Brand and Sean Lock.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
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The Graham Norton Show

Series 19, Episode 9 - Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Jodie Foster, Tom Daley, Greg Davies, Elton John

Jodie Foster says Anthony Hopkins terrified her, Russell Crowe talks about directing, Ryan Gosling reveals sport is not his thing, Tom Daley talks speedos and Greg Davies relives a near death experience, while Bright Light Bright Light performs live in the studio with Sir Elton John.

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

Singular Women

Episode 2, Frances: Celia Imrie plays a shy teacher with an unwanted notoriety.

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 13, Episode 9

Jimmy Carr asks 'what has the nation been talking about this week?'. This week he probably wishes he didn't have to...

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 16 - Kaleidoscope

With Susan Calman, Liza Tarbuck and Sandi Toksvig.

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 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your Man

After seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.

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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am
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 10

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 Dr Christian Jessen, Russell Kane, Kimberley Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Bubble (Jane Horrocks), Saffron (Julia Sawalha), Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Mother (June Whitfield), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the Jennifer Saunders sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 8 - Adrian Chiles, Jameela Jamil, Des O'Connor

Frank Skinner is joined by TV presenter Adrian Chiles, Radio 1's Jameela Jamil and veteran entertainer Des O'Connor. Nominations include people who recline aircraft seats.

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Celebrity Juice

Series 15, Episode 10

Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby are joined by Bang On The Money's presenting duo Rickie & Melvin, presenter Ayda Field, comedian Jimmy Carr and the show's regular contestant Gino 'Sheffield' D'Acampo.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Image shows from L to R: Josie Long, David Kay, Stewart Lee, Henning Wehn, Simon Munnery, Paul Sinha, Phil Nichol, Tony Law, Paul Foot. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 2, Episode 1 - Career Suicide

Tonight's opener sees Tony Law, Bridget Christie, and Kevin Eldon included in the line-up. Stewart Lee meets them backstage.

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Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 8 - Craig Revel Horwood, Sheila Hancock, Jon Richardson

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, actress Sheila Hancock and comedian Jon Richardson wish to banish people who tell jokes all the time, ladies' toilets and friends who get into relationships.

London Live 1:45am (repeat)
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Desmond's

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

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@elevenish

Episode 10

It's the final episode of the series and all the gang are back in the writers' room. Phil Wang looks at BitCoin; Natasia jumps in the bath with Ollie Locke; Nish Kumar puts the case for his own candidacy as US President; and Bobby gets upset because he's not seen Dane's penis.

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QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 3 - Eating

With Phill Jupitus, Johnny Vegas and Jimmy Carr.

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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.

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Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 4 - Do They Take Sugar?

Tom is equally horrified and ecstatic to discover that his favourite soap actress and gay icon, Sugar Walls, is in fact Linda's sister. When she arrives at the flat unexpectedly, the pair's lives appear to be changing for the good.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
24 Hours To Go Broke. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

24 Hours To Go Broke

Episode 4 - Greece

Rachel Riley and her mate Joe Wilkinson are deposited in downtown Thessaloniki on the day before an extraordinary carnival. They endeavour to spend their money on a fancy dress football match and a campaign to promote vegetables that involves a flash mob of Ancient Greek gods.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Threesome. Image shows from L to R: Mitch (Stephen Wight), Alice (Amy Huberman), Richie (Emun Elliott). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Threesome

Series 2, Episode 1 - Back To School

Mitch's drive toward maturity and finding a career leads him to teaching. Unfortunately he needs to improve his maths and so heads back to school, where he quickly falls in with a bad crowd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 2, Episode 4

Sketches include "Dinner with Digby", Peter and John managing lavatories, and Stephen and Hugh's attempts to be "Big".

ITV Encore 4:05am (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Tony's

Tony's

Episode 4, Is This True Love?: Still single at 41, the barber's mother - and fate - seem determined to take a hand.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 4

The new editor of 'The Times of London' undertakes to boost circulation by turning the respected newspaper into a gossipy rag.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 75, Episode 1

Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock talking about such diverse topics as Halley's Comet, Carbon Dating and Answering the Telephone.

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