British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 16th June 2016

London Live 6am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Image shows from L to R: Vera Venables (Cheryl Hall), Billy Henshaw (Christopher Beeny), Delores (Mary Preston). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Last Post

Ivy attends a service at the Primitive Methodist Chapel. How could she know she'd end up spending the night alone with a man, be condemned by her friends and neighbours - and have to leave the area?

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 1, Episode 6 - Auntie Justina Visits

All is well in Justin's House - until news arrives that Auntie Justina is paying a visit. Last time she came, Little Monster poured custard into her bag. Everything needs to be spick and span, and Little Monster must not be seen - especially near Justina's bag!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 5 - Dreamhouse

Terry finally gets the chance to taste the high life when he has to mind a singing star's dream home. Arthur, as usual, has other ideas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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 9, Episode 4 - What Now?

Alistair and Judith are now married, but will Harry pluck up the courage and ask Sandy to join him in Canada? Meanwhile, in the Hardcastle household, Jean has taken pity on a homeless girl named Dave - but Lionel is not entirely sure about her new friend.

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

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 6 - Game, Set And Match To Jeeves

Bertie's in a mess - can his valet save his bacon?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 1 - Cones

The flock hear the enticing tunes of an ice cream van approaching and quickly hatch a plan to divert it into their field. While the driver seeks help, the flock have great fun with an endless supply of ice cream - but will they be able to cover their tracks before they're discovered?

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

Boj

Episode 4 - Under The Giggly Moon

A father-son camping trip in Giggly Park ends up in chaos as the Bleats' Camperzoom 2000 motor home goes wrong and the Woofs' airbeds deflate. Boj saves the day with his boj-a-boom idea to create hammocks from the remaining pieces of fabric from his friends' ruined camping equipment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 2, Episode 3 - Sex and Sexuality

Paul looks at the role lust has played in driving history.

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 7, Episode 2 - An Old Flame?

Lionel's jealousy is aroused when an old flame from Jean's past gets in touch with her. But Jean cannot resist the invitation to dine with a boyfriend of so many years ago.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 9 - Let It Go

Diddy Hazel Irvine hosts the final of the world snooker tournament between Juddery Trump and Ronnie O'Notagain. Also, there is more American sitcom action in RoboPop.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:55am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 26 - Big Ben, England

The Go Jetters visit London on New Year's Eve, but Big Ben is missing. To the Vroomster!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 3.3, The Escape: The author and his wife feel jaded and start planning a break.

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 8.5, Get Away With You: Fancy a timeshare? Or a trip to the Black Country? Time to get away for the summer.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:55am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bigging Up Dad

Dad has a date with Amber, who the girls think is way out of his league - so they decide to give his image a radical makeover. Meanwhile, Craig ruins mum's plan to create a new sausage sensation for Sunnyshopper, but then has second thoughts and tries to help turn things around.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 1 - Early Retirement

For some, early retirement can be a blessing. For Richard this particular blessing comes very heavily disguised indeed.

ITV Encore 9:15am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

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

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 3, Episode 7 - The Roy Trap

Roy hears his parents arguing and worries that they may be separating. What he doesn't realise is that they are acting in a local play, directed by Mr Hammond. Roy has to intervene when he thinks Mr Hammond is falling in love with his mother.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 2 - Kite

Wussywat manages to muddy up Ird's washing. How will he get it clean again? With a kite, Duckadile's bath bubbles and the wind, of course!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Call Of The Wild

Henry the dog takes up running away, and then granddaughter Calais runs away too.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 18 - Soft

The Twirlywoos meet a soft and fluffy cat. Back in the Boat the Box brings them a soft surprise.

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 29th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Children's Party

It's the grand opening of Slater's Children's Club and Sooty, Sweep and Soo are helping Richard organise a party.

CITV 10am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 16 - Down The Drain

There's no water at the Park! The gang's shower has stopped working, and Richard is covered in mud. It is down to plumbers Sooty and Sweep to put things right in time for the opening of the new picnic area - but not everybody will stay dry!

Talking Pictures TV 10:45am (repeat)
Not So Dusty. Image shows from L to R: Nobby Clarke (Leslie Dwyer), Lobelia (Joy Nichols), Driver (Harold Berens), Dusty Grey (Bill Owen). Copyright: Jaywell Productions

Not So Dusty

Comedy about two dustbinmen who come into the possession of a valuable book.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 3.3, The Escape: The author and his wife feel jaded and start planning a break.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bigging Up Dad

Dad has a date with Amber, who the girls think is way out of his league - so they decide to give his image a radical makeover. Meanwhile, Craig ruins mum's plan to create a new sausage sensation for Sunnyshopper, but then has second thoughts and tries to help turn things around.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hay Fever

Marlene allows Boycie to buy a maximum of six cows for the farm - and is less than impressed when Elgin, Jed and Bryan turn up with a herd of 300. The vet is called out when bull Rocky fails to take any notice of the females, and Tyler prepares to sit a local private school's entrance exam.

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 8.5, Get Away With You: Fancy a timeshare? Or a trip to the Black Country? Time to get away for the summer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The Weather

In the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.

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 4, Episode 2 - Getting On Sidney's Wire

The trio's attempts to do some handy work around the cafe are doomed to failure.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 2 - Kite

Wussywat manages to muddy up Ird's washing. How will he get it clean again? With a kite, Duckadile's bath bubbles and the wind, of course!

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 18 - Soft

The Twirlywoos meet a soft and fluffy cat. Back in the Boat the Box brings them a soft surprise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 7, Episode 2 - An Old Flame?

Lionel's jealousy is aroused when an old flame from Jean's past gets in touch with her. But Jean cannot resist the invitation to dine with a boyfriend of so many years ago.

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.

London Live 2:20pm (repeat)
Law And Disorder

Law And Disorder

Classic 1950s film starring Michael Redgrave as a con man who poses as a clergyman until his son begins to pursue a legal career.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

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

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 3, Episode 3 - Baby Come Back

Sharon meets an old flame and her thoughts turn to marriage and motherhood.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 9 - Let It Go

Diddy Hazel Irvine hosts the final of the world snooker tournament between Juddery Trump and Ronnie O'Notagain. Also, there is more American sitcom action in RoboPop.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:45pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 6 - Another Bride, Another Groom

The shady dealings of a loveable rogue. The last thing Arthur wants to do on his niece's wedding day is shift a consignment of pornographic magazines.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 1 - Early Retirement

For some, early retirement can be a blessing. For Richard this particular blessing comes very heavily disguised indeed.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (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 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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 23 - Eau De Alien

Zig and Zag think the way to fame is through your own celebrity scent. However, Eau de Alien has a little too much animal attraction.

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

Spot Bots

Episode 11 - Ziptastic Tower

Cubi and Lexi try to build a perfect tower of bricks, but they can't resist fiddling.

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 29th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Image shows from L to R: Vera Venables (Cheryl Hall), Billy Henshaw (Christopher Beeny), Delores (Mary Preston). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 3, Christmas Special - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

It's looking to be a cash-strapped Christmas at Unsworth's, but Ivy has just the thing to distract and bring some joy: producing the local undertaker's association's pantomime.

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

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 11 - Hang In There

Max and Gark mistake a famous poster of a cat for a real animal, and when the poster disintegrates they think the world will end unless they find a replacement.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 4 - Educating Zipzer

A film crew is coming to the school to make a documentary. Everyone comes into school very excited, particularly Mr Joy who intends to be onscreen as much as possible.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Call Of The Wild

Henry the dog takes up running away, and then granddaughter Calais runs away too.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 10 - What The Stars Foretell

The Butler household is thrown into chaos when the stars foretell marital success for Mum and Olive - and they both set their eyes on Blakey! Meanwhile, the Luxton & District is being subsumed into a national company, so change is afoot at the depot.

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

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 6 - Game, Set And Match To Jeeves

Bertie's in a mess - can his valet save his bacon?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 1, Episode 5 - It's Only Money

Robin, Chrissy and Jo's day is thrown awry when their £80 rent money (last month's) goes missing from the flat. The police are called, but they still need to make up the shortfall to pay Mr. Roper.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:25pm
10 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 27 - The Strokkur Geyser, Iceland

The geysers in Iceland are blocked - Glitch is to blame and it could cause an earthquake. Go Jetters go!

CITV 5:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Science. Copyright: Toff Media

Horrible Science

Episode 7 - Microscopic Monsters

This episode examines some of the nasty invaders that live in our homes and on our bodies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 2, Episode 3 - Sex and Sexuality

Paul looks at the role lust has played in driving history.

ITV Encore 5:40pm (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

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

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
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 2 - Mummies & Daddies

As Tracey and Sharon leave the ante-natal class they bump into a pregnant Kimberley.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 24 - You Want Frights With That?

Zig and Zag stage their own haunting in a bid to get their video onto their favourite TV show Ghost Hunters Live, If They Weren't Dead 5.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 5 - Video Nasty

Rodney has been commissioned to make a film by the Local Community Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Del and Mickey Pearce take over, and the expensive equipment is soon covering weddings and all sorts - and then there's the cast and sponsor list for his production...

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 2, Episode 4 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Paul looks at the history of transport, asking 'How did we get here?', quite literally, getting the studio audience to tell him how they got to the BBC Radio Theatre.

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 4, Episode 2 - Getting On Sidney's Wire

The trio's attempts to do some handy work around the cafe are doomed to failure.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!

Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Honourable Man

A member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits a family title and becomes 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 9

King Edward III gets married on a building site, Julius Caesar reveals his not very secret tips on hiding baldness, we learn the tricks of the criminal trade on the Real Victorian Hustle, and we meet Renaissance Italy's most corrupt family - the Borgias.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 3.3, The Escape: The author and his wife feel jaded and start planning a break.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & Wealth

Del is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.

Talking Pictures TV 7:15pm (repeat)
What Every Woman Wants

What Every Woman Wants

A repeat of this 1954 film.

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 3, Episode 7 - What To Wear When Yachting

Hyacinth plans a nautical supper when one of Sheridan's friends lends them a cruiser for the weekend.

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 8.5, Get Away With You: Fancy a timeshare? Or a trip to the Black Country? Time to get away for the summer.

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 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating Art

Marlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The Weather

In the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.

CITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Science. Copyright: Toff Media

Horrible Science

Episode 7 - Microscopic Monsters

This episode examines some of the nasty invaders that live in our homes and on our bodies.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:40pm (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 3, Episode 4 - The Beast In The Cage

Victor and Margaret go on a trip to Whipsnade Zoo, but their outing turns into a nightmare when they unexpectedly become imprisoned like the animals.

Talking Pictures TV 9pm (repeat)
The Night We Dropped A Clanger. Image shows from L to R: Lulu (Liz Fraser), Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop (Brian Rix). Copyright: Four Star Films

The Night We Dropped A Clanger

A Royal Air Force officer plans to fool the Nazis as to his whereabouts by using a double, but the double is accidentally sent on the officer's mission.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 49, Episode 9

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists James Acaster and Janet Street-Porter.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:20pm (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 3, Episode 5 - Beware The Trickster On The Roof

Victor and Margaret battle to rid their home of an evil curse. Victor's neighbours put their house up for sale - but there are very few takers. Victor becomes convinced that a TV aerial is laughing at him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 4 - Iso Tank

With Bubble now surprisingly efficient at the office, Edina feels surplus to her own life. Forbidden by Safron from attending her sixth form's open day, she decides that adopting a Romanian baby would be a good idea...

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present

It's the tenth anniversary of Inspector Fowler and Sergeant Dawkins's relationship. She thinks he has got her a present but actually he is preparing to celebrate the Queen's Official Birthday. CID, meanwhile, are investing in computers.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (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 2

Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges are up against Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke, with Joe Lycett in Dictionary Corner. Nick Helm 'helps' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 4 - Levity

With Sue Perkins, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Luisa Omielan, Al Murray, Alan Davies, Rob Beckett, Victoria Coren Mitchell

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 4, Episode 6

Alan invites Al Murray, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Luisa Omielan and Rob Beckett to join him for a feast of funny stories. The group discuss weird crushes, wacky weddings, anger management and abnormal nipples.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 2, Episode 3 - Sex and Sexuality

Paul looks at the role lust has played in driving history.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 1

Lee Mack returns with a new series of his hit panel show. First to sort their facts from their fiction are Dara O Briain, Davina McCall and Jessica Hynes.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 3 - Tramps Like Us

Jen, Roy and Moss find their lives moving in different directions after a disappointing settlement to a sexual harassment suit. Jen seeks pastures new, Roy ends up on the streets and Moss gets slightly concussed.

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45 min
Safeword. Image shows from L to R: Patrick Monahan, Jamie Laing, Carol Vorderman, Tiffany Stevenson, Rick Edwards, Katherine Ryan, David Morgan

Safeword

Series 2, Episode 3

Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and Carol Vorderman join the teams, against Tiff Stevenson and Patrick Monahan.

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Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & Wealth

Del is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Richie Webb

The Music Teacher

Series 3, Episode 1

Nigel inherits a life changing sum of money from a distant relative leading to him considering jacking it all in and starting again. A consideration consistently reinforced by the constant stream of useless pupils. Meanwhile Belinda is keen to keep Nigel on at the Arts Centre to run free taster sessions. At any cost.

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

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 4 - Speech

As 'Employee of the Month', Jen asserts herself as manager, and makes powerful enemies in Moss and Roy. Meanwhile, Douglas finds the love of his life is not all that she appears to be.

U&W channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 5

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

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror

Constable Habib falls in love with a fireman, much to Goody's distress. Back at the station, Fowler is having trouble with a hoaxer and Grim is chasing terrorists.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing. Nathan Caton. Copyright: BBC

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing

Series 2, Episode 1 - About Upset Mums

Nathan illustrates what can happen when you do not listen to your mum.

U&Drama channel logo 11pm (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 3, Episode 2 - Tinker, Tailor...

Sharon and Tracey find themselves under investigation.

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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 3

Sean Lock and Rhod Gilbert are up against Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Johnny Vegas is in Dictionary Corner, while Joey Essex 'assists' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by 5 guests: Ed Byrne, Matt Forde, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Simon Rich

The World Of Simon Rich

Series 1, Episode 3

A story about love in the stone age, and a man goes back in time to please his partner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 4, Episode 4 - Poets Corner

The Professor tries to make Thomas a better person by introducing him to poetry, although Satan believes poetry is a waste of time.

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A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 1

James Corden and the gang return for an all-new run of the smash-hit sports panel show. With gold medallist Amy Williams, Dutch footballer Edgar Davids and Jimmy Carr as guests.

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 4, Episode 6 - The Departed

Tyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Creme De La Crime. Copyright: BBC

Creme De La Crime

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Cheese Killer

Michael Feydeau and David Pershore review the murderous case of Charles Sparrow.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Clipboard

Knocker

Episode 6 - Profitch

A trip down a dual carriageway and a meeting with a man who claims to be a prophet lead to Ian making an important decision.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (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 18, Episode 8

Carol Vorderman, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe are the guests on this episode.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic

The Pub Landlord returns to the theatres of Britain with his own plan to rescue the economy and the future of the country.

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An Immigrant's Guide To Britain. Henning Wehn

An Immigrant's Guide To Britain

Episode 3

In this episode, amongst other things, we find out whether telling a stranger that you have an angry rash on your testicles is too much information.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dance Class

A trip to Rainbow Rhythms dance group has some surprising results for Mark, Jez and Sophie.

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Would I Lie To You?. Angus Deayton. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 2, Episode 4

With guest panellists Davina McCall, Michael Aspel, Dara O'Briain and Jason Manford.

Horror Channel 12:40am (repeat)
Stalled

Stalled

A cleaner gets trapped in a women's restroom and encounters an all-out attack by a horde of zombies.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Local Zero

Mark makes a new friend at work, whilst at Toni and Tony's party celebrating the reaffirmation of their vows, Jez meets an old school friend.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 49, Episode 9

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists James Acaster and Janet Street-Porter.

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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 2

Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges are up against Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke, with Joe Lycett in Dictionary Corner. Nick Helm 'helps' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Seann Walsh World. Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Seann Walsh World

Episode 2

Seann Walsh presents more viral clips. Tonight he deals with Japanese 'poo food', drunk cooking, a cappella dubstep, and competitive crying.

London Live 1:40am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

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

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer

TV broadcast of Dara O Briain's 2012 live stand-up DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Luisa Omielan, Al Murray, Alan Davies, Rob Beckett, Victoria Coren Mitchell

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 4, Episode 6

Alan invites Al Murray, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Luisa Omielan and Rob Beckett to join him for a feast of funny stories. The group discuss weird crushes, wacky weddings, anger management and abnormal nipples.

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A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 4

Russell Howard, Una Foden and Kevin Keegan join the regulars.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 4 - Iso Tank

With Bubble now surprisingly efficient at the office, Edina feels surplus to her own life. Forbidden by Safron from attending her sixth form's open day, she decides that adopting a Romanian baby would be a good idea...

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:15am (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 3

Sean Lock and Rhod Gilbert are up against Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Johnny Vegas is in Dictionary Corner, while Joey Essex 'assists' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 3 - Tramps Like Us

Jen, Roy and Moss find their lives moving in different directions after a disappointing settlement to a sexual harassment suit. Jen seeks pastures new, Roy ends up on the streets and Moss gets slightly concussed.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 3am (repeat)
E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:10am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 4 - Speech

As 'Employee of the Month', Jen asserts herself as manager, and makes powerful enemies in Moss and Roy. Meanwhile, Douglas finds the love of his life is not all that she appears to be.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Paul and Sam discover that their geography is a bit rusty, Nan is excited about Meals On Wheels and Carole is annoyed by vegetarians, mime artists and windscreen washers.

ITV Encore 4:30am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Call Of The Wild

Henry the dog takes up running away, and then granddaughter Calais runs away too.

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

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 6 - Game, Set And Match To Jeeves

Bertie's in a mess - can his valet save his bacon?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 2, Episode 3 - Sex and Sexuality

Paul looks at the role lust has played in driving history.

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