British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 22nd July 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Doctor In The House. Image shows from L to R: Danny Hooley (Jonathan Lynn), Dave Briddock (Simon Cuff), Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Mike Upton (Barry Evans), Paul Collier (George Layton), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies)

Doctor In The House

Series 1, Episode 11 - Keep It Clean!

Michael is appointed producer of the students' annual variety show for the patients, but finding talented performers proves somewhat difficult.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:25am (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.

London Live 7am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

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

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

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 2

When Mum finds an inappropriate image on the family computer, an investigation begins. Meanwhile Gran is still staying and Dad is horrified at the thought of having a heart-to-heart with her.

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

Minder

Series 5, Episode 7 - Hypnotising Rita

Arthur tries to help a young girl who is being conned by a hypnotherapist over a large sum of money coming to her.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston In Europe, Episode 3 - Where Are We Now?

The old rogue challenges Nancy's intelligence. Father sings the praises of Crewe toilets.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (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.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 10 - Jeopardy Mouse

When the Baron rearranges the countries of the world Danger Mouse reluctantly joins forces with his American counterpart, Jeopardy Mouse, and takes New Zealand for a spin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Dave Podmore. Dave 'Pod' Podmore (Christopher Douglas)

Dave Podmore

2016 Specials, Summer Special - Dave Podmore's Big Bake Off Bash

England's sleaziest cricketer wants to bring the most coveted trophy of them all to Leicester. Can he beat the odds and become the Jamie Vardy of the Bake Off Tent?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Citizen Smith. Wolfie Smith (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Smith

Series 2, Episode 2 - Rebel Without A Pause

When Shirley's Dad loses his job, Wolfie's determined to win it back, and the old man's favour alongside. However, this is Woflie we're talking about, and nothing ever goes quite right...

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Colosseum, Italy

Glitch visits Rome to race his grimbots in the Colosseum. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 3: Brave Michael volunteers for the team's ad campaign for slimmer's bread.

Talking Pictures TV 8:05am (repeat)
Dentist In The Chair. Image shows from L to R: David Cookson (Bob Monkhouse), Sam Field (Kenneth Connor)

Dentist In The Chair

Comedy with Bob Monkhouse, Peggy Cummings and Kenneth Connor. A burglar breaks into the wrong shop and steals medical instruments instead of silver.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (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 8:25am (repeat)
The Roy Files. Copyright: JAM Media

The Roy Files

Episode 10 - Music

Roy discusses his love of music and the many joys it brings.

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 8, Episode 1 - Spon

A brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who's filling Harry Secombe's shoes, but not his trousers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:40am (repeat)
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 10

This episode's jokers are Bullion Lane against Westborough.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (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 9, Christmas Special - Big Day At Dream Acre

Other than the fact that Nora Batty is to be the VIP waitress and that Seymour is looking after the public address system, Gary and Vi's annual garden fete is of no great interest to Compo and Clegg. That is, until they happen upon a tramp with a special interest in donkeys, and one in particular...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 3, Episode 5

Louise Doughty and Richard Herring join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip supplied by Gyles Brandreth.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 6 - Egg

While Wussywat is playing catch with Oggy, he encounters a funny-shaped stone.

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

No Commitments

Episode 10.5, A Marriage of Inconvenience: Victoria is livid when her daughter's wedding plans are upstaged by her sister Charlotte.

CITV 10am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30am (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 10, Episode 1 - The Experiment

On being forcibly up-ended by Seymour and Clegg to shake money from his pockets to buy a drink, Compo is left with a burning question; why, when he felt the blood rushing to his head upside down, did he not feel the blood rushing back to his feet when he was returned to a standing position?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (repeat)
Spot Bots. Copyright: BBC

Spot Bots

Episode 15 - Hexpod

Cubi and Lexi try to hatch a mysterious egg called the Hexpod.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Series 4, Episode 5 - Huge News

Bella has some happy news, but it is not so happy for Bill. Are their lunches in danger of being ditched?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:55am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 1 - Teamwork

Mr Bell has been given the task of filming a video prospectus for Elmsmere. His first tricky challenge is to show how well everyone at the school works together.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Summer Holiday. Image shows from L to R: Mimsie (Jacqueline Daryl), Cyril (Melvyn Hayes), Angie (Pamela Hart), Edwin (Jeremy Bulloch), Sandy (Una Stubbs), Don (Cliff Richard), Barbara (Lauri Peters)

Summer Holiday

1963 musical comedy starring Cliff Richard on a road trip in a London bus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Mummy Returns

More problems for Ben - Janey comes back home, Susan lies to the police, Michael's become a born again Christian and Abi confuses nature with naturism.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane, John Finnemore, Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 4, Episode 6

The final episode of the series contains a pure moment of happiness, a song for a season that does not usually get sung about and a curious tale about an invention that is probably not evil.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 2 - You Don't Know Jack

Michael has a new friend in school and Susan has a new admirer. Unfortunately - or, for Ben, amusingly - they are one and the same.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 3: Brave Michael volunteers for the team's ad campaign for slimmer's bread.

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 8, Episode 1 - Spon

A brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who's filling Harry Secombe's shoes, but not his trousers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:45pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 2

When Mum finds an inappropriate image on the family computer, an investigation begins. Meanwhile Gran is still staying and Dad is horrified at the thought of having a heart-to-heart with her.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 1 - Teamwork

Mr Bell has been given the task of filming a video prospectus for Elmsmere. His first tricky challenge is to show how well everyone at the school works together.

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

Christmas Special - The Loxley Lozenge

A previous experience with Wesley Pegden and his home-made racing car should have been warning enough. But when Compo, Clegg and Foggy learn that the chap needs expert assistance with what can only be described as a once-in-a-lifetime discovery, how could they refuse?

CITV 1pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25pm (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.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 6 - Egg

While Wussywat is playing catch with Oggy, he encounters a funny-shaped stone.

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

Breaking The News

Series 4, Episode 2

Des Clarke is joined by comedians Alistair Barrie, Keir McAllister and Fern Brady plus journalist Libby Brooks for a satirical swipe at the week's big news.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Brush Strokes. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Karl Howman), Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn), Sandra (Jackie Lye), Eric (Mike Walling). Copyright: BBC

Brush Strokes

Series 3, Episode 3

Jacko and Sandra have amicably decided to call off their wedding plans, but Lionel cannot believe that it was a mutual decision. In his eyes, it's all Jacko's fault.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05pm (repeat)
Citizen Smith. Wolfie Smith (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Smith

Series 2, Episode 2 - Rebel Without A Pause

When Shirley's Dad loses his job, Wolfie's determined to win it back, and the old man's favour alongside. However, this is Woflie we're talking about, and nothing ever goes quite right...

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 5, Episode 4 - Absent Friends

A spate of burglaries throws suspicion on Sharon and Tracey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35pm (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 1 - Monday Morning Will Be Fine

Victor returns from the supermarket to find that the house has been burgled.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
Spot Bots. Copyright: BBC

Spot Bots

Episode 15 - Hexpod

Cubi and Lexi try to hatch a mysterious egg called the Hexpod.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 38 - Fireside Favourite

Bitzer has caught a cold, and the farmer decides to tuck him up in the house to recover. In doing so, Pidsley the cat is ousted from his favourite spot next to the fire. The mean cat attempts various ways to remove the snotty dog, while the sheep do their best to keep Bitzer where he needs to be.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15pm (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 9, Christmas Special - Big Day At Dream Acre

Other than the fact that Nora Batty is to be the VIP waitress and that Seymour is looking after the public address system, Gary and Vi's annual garden fete is of no great interest to Compo and Clegg. That is, until they happen upon a tramp with a special interest in donkeys, and one in particular...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (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.

CITV 4pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the children's comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 3, Episode 5

Louise Doughty and Richard Herring join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip supplied by Gyles Brandreth.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 40 - Pops's Outback Trek

Boj digs up Mr Cloppity's old time capsule. Pops is homesick, so Boj cheers him up by recreating an outback trek. Will Pops realise that he doesn't have to miss home? He is home, right here in Giggly Park!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House. Image shows from L to R: Danny Hooley (Jonathan Lynn), Dave Briddock (Simon Cuff), Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Mike Upton (Barry Evans), Paul Collier (George Layton), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies)

Doctor In The House

Series 1, Episode 12 - All For Love....

Michael is in love. But Professor Loftus is unhappy not only with his lack of concentration, but also with his choice of girl.

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

4 O'Clock Club

Series 5, Episode 1 - Leaving

Nero discovers that he might have to leave Elmsmere Manor forever.

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

No Commitments

Episode 10.5, A Marriage of Inconvenience: Victoria is livid when her daughter's wedding plans are upstaged by her sister Charlotte.

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

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 10 - Stan's Uniform

When Stan's uniform is covered in filth by a blocked drain, he concocts a plan to get the company to pay for a new one. Somehow it works - but Arthur's been repainting the kitchen furniture...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:55pm (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 10, Episode 1 - The Experiment

On being forcibly up-ended by Seymour and Clegg to shake money from his pockets to buy a drink, Compo is left with a burning question; why, when he felt the blood rushing to his head upside down, did he not feel the blood rushing back to his feet when he was returned to a standing position?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (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 3 - Superturbo Robo

When all the jobs in Justin's house get a bit much for Robert, Justin decides to help him out with a superturbo robot called Roberta.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston In Europe, Episode 3 - Where Are We Now?

The old rogue challenges Nancy's intelligence. Father sings the praises of Crewe toilets.

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 5, Episode 5 - How Does Your Garden Grow

With their rent overdue, George talks Robin and Chrissy into clearing the garden. Chrissy decides to take a couple of the more attractive looking plant specimens indoors to brighten their flat, but Larry's got some alarming news for them - one's a cannabis plant!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Taj Mahal, India

The grimbots attach a bit of the Taj Mahal to Grim HQ. Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Dave Podmore. Dave 'Pod' Podmore (Christopher Douglas)

Dave Podmore

2016 Specials, Summer Special - Dave Podmore's Big Bake Off Bash

England's sleaziest cricketer wants to bring the most coveted trophy of them all to Leicester. Can he beat the odds and become the Jamie Vardy of the Bake Off Tent?

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

Gigglebiz

Series 2, Episode 10

Hapless hero Captain Adorable attempts to thwart some robbers; and The Lost Pirate stumbles across a fellow pirate at the dentist.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 2 - You Don't Know Jack

Michael has a new friend in school and Susan has a new admirer. Unfortunately - or, for Ben, amusingly - they are one and the same.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 24 - King Niles

Cleo thinks her dad needs more authority and manages to turn two ushabti dolls into his servants. The power-mad mummies convince Niles to take over the town! Can the gang magic them back into dolls before it's too late?

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Brush Strokes. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Karl Howman), Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn), Sandra (Jackie Lye), Eric (Mike Walling). Copyright: BBC

Brush Strokes

Series 3, Episode 3

Jacko and Sandra have amicably decided to call off their wedding plans, but Lionel cannot believe that it was a mutual decision. In his eyes, it's all Jacko's fault.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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

A selection of three episodes of the sitcom starring Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 16, Episode 6

Another episode of the topical impressions show that offers a satirical take on politics, media and celebrity.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 1 - Danger Mouse Begins... Again

Duty has called, and the world's greatest secret agent, Danger Mouse is blasting back onto our screens.

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

Christmas Special - The Loxley Lozenge

A previous experience with Wesley Pegden and his home-made racing car should have been warning enough. But when Compo, Clegg and Foggy learn that the chap needs expert assistance with what can only be described as a once-in-a-lifetime discovery, how could they refuse?

Talking Pictures TV 7pm (repeat)
Tell Me Another. Copyright: Southern Television

Tell Me Another

Series 4, Episode 1

Stories about life in the armed forces. This Week Starring: Charlie Drake, Fred Emney, Roy Kinnear, Cardew Robinson, Norman Wisdom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 9 - Wily Winston Churchill

This episode follows Winston Churchill from a young soldier in India during the time of Queen Victoria, through the First World War, to victory in World War II, and finally to his retirement in the Swinging Sixties. Meanwhile across the world, meet the American soldier literally spreading propaganda around the battlefields, and learn about Gandhi's more eccentric side.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 3: Brave Michael volunteers for the team's ad campaign for slimmer's bread.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 9 - Storm In A Tea Chest

It seems a simple task, moving your most treasured possessions from one house to the next, but Bob has pangs of guilt about bringing his past with him.

Talking Pictures TV 7:30pm (repeat)
Ladies Who Do. Image shows left to right: Mrs. Cragg (Peggy Mount), James 'Jim' Ryder (Harry H. Corbett)

Ladies Who Do

Comedy about a group of cleaning ladies to City bigwigs.

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 8, Episode 1 - Spon

A brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who's filling Harry Secombe's shoes, but not his trousers.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Series 4, Episode 5 - Huge News

Bella has some happy news, but it is not so happy for Bill. Are their lunches in danger of being ditched?

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Sausage In The Wardrobe

Maria is - along with the Fallen Madonna - being held in his room at the chateau by General Von Klinkerhoffen. Hidden inside a sausage, the General hangs the painting up to cure - but their unromantic trist is about to be interrupted!

London Live 8pm (repeat)
Spike Milligan

Legends Of British Comedy

Episode 6 - Comedy Greats - Spike Milligan

A warm tribute to the unique comedic skills of Spike Milligan, whose off-the-wall humour and work on programmes like The Goon Show influenced generations of comedians.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (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 10, Episode 5 - Tattoo You

Tracey has Botox, Travis has a tattoo and Sharon looks as if she'll need a hearing aid.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Joe Wilkinson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 5 - There's Strength In Arches

It's finally time for Greg Davies to present his trophy to the overall champion. But before that, there's still time for more ridiculous task attempts, including Richard Osman doing something appalling with a shopping trolley.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm (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 10, Episode 6 - Blinded By Love

Chris, Sharon's estranged husband, gets in touch to request a divorce - so he can marry a blind woman. Tracey has a few doubts.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:45pm (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 3

Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!

Horror Channel 9pm (repeat)
Doghouse

Doghouse

Horror comedy. A group of blokes travel to a small village for a get away break only to discover all of the female inhabitants have turned into killer zombies.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

A selection of episodes from the first series of the bookshop sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 1 - The New Me

Stevie has her work cut out trying to stop Miranda spending all day in her pyjamas with a packet of biscuits for company, feeling sorry for herself that Gary departed for Hong Kong taking with him her chance of any relationship... no matter how unlikely that was.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live From The West End. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live From The West End

A one-off live performance from the comic genius, recorded at the Lyric Theatre in 1995.

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

QI

Series L, Episode 10 - Lying

With Adam Hills, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz), Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 7, Episode 3 - It's Good To Talk

Martin has decided he will be the one to move out of the surgery to allow Louisa the space she needs, which Louisa does really appreciate.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:25pm (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 4

Hyacinth is at her wit's end, what with the charity shop, Councillor Nugent, Rose's love life - and Daddy's! Can she cope?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Rebel. Henry Palmer (Simon Callow). Copyright: Retort

The Rebel

Series 1, Episode 1 - Law

Following a reluctant visit to see his doctor, Henry witnesses a robbery and gives chase - only to be accused of homophobia by a do-gooder policeman, whom he then assaults!

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
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 48, Episode 3

With guest host Frank Skinner and panellists Sara Pascoe and Nick Robinson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Dave Podmore. Dave 'Pod' Podmore (Christopher Douglas)

Dave Podmore

2016 Specials, Summer Special - Dave Podmore's Big Bake Off Bash

England's sleaziest cricketer wants to bring the most coveted trophy of them all to Leicester. Can he beat the odds and become the Jamie Vardy of the Bake Off Tent?

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30 min
Friday Night Dinner. Tony Michaels (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Friday Night Dinner

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Two Tonys

Dad accidentally invites someone he used to hate round for dinner - an annoying man who talks with his eyes closed. How will Dad get rid of him?

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Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 3, Episode 1

Wooster heads to Manhattan, with Jeeves ever reliably in tow. Having bumped into Tuppy - himself on a business trip - on the boat over, Bertie soon finds himself managing not only the lovesick Glossop, but also the teetotal drip son of one of his aunt's friends.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Sean Lock. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2013 Specials, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and funny man Rhod Gilbert take on comedians Lee Mack and Rob Beckett.

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Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 4, Episode 6 - In Bed With Dorothy

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

Comedy Central Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

Michael McIntyre is in top form with shopping politics, what Brits call extreme weather, Scottish money, and pregnancy tests just a few of the highlights in a classic show!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
55 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Jethro Bradley. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2016, Episode 6 - Heat 6

Ten new comedians perform in the sixth heat from The Glee Club, Cardiff with host Mae Martin.

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Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 4 - Absent Friends

A spate of burglaries throws suspicion on Sharon and Tracey.

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Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 4 - Apocalypse

A fairground fortune teller informs Richie he will die within 3 days. Having been hiding in a protective den in the living room, Eddie decides it's time to end his misery.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 3

Lee Mack is joined by Miranda Hart and Clare Balding and David Mitchell is joined by Dale Winton and Richard Bacon.

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Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 3, Episode 2

Bertie's situation in New York begins to go typically awry. An old friend from England requires his and Jeeves' assistance in placating his father's questions about his means; and it's not long before Rocky's eccentric hypchondriac aunt is making her presence felt. Suddenly Wooster's expansive flat feels rather crowded...

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Sean Lock. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2013 Specials, Episode 2

Jon Richardson and actor Stephen Mangan take on Lee Mack and Pointless boffin Richard Osman.

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

Ross Noble Goes Global

Series 2, Episode 3 - Egypt

In Egypt, Ross performs in a Bedoin tent by firelight in the middle of the desert... the Bedoins aren't really sure why he's there, but the amount of Bedoin tea they make him drink shows he is welcome.

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Man Down. Image shows from L to R: Brian (Mike Wozniak), Dan (Greg Davies), Jo (Roisin Conaty). Copyright: Avalon Television

Man Down

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Calling

Star-struck by a new cool and trendy priest, Dan finds himself welcomed into the church club, where he very quickly makes an impact.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 4

Lee Mack is joined by Des O'Connor CBE and Tess Daly, while David Mitchell is joined by Rhod Gilbert and Sally Phillips.

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The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 3 - Boring

The housemates are bored, so head off to the pub. If only they really opened their eyes and looked around, they might find something interesting going on...

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Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 2

Russell looks at The Queen joining Twitter, David Cameron vs Barack Obama and sheep on drugs...

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The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bomb

An atom bomb lands in the middle of the boys' kitchen, but they're divided over what to do with it. Vyvyan, for example, can't work out why he can't set it off.

Comedy Central Extra 12:55am (repeat)
Andy Parsons: Slacktivist. Andy Parsons. Copyright: Open Mike Productions / Comedy Central

Andy Parsons: Slacktivist

Andy Parsons returns to the stage with his one man stand-up show Slacktivist.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 9

Russell Howard answers questions on Percy Pigs, Marmite and Muslims and also reveals his most awkward sexual moment. His guests are Steve Bugeja and Tommy Tiernan.

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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 4 - Too-Ra Taloo Rye-Eh

This week an annoying printer gets the sledge-hammer treatment, Christine Hamilton receives an unexpected gift, and some bees get to travel first class. Sort of...

Comedy Central 1:30am (repeat)
Drunk History. Harold Godwinson (Marc Wootton). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 9

Nick Helm and Sara Pascoe narrate boozy tales about the Battle of Hastings (starring Phill Jupitus and Jordan Stephens) and Catherine Parr (starring Emma Bunton and Neil Maskell).

Talking Pictures TV 1:50am (repeat)
The Great McGonagall

The Great McGonagall

A repeat of this 1974 film.

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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Michael Ball

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 6

Anything goes as Alan Davies and guests Ross Noble, Janet Street-Porter, Angela Barnes and Michael Ball are given free reign to chinwag about Cher, crossbows and The Archers.

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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 9, Episode 3 - Threeism

Jeremy's love life takes a surprising turn, as Mark is dealing with his own matters of the heart.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 2

Three members of One Direction and Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox are the guests joining James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Sean Lock. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2013 Specials, Episode 2

Jon Richardson and actor Stephen Mangan take on Lee Mack and Pointless boffin Richard Osman.

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Catastrophe. Image shows from L to R: Rob (Rob Delaney), Sharon (Sharon Horgan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Catastrophe

Series 2, Episode 6

Rob has told Sharon about the situation with Olivia, but the news has not been received well.

London Live 3am (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 4

Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.

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That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 2, Episode 2

A historian can't quite control his arms and a supervillain gets a little bogged down in Health and Safety.

London Live 3:30am (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 5

Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.

London Live 4am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 1 - A Class Act

Matthew needs a bill-topper for his concert. Step forward Desmond, Shirley and Porkpie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 3, Episode 5

Louise Doughty and Richard Herring join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip supplied by Gyles Brandreth.

London Live 4:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 2 - Shimmer And Shine

Porkpie gets himself a job and Lee enters Michael for a hair competition.

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

No Commitments

Episode 10.5, A Marriage of Inconvenience: Victoria is livid when her daughter's wedding plans are upstaged by her sister Charlotte.

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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 5, Episode 1 - The Last Picture Show

Chrissy's dating an exceedingly dull man with a particular fondness for film-making - the more arty, the better. It's also her birthday, and he gives her a brand new cine camera, which she sets about experimenting with. Meanwhile, Larry can think of much more interesting types of films...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston In Europe, Episode 3 - Where Are We Now?

The old rogue challenges Nancy's intelligence. Father sings the praises of Crewe toilets.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Dave Podmore. Dave 'Pod' Podmore (Christopher Douglas)

Dave Podmore

2016 Specials, Summer Special - Dave Podmore's Big Bake Off Bash

England's sleaziest cricketer wants to bring the most coveted trophy of them all to Leicester. Can he beat the odds and become the Jamie Vardy of the Bake Off Tent?

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