British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 1st September 2016

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
The Girl Who Couldn't Quite. Image shows from L to R: Ruth (Elizabeth Henson), Tim (Bill Owen)

The Girl Who Couldn't Quite

Ruth (Elizabeth Henson) hasn't smiled since she was a little girl, but with the friendship of a tramp (Bill Owen) she smiles again.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Ivy Unsworth (Thora Hird). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Fall Of The House Of Unsworth

With the warm weather, there are few funerals to cater for and even less cashflow. With the threat of the business's liquidation by the unscrupulous local bank manager, Ivy and Billy are desperate for any work they can get.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:20am (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 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 3, Episode 6 - Branching Out

Jean is opening another branch of the agency and Judith expects to be asked to manage it. Meanwhile, Lionel's somewhat lost with how to spend his days and the topic of his and Jean's romance arises once more.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 19 - Balancing

The Twirlywoos are at a gym hall where they watch a gymnast practicing a routine on a balance beam.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 17 - Zogly On Sea

Zig and Zag turn Zogly Manor into a mobile home and head to the coast for sun, sea and surfing shenanigans.

London Live 7:30am (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Series 1, Episode 5

Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 4, Episode 1 - Strangers On A Train

Tom enlists the help of his Dad to take delivery of an important package while Mum bites the bullet and learns to drive.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (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 7:55am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 13 - Lake Titicaca, South America

What goes up must come down! Grandmaster Glitch lands with a splash in Lake Titicaca.

London Live 8am (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Series 1, Episode 6

Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 9 - Friday

Friday gets off to an eggy start in Miss Davis' breakfast club and Whizz and Magda teach their version of cycling proficiency.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

Series 3, Episode 2

The regular butt of Eric and Ernie's jokes, singer Des O'Connor, brings along his angry mum.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 1, Episode 4 - Thermoman's Greatest Challenge

Thermoman's repeated visits to the health centre to save Janet from a wasp sting or a spider are baffling patients and staff.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 5 - Popcorn

Diddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. Shows include The Dom Show, Deadly Diddy 60 and Diddymind. Strictly's Bruno Tonioli gives his verdict.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:40am (repeat)
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 39

This episode's jokers are Pond Park versus St John Fisher.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (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 18, Episode 7 - According To The Prophet Bickerdyke

Compo, Clegg and Foggy hear some world-shattering information from Gunnershaw.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 1, Episode 1 - John Sergeant

Former BBC and ITN Chief Political Correspondent John Sergeant is at the helm for the first edition of this new comedy panel game show where all the questions are based on the host's own life. With Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Robin Ince and Alan Carr.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 38 - Paper

Wussywat is bored. The only thing new in the garden is a pile of coloured paper.

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

The Elephant Man

Sitcom about a senior worker at a small zoo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 18, Episode 8 - Next Kiss Please

Compo makes a rather rash bet.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 43 - A Running Battle

It is the start of a Fun Run and Mr Bean lines up beside his deadly enemy - the fat bloke who stole his parking space. Fun Run or not, nothing will stop Mr Bean beating this man to the finishing post - even if he has to flag a cab!

BBC Three 10am
15 min
Jerk. Tim (Tim Renkow). Copyright: Gogglebox Entertainment

Jerk

Episode 1 - A Brief History Of Tim

Tim Renkow has cerebral palsy. Which means that people judge him...all the time. But usually they judge him wrongly. Because what they don't realise is that inside that severely disabled, fragile body is a bit of an asshole.

Tim knows he makes people uncomfortable - he does it on purpose. He knows his cerebral palsy means he can get away with saying what others can't. But that's his problem: time spent taking aim at life's easier targets means Tim takes his eye of its bigger prizes: the job, the girl and the visa.

BBC Three 10am
23 min
Limbo. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Sanjeev Bhaskar), Neck (Bekka Bowling). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Limbo

BBC Comedy Feeds pilot about a group of tutors.

BBC Three 10am
25 min
Fail. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Will Merrick), Claire (Ruby Thomas). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fail

BBC Comedy Feeds pilot about a young couple living with the man's parents.

BBC Three 10am
15 min
JPD. Image shows from L to R: Dee Kartier, Percelle Ascott, Joivan Wade. Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

JPD

Sketch show pilot for the BBC Comedy Feeds strand starring the Mandem On The Wall group.

BBC Three 10am
11 min
Man Like Mobeen. Image shows from L to R: Mobeen (Guz Khan), Cyril (Richard Syms). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Man Like Mobeen

Episode 1 - Pilot

Mobeen has found himself the perfect job for a former gangster; he's the lead administer of bed bathing at Birmingham's most reputable care home for the elderly.

BBC Three 10am
21 min
Pumped. Image shows from L to R: Wendy (James Allenby-Kirk), Fletch (Daniel Cahill), Spunk (Iain Stirling). Copyright: BBC

Pumped

Sitcom about three idiots living in an odd Scottish town.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15am (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Reluctant Traveller

Nurse Gladys Emmanuel and Arkwright are finally going to spend the night together at a hotel... with an over-tight money belt.

CITV 10:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 44 - Egg And Bean

Mr Bean gets in a flap when a monster turns up in his cake mix. The good news is that the monster turns out to be a harmless baby bird. The bad news is that it grows into a huge stork and takes over Mr Bean's home! He tries to return it to the wild and finds that teaching it to fly makes his arms ache!

CITV 10:30am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 1 - Home Movie

Bean attempts to make his own home movie - a horror thriller with Mrs Wicket as the star!

CITV 10:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fish Sitting

Mr Bean has to look after Mrs Wicket's goldfish, but Scrapper the cat is keen to help.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55am (repeat)
A Bit Of A Do. Ted Simcock (David Jason). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

A Bit Of A Do

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Christening

Much has changed for the characters as Rita is now a Labour Councillor, Elvis is a journalist and Ted is engaged to Corinna. It is not all happy news though, as Jenny announces that her marriage is over and Elvis rows with Carol.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

Series 3, Episode 2

The regular butt of Eric and Ernie's jokes, singer Des O'Connor, brings along his angry mum.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
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 11, Episode 4 - Who's That Bloke With Nora Batty Then?

Something's up: Nora Batty has gone out on a Wednesday dressed up and without a wrinkle in her stockings. It soon becomes apparent to Compo that he has a rival for her affections.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Cruise

Bean wins two tickets for an exotic cruise and takes Teddy along for the trip of a lifetime. While showing off to a new friend, Bean goes overboard and is stranded on a desert island.

CITV 1:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 4 - Coconut Shy

Mr Bean hopes to win some cash prizes at the funfair, but it is not as easy as it seems!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 3 - Dentally Unstable

Janey starts an affair with a dentist whose charm rapidly captivates the rest of the females in the Harper household, while Michael's latest scam eventually puts everyone at risk.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 38 - Paper

Wussywat is bored. The only thing new in the garden is a pile of coloured paper.

CITV 1:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 5 - Green Bean

Bean's electricity supply is cut off when Mrs Wicket sees her enormous electricity bill. As the snow falls outside, Bean has an idea - build a wind turbine in the back garden to provide his own power. All goes well until an unexpected storm sends the turbine into overdrive.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 19 - Balancing

The Twirlywoos are at a gym hall where they watch a gymnast practicing a routine on a balance beam.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

CITV 1:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 6 - Cash Machine

Mr Bean tries to retrieve his credit card from a cash dispenser and inadvertently ends up trapped in a bank vault!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05pm (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 3, Episode 6 - Branching Out

Jean is opening another branch of the agency and Judith expects to be asked to manage it. Meanwhile, Lionel's somewhat lost with how to spend his days and the topic of his and Jean's romance arises once more.

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
Hatch, Match And Dispatch. Copyright: BBC

Hatch, Match And Dispatch

Episode 3 - Time And Tide

Time-travelling thriller. Teddy is on his stag night. He wakes up naked and handcuffed to a lamp post. So far, so normal. But then he realises that something very weird has occurred which makes him question everything.

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 7, Episode 6 - Rising Damp

Following Chris and Darryl's reincarceration, Tracey wastes no time in going out to look for a new man. But with roles more than a little reversed, Sharon's eagerly fighting Chris's corner. Elsewhere, Dorien's got Marcus right where she wants him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 1, Episode 4 - Thermoman's Greatest Challenge

Thermoman's repeated visits to the health centre to save Janet from a wasp sting or a spider are baffling patients and staff.

CITV 3:55pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (repeat)
Light Up The Sky!. Image shows from L to R: Gunner Eric McCaffey (Tommy Steele), Gunner Syd McCaffey (Benny Hill)

Light Up The Sky!

Comedy about the exploits of the small group of men manning an anti-aircraft searchlight installation during World War 2.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (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 18, Episode 7 - According To The Prophet Bickerdyke

Compo, Clegg and Foggy hear some world-shattering information from Gunnershaw.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 1, Episode 1 - John Sergeant

Former BBC and ITN Chief Political Correspondent John Sergeant is at the helm for the first edition of this new comedy panel game show where all the questions are based on the host's own life. With Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Robin Ince and Alan Carr.

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

Boj

Episode 19 - Robot Recycler

While waiting for Mr Cloppity to pick up the recycling, Boj gets Rupa playing with it, making junk robots and rag rope. When Mr Cloppity's buggy gets stuck in the mud, the friends come to the rescue with their robots and rope. But with all of the recycling made into new toys, there is nothing left to recycle.

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, Episode 1 - The Actress And The Undertaker

A variety show is playing at the theatre for the week, and after an accident on-stage, Billy meets - and soon falls in love with - beautiful chorus girl Vera.

CITV 4:20pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 2 - PSHE Hee Hee

Martha is worried Mr Malone is not up to teaching PSHE classes thoroughly enough and that she will fail the subject - this prospect of failure sending her into a blind panic.

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

The Elephant Man

Sitcom about a senior worker at a small zoo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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 18, Episode 8 - Next Kiss Please

Compo makes a rather rash bet.

CITV 4:45pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 5 - Under The Influence

New resident Ambrose claims he has the power of hypnosis due to his gypsy blood. Rigsby is initially sceptcial, but soon wonders if Ambrose's abilities could be used in his favour.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Bristow. Copyright: BBC

Bristow

Series 1, Episode 1 - Fair Shares

Takeover tangles as Bristow learns Chester-Perry is making a takeover bid for Miles and Rudge, the firm across the street. He thinks that if he surreptitiously invests in Miles and Rudge, he can make a mint...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Reluctant Traveller

Nurse Gladys Emmanuel and Arkwright are finally going to spend the night together at a hotel... with an over-tight money belt.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:20pm (repeat)
Chalet Girl

Chalet Girl

Pretty tomboy Kim flips burgers to support herself and her dad. However, when she flukes a winter-long catering job in the Alps life changes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 4, Episode 1 - Strangers On A Train

Tom enlists the help of his Dad to take delivery of an important package while Mum bites the bullet and learns to drive.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 3 - Dentally Unstable

Janey starts an affair with a dentist whose charm rapidly captivates the rest of the females in the Harper household, while Michael's latest scam eventually puts everyone at risk.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:15pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 30 - Fruit & Nuts

Tired of eating grass, Shaun sets out to pinch one of the Farmer's prized apples only to have every attempt ruined by his constantly sneezing accomplice - a sheep, who much to Shaun's frustration, has decided to be his new best friend.

Challenge TV 6:30pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Lily Savage hosts the game show in which contestants attempt to match the answers of as many of the six celebrity panellists as possible.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 4, Episode 2 - Big Tom And The Hendersons

Dad tries to fight off an unwanted invasion while Granny turns to smuggling.

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 11, Episode 4 - Who's That Bloke With Nora Batty Then?

Something's up: Nora Batty has gone out on a Wednesday dressed up and without a wrinkle in her stockings. It soon becomes apparent to Compo that he has a rival for her affections.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail Hydrant

Danger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.

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

Tell Me Another

Series 3, Episode 8

More stories about their early lives. This week starring: Henry Cooper, Liza Gaddard, Yootha Joyce, Humprey Lyttleton, Alfred Marks, Mike Reid, Terry Scott, Joan Turner, Max Wall.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 12

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

Series 3, Episode 2

The regular butt of Eric and Ernie's jokes, singer Des O'Connor, brings along his angry mum.

Challenge TV 7:15pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Lily Savage hosts the game show in which contestants attempt to match the answers of as many of the six celebrity panellists as possible.

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 11 - Count Down

Mrs Chambers meticulous planning for Bob and Thelma's wedding is reaching mammoth proportions and, after hearing he has to wear top hat and tails, Terry goads the men into a mini rebellion - and they find an unexpected ally amongst the women.

Talking Pictures TV 7:30pm (repeat)
Laxdale Hall

Laxdale Hall

Car owners in a remote Scottish village refuse to pay road taxes untill a proper road has been built.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
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 5, Episode 11 - The Confusion Of The Generals

With a French General now under suspicion for attempting to poison the Germans, René's café is suddenly overrun with French peasants - and if that weren't bad enough, the RAF are paying a visit...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Christmas Special - Engagement

Alice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 13 - Intelligence

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and David Mitchell.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:40pm (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.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (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.

U&W channel logo 9pm
60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With.... Image shows from L to R: James Corden, John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 1, Episode 1 - James Corden

John chats to James Corden about the highs and lows of his rise to fame, and his life in the USA.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 4 - Miscellany

With Rhod Gilbert, Cariad Lloyd and Noel Fielding.

BBC Four 9pm
25 min
Lost Sitcoms. Alf Garnett (Simon Day). Copyright: BBC

Lost Sitcoms

Episode 1 - Till Death Us Do Part: A Woman's Place Is In The Home

Alf arrives home to find himself in an empty house with a burnt supper and sets about putting things right using his local telephone box.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:20pm (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 10 - The Old Magic

Bob takes Terry out for a meal to make up for not giving him the job of best man.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 9

Hyacinth can't wait for the neighbours to see her new three-piece suite, and the Royal Warrant-emblazoned van that'll be delivering it.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Four Letter Word

Mildred's sister, Ethel, and her husband Humphrey drop by. In the course of the conversation, Humphrey offers George the chance of a job - but the offer is strangely withdrawn when George goes into his office...

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Our Ex-Wife. Image shows from L to R: Jack (Robert Webb), Hillary (Victoria Hamilton), Sara (Melanie Lynskey). Copyright: BBC

Our Ex-Wife

Sitcom pilot starring Robert Webb as a divorcee.

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 9

With guest host Jack Dee, and panellists Joan Bakewell and Mark Watson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 4, Episode 1 - Strangers On A Train

Tom enlists the help of his Dad to take delivery of an important package while Mum bites the bullet and learns to drive.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World. Image shows from L to R: Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Rebecca Front. Copyright: BBC

Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Unexplained

Every other mystery left answered in a final blockbusting edition.

U&W channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 10

Hyacinth's plan to take Daddy on a picnic backfires spectacularly when he takes Richard's car for a ride.

Talking Pictures TV 10:55pm (repeat)
The Bargee. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie (Ronnie Barker), Hemel Pike (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: Associated British Picture Corporation

The Bargee

Meet Hemel Pike, the Casanova of the canals. Born on the waterways, he sees no downside to the aquatic life - but events could catch up with him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Wrong Mans. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Mathew Baynton), Phil (James Corden). Copyright: BBC / Hulu

The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wrong Mans

The discovery of a ringing mobile phone seems the least on Sam's mind after witnessing a horrific car accident - but the voice on the other end of the line unveils a kidnap and ransom plot to turn his world upside-down.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(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.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 6, Episode 4

The panellists are journalists Euan Ferguson and Tanya Gold and comedian David Mitchell. The panel argue about dogs and whether Gary Glitter's music is still great.

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 6, Episode 3 - Murderers

Edith asks Satan to find out who murdered her, so he interviews the greatest murderers in Hell to help with his investigation. Scumspawn has problems due to the fires of Hell going out.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 3

Cage-fighting, sheep testicles and an insight into Whitehall's sex life... it's Episode 3. The guests are David Walliams, football manager Sam Allardyce and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (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 5

Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Greg Davies. Holly Walsh is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley deals with the letters and numbers.

U&W channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:20pm (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 5, Episode 12 - Who's For The Vatican?

All hell is breaking loose in Nouvion: the captured Generals are free, Von Klinkerhoffen is sending Gruber and Colonel Von Strohm to the Russian front, and René is sent to collect the paintings before helping them escape to South America!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Series 3, Episode 5 - John Le Shuttle

When his agent Ken adopts a high-tech lifestyle, can John Shuttleworth keep up?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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 3 - Jeremy Makes It

Jeremy is determined to move his relationship with Nancy to that of proper boyfriend and girlfriend. So, he follows Nancy's belief in God and her feeding the homeless.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
The In Crowd

The In Crowd

Sketch show from Manchester, starring Smug Roberts, Kate Ward, Robin Ince and Helen Moon.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Stephen Fry, Cariad Lloyd, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 4 - Miscellany

With Rhod Gilbert, Cariad Lloyd and Noel Fielding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 1, Episode 4

The excitement never stops in The Grapes, with the drawing of the football card. The Police are keeping busy, with drug raids, helicopter rides and free electric on the agenda.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
The Wrong Mans. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Mathew Baynton), Phil (James Corden). Copyright: BBC / Hulu

The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wrong Mans

The discovery of a ringing mobile phone seems the least on Sam's mind after witnessing a horrific car accident - but the voice on the other end of the line unveils a kidnap and ransom plot to turn his world upside-down.

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 48, Episode 9

With guest host Jack Dee, and panellists Joan Bakewell and Mark Watson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (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 3 - Jeremy Makes It

Jeremy is determined to move his relationship with Nancy to that of proper boyfriend and girlfriend. So, he follows Nancy's belief in God and her feeding the homeless.

U&Dave channel logo 2am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 13 - Intelligence

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 1, Episode 4

The excitement never stops in The Grapes, with the drawing of the football card. The Police are keeping busy, with drug raids, helicopter rides and free electric on the agenda.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
The Indian Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar), Kamini Sharma (Ayesha Dharker), Pushpa Bakshi (Indira Joshi). Copyright: Rondo / Avatar

The Indian Doctor

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Miracle

Trefelin is deserted as Prem waits for a vaccination unit to arrive from Cardiff.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Kochanski (Clare Grogan), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 5 - Confidence & Paranoia

Venturing up to the Officer's Deck to feel closer to Kochanski, Lister is unaware that Rimmer has not yet de-contaminated the area, and catches a particularly virulent, 3-million-year-evolved strain of pneumonia. It's not long before he's hallucinating; and the hallucinations take on solid, physical form!

U&Drama channel logo 3:20am (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 1, Episode 1 - John Sergeant

Former BBC and ITN Chief Political Correspondent John Sergeant is at the helm for the first edition of this new comedy panel game show where all the questions are based on the host's own life. With Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Robin Ince and Alan Carr.

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

The Elephant Man

Sitcom about a senior worker at a small zoo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Bristow. Copyright: BBC

Bristow

Series 1, Episode 1 - Fair Shares

Takeover tangles as Bristow learns Chester-Perry is making a takeover bid for Miles and Rudge, the firm across the street. He thinks that if he surreptitiously invests in Miles and Rudge, he can make a mint...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters. Tom Wrigglesworth. Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters

Stand-up comedian Tom Wrigglesworth regales his audience with tales of corporate lunacy and ridiculous rip-offs.

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