British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 2nd September 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (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.

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.

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 7 - The Mini Series

Alistair returns from a whistle-stop trip to the US and announces that a major TV network is interested in producing Jean and Lionel's love story. The race is on to produce a treatment.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 20 - Joining Up

The Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 18 - Zagracadabra

Zig and Zag believe that they are street magicians and attempt a trick so dangerous that the Secret Agents are forced to help them out.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 35 - Send In The Clones

Danger Mouse and Penfold come up against themselves as Quark creates cheap copies of our heroes in his latest money-making scheme.

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

Trigger Happy TV

Series 2, Episode 1

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

Talking Pictures TV 7:30am (repeat)
Our Girl Friday

Our Girl Friday

An heiress is shipwrecked on a tropical island paradise with three men and it isn't long before they notice her rather obvious charms.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Sketchorama. Thom Tuck. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Sketchorama

Series 3, Episode 1

Thom Tuck presents sketch comedy from Casual Violence, Croft & Pearce and Beasts.

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 14 - The Colosseum, Italy

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

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

Trigger Happy TV

Series 2, Episode 2

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 10 - School Trip

Billy and Tahj are excited about going on a school trip, while some unusual supply teachers teach those left behind.

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

Something To Shout About

Radio sitcom about a London-based advertising agency.

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 5 - Old Man Riverdance

George receives a visit from his father, the original Thermoman, who now resides in the Dunrescuin' home for retired superheroes in Florida.

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

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 6 - He Ain't Heavy

Diddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. Shows include The Diddy Step and there is street magic in Abracamazing.

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 8 - The Missing Battleship

When HMS Boxer is stolen, you just know someone's going to fall in the water.

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

The Joke Machine

Episode 40

This episode's jokers are Milton Park versus Wallace High.

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 9 - Destiny And Six Bananas

When something horrible stirs in the woods, it's Foggy's big moment.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 39 - Noisy

Wussywat finds a microphone and recorder.

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

Kathmandu Or Bust

There's a bumpy ride ahead for five travellers, an old truck, and a leader who has never been outside Europe.

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 10 - A Sidecar Named Desire

An old motorbike helps Compo hatch another plot to win Nora's love.

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

Mr Bean

A selection of repeats.

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 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet Rolls

Arkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.

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 3 - The Grand Opening Of Sillitoe's

It is the opening of Rodney and Betty's health food complex and Rita is unpopular due to her council work. She becomes even less popular with Liz when Rita declares that the new man in her life is Liz's brother. Ted meanwhile agrees to move with Corinna to East Africa to start a new life, and Elvis and Jenny become a couple.

Radio 4 11:30am
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Series 3, Episode 6 - Friends

Fiona wants Evan to invest in her new business, but Evan thinks it will be a disaster. Barney is suspiciously nice to Cathy, while David tries to not be so controlling.

Talking Pictures TV 11:40am (repeat)
The Girl On The Boat. Image shows from L to R: Samuel 'Sam' Marlow (Norman Wisdom), Wilhelmina 'Billie' Bennett (Millicent Martin)

The Girl On The Boat

Entanglements abound as charming but bumbling Englishman Sam attempts to win the hand of sweet-natured American Billie.

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

Something To Shout About

Radio sitcom about a London-based advertising agency.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:05pm (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?

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 8 - The Missing Battleship

When HMS Boxer is stolen, you just know someone's going to fall in the water.

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

A selection of repeats.

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 4 - Living The Dream

When is pyramid selling not pyramid selling? When Ben says so, apparently.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 39 - Noisy

Wussywat finds a microphone and recorder.

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

Breaking The News

Series 4, Episode 8

Des Clarke is joined by comedians Alistair Barrie, Janey Godley and Jay Lafferty plus journalist Alex Bell.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 20 - Joining Up

The Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!

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.

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 7 - The Mini Series

Alistair returns from a whistle-stop trip to the US and announces that a major TV network is interested in producing Jean and Lionel's love story. The race is on to produce a treatment.

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 7 - Three Up, Two Down

With Darryl back inside, the business dead, and money equally unforthcoming, Sharon and Tracey are forced to consider selling Dalentrace and moving somewhere cheaper. Garth considers moving in with his girlfriend.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.

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 5 - Old Man Riverdance

George receives a visit from his father, the original Thermoman, who now resides in the Dunrescuin' home for retired superheroes in Florida.

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

My Parents Are Aliens

Three episodes.

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 9 - Destiny And Six Bananas

When something horrible stirs in the woods, it's Foggy's big moment.

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

Boj

Episode 20 - Carry On Carrot

Mrs Woof is making her big soup but is missing Mr Cloppity's carrots, as his crop has failed. Boj and his buddies discover a giant carrot growing amongst the tiddlers but it is too big to deliver to the diner... until Boj gets boj-ing and finds a way to combine all of his friends' ideas to lift it, push it and roll it along.

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 2 - Wedding Bells

Whilst confined to her 'death' bed after a nasty accident, Ivy makes plain she'd like to see Billy wed before she departs. He dutifully elopes - but soon finds that his bride is already married!

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 7 - Removal

Nero and the gang help Mr Bell move house - with disastrous results.

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

Kathmandu Or Bust

There's a bumpy ride ahead for five travellers, an old truck, and a leader who has never been outside Europe.

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 10 - A Sidecar Named Desire

An old motorbike helps Compo hatch another plot to win Nora's love.

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

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 6 - Come On In The Water's Lovely

With his decree absolute at long last in hand, Rigsby finally pops the question to Miss Jones - much to his shock, she accepts! Wedding plans are afoot, but first Rupert must meet the mother.

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 8 - Posh Nosh

Despite his best efforts, Robert cannot get Justin's Cake-a-pulter Hundred Thousand to work. This is a job for Roberta the superturbo robot - but only after Justin has treated her and Robert to a not-so-peaceful dinner in the house.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 3 - Angel

Diddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. They present their very own dating show and Diddy Stampy Longnose turns up to watch the programmes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 5 - VIP

A VIP is visiting Dockbridge High and the pupils are on their best behaviour. A shame the same can't be said for the teachers!

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 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet Rolls

Arkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Delivery Man

With Jeffrey away, it's inevitable that Anne will go into labour. Luckily George is on hand, motorbike, sidecar and all...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
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 5:30pm (repeat)
Sketchorama. Thom Tuck. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Sketchorama

Series 3, Episode 1

Thom Tuck presents sketch comedy from Casual Violence, Croft & Pearce and Beasts.

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 4 - Living The Dream

When is pyramid selling not pyramid selling? When Ben says so, apparently.

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.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
Gein's Family Giftshop Present.... Copyright: The Rubber Chicken

Gein's Family Giftshop Present...

Series 2, Episode 3 - Love Letter To Wales

Gein's Family Giftshop set off into the hills to record their 'audio love letter to Wales'. It doesn't end well.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Noel Fielding. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 9, Episode 6 - Meeting Fifty-Five

John Lloyd and Noel Fielding this week are joined by the satirist Craig Brown, librarian at the Royal College of Physicians Katie Birkwood, and ecological columnist George Monbiot.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 32 - Wicked Leaks

Penfold's addiction to social media leads to the Baron turning all of DM's secrets against him, in a plot to deflate the planet.

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 6:45pm (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.

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

Tell Me Another

Series 3, Episode 9

How Terry Scott became a knocker at a séance and Marjorie Proops, a certain Mr. Bliss and a sofa. This week starring: Colin Crompton, Clive Dunn, Liza Goddard, Hughie Green, Humphrey Lyttleton, Leslie Phillips, Marjorie Proops, Mike Reid, Terry Scott, Max Wall.

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

Something To Shout About

Radio sitcom about a London-based advertising agency.

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 12 - Boys' Night In

Terry is all up for the traditional eve-of-wedding stag night but Bob, much to Terry's horror, decides that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in with a cup of tea and a game of ludo! All goes according to plan until Bob spills ink on his wedding trousers.

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 8 - The Missing Battleship

When HMS Boxer is stolen, you just know someone's going to fall in the water.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45pm (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, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

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 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!

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, Christmas Special - Ice

A Christmas special with Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Brian Blessed.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
U&Yesterday channel logo 8:40pm (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 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.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Drop The Dead Donkey

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the newsroom sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Retort

Goodnight Sweetheart

Episode 1 - Many Happy Returns

It has been 17 years since Gary Sparrow, a former TV repairman and accidental time traveller who leads an extraordinary double life, was stranded in the 1940s. Now Gary must face the consequences of his time travelling and go somewhere he's never been before: the 21st Century.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 1

Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall join forces with Chelsea's all-time leading goal scorer and New York City FC's latest signing, Frank Lampard; funnyman Kevin Bridges and Judy Murray, the mother of tennis ace Andy.

Talking Pictures TV 9:05pm (repeat)
A Hole Lot Of Trouble. Image shows from L to R: Percy (Victor Maddern), Mr. Whitehouse (Arthur Lowe)

A Hole Lot Of Trouble

Half-hour comedy short centring around workmen digging a hole.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:05pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 5

Guest captain Claudia Winkleman and Johnny Vegas go up against Jon Richardson and Reginald D Hunter. Sara Pascoe joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters. Joe Wilkinson will also be appearing.

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 2, Episode 10

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

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Young Hyacinth. Hyacinth (Kerry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Young Hyacinth

Keeping Up Appearances prequel set in the 1950s.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 6

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Dermot O'Leary, Stephen Fry, Cariad Lloyd, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 10 - Making A Meal Of It

With Phill Jupitus, Cariad Lloyd and Dermot O'Leary.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Sketchorama. Thom Tuck. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Sketchorama

Series 3, Episode 1

Thom Tuck presents sketch comedy from Casual Violence, Croft & Pearce and Beasts.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:05pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 9, Episode 4

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 2 - Bad Mans

The unlikely duo are brought face-to-face with Mr Stevens, who, it appears, is the husband of the abductee. He's understandably keen to get his wife back from her kidnapper, Mr Lau...

London Live 10:30pm (repeat)
Greenfingers

Greenfingers

Comedy drama in which an inmate at an experimental open prison discovers his gardening talent. Stars Clive Owen, Helen Mirren and David Kelly.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable. Ian D. Montfort (Tom Binns). Copyright: BBC

Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable

Episode 1

Celebrity spirit medium and psychic reader Ian D Montfort is back. Corrie actress and presenter Angela Griffin is Ian's guest this week.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. Image shows from L to R: Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger), Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason

Comedy sequel with more embarrassments and romantic messes for the diary-keeping heroine. Hapless Bridget gets cold feet about her relationship.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:55pm (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, Christmas Special - Yuletide Spirit

Grim is on the search for a group of dangerous carol singers, and the politics of Christmas workplace gift-giving throw the station into disarray when Goody buys Maggie some sexy lingerie. Fowler, meanwhile, has am-dram panto on his mind...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Big Train. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis, Mark Heap, Amelia Bullmore. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Big Train

Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh

Television broadcast of Jimmy Carr's sixth stand-up DVD.

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

A Look Back At The Nineties

Recorded in 1993, Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Chris Barrie 'look back' at the decade that was yet to happen.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Image shows from L to R: Ross Kemp, Lee Mack, Sara Cox, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 1

Ross Kemp, Bob Mortimer and Sara Cox put their fascinating theories to the test by whatever means necessary.

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The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Chelsea Peretti, Dara O Briain, Jimmy Carr, Eddie Izzard, Alan Carr, Noel Fielding. Copyright: Hot Sauce

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

Episode 3

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything is back for the last in this brand new series, with Jimmy Carr in the driving seat, as Noel Fielding, Eddie Izzard, Alan Carr, Chelsea Peretti, Romesh Ranganathan and Dara O Briain pit their wits against each other for the coveted Big Fat Quiz trophy.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 9

Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Rob Beckett, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Holly Walsh take a satirical swipe at the week's news.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Flight Of The Conchords. Copyright: BBC

The Flight Of The Conchords

Rob Brydon narrates a six-part musical odyssey about the novelty band the Flight of the Conchords.

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Comedy Connections. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Connections

Series 2, Episode 5 - Keeping Up Appearances

An examination of the success of Roy Clarke's sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with archive clips of the show.

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Big Train. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis, Mark Heap, Amelia Bullmore. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Big Train

Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.

Talking Pictures TV Midnight (repeat)
Orders Are Orders. Image shows from L to R: Ed Waggermeyer (Sid James), Lt. Wilfred Cartroad (Tony Hancock)

Orders Are Orders

Bilchester army barracks is invaded by an American film unit at the invitation of the adjutant, Captain Harper.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and the team scale another week's news mountain and plant their satirical flag at the top. With guests James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe.

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Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 1, Episode 2

Hard-bitten ex-junkie Jacqueline McCafferty excels in a job interview, until a misunderstanding throws everything up in the air.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Christmas Special - Ice

A Christmas special with Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Brian Blessed.

Talking Pictures TV 1:35am (repeat)
Loot. Image shows from L to R: Dennis (Hywel Bennett), Harold (Roy Holder)

Loot

Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's film adaptation of Joe Orton's celebrated play, Loot.

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QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 5 - Advertising

With Rob Brydon, Gyles Brandreth and Rich Hall.

London Live 2am (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the hidden camera show.

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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 4 - Quarantine

With Trefelin under quarantine, supplies are getting low.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 9

Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Rob Beckett, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Holly Walsh take a satirical swipe at the week's news.

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Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Howard (Greg McHugh), JP (Jack Whitehall), Kingsley (Joe Thomas). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 4, Episode 2

Vod thinks a new job in a pub is the answer to her money worries but she didn't plan for her housemates becoming regulars.

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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 6 - Flood

It's raining cats and dogs - literally. Unfortunately, there's no food in the house and whilst trying to busy themselves, none of the housemates notice London flooding around them...

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Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Kochanski (Clare Grogan), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 6 - Me²

With two holograms now walking around the ship Rimmer moves in with himself, leaving Lister in sweet peace and tranquility. It's not long, however, before even Rimmer's grown sick of living with Rimmer.

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The Funny Thing About...

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 3 - Dating

Johnny Vegas and friends offer an uproariously silly, insightful and frank look at the difficult business of finding love in the 21st century.

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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 4:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Kathmandu Or Bust

There's a bumpy ride ahead for five travellers, an old truck, and a leader who has never been outside Europe.

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George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 1 - Opportunity Knocks

Jerry appears at the Ropers' front door with a business proposition for George. It's one that he just cannot turn down - although he definitely should!

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George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 2 - And So To Bed

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Sketchorama. Thom Tuck. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Sketchorama

Series 3, Episode 1

Thom Tuck presents sketch comedy from Casual Violence, Croft & Pearce and Beasts.

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