British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 6th October 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 1, Episode 3 - Some Enchanted Evening

Jo's been seeing a very nice young man - too nice, in fact, and she's worried she's no longer attractive as he's not yet made a move on her. Chrissy decides that Robin cooking them a romantic meal is the best step forward.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Bristow. Copyright: BBC

Bristow

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Great Escape

The Chester-Perry buying clerk plots his summer holiday.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 16 - Billy Goat's Grief

There's a neighbourhood inspection so Zig and Zag employ a herd of goats to eat their untidy garden neat - what could possibly go wrong?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (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 2, Episode 4 - Why?

As the book launch draws nearer, Lionel shops for a new suit but finds himself getting more and more pessimistic about its success. This naturally leads him to question Alistair's constant enthusiasm.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 39 - The Cute Shall Inherit The Earth

A CATastrophe hits earth and only DM can stop things from getting too hairy when cute kittens begin replacing humans.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 4, Episode 1

Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest. With Holly Walsh, Tim Lovejoy and Nish Kumar.

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

The Brittas Empire

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Harry Worth

Thirty Minutes Worth

Episode 3 - The Camera

The comedian's got a new camera - and havoc awaits at a wedding.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:05am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 38 - Caernarfon Castle, Wales

How will the Go Jetters retrieve Xuli's treasured 'Academy Ace' flying trophy from Caernarfon Castle?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (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 3, Episode 2 - Bustin Grooves

Robert invites supercool pop star Bustin Grooves to lunch, but no matter what they do, Bustin just won't sing. Guest starring Darren Hart.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Radio Active. Image shows left to right: Angus Deayton, Philip Pope, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens

Radio Active

Episode 10.5, Mike Says - Here's a Bit of Talent: A chance to hear the stars of the future - almost certainly for one night only.

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 23, Episode 2 - The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle

Howard's bicycle starts acting strangely in Pearl's presence.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:55am (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 4, Episode 11 - Roy Junior

Roy is very confident when he is given an egg to look after for a school project. He expects it to be easy, but he and his classmates are in for one of the most stressful weeks of their life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
It's Your Round. Angus Deayton. Copyright: BBC

It's Your Round

Series 2, Episode 2

Sandi Toksvig, Clive Anderson, Humphrey Ker and Milton Jones try to beat each other at their own games.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 9 - Pop

Eli teaches Wussywat how to blow bubbles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (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 23, Episode 3 - Mervyn Would Be Proud

Billy makes a rash promise.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 14 - Gone

The Twirlywoos find out what happens when a toy train goes into a tunnel, and have some trouble with disappearing tea.

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

The Elephant Man

Episode 8, Early Closing Day: What will become of the animals, and the staff, when the zoo goes up for sale?

ITV Encore 9:45am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 1

It's a momentous day for the Brent Park Cricket Club as the team prepare for the opening ceremony of their new pitch and pavilion.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 24 - Disco Disco!

Richard is looking forward to Mr Slater's disco, but - Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge. With no sound system and a broken smoke machine, Sooty has to call in some old friends to save the day. With special guest stars B*Witched.

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Michael Ball), Judith Anderson (Jennifer Saunders), Kate (Beattie Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 2, Episode 3 - Cut & Dried

It's the proudest day for Josh's football team, Plymouth Argyle: they have reached the Football League Trophy Area Final Southern Section. Unfortunately, Owen's cousin is hogging the TV with his N64. Meanwhile, Kate helps her mum dump her new boyfriend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

Talking Pictures TV 10:15am (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.

ITV Encore 10:20am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 2

A motorised lawn-mover - a present from Kevin and Maggie to Roger and Mim - turns into a star performance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50am (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 2, Episode 4 - Why?

As the book launch draws nearer, Lionel shops for a new suit but finds himself getting more and more pessimistic about its success. This naturally leads him to question Alistair's constant enthusiasm.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15am (repeat)
The Pitch. Howard Richard (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

The Pitch

Veteran sitcom writer Howard Richard is having trouble with people not picking up his shows. Stars Richard Briers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 3 - Cash And Curry

Del's swooping in on the deal of a life time - it could keep them all in pilau rice forever. All he has to do is get hold of a poxy statue... The trouble is, he hasn't reckoned on a touch of gang warfare!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Harry Worth

Thirty Minutes Worth

Episode 3 - The Camera

The comedian's got a new camera - and havoc awaits at a wedding.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Radio Active. Image shows left to right: Angus Deayton, Philip Pope, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens

Radio Active

Episode 10.5, Mike Says - Here's a Bit of Talent: A chance to hear the stars of the future - almost certainly for one night only.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 23 - Cock A Doodle Shaun

The cockerel is missing and there's no one to wake up the farm. When Shaun discovers the cockerel has been snatched by the greedy fox, he sets off with Bitzer on a daring rescue mission. Will they get the cockerel back in time to wake up the rest of the farm?

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 14, Episode 6 - Happy Birthday, Howard

Marina asks Clegg to deliver her birthday gift for Howard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15pm (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 1:20pm (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 9 - Pop

Eli teaches Wussywat how to blow bubbles.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 14 - Gone

The Twirlywoos find out what happens when a toy train goes into a tunnel, and have some trouble with disappearing tea.

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 1:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & Wealth

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

BBC Two 2pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Graven Image

Joe Maplin has commissioned his own statue and has specific instructions issued as to the form the unveiling should take. But, in the best Maplin's tradition, all does not go according to plan!

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 2, Episode 4 - Muesli

Darryl is down after watching a fellow inmate being released. His friend tries to cheer him up. Tracey wants to have more in common with him so gets Dorien to lock her and Sharon in the box room for the weekend, only she ends up with a crisis and forgets about them.

BBC Two 2:30pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Bishops Gambit

The position of Dean at Bury St Edmunds has become vacant, and as PM, it's - in practical terms - Jim's job to choose who should take the post. Unfortunately, of the two names put forward for the role, one is a Marxist and the other an atheist, neither of which appeal much to Hacker!

BBC Two 3pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 6

Frustrated at constant comments about her pasty appearance, Audrey sets off on holiday - or at least sets about creating the appearance of one, whilst relaxing under a sun lamp in the Lodge!

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 23, Episode 2 - The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle

Howard's bicycle starts acting strangely in Pearl's presence.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (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 3:55pm (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 23, Episode 3 - Mervyn Would Be Proud

Billy makes a rash promise.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
It's Your Round. Angus Deayton. Copyright: BBC

It's Your Round

Series 2, Episode 2

Sandi Toksvig, Clive Anderson, Humphrey Ker and Milton Jones try to beat each other at their own games.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 1, Episode 6 - Match Of The Day

Robin's set to fill in for an injured friend on a small local football game, but falls sick in the week leading up to the match. Chrissy is determined to nurse him back to health.

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 7 - BFF

When Mrs Hampton volunteers to help out at the upcoming food festival at school, Lily panics that her mother is going to embarrass her big time.

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

The Elephant Man

Episode 8, Early Closing Day: What will become of the animals, and the staff, when the zoo goes up for sale?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:35pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
You're Only Young Twice. Image shows from L to R: Cissie Lupin (Pat Coombs), Flora Petty (Peggy Mount). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

You're Only Young Twice

Series 3, Christmas Special - Twas The Night Before Christmas

Cissie's wins the annual lottery to dress up as Father Christmas. But not all is silent at night when Paradise Lodge is disturbed by a burglar.

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

Horrible Science

Episode 8 - Bulging Brains

This episode examines the brain and how it works.

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

Bristow

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Great Escape

The Chester-Perry buying clerk plots his summer holiday.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 8 - Radio Control

Blakey installs a two-way radio in Stan and Jack's cab, but should he believe all he hears?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 4, Episode 1

Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest. With Holly Walsh, Tim Lovejoy and Nish Kumar.

ITV Encore 5:50pm (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 3

Bob is staying at the Dervishes, having been thrown out by Ginnie. Mim does her best to cheer him up - but she can't get far.

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.

ITV Encore 6:25pm (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 4

Kevin and Maggie have a painful discussion about their fertility problem - he cannot forgive Maggie for lying to him.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
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 14, Episode 6 - Happy Birthday, Howard

Marina asks Clegg to deliver her birthday gift for Howard.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm
15 min
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 40 - All 5it

It's time for Danger Mouse to face the music when he goes undercover as the fifth member of Quark's mega-popular (but secretly evil) boy band.

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Treatment

Desmond is hospitalised with a mystery illness, provoking Shirley to worry that he'll want to return to Guyana.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 6

A confused Christopher Columbus declares he has found India and a Georgian woman reveals her very Stupid Death. Also, Victoria and Albert attend the Great Exhibition, and Tsar Peter III brings a very weird case to the Court of Historical Law.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Harry Worth

Thirty Minutes Worth

Episode 3 - The Camera

The comedian's got a new camera - and havoc awaits at a wedding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than Water

When Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 2, Episode 4 - Why?

As the book launch draws nearer, Lionel shops for a new suit but finds himself getting more and more pessimistic about its success. This naturally leads him to question Alistair's constant enthusiasm.

London Live 7:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 2 - 'Old De Front Page

News breaks in the barbershop when Desmond and the regulars find themselves held hostage by a couple of young, gun-wielding thugs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Radio Active. Image shows left to right: Angus Deayton, Philip Pope, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens

Radio Active

Episode 10.5, Mike Says - Here's a Bit of Talent: A chance to hear the stars of the future - almost certainly for one night only.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (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 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise

"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?

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

QI

Series J, Episode 6 - Joints

With Jimmy Carr, Cal Wilson and Jack Whitehall.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Jason Watkins), Cheryl (Sarah Parish). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 5, Episode 5

Arch-enemies Gavin and Cheryl begin to get on well after calling a truce. Could love be in the air for the Valco manager?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Jason Watkins), Cheryl (Sarah Parish). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 5, Episode 6

Pharmacist Brian proves sceptical about giving blood when a donor bank sets up in store.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 3

Audrey gets a good taste of normal life when some unpaid bills catch up with her, and the local garage confiscates her Rolls. Forced to take a job, she finds a position managing Mrs Proctor's stables and riding school. Meanwhile, Richard's finally bought the helicopter he's been talking about...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Lavender Hill Mob. Image shows from L to R: Holland (Alec Guinness), Pendlebury (Stanley Holloway)

The Lavender Hill Mob

An Ealing Studios comedy classic, The Lavender Hill Mob stars Alec Guinness & Stanley Holloway attempting to carry out the perfect crime.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 2

Guest captain Lee Mack and Catherine Tate go up against Sean Lock and Miles Jupp. John Cooper Clarke joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent.

U&W channel logo 9pm
60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With.... John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 1, Episode 6 - Freddie Flintoff

John is joined by England legend Freddie Flintoff, who reveals what life is like post-cricket.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
30 min
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 3 - Give & Take

After an altercation with a deranged droid Lister has his kidneys organ-napped. The only solution is to ask Cat, the most selfish creature in the universe, to give him one of his.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, David Walliams, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Johanna Konta, Harry Redknapp, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 3

The guys are joined by former West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp, comedian David Walliams and the UK's number one female tennis player, Johanna Konta.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:15pm (repeat)
The Pitch. Howard Richard (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

The Pitch

Veteran sitcom writer Howard Richard is having trouble with people not picking up his shows. Stars Richard Briers.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 3 - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?

Time-travelling Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 3

Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows left to right: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Nirvanah Crane (Jane Horrocks). Credit: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series V, Episode 1 - Holoship

Rimmer is sent from Red Dwarf to Holoship "Enlightenment" which has the highest of the high working there. Everything he ever wanted seems to be on board this ship, but unfortunately the path of success never did run smooth for Rimmer!

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (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 1, Episode 2 - A Matress On Wheels

Arkwright's always been dead against getting a van, until Granville points out the advantages of taking a lady friend for a drive.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Andrew Lawrence

The Outcast Comic

Documentary exploring censorship and free speech in comedy, through the centre-right comedian Andrew Lawrence.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 4, Episode 1

Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest. With Holly Walsh, Tim Lovejoy and Nish Kumar.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 16, Episode 5

Joining the panel tonight are actor Will Mellor, TOWIE's Danielle Armstrong, comedian Johnny Vegas and Emmerdale star Danny Miller.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 3 - Polymorph

A chameleonic shape-changing mutant known as a Polymorph is roaming around Red Dwarf, disguising itself in order to manipulate and feed on the crew's emotions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
Newsjack. Image shows from L to R: Ellie White, George Fouracres, Nish Kumar, Celeste Dring. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack

Series 15, Episode 5

The Conservative Party Conference, immigration and sexy weather reports are some of the stories the Newsjack team tackle this week.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 4

With the discovery of a rare bird on the Grantleigh estate, the locals swing into action in order to protect the species from meddling twitchers. Audrey's less keen to help, but can she be persuaded?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

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Monty Python's Personal Best. Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Neil Innes, Michael Palin, Eric Idle

Monty Python's Personal Best

Episode 1 - Eric Idle

Eric Idle, reporting live from the 'Bollywood Howl', conducts interviews with various colourful individuals about what they thought about him.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Unspun With Matt Forde. Image shows from L to R: Chuka Umunna, Matt Forde. Copyright: Avalon Television

Unspun With Matt Forde

Series 1, Episode 4

Matt Forde is joined by Chuka Umunna, Labour MP for Streatham. Chuka is currently Chair of Vote Leave Watch, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Social Integration, and is a member of the Home Affairs Committee where he is holding the Government to account.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Small Scenes. Image shows from L to R: Daniel Rigby, Cariad Lloyd, Henry Paker, Jessica Ransom, Mike Wozniak. Copyright: BBC

Small Scenes

Series 2, Episode 3

A man gets lost in a breakfast buffet, and a stag party goes very wrong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.

BBC Two 11:15pm (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen. Mobeen (Guz Khan). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Man Like Mobeen

Sitcom starring Guz Khan as a man looking after his younger sister in Small Heath.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 4 - The More I See You

Ron agrees to print identity papers for Gary's return to 1940 at a price - he wants to go back in time with him. But where can Phoebe go now that she wants to leave the pub and her aunt's house has been bombed?

BBC Two 11:25pm (repeat)
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 Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Craig Brown

As Told To Craig Brown

Episode 4

The satirist ponders eating too much and the end of the world.

U&W channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
W1A. Image shows from L to R: Simon Harwood (Jason Watkins), Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Tracey Pritchard (Monica Dolan), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), Will Humphries (Hugh Skinner), Lucy Freeman (Nina Sosanya), Anna Rampton (Sarah Parish). Copyright: BBC

W1A

Series 1, Episode 1

Ian Fletcher's first challenge on arriving at New Broadcasting House, on his brand new and much-improved folding bike, is to find somewhere to sit in a building aggressively over designed around the principle of not having a desk.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 8

Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular talking points by celebrity guests Freddie Flintoff, Lorraine Kelly, Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett.

BBC Two Scotland 11:55pm (repeat)
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.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, David Walliams, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Johanna Konta, Harry Redknapp, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 3

The guys are joined by former West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp, comedian David Walliams and the UK's number one female tennis player, Johanna Konta.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 3 - Give & Take

After an altercation with a deranged droid Lister has his kidneys organ-napped. The only solution is to ask Cat, the most selfish creature in the universe, to give him one of his.

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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 5, Episode 4 - Jeremy's Mummy

Jeremy's mother comes to visit for a family funeral. Her new boyfriend is a military man who Jeremy deeply resents, and who Mark idolises. Desperate to impress, Mark endures an extraordinary ordeal.

U&W channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 7

Russell looks at Black Friday, the new Star Wars trailer and if Jesus was a stand-up comedian.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:35am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Jimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for an episode of best bits from the last series. A host of well-known faces join the teams as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series II, Episode 1 - Kryten

Answering a crackly distress message from a ship crashed on a nearby planet, the Red Dwarf crew are thrilled by the opportunity to meet some women for the first time in 3 million years. All they find, however, is a rathe confused servant robot by the name of Kryten...

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Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

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Chewing Gum. Image shows from L to R: Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel), Cynthia (Susan Wokoma). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 6 - Tolled Road

Tracey's been kicked out by her Mum, and moves in with best friend Candice and her Nan Esther. Connor's got a new job and hopes that Tracey will move in with him.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 6 - Joints

With Jimmy Carr, Cal Wilson and Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25am (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 1, Episode 1

Temporary traffic lights and the build up of cigarette butts in the urinals cause problems in The Grapes.

London Live 1:50am (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

Series 1, Episode 1 - Beginnings

Daisy stumbles upon Tim (thinking he's a drug dealer) when they are both flat hunting. After finding a great place that specifies "professional couples only", they decide to pretend to be a couple. They move into Marsha's house and meet Brian.

Comedy Central Extra 2am
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05am (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 1, Episode 2

Women throw themselves at Ken in The Grapes. Liam's cooking Melanie a meal for her birthday, although Joe and Duffy suspect she's got a bigger treat in store.

London Live 2:20am (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

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gatherings

Daisy decides that they should have a housewarming (anything to avoid tidying up or work). However, despite her aspirations of a party full of writers, artists and other media types, she is only able to find the paperboy. Tim, Mike, Daisy, Twist and Brian all feel old when they compare themselves to Amber. Brian discovers a big secret about the couple.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of three episodes from the sci-fi sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.

London Live 2:50am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

London Live 3:25am (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Series 1, Episode 1

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

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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 2, Episode 4 - Muesli

Darryl is down after watching a fellow inmate being released. His friend tries to cheer him up. Tracey wants to have more in common with him so gets Dorien to lock her and Sharon in the box room for the weekend, only she ends up with a crisis and forgets about them.

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Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Treatment

Desmond is hospitalised with a mystery illness, provoking Shirley to worry that he'll want to return to Guyana.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
It's Your Round. Angus Deayton. Copyright: BBC

It's Your Round

Series 2, Episode 2

Sandi Toksvig, Clive Anderson, Humphrey Ker and Milton Jones try to beat each other at their own games.

ITV Encore 4:15am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 3

Bob is staying at the Dervishes, having been thrown out by Ginnie. Mim does her best to cheer him up - but she can't get far.

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 2 - 'Old De Front Page

News breaks in the barbershop when Desmond and the regulars find themselves held hostage by a couple of young, gun-wielding thugs.

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

The Elephant Man

Episode 8, Early Closing Day: What will become of the animals, and the staff, when the zoo goes up for sale?

ITV Encore 4:40am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 4

Kevin and Maggie have a painful discussion about their fertility problem - he cannot forgive Maggie for lying to him.

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

Bristow

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Great Escape

The Chester-Perry buying clerk plots his summer holiday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 4, Episode 1

Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest. With Holly Walsh, Tim Lovejoy and Nish Kumar.

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