British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 28th October 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (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 3, Episode 6 - We Shall Not Be Moved

Whilst Mildred is away for the weekend, Mr. Roper intends to evict Robin, Chrissy and Jo and turn their flat into 6 separate "self-contained living units".

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 2 - Stan's Room

Unable to get a moment's peace with clippie Doreen, Stan argues with his mother's rules and meddling and decides to move out. But only one room is near his price range - and Blakey is the landlord!

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Coconut

The Farmer returns from the fair triumphant after winning a coconut. He soon discovers getting into the coconut isn't as easy as it seems. Shaun and Bitzer take on the challenge and try every trick in the book, but it proves a tough nut to crack.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Back Home, Episode 5 - A Born Natural

The old rogue's plot to be alone with Nancy gets a boost from Father.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
The Roy Files. Copyright: JAM Media

The Roy Files

Episode 15 - Be Careful What You Wish For

Roy warns to be careful what you wish for, because it often comes true and usually isn't what you really want.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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 7:30am (repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 5, Episode 3

Comedian and activist Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto using policies suggested by his studio audience.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Writing On The Wall

It appears that Hacker has finally managed to cut government waste. However, it appears that what is to be cut is his own department.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sahara Desert, Africa

Glitch makes a sandcastle around an oasis in the Sahara. Can the Go Jetters save the day?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (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 8, Episode 6 - Going Online

Jean decides to go online, although Lionel isn't keen on the idea. A power cut gives them time for romance by candlelight, and Alistair reveals some deep woes.

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 6 - Very Pongy Cheese

Justin and Robert get given some very pongy cheese, but the horrible smell makes Little Monster run away and attracts the attention of Funella Furchester and a very cheeky mouse. Guest starring Louise Gold.

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 19 - The White Neddie Trade

Fearless Neddie launches a career as a nude piano dancer... with a difference.

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 26, Episode 1 - The Swan Man Of Ilkley

Back for more mayhem, the boys help Lenny from the factory to sail a swan boat.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:55am (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 25 - Small

Wussywat is too small to see the top of the sunflower so he builds some stairs out of the flowerpots with help from Eli and her stilts!

CITV 9:30am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 10 - Turning

Things get out of hand when Chickedy and Chick try to turn the pedals of a bike. The Twirlywoo Screen provides the Twirlywoos with a bike of their own, but it proves difficult to control!

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 26, Episode 2 - Watching The Clock

Clegg climbs a tree to prove a point while the police deal with a runaway cooker.

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

No Commitments

Episode 11.3, A Life More Ordinary: Roger is set to retire, but Victoria struggles to broaden her husband's cultural interests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10am (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 5 - Well Catered Funeral

His best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained Relations

It's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 6, Episode 4 - Robert Newman

Comedian and author Robert Newman reads from his 1981 teenage diaries, in which he goes to a CND rally, meets Joe Strummer and falls in love on the bus... twice.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12pm (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Writing On The Wall

It appears that Hacker has finally managed to cut government waste. However, it appears that what is to be cut is his own department.

CITV 12:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

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 19 - The White Neddie Trade

Fearless Neddie launches a career as a nude piano dancer... with a difference.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

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

U&Drama channel logo 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 16, Episode 4 - Once In A Moonlit Junkyard

Junkyard. The arrival of a sinister-looking motorcyclist fills Compo with fear.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 25 - Small

Wussywat is too small to see the top of the sunflower so he builds some stairs out of the flowerpots with help from Eli and her stilts!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 7 - St Albert's Day

Arkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 10 - Turning

Things get out of hand when Chickedy and Chick try to turn the pedals of a bike. The Twirlywoo Screen provides the Twirlywoos with a bike of their own, but it proves difficult to control!

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

Breaking The News

Series 5, Episode 2

Des Clarke is joined by comedians Janey Godley, Dane Baptiste and Jay Lafferty plus journalist Hugo Rifkind for a satirical swipe at the week's big news.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 4, Episode 2 - Crossed Swords

Harold has found a rare and expensive antique.

BBC Two 1:45pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 7, Episode 3 - Orphan Of The Storm

Camp controller, Alec Foster, is systematically sacking just about everyone - can no one save the entertainment staff?

BBC Two 2:15pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Employment Exchange

Unlucky-in-work Frank has job trouble.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 3, Episode 5 - Confidence

Dorien joins the Open University as Tracey struggles with the great school of life.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

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

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

BBC Two 2:45pm (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 5 - Well Catered Funeral

His best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.

CITV 3pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30pm (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 26, Episode 1 - The Swan Man Of Ilkley

Back for more mayhem, the boys help Lenny from the factory to sail a swan boat.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

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

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (repeat)
The Green Man. Harry Hawkins (Alastair Sim)

The Green Man

A hapless vacuum cleaner salesman stumbles upon a professional hitman's plot to kill a leading public figure.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:10pm (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 26, Episode 2 - Watching The Clock

Clegg climbs a tree to prove a point while the police deal with a runaway cooker.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 3, Episode 7 - Three Of A Kind

When Robin is hospitalised to have his tonsils removed, Chrissy takes on two of his friends in a spot of poker. The trouble is, she has no idea how to play...

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

No Commitments

Episode 11.3, A Life More Ordinary: Roger is set to retire, but Victoria struggles to broaden her husband's cultural interests.

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

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Inspector's Pets

It's goodbye to the depot for a while for Blakey - he and his mum are going on holiday. But they can't find anyone to look after the dachshund and the tropical fish...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:50pm (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 5 - Well Catered Funeral

His best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Back Home, Episode 5 - A Born Natural

The old rogue's plot to be alone with Nancy gets a boost from Father.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Epidemic

'Hong Kong flu' has hit town and the bus depot is no exception. With crews dropping like flies, Jack and Stan jump at the chance of an inoculation and all the overtime they could possibly desire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained Relations

It's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...

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 10 - What Would Emmeline Do?

A competition develops between Ollie and Martha as to who is the most persuasive feminist campaigner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 5, Episode 3

Comedian and activist Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto using policies suggested by his studio audience.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 4, Episode 2 - Crossed Swords

Harold has found a rare and expensive antique.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Harri-Parris' Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Anni (Llinos Mai), Ben (Oliver Wood). Copyright: BBC

The Harri-Parris' Radio Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Valentine's Day

Mami and Deiniol take over Anni's plan for a romantic meal, plus Ifan forces Ben to help him a seedy scheme.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 91, Episode 8

Susan Calman, Francis Wheen, Mark Steel and Vicki Pepperdine are on the panel joining Miles Jupp for the last in the current series of the long-running satirical quiz of the week's news.

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 16, Episode 4 - Once In A Moonlit Junkyard

Junkyard. The arrival of a sinister-looking motorcyclist fills Compo with fear.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 27 - The Good, The Baaaaa And The Ugly

When Danger Mouse and Penfold are sent on a rescue mission to a mysterious island Danger Mouse's over-competitiveness borders on criminal.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 7 - Too Red Eye

Can Desmond outbid his old rival Baldwin Martin in the immortality stakes?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Writing On The Wall

It appears that Hacker has finally managed to cut government waste. However, it appears that what is to be cut is his own department.

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 4, Episode 3 - Getting Rid Of Gwen

Jean comes up with a complicated plan to get rid of Mrs. Flack once and for all, whilst Alistair struggles to comprehend doing the precise opposite with Judith.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 8 - Susu Again

Porkpie is bitten by the lovebug when an old flame from the West Indies turns up at the shop.

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 19 - The White Neddie Trade

Fearless Neddie launches a career as a nude piano dancer... with a difference.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (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 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For Heather

Del is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.

London Live 8pm (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.

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 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo Bicycle

A squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?

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

QI

Series K, Episode 3 - K-Folk

With Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's Tea Time. Image shows from L to R: Emilia Fox, Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 1, Episode 2 - Emilia Fox

Harry Hill is joined in his tea time kitchen by actress Emilia Fox as he takes a sideways look at the world of cookery.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Mia (Ella-Rae Smith), Marley Wise (Sarah Alexander)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fit

Marley's attempts to befriend her neighbours are disrupted by having to look after her wayward niece. Meanwhile, Adam, Michael and the Vicar have their own night out, which leads to courtroom drama.

London Live 8:30pm (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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, David Haye. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon presents this compilation of previously unseen material from Series 10.

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 5, Episode 5

Richard isn't exactly over the moon with his surprise birthday present.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Meet Ricky Gervais. Ricky Gervais

Meet Ricky Gervais

Off-beat chat show hosted by Ricky Gervais before he was famous. Showing a total lack of both fear and tact, Ricky asks the questions no one else will.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre

Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 6 - Chains

Melchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. David Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Chris Bryant MP and Rose Matafeo.

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

QI

Series L, Episode 3 - Literature

With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Lloyd Langford and Jack Whitehall.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

Talking Pictures TV 9:20pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

A Couple Of Beauties

A repeat of this 1972 film.

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 3, Episode 3 - One O'Clock Jump

Gary is worried about Yvonne's depression at being out of work and confused by the fact that the present PC Deadman is obviously Reg's grandson and yet Reg doesn't have any children.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Bo' Selecta!

Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Kayleigh (Louise Stewart), Fergie (Jamie Quinn)

Still Game

Series 7, Episode 4 - Small Change

Affairs of the heart stir up emotions as Jack and Victor offer unconventional marriage guidance to a Craiglang couple. Meanwhile, Navid and Boabby job-swap to prove who has the cushiest career.

BBC iPlayer 9:30pm
30 min
Asian Network Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Hardeep Singh Kohli, Dane Baptiste, Eshaan Akbar. Copyright: BBC

Asian Network Comedy

Episode 5 - Curve, Leicester 2016

Stand-up comedy from nearly-naked chef Hardeep Singh Kohli, panel show favourite Dane Baptiste, Paul 'Sinnerman' Sinha from TV quiz show The Chase and rising star Eshaan Akbar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Baldrick (Tony Robinson), Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 1 - Dish And Dishonesty

The House of Commons, now led by William Pitt the Younger, sets out to bankrupt the Prince Regent. Blackadder has a plan to stop them, but it'll involve a rigged by-election and new MP - there's only one man for the job...

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Bo' Selecta!

Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Lucy Beaumont, Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 2 - North Norse

With Lucy Beaumont, Rhod Gilbert and Jason Manford.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 48, Episode 3

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 5, Episode 3

Comedian and activist Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto using policies suggested by his studio audience.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

Series 9, Episode 3

Roisin Conaty joins the trio in the studio to help dissect the week's events, with Jeremy Paxman helping to explain the US election.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - Basic Alan

Alan is the only guest at the Linton Travel Tavern when the manager decides to close it for refurbishment, leaving Alan at a loose end with some tungsten-tipped screws.

Comedy Central Extra 10:25pm (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

Mickey is stressed with life in the middle class and the amount of ketchup given in restaurants! Learn of his days as an international lover, dreams of being a van driver and more at the Comedy Store!

London Live 10:30pm (repeat)
Personal Services

Personal Services

The story of the rise of a single mother from waitress to madam of a suburban brothel that caters to older men.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Nurse. Herbert (Paul Whitehouse). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Nurse

Series 1, Episode 1

Graham's mum has put him on a diet; Ray talks about who he knew from his music days; Maurice gets in the way when Elizabeth visits Lorrie; and Billy talks about wanting to return to prison.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 20, Episode 5 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Bryan Cranston, LeAnn Rimes

Benedict Cumberbatch reveals he married Judge Rinder; Eddie Redmayne says he felt like a wannabe Justin Bieber at Comic Con; Bryan Cranston reveals he was once a murder suspect; and LeAnn Rimes performs live in the studio.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Jigsaw. Image shows from L to R: Tom Craine, Nat Luurtsema, Dan Antopolski. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jigsaw

Series 1, Episode 1

Stand-up comedians Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema combine their talents to piece together a rapid-fire and surreal sketch show.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Alex Scott, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Kevin Bridges, Rudd Gullit, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 6

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by Alex Scott, Kevin Bridges and Rudd Gullit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Ghost Affair

Much to Bob's frustration, when Ghost Hunter magazine offers a chimp as a prize to anyone who can provide a genuine photo of a ghost, Vic instantly begins ghost hunting around the flat with Beef and Bosh.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Cat (Danny John-Jules)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 6 - Can Of Worms

Cat takes time off from being in love with himself to fall head over heels in love with a lady Cat with a big secret.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Blue Jam. Chris Morris. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Blue Jam

Series 3, Episode 1

We learn about the twisted habits of competitve parents and sausage street vendors.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Highlights Special - Extra

Relive the most memorable moments from Series 2 of the riotous panel show.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Lucy Beaumont, Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 2 - North Norse

With Lucy Beaumont, Rhod Gilbert and Jason Manford.

U&Drama channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 3, Episode 5 - Confidence

Dorien joins the Open University as Tracey struggles with the great school of life.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Josh. Josh (Josh Widdicombe). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 2, Episode 6 - Close Up & Long Shot

At a university reunion party, Josh bumps into Abby, a therapist who has spent the last ten years convinced that Josh is infatuated with her. Can he prove to her that he is not? Kate meets an old lecturer who offers her a great opportunity to get her photography career off the ground.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 2, Episode 3 - Nanageddon

In an attempt to impress two goth girls, the boys stage a seance in their front room.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 2

Gina Yashere makes her first appearance on the show, joining Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team. Meanwhile John Oliver and Al Murray join Rory Bremner again.

Comedy Central Extra 11:55pm (repeat)
Andy Parsons Gruntled Live. Andy Parsons

Andy Parsons Gruntled Live

Andy Parsons performs his stand-up show Gruntled in this TV edit of his 2011 DVD.

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

Friday Night Dinner

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Two Tonys

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Legend Of Old Gregg

Following a somewhat poorly received gig, the boys decide to skip town for a bit.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 3 - Literature

With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Lloyd Langford and Jack Whitehall.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:35am (repeat)
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Friday Night Dinner

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Carpet Cleaner

It's Dad's annual hinge oiling evening but when he spills his oil on Mum's beloved carpet, it's a race against time to clean it up before she finds out. Meanwhile, Jim gets a cat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Shell (Poppy Rush), Katy (Aimee-Ffion Edwards). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Harrowing

An episode set in a gothic mansion owned by a brother and sister who shut themselves away from the outside world.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr and the regulars are joined by James Corden and Jack Dee. Countdown's Susie Dent is in with the help of Joe Lycett.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (repeat)
Powder Room. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Sheridan Smith), Chanel (Jaime Winstone). Copyright: DJ Films

Powder Room

Comedy following twenty-something Sam. Lonely and unemployed, she's forced to confront the reality of her life after meeting a successful old friend.

Comedy Central Extra 1:10am (repeat)
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2

The Pub Landlord brings his 2009 Beautiful British Tour to London's O2.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 3 - K-Folk

With Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. Image shows from L to R: Todd Rivers / Dr. Lucien Sanchez (Matt Berry), Dean Learner / Thornton Reed (Richard Ayoade), Garth Marenghi / Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. (Matthew Holness), Madeleine Wool / Dr. Liz Asher (Alice Lowe). Copyright: Avalon Television

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

A selection of four episodes from the horror spoof.

Talking Pictures TV 2:10am (repeat)
Britannia Hospital. Image shows from L to R: Professor Millar (Graham Crowden), Macmillan (Jill Bennett)

Britannia Hospital

Black comedy satirising the NHS and early-1980s British society.

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Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 2

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Richard Briers.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 3

David Mitchell joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle and Andy Parsons and Sue Perkins sit with Rory Bremner.

London Live 2:50am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Entertainer

Fran has a new hobby and Bernard has a date. Manny holds the key to success with both.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 2

Gina Yashere makes her first appearance on the show, joining Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team. Meanwhile John Oliver and Al Murray join Rory Bremner again.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

London Live 3:25am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fever

Fran is too hot for comfort, Bernard wants a summer fling and Manny tries to cool down for fear of onsetting his 'illness'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40am (repeat)
Stella Street. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Stella Street

In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.

London Live 4am (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:30am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Best Man

The Inspector's niece is getting married to one of the drivers and much to Blakey's alarm, Stan is to be Best Man. He and Jack proceed to get the groom very, very drunk indeed.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 8 - Susu Again

Porkpie is bitten by the lovebug when an old flame from the West Indies turns up at the shop.

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

No Commitments

Episode 11.3, A Life More Ordinary: Roger is set to retire, but Victoria struggles to broaden her husband's cultural interests.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Busmen's Ball

The annual Busmen's Ball comes round once again and Arthur has decided that he and Olive will not be attending such a low-brow affair. Then he discovers what this year's cabaret is going to be...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Back Home, Episode 5 - A Born Natural

The old rogue's plot to be alone with Nancy gets a boost from Father.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 5, Episode 3

Comedian and activist Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto using policies suggested by his studio audience.

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