British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 23rd November 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 6, Episode 5 - Mum Always Liked You Best

Robin's brother drops into town and immediately sweeps Chrissy off her feet, much to Robin's dismay.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 13 - Gardening Time

At his wife's suggestion, the depot manager has instigated a gardening competition amongst the staff. Blakey's been keeping his own plants around his office for a while so is quick to sign up, but the only other entrant is Jack. With a prize at stake, their rivalry soon heats up!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Attractive Young Rabbi

The Attractive Young Rabbi

Episode 2.4, The Lift: Rabbi Fine and Rabbi Jacobs end up stuck in a lift together.

ITV Encore 7:05am (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia Lucas (Anna Chancellor), Georgie Pillson (Steve Pemberton), Elizabeth Mapp (Miranda Richardson). Copyright: BBC

Mapp & Lucia

EF Benson's classic Mapp And Lucia adapted into a BBC One comedy drama. Overseen by Steve Pemberton.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 19 - #Sinister Mouse

There's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.

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

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 3 - Expansion Plans

Looking to improve the shop's efficiency and profits, Michael hires a junior stylist. At first, Desmond doesn't take too kindly to what he sees as his "replacement" - but perhaps the young man isn't too bad, really.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Brig Society. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Brig Society

Series 4, Episode 1 - Newspaper Editor

Marcus decides to sort out the press by starting his own newspaper.

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.

London Live 8am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hello, Auntie Susu

Auntie Doreen, Shirley's sister, flies in to visit the family. As she makes herself a little too comfortable, her larger-than-life demeanour causes friction.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 22 - The Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland

Grandmaster Glitch's digging causes a flood in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Can the Go Jetters save the famous salt statues?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (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 9, Episode 2 - Another Proposal

Jean is delighted to hear that daughter Judith has accepted Alistair's proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, Penny and Stephen have some news of their own which may prevent them from attending the wedding.

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 2, Episode 16 - Justin Rocks

The first ever Justinbury Music Festival is taking place in Justin's house - as long as rock star Justin and his new band are ready in time to open!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 19 - The Conjurer

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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 11, Christmas Special - What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?

Compo is determined to get Nora a special present. Where will he find something that he can afford and will anywhere be open on Christmas Eve?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Minus

Martha is mortified when she gets a lowly A minus for her latest history assignment.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 44 - Tidy

Wussywat discovers recycling and how to tidy up.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 28 - On And Off

The Twirlywoos see a lady and her father sitting in deckchairs at the beach.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 3 - Zipzers And Aliens

Hank accidentally gets his friends' copies of worldwide publishing sensation Alien Adventures confiscated by Miss Adolf and has to put things right before the author herself makes a very special visit to Westbrook.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 3, Episode 2

Maria needs a day out so Paul has to look after the baby, but can he be trusted?

Talking Pictures TV 9:45am (repeat)
Not So Dusty. Image shows from L to R: Nobby Clarke (Leslie Dwyer), Lobelia (Joy Nichols), Driver (Harold Berens), Dusty Grey (Bill Owen). Copyright: Jaywell Productions

Not So Dusty

Comedy about two dustbinmen who come into the possession of a valuable book.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 23 - The Silent Movie

When Sooty accidentally destroys one of Richard's old films, the gang decide to replace it with one they've made themselves. But will it be good enough to impress Mr Slater's grandchildren?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:55am (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 5 - Biscuits

Charlie's mum is upset when someone takes two of the special biscuits she was saving for her school reunion. Incorrectly blamed for taking them, Charlie sets about trying to find out who the real culprit is.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Gloomsbury. Image shows from L to R: Henry Mickleton (Jonathan Coy), Vera Sackcloth-Vest (Miriam Margolyes), DH Lollipop (John Sessions), Lionel Fox (Nigel Planer), Venus Traduces (Morwenna Banks), Ginny Fox (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Little Brother Productions

Gloomsbury

Series 3, Episode 4 - Women in Love and Men in Disgrace

Ginny Fox has planned a trip with Vera Sackcloth-Vest to see her sister, Nesta Bell, at Charlatan House in Sussex, so that Nesta can paint Vera's portrait.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:50am (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 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 19 - The Conjurer

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 3

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

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 15 - The Snapshot

The Farmer wants a family photo and instructs Bitzer to gather all the animals together. Getting them all to stand still at the same time is more than they can manage and Shaun discovers he's cut out of the shot. Bitzer can't bear to have his friend left out so the pair set out to find a solution.

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 18, Episode 4 - A Double For Howard

Howard's fool-proof scheme will cure Pearl of being unnaturally suspicious once and for all - if only he can find someone his size.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 44 - Tidy

Wussywat discovers recycling and how to tidy up.

ITV Encore 1:20pm (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia Lucas (Anna Chancellor), Georgie Pillson (Steve Pemberton), Elizabeth Mapp (Miranda Richardson). Copyright: BBC

Mapp & Lucia

EF Benson's classic Mapp And Lucia adapted into a BBC One comedy drama. Overseen by Steve Pemberton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, 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.

Talking Pictures TV 1:30pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Hogg's Back

Series 2, Episode 3

Children's slapstick sitcom about the misadventures of a doctor.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 28 - On And Off

The Twirlywoos see a lady and her father sitting in deckchairs at the beach.

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 6, Episode 7 - The Three Feathers

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15pm (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.

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 4, Episode 11 - The Front

Publish and be damned? Dorien gets worried when her life story looks as if it might get into print. Sharon and Tracey are bullied into being the "front" for their naughty neighbour's confessions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55pm (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 9, Episode 2 - Another Proposal

Jean is delighted to hear that daughter Judith has accepted Alistair's proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, Penny and Stephen have some news of their own which may prevent them from attending the wedding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35pm (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, Christmas Special - What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?

Compo is determined to get Nora a special present. Where will he find something that he can afford and will anywhere be open on Christmas Eve?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 13 - Wanted

The farm is paid an unexpected visit from an escapee from the nearby prison who takes refuge in the barn. After a short while with Shaun and the gang, though, prison doesn't seem such a bad option.

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 6, Episode 6 - Fire Down Below

As Norman makes his moves on Chrissy, Robin's feeling increasingly down in the dumps. Facing the evening alone, Larry comes to the rescue - but only seems to want him as second-man for a less than appealing double-date!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 3, Episode 2

Maria needs a day out so Paul has to look after the baby, but can he be trusted?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:45pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

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 1, Episode 4 - The Ball Game

The house is sent into disarray when a crystal ball depicts strange visions - and then a burglary is discovered.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 21

It's autumn in Will Barrow's garden and a cheeky squirrel is finding lots of places to bury his nuts. Newsreader Arthur Sleep has trouble with his important newsreader's chair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Attractive Young Rabbi

The Attractive Young Rabbi

Episode 2.4, The Lift: Rabbi Fine and Rabbi Jacobs end up stuck in a lift together.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 4 - Baby Talk

Now settled in their new home, Mildred starts thinking about children and begins investigating adoption processes. Will George put his foot in it again?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Brig Society. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Brig Society

Series 4, Episode 1 - Newspaper Editor

Marcus decides to sort out the press by starting his own newspaper.

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 6, Episode 7 - The Three Feathers

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 12 - Zombie Derby

Every year Scream Street stages a Zombie Derby. Tensions rise when Luke teams up with Resus's dad and Resus with Luke's mum.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Brig Society. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Brig Society

Series 4, Episode 2 - Scandal!

Marcus becomes a victim of his own newspaper as he gets caught up in a scandal.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 17 - Zogly On Sea

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

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 18, Episode 4 - A Double For Howard

Howard's fool-proof scheme will cure Pearl of being unnaturally suspicious once and for all - if only he can find someone his size.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 45 - The Duckula Show

Danger Mouse faces the prospect of being written out of his own show, after Count Duckula kidnaps the writers and forces them to make him the star.

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

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 3 - Expansion Plans

Looking to improve the shop's efficiency and profits, Michael hires a junior stylist. At first, Desmond doesn't take too kindly to what he sees as his "replacement" - but perhaps the young man isn't too bad, really.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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 6, Episode 4 - What's Wrong With Mrs. Bale?

Even by Mrs. Bale's standards, her mood is particularly fractured and Jean, Rocky and Madge are dying to know what is wrong. Could it be a man? Lionel, meanwhile, is feeling unwell.

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

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hello, Auntie Susu

Auntie Doreen, Shirley's sister, flies in to visit the family. As she makes herself a little too comfortable, her larger-than-life demeanour causes friction.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 19 - The Conjurer

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (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, Episode 3 - Love And Marriage

Love is definitely in the air. Alice and Hugo's marriage is now just days away, and as long as her mum can have the dress knitted in time, the eccentric event will be something for the whole village to remember. There's also a visitor in the village, David's younger brother Simon...

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (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 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 1 - Better The Devil

Since Martin and Louisa both got cold feet on their wedding day, Louisa has left, and Martin has been finding life in Portwenn infuriating.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 3, Episode 1 - Monday Morning Will Be Fine

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Royal Flush

Rodney meets an upper-crust young lady selling paintings down the market and they instantly hit it off. However, when Del finds out that she's Lady Victoria of Malebury, whose father is a cousin of the Queen, he begins to plot the couple's wedding.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 2

Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Whitehall and Roisin Conaty, while Rob Beckett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 6

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Kathy Burke. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 50, Episode 6

Guest host Kathy Burke and guest panellists Cathy Newman and Ross Noble join Ian and Paul.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Stella. Paula (Elizabeth Berrington). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 5, Episode 7

It's a sad day in Ponteberry as Paula returns home for Daddy's funeral. But those who turn out to pay their respects get a huge treat when Robert Plant shows up.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Crazyhead. Image shows from L to R: Amy (Cara Theobold), Raquel (Susan Wokoma). Copyright: Urban Myth Films

Crazyhead

Episode 6 - Beaver With A Chainsaw

With Halloween upon them, Amy and Raquel go into hiding. A bottle of vodka and a game of Jenga later, it becomes clear that not even the girls' closest allies can be trusted. As events spiral dangerously out of control, Amy finds herself facing her biggest challenge yet: Raquel. It's going to take a seriously big arse pole to get out of this one.

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 4, Episode 10 - Careless Talk...

Gary is rapidly running out of money, and Ron has lost the will to print it.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
40 min
Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Michael Walton (Nicholas Burns), Marley Wise (Sarah Alexander), Adam Wise (John Hannah), Vicar (Jo Joyner)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 6 - Christmas

Set against a backdrop of the local nativity play, some shocking news sets Adam and Michael against each other. By the end of this episode, things will never be the same for Marley and her ghosts.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Russell Howard & Mum. Russell Howard

Russell Howard & Mum

USA Road Trip - Series 1, Episode 6 - Fabulous Dogs Of New York

Russell and his mum's American Adventure has led them to the Big Apple, where they are doing things doggy style. They are getting up close and personal with some of Manhattan's most pampered and preened pooches, where they will fully experience the New York Dog Scene, including hanging out with its Bona-Fido doggy stars.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 5 - Sara Pascoe, Jonathan Ross, Michael Vaughan

Frank Skinner is joined by stand-up Sara Pascoe, chat show host Jonathan Ross and ex-cricketer Michael Vaughan. Nominations literally include people who misuse the word "literally", Luis Suarez, and pick and mix.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Brig Society. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Brig Society

Series 4, Episode 1 - Newspaper Editor

Marcus decides to sort out the press by starting his own newspaper.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 3

Reginald D. Hunter and Aisling Bea join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, while Holly Walsh joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'assists' Rachel Riley.

Comedy Central 10:30pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 12 - Rob Beckett At The Comedy Store

The big teethed Rob Beckett hosts; he doesn't like the admin of tequila. He's joined by the accidental racist Suzi Ruffell, tardy Elis James, and the boozy John Robins.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Mark Thomas Presents

Mark Thomas presents American comedy acts, many making their British debut.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 3, Episode 2 - Dreamland

Margaret goes missing after suffering a nightmare and Victor has an interesting encounter with a chimpanzee at the local fete.

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

Christmas Special - The New Sofa

Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 6 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Warwick Davis, Dr. Christian Jessen

Frank Skinner is joined by TV presenter and poker player Victoria Coren Mitchell, actor Warwick Davis and host of Embarrassing Bodies Dr. Christian Jessen. Nominations include James Bond and people who send emails.

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

We Know Everything

Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle audience quirky questions.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Jigsaw. Image shows from L to R: Tom Craine, Nat Luurtsema, Dan Antopolski. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jigsaw

Series 2, Episode 3

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter From Salford

Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter From Salford

Episode 2.2, Trouble Under the Sonnet: The poet runs classes in a garage in his mission to bring lyricism to the land of Lowry.

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Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 11 - The Bells Are Ringing

Yvonne's new health drink is about to go into production, but Gary is more concerned with what Phoebe is about to produce.

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 11 - The Front

Publish and be damned? Dorien gets worried when her life story looks as if it might get into print. Sharon and Tracey are bullied into being the "front" for their naughty neighbour's confessions.

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QI

Series C, Episode 11 - Carnival

With Clive Anderson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Two 11:25pm
30 min
No Such Thing As The News. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski, Dan Schreiber, James Harkin

No Such Thing As The News

Series 2, Episode 7

Topics this week include the most popular words of 2016; the Autumn Statement and the Chancellor's Budget beverage; renovations at Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament; and a weather-forecasting satellite.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 1, Episode 4 - September 18th To 24th

Anthony's 'sensitive' goddaughter Libby comes to stay, and Damien is asked to make a pilot for his own cookery show. Includes Damien's recipes for crepes Suzette, and beef Oxford.

BBC Two Scotland 11:45pm (repeat)
No Such Thing As The News. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski, Dan Schreiber, James Harkin

No Such Thing As The News

Series 2, Episode 7

Topics this week include the most popular words of 2016; the Autumn Statement and the Chancellor's Budget beverage; renovations at Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament; and a weather-forecasting satellite.

BBC Two Scotland 11:45pm (repeat)
No Such Thing As The News. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski, Dan Schreiber, James Harkin

No Such Thing As The News

Series 2, Episode 7

Topics this week include the most popular words of 2016; the Autumn Statement and the Chancellor's Budget beverage; renovations at Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament; and a weather-forecasting satellite.

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Red Dwarf

Series VIII, Episode 8 - Only The Good...

Now that the Dwarfers are on probation, Rimmer is at the Captain's every beckoned call. He still vows that he will become an officer one day, but Captain Hollister doubts his chances.

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QI

Series C, Episode 12 - Combustion

With Dara O'Briain, Phill Jupitus and Bill Bailey.

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A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Out-takes - Unseen

Rejoin the A League Of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 11.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty go up against Jon Richardson and Nish Kumar. Adam Buxton joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 1, Episode 5

Some good news for Melanie hurts Ken. Meanwhile, Phil and Nige own up to an error, Eddie and Joan are all dressed up for their anniversary and Jean's Maltesers are missing. Joe keeps a secret, is Duffy in for a taste of his own medicine?

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Have I Got News For You. Kathy Burke. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 50, Episode 6

Guest host Kathy Burke and guest panellists Cathy Newman and Ross Noble join Ian and Paul.

London Live 1am (repeat)
PhoneShop. Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

A selection of episodes from the third series of the high street sitcom.

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Early Doors

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the big day in The Grapes. The boys prepare for the Big Boys Beano with a hearty breakfast, while Melanie meets her real Dad. Back at The Grapes, Ken discovers who's been blocking the urinals!

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Room 101

Series 4, Episode 5 - Sara Pascoe, Jonathan Ross, Michael Vaughan

Frank Skinner is joined by stand-up Sara Pascoe, chat show host Jonathan Ross and ex-cricketer Michael Vaughan. Nominations literally include people who misuse the word "literally", Luis Suarez, and pick and mix.

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You, Me & Them

Series 2, Episode 2 - The One Before The One

Ed's and Lauren's future looks threatened by his past when an ex shows up. Roles are reversed when a bandaged Emma has to place her trust (and home) in Clive's hands and Debs and Keith find themselves having to deal with their son's tricky new 'discovery'.

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Room 101

Series 4, Episode 6 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Warwick Davis, Dr. Christian Jessen

Frank Skinner is joined by TV presenter and poker player Victoria Coren Mitchell, actor Warwick Davis and host of Embarrassing Bodies Dr. Christian Jessen. Nominations include James Bond and people who send emails.

London Live 2:30am (repeat)
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The New Statesman

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Rik Mayall sitcom.

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Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone Yard

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

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Last Tango In Halifax

Series 1, Episode 6

Gillian and Robbie grow closer while Alan calls the wedding off, in an emotional conclusion to the series. But can Celia rise to the occasion, face her demons and get Alan back?

London Live 4am (repeat)
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Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 3 - Expansion Plans

Looking to improve the shop's efficiency and profits, Michael hires a junior stylist. At first, Desmond doesn't take too kindly to what he sees as his "replacement" - but perhaps the young man isn't too bad, really.

London Live 4:30am (repeat)
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Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hello, Auntie Susu

Auntie Doreen, Shirley's sister, flies in to visit the family. As she makes herself a little too comfortable, her larger-than-life demeanour causes friction.

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Rent

Series 3, Episode 2

Maria needs a day out so Paul has to look after the baby, but can he be trusted?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Attractive Young Rabbi

The Attractive Young Rabbi

Episode 2.4, The Lift: Rabbi Fine and Rabbi Jacobs end up stuck in a lift together.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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The Brig Society

Series 4, Episode 1 - Newspaper Editor

Marcus decides to sort out the press by starting his own newspaper.

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