British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 25th November 2016

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Those People Next Door

Those People Next Door

A repeat of this 1953 film.

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 6, Episode 7 - Another Bride, Another Groom

Chrissy and Norman's wedding has arrived. Robin's baked a marvellous cake, just about put his jealousy aside, and their parents have arrived in London for the big day. There are just 156 possible things that could go wrong...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

London Calling

Episode 3, Little Willie Saves the Day: The Daily Sketch slams boring Auntie. Will DG John Brown agree to light entertainment shows?

ITV Encore 7:05am (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 21 - From Duck To Dawn

This episode sees the return of the villainous vegetarian vampire Count Duckula, who is determined to take over the world with a chorus-line of formidable dancing vegetables...

London Live 7:30am (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 7:30am (repeat)
John Shuttleworth. Graham Fellows

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 2, Episode 1 - Chris Difford

John welcomes Chris Difford from Squeeze, but not before he has ejected Ken from the front door with his unwanted request to show John and Chris his new windows.

London Live 8am (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.

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)
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 8 - The Devil You Know

Hacker is terrified to learn that there is to be a cabinet reshuffle. He worries about if he will be promoted or given the boot, but a job in Europe may however be appealing. Sir Humphrey decides it is best for Hacker to stay after he learns who could replace him.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 25 - Komodo National Park, Indonesia

When Grandmaster Glitch supersizes a fierce komodo dragon, the Go Jetters must find the size ray to fix the glitch.

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 18 - Monster Sitting

There is a Grand Robot Ball in Justin Town - it's the perfect way for Robert to recharge his batteries. But Robert can only go to the ball if he can find someone to look after Little Monster - and Justin.

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 21 - The Man Who Never Was

Neddie Seagoon and the Brits must trick the enemy Germans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (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 4 - What Now?

Alistair and Judith are now married, but will Harry pluck up the courage and ask Sandy to join him in Canada? Meanwhile, in the Hardcastle household, Jean has taken pity on a homeless girl named Dave - but Lionel is not entirely sure about her new friend.

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

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 5 - Mr Sicky Bear

Martha has a big spring-clean and causes upset when she washes Jas and her dad's beloved teddy bear, 'Mr Sicky Bear', who has never been washed before.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (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 10 - Stop That Castle!

With the annual gala parade in the skilful hands of Foggy, Compo and Clegg, how could anything go wrong?

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 46 - Patience

Wussywat and friends are going to have a party.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 30 - Pulling

The Twirlywoos watch a carpenter at work. They see her measuring wood with a tape measure.

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 5 - Hank's Good Turn

There is a school inspector coming round and the school is to be on its best behaviour.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto Palaver

When the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?

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 7 - Gymnast

Having gatecrashed a party and passed Ben off as a foreign gymnast, the trio find trouble when the real sport star is due in town.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 15, Christmas Special - Welcome To Earth

Compo, Clegg and Foggy never ever thought there would be a man on the moon in their lifetime, so why should they close their eyes to other extra-terrestrial possibilities?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special

It's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 5, Episode 6

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:50am (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 8 - Forever And Ever

Diddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. Shows include dancing diddies in The Diddy Step, music in Diddy Pops and a heartbreaking documentary about a boy with a spoon for a nose.

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 8 - The Devil You Know

Hacker is terrified to learn that there is to be a cabinet reshuffle. He worries about if he will be promoted or given the boot, but a job in Europe may however be appealing. Sir Humphrey decides it is best for Hacker to stay after he learns who could replace him.

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 21 - The Man Who Never Was

Neddie Seagoon and the Brits must trick the enemy Germans.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 17 - The Hang Glider

The Farmer has a thrilling new hobby - however it's not as easy as it looks! When the Farmer gets stuck in a tree Bitzer comes to his rescue, leaving Shaun and the Flock to get to grips with the airborne contraption.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:45pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 7

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

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 6 - Deviations With Davenport

The three friends try to help a guide-book writer who is lost.

ITV Encore 1:15pm (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 46 - Patience

Wussywat and friends are going to have a party.

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

Hogg's Back

Series 2, Episode 5

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 30 - Pulling

The Twirlywoos watch a carpenter at work. They see her measuring wood with a tape measure.

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

Breaking The News

Series 5, Episode 6

Des Clarke is joined by comedians Raymond Mearns, Tiffany Stevenson and Ashley Storrie plus journalist Alex Massie for a satirical swipe at the week's big news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 8

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

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 7, Episode 1 - Men Of Letters

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.

BBC Two 1:45pm (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 2, Episode 3

Penny has an uncomfortable dinner with her estranged husband, Graham, where she is told that he is citing her for adultery in the divorce - and he has the pictures to prove it. She is amazed when Vince plays the 'knight in shining armour' and rescues her!

Talking Pictures TV 2pm (repeat)
What's Good For The Goose. Image shows from L to R: Timothy Bartlett (Norman Wisdom), Nikki (Sally Geeson)

What's Good For The Goose

Norman Wisdom stars as an assistant bank manager who has a wild induction into 1960s subculture when he's sent away by bosses to a bankers' conference.

London Live 2pm (repeat)
Oh, Mr Porter!. William Porter (Will Hay). Copyright: Gainsborough Pictures 1928 Limited

Oh, Mr Porter!

The inept railway worker William Porter has been made station master in a small village in Northern Ireland. Starring Will Hay.

BBC Two 2:15pm (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 6 - The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Granville decides to get cool. He's got the open necked shirt and the shades, but where's a poor errand boy going to find a medallion?

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 13 - Loyalty

Sharon thinks sisterly bonds should overcome everything - especially husbands. Tracey doesn't agree.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25pm (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 Two 2:45pm
30 min
Ken Dodd

Talking Comedy

Episode 8 - Ken Dodd Talking Comedy

Talking Comedy looks at the life and works of Ken Dodd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:05pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 9, Episode 4 - What Now?

Alistair and Judith are now married, but will Harry pluck up the courage and ask Sandy to join him in Canada? Meanwhile, in the Hardcastle household, Jean has taken pity on a homeless girl named Dave - but Lionel is not entirely sure about her new friend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:45pm (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 10 - Stop That Castle!

With the annual gala parade in the skilful hands of Foggy, Compo and Clegg, how could anything go wrong?

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 15 - Keeping The Peace

After spending the night putting together the bed instead of sleeping in it, the Farmer has a lie in and Bitzer is in charge of making sure his master's rest is uninterrupted. Keeping the farm quiet proves to be a full time job for Bitzer.

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (repeat)
The Gay Dog

The Gay Dog

Comedy film about a northern miner and his greyhound racing obsession.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:25pm (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 15, Christmas Special - Welcome To Earth

Compo, Clegg and Foggy never ever thought there would be a man on the moon in their lifetime, so why should they close their eyes to other extra-terrestrial possibilities?

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 6 - The Royal Visit

Word reaches the ladies that the Queen will be visiting the area later in the week. Flora wants to present her with flowers, but so does everyone else. Who will get the honour?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 4

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Toby and Daisy and special guests Ben Shires, Suzi Ruffell, Stu Goldsmith and Bec Hill.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

London Calling

Episode 3, Little Willie Saves the Day: The Daily Sketch slams boring Auntie. Will DG John Brown agree to light entertainment shows?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:05pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special

It's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...

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 6 - Where My Caravan Has Rested

George trades his clapped-out old car for - of all things - a caravan! Mr Fourmile and the local Residents' Association offer to buy it from him; with her even snobbier sister due to visit, Mildred is particularly keen for him to get rid.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
John Shuttleworth. Graham Fellows

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 2, Episode 1 - Chris Difford

John welcomes Chris Difford from Squeeze, but not before he has ejected Ken from the front door with his unwanted request to show John and Chris his new windows.

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 7, Episode 1 - Men Of Letters

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 14 - Lost Looks

Eefa asks Luke, Resus and Cleo to help with a clean-up of the attic at the Emporium.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Leak. Tom Price

The Leak

Series 5, Episode 2

Tom Price is joined by Jenny Collier and Lloyd Langford to review the week's big stories from Wales and the world.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 49, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Andy Zaltzman, Mae Martin, Luke Kempner, Freya Parker, Greg Jenner and Adam Kay to present the news via topical stand-up and sketches.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 19 - Let It Grow

Zig and Zag discover the joys of growing your own vegetables, but at the farmer's market they discover that bigger doesn't always mean better.

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 6 - Deviations With Davenport

The three friends try to help a guide-book writer who is lost.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 47 - Thanks A Minion!

Penfold's chances of winning a Sidekickie award are in peril when Stiletto attempts to snatch the prize. Greenback plots to destroy the world with termites, and DM gets overly enthusiastic.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

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

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 13 - Time On My Hands

The platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.

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 8 - The Devil You Know

Hacker is terrified to learn that there is to be a cabinet reshuffle. He worries about if he will be promoted or given the boot, but a job in Europe may however be appealing. Sir Humphrey decides it is best for Hacker to stay after he learns who could replace him.

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 6 - The House Next Door

The Hardcastles hear noise from the empty house next door. After calling the police out to investigate, the constable takes a shine to Sandy. Penny and Stephen visit London.

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 One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas), Mrs Hussein (Nina Wadia), Cyril (Kulvinder Ghir), Madge (Brigit Forsyth), Mavis (Maggie Ollerenshaw), Granville (David Jason), Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole), Gastric (Tim Healy), Leroy (James Baxter). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas at Arkwright's, and Granville has his eye on a tree which gives him more than he bargained for.

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 21 - The Man Who Never Was

Neddie Seagoon and the Brits must trick the enemy Germans.

London Live 8pm (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 1, Episode 3 - Grapes Of Wrath

Bernard and Manny have the cleaners in and are forced to house-sit for a friend with expensive taste in wine. Fran has an unusual date.

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 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 3 - Perish Together As Fools

Martin is shocked to find Louisa and Aunt Joan knocking at his door before the Surgery has opened. Louisa has had a medical scare and wants Martin's reassurance that everything is fine.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Special - Horrible

A Halloween special with Dara O'Briain, Sean Lock and Chris Addison.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
The Good Old Days. Copyright: BBC

The Good Old Days

Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.

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

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 1, Episode 6 - Jason Donovan

Harry welcomes actor Jason Donovan into his kitchen, where they make some barbecue classics and join resident wine expert Slurpy the wine tasting kangaroo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

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

London Live 8:30pm (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 1, Episode 4 - The Blackout

Fran sees her boyfriend on a lunch date. Bernard is snubbed by friends but doesn't know why and Manny plays good cop, bad cop.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Citizen Khan. Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 3 - Funeral

Tragedy strikes the Khan household, as Amjad's bewigged father, Mr Malik, is knocked down and killed by the number 37 bus.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 3, Episode 1 - Dad's New Flat

Dad, Amber and co move into a bigger flat - with an extra bedroom. But when Fran, Jake and the girls clash over who will have the new room, Millie and Lauren feel pushed out and decide the answer is to stay permanently at mum's house.

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 3 - The Broken Reflection

Victor's brother, Alfred, pays a visit from New Zealand. Pippa and Patrick ask the Meldrews to take care of their plants while they're away on holiday.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 1

In the first show of his very own series, Ali G heads to Cannes to secure funding for his own film idea and talks to disgraced politician Neil Hamilton in the studio. He also hosts a debate on animal rights, and Borat investigates British manners.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Alexander Armstrong

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 7

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Jess Phillips MP and Nish Kumar.

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 5 - Lenses

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Josh Widdicombe.

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 5, Episode 1 - A Room With A View

A wartime bomb blows Gary back into the present, but what is worse is that his son, Michael, is transported too. Is Michael another time-traveller? And how is Gary going to explain him to Yvonne?

Talking Pictures TV 9:25pm (repeat)
A Hole Lot Of Trouble. Image shows from L to R: Percy (Victor Maddern), Mr. Whitehouse (Arthur Lowe)

A Hole Lot Of Trouble

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

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 2

This week's The Message debate concerns politics. John Humphrys joins Ali for his studio interview, Travis front man Fran Healy performs, and Borat looks for the best English performers at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30pm (repeat)
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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.

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30 min
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Walliams & Friend

Episode 1 - Jack Whitehall

This week it's award-winning comedian Jack Whitehall who joins David Walliams for a variety of comedy sketches.

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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.

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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.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
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QI

Series N, Episode 5 - Not Nearly

With Gyles Brandreth, Jimmy Carr and Victoria Coren Mitchell.

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Have I Got News For You

Series 50, Episode 9

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Alex Salmond.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Shuttleworth. Graham Fellows

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 2, Episode 1 - Chris Difford

John welcomes Chris Difford from Squeeze, but not before he has ejected Ken from the front door with his unwanted request to show John and Chris his new windows.

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65 min
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The Last Leg

Series 9, Episode 7

Jessica Hynes joins the regulars in the studio to help dissect the week's events.

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Little Britain

Little Britain Abroad, Episode 2 - Part Two

In the second of two festive specials, Dawn French guest stars as Vicky Pollard's mum, who arrives in Thailand as star witness at her daughter's drug-smuggling trial.

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Comedy Store

Rhod Gilbert has webbed fingers. He's a sexual pervert. He dreams of the navy. It's all explained at the Comedy Store! Also, his thoughts on Aussies, the 'fake Welsh', chocolate willies, and more!

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

Series 1, Episode 4

The comedy following a community psychiatric nurse on her rounds continues.

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60 min
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The Graham Norton Show

Series 20, Episode 8 - Tom Hanks, Gemma Arterton, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mo Farah, Olly Murs

Tom Hanks says he was intimidated by Clint Eastwood; Gemma Arterton says she likes being the only woman in a male dominated cast; Joseph Gordon-Levitt says he hopes Obama pardons Edward Snowden; Mo Farah says he'll hang up his spikes in London; and Olly Murs says he is single and happy again.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
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Jigsaw

Series 1, Episode 4

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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Extras

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

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A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Highlights Special - Best Bits

James Corden reflects on the funniest moments, the wackiest challenges and the best gags of Series 11 in a special highlights episode of the hit comedy and entertainment show.

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Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 11

Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe are the guests appearing in this one.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
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Blue Jam

Series 3, Episode 5

Mr. Ventham has problems with his wallet and the Doctor has some problems with boring sex.

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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Gyles Brandreth, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 5 - Not Nearly

With Gyles Brandreth, Jimmy Carr and Victoria Coren Mitchell.

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Carry On At Your Convenience

Sid James plays Sid Plummer, a works foreman struggling to bridge the gap between an unreasonable, strike-happy shop steward and a naive manager's son.

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 13 - Loyalty

Sharon thinks sisterly bonds should overcome everything - especially husbands. Tracey doesn't agree.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Richard Hammond, David Mitchell, Sean Lock, Rob Brydon, Trevor Noah, Judy Murray, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 6

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Richard Hammond, Sean Lock, Judy Murray and Trevor Noah.

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Extras

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

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Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 1

Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Romesh Ranganathan join the regular cast for the familiar mix of games and topical banter that "makes Mock The Week as reliable as a UKIP expenses claim and as much a part of summer as English sporting failure and mutant animal tabloid scare stories".

London Live 11:50pm (repeat)
The Bed Sitting Room. Mate (Spike Milligan)

The Bed Sitting Room

Surreal post-apocalyptic satire set in London after a nuclear war, following the last 20 people alive.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
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Kevin & Perry Go Large

Film spin-off for the popular Harry Enfield characters. Kevin and Perry visit Ibiza.

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Early Doors

Series 2, Episode 3

It's quiz night down at The Grapes and Eddie reveals his specialist subject. Tanya lays on her charms for Ken and he lays on some sandwiches for the regulars. The Quizmasters word is final.

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Drifters

Series 4, Episode 5 - Sober

Meg, Laura and Bunny decide to detox for a while. Even better, they sign up for a charity mud-running event. But when Laura finds a new man, Bunny has a little health issue and Meg gets some family news, they find themselves unprepared as the race day dawns.

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Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 5

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Kelly Hoppen MBE, Carol Vorderman and Hal Cruttenden.

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Early Doors

Series 2, Episode 4

The future of The Grapes is uncertain as Ken the landlord is ready to throw the towel in. Tanya however has different plans for him and romance is high on her agenda. A police informant spurs Phil and Nige into some drastic action.

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Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 6

David Mitchell and guest team captain Greg Davies are joined by Gareth Malone OBE, Amanda Abbington, Richard Osman, and Phill Jupitus.

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You, Me & Them

Series 2, Episode 4 - School Reunion

Lauren's school reunion throws an old flame into the mix and leaves Ed questioning their future. Ellie has some fun with her mum and dad's relationship but things look to backfire on her and Emma decides it's time to downsize, much to her family's dismay.

London Live 1:40am (repeat)
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Black Books

Series 1, Episode 3 - Grapes Of Wrath

Bernard and Manny have the cleaners in and are forced to house-sit for a friend with expensive taste in wine. Fran has an unusual date.

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55 min version (repeat)
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Have I Got News For You

Series 50, Episode 9

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Alex Salmond.

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Extras

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

London Live 2:15am (repeat)
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Black Books

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Blackout

Fran sees her boyfriend on a lunch date. Bernard is snubbed by friends but doesn't know why and Manny plays good cop, bad cop.

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Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 5

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Kelly Hoppen MBE, Carol Vorderman and Hal Cruttenden.

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The Windsors

Series 1, Episode 2

Beatrice and Eugenie's new careers as internet make-up sensations are dashed.

London Live 2:45am (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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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Highlights Special - Best Bits

The first of a two-part best bits compilation sees Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson dive into the world of polls, surveys and statistics with a bevvy of celebrity guests from the current series.

London Live 4:15am (repeat)
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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 5am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

London Calling

Episode 3, Little Willie Saves the Day: The Daily Sketch slams boring Auntie. Will DG John Brown agree to light entertainment shows?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
John Shuttleworth. Graham Fellows

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 2, Episode 1 - Chris Difford

John welcomes Chris Difford from Squeeze, but not before he has ejected Ken from the front door with his unwanted request to show John and Chris his new windows.

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