British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 2nd December 2016

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Lifetime Of Comedy

Lifetime Of Comedy

A repeat of this 1960 film.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Doctor In The House. Image shows from L to R: Danny Hooley (Jonathan Lynn), Dave Briddock (Simon Cuff), Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Mike Upton (Barry Evans), Paul Collier (George Layton), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies)

Doctor In The House

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Students Are Revolting!

Some new-age university students turn up at the hospital protesting on political matters, and try to get the medical students to join them.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (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 10 - Family Planning

Mildred's mother has come to stay for the week, and it's become increasingly clear that she won't be able to live alone for much longer. Mildred calls a family meeting to decide what should happen to her - and George makes a discovery.

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

London Calling

Episode 4, The Great Race: The Oxford versus Cambridge boat race proves to be a technical challenge. Can the BBC manage it?

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Hamster Effect

Brunel, the crazed time-travelling Victorian gentlechimp, is back and determined to change history so Danger Mouse and Penfold never meet.

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 11 - Kung You

When Shirl's friend Beverley is attacked in the street, the girls enlist the help of a local martial arts teacher to give them a self-defence class.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
John Shuttleworth. Graham Fellows

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 2, Episode 2 - Clare Grogan

John Shuttleworth invites musical guests to his Sheffield home to sing one of his songs and one of their own, if they are lucky.

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 12 - Auntie Susu

It's 2am, and Doreen's sister Susu unexpectedly arrives from Jamaica - even less expected is the extremely tall fiancé who's young enough to be her son!

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

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 2

The local railway station, Marlbury, is faced with closure, and Audrey's damned if she'll let that happen without a fight. Unfortunately, Richard's got his eye on the site for his new cash-and-carry.

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 2, Episode 1 - The Compassionate Society

Hacker learns that a recently opened hospital has no doctors or patients, but 500 administrative staff working for it. He demands that either the hospital lets in patients or he will shut it down. Sir Humphrey will not let his fellow civil servants go, so it is time to get some help.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Glitch creates big trouble with a little pyramid when he and the Go Jetters visit Egypt.

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 23 - Little Monster's Den

Things get very messy when Justin and Robert try to make Little Monster a gingerbread den.

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 24 - Tiddleywinks

Neddie sets out to wreak his revenge following a defeat at the hands of Cambridge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Day and the Brockman family have decided to escape the festivities and head for the sun, but fate seems determined to intervene...

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

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 11 - Good Girls

Jas is cutting it fine in terms of an art project deadline and winging it as usual.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 6, Episode 1 - Meeting Thirty-One

Humphrey Ker joins John Lloyd as the Museum opens up the sixth gallery. This week's generous donors are Egyptologist Prof. Joann Fletcher, who is presenting us with a hugely significant Roman coin; explorer Col. John Blashford-Snell, who brings a compass that led its owner the greatest one-liner in history; and the comedian Mark Watson, who is offering us something rather small and personal.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 51 - Bugs

Wussywat and Duckadile are on a picnic. Ortus and Ird meet them and ask if they want to go on a bug hunt.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 10 - Captain Hank And The Last Picks

Hank has been drinking cans of Goodness Fizz in order to win games equipment for the school.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am
15 min
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 5 - More About Rolling

A man is putting a poster up on a billboard. The Twirlywoos help the man by rolling the strips of the poster out of the van.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special - 2012 Christmas Special

The Brockman family have decided to foster a sense of community by throwing a Christmas party for their neighbours.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 5 - Five Star Fish

When Richard is put in charge of Mr. Slater's five star restaurant, his first customer demands fresh fish. Can Fishermen Sooty and Sweep come to Richard's rescue, or will they catch more than they bargained for? Guest starring Caroline Quentin.

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 2, Episode 12 - Wreath

Charlie causes chaos for two different sets of mourners when he attempts to replace a funeral wreath. Meanwhile, Hannah tries to prove that she has a kind and generous spirit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 23, Christmas Special - A Musical Passing For A Miserable Muscroft

In a seasonal special marking the return to the show of Kathy Staff and Norman Wisdom, Billy Ingleton restores a fairground organ.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 2

The local railway station, Marlbury, is faced with closure, and Audrey's damned if she'll let that happen without a fight. Unfortunately, Richard's got his eye on the site for his new cash-and-carry.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:50am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 3 - Shakespeare

It is Shakespeare Day at Dockbridge High.

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 2, Episode 1 - The Compassionate Society

Hacker learns that a recently opened hospital has no doctors or patients, but 500 administrative staff working for it. He demands that either the hospital lets in patients or he will shut it down. Sir Humphrey will not let his fellow civil servants go, so it is time to get some help.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 3 - Happy Birthday Timmy!

It's Timmy's birthday and the flock throw a party for him. At first he's delighted by all the attention; but when the flock become distracted and he's left with no-one to play with, he decides to entertain himself.

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 24 - Tiddleywinks

Neddie sets out to wreak his revenge following a defeat at the hands of Cambridge.

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 19, Episode 1 - Beware Of The Oglethorpe

Compo volunteers for the dangerous task of testing Wesley's latest invention.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:05pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery

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

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 51 - Bugs

Wussywat and Duckadile are on a picnic. Ortus and Ird meet them and ask if they want to go on a bug hunt.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 5 - More About Rolling

A man is putting a poster up on a billboard. The Twirlywoos help the man by rolling the strips of the poster out of the van.

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

Breaking The News

Series 5, Episode 7

Susan Calman is joined by comedians Rory Bremner, Stuart Mitchell, Elaine Malcolmson and columnist Clare Johnston 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 7, Episode 6 - Divided We Stand

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 1:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of Character

Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.

London Live 2:15pm (repeat)
Fun At St. Fanny's. Image shows from L to R: Maisie (Vera Day), Cardew Robinson (Cardew Robinson)

Fun At St. Fanny's

Comedy starring Fred Emney and Cardew Robinson as headmaster and overgrown pupil at a boarding school.

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 5, Episode 5 - Suspicious Minds

Dorien's husband makes a rare appearance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 6 - Final Stretch

Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 5, Christmas Special - And A Dewhurst Up A Fir Tree

In an effort to beat the Christmas rush, Foggy buys 100 fir trees from Big Eric - crawling with insects.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Day and the Brockman family have decided to escape the festivities and head for the sun, but fate seems determined to intervene...

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 20 - Sheep Farmer

When Timmy sees a particularly grumpy farmer giving one of the flock a hard time, he decides to give him an idea of what it's like to be a sheep. But when the time comes to have the old farmer back, things aren't quite so simple.

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (repeat)
Miracle In Soho

Miracle In Soho

1950s romantic comedy about a road mender who falls in love with a woman about to emigrate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 6, Episode 1 - Meeting Thirty-One

Humphrey Ker joins John Lloyd as the Museum opens up the sixth gallery. This week's generous donors are Egyptologist Prof. Joann Fletcher, who is presenting us with a hugely significant Roman coin; explorer Col. John Blashford-Snell, who brings a compass that led its owner the greatest one-liner in history; and the comedian Mark Watson, who is offering us something rather small and personal.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:25pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House. Image shows from L to R: Danny Hooley (Jonathan Lynn), Dave Briddock (Simon Cuff), Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Mike Upton (Barry Evans), Paul Collier (George Layton), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies)

Doctor In The House

Series 1, Episode 6 - Rallying Round...

When the lads organise a car rally Michael inevitably gets roped in to make up the numbers, but he and his partner are soon lost en route.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:30pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special - 2012 Christmas Special

The Brockman family have decided to foster a sense of community by throwing a Christmas party for their neighbours.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45pm (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 2, Episode 4 - The White Elephant

A shopping trip leaves Flora with a dilemma - she has more money than she started with and a china elephant. One or the other must be returned to the shop without letting anyone know.

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

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 5

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Luca and Amara and special guests Lauren Layfield, Matthew Crosby, Dan Wright and Marlon Davis.

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

London Calling

Episode 4, The Great Race: The Oxford versus Cambridge boat race proves to be a technical challenge. Can the BBC manage it?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 23, Christmas Special - A Musical Passing For A Miserable Muscroft

In a seasonal special marking the return to the show of Kathy Staff and Norman Wisdom, Billy Ingleton restores a fairground organ.

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 2, Episode 1 - Jumble Pie

George's budgie Oscar has died. However, Mildred's busy sorting out unwanted items for the vicar's jumble sale.

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

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 2, Episode 2 - Clare Grogan

John Shuttleworth invites musical guests to his Sheffield home to sing one of his songs and one of their own, if they are lucky.

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 6 - Divided We Stand

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 6pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Time On Our Hands

This third 1996 special was at the time thought to be last that would be made. Rodney's doing a stock take in the garage and has found an artificial leg, some Showaddywaddy LPs and an old watch. They get the watch valued and get just a little shock when it sells at Sotherby's for £6.2 million pounds. After all these years their finally millionaires!

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 19 - Homework From Hell

Luke is used to putting off his homework but the more he puts it off, the bigger the burden grows. Until eventually his homework turns into an unmanageable monster.

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

The Leak

Series 5, Episode 3

The comedy chat show travels to Mold, where Tom Price is joined by Ben Partridge and James Redmond to chew over the best stories of the week.

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 5

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Nish Kumar, Dane Baptiste, Rachel Parris, Luke Kempner and Jess Ransom to look at Trump, Ed Balls, the current state of Brexit negotiations and UKIP's new leader.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 23 - Eau De Alien

Zig and Zag think the way to fame is through your own celebrity scent. However, Eau de Alien has a little too much animal attraction.

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 19, Episode 1 - Beware Of The Oglethorpe

Compo volunteers for the dangerous task of testing Wesley's latest invention.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 4 - Planet Of The Toilets

On a trip to Japan, Penfold's ill-timed comfort break sparks a world-wide porcelain revolution lead by the evil super-intelligent toilet Dr Loocifer.

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 11 - Kung You

When Shirl's friend Beverley is attacked in the street, the girls enlist the help of a local martial arts teacher to give them a self-defence class.

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 2, Episode 1 - The Compassionate Society

Hacker learns that a recently opened hospital has no doctors or patients, but 500 administrative staff working for it. He demands that either the hospital lets in patients or he will shut it down. Sir Humphrey will not let his fellow civil servants go, so it is time to get some help.

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 7, Episode 4 - The Bypass

Out at the house in Hampshire, Jean and Lionel get caught up in a countryside crisis when they learn a bypass is to be built around the village.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
We Have Been Watching. Image shows from L to R: Sally Phillips, Sarah Hadland. Copyright: Crook Productions

We Have Been Watching

Christmas Special

With Christmas hats and crackers at the ready, the show's stars are ready to delve into Christmas, and episodes discussed in this taster for the new series include Eric & Ernie's Christmas Show, Father Ted, Mr Bean, Are You Being Served?, The Fast Show, Miranda, Only Fools And Horses, 'Allo 'Allo! and The Royle Family Christmas episode from 2000..

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 12 - Auntie Susu

It's 2am, and Doreen's sister Susu unexpectedly arrives from Jamaica - even less expected is the extremely tall fiancé who's young enough to be her son!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems

It's St. George's Day, and when a Mrs Alice Richards books into Fawlty Towers expecting a room with sea view, Basil's temper begins to boil. Meanwhile, a racing tip from a rare satisfied guest could land him in it with Sybil.

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 24 - Tiddleywinks

Neddie sets out to wreak his revenge following a defeat at the hands of Cambridge.

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 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

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 5 - The Big Lock-Out

A new security system ensures Manny is locked in and Bernard out. Fran is obsessed by the voice of an old friend.

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

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 8 - The Wrong Goodbye

Martin and Pauline are surprised by the number of patients coming to see him on the last day before his Surgery closes and he moves to London.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 11 - Highs And Lows

With Rob Brydon, Fred MacAulay and Sandi Toksvig.

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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Alan Carr's Happy Hour. Alan Carr

Alan Carr's Happy Hour

Episode 1

Happy Hour is Alan's own club night packed full of big laughs, amazing audience surprises and exclusive performances. The guests are Rebel Wilson, Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett, Bastille and James Arthur.

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

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 1, Episode 7 - Joey Essex

Reality star Joey Essex joins Harry in the kitchen to create a madcap menu consisting of savoury envelopes, a crispbread house and a sweetcorn Elmo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Ebenezer Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.

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 6 - He's Leaving Home

Manny runs away from Black Books, much to Fran's dismay and Bernard's indifference.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Harry Enfield), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 4 - Scab's Parents

Mr Khan has been spending quality time with Alia's 'friend who is a boy', Scab. They are getting on famously and, after a one-to-one chat with Alia, Mr Khan suspects it won't be long before there is another Khan family wedding on the horizon.

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

Millie Inbetween

Series 3, Episode 2 - Millie Goes Bad

Millie is invited to a wild-sounding party, but her mum won't let her go. She responds by going bad.

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 4, Episode 2 - Descent Into The Maelstrom

Margaret collapses with exhaustion and Victor's attempts at nursing her back to health only make things worse. But her spirits pick up swiftly when Andrea Temple, the who used to live next door as a child, comes back to visit her old neighbours with her new baby.

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

Da Ali G Show

Episode 3

Ali investigates American television and interviews Labour politician Roy Hattersley. The Message looks at issues surrounding family, and Chrissie Hynde performs.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley

TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Tom Hollander

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Tom Hollander and guest panellists including Hal Cruttenden.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 12 - Horses And Hunting

With Jimmy Carr, Dara O'Briain and Clare Balding.

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 6 - We Don't Want To Lose You...

Gary's false wartime identity finally catches up with him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - Part 1

We catch up with David Brent, as he still visits his old place of work regularly, despite successfully suing them for unfair dismissal.

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

Da Ali G Show

Episode 4

Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Walliams & Friend. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Harry Enfield. Copyright: King Bert Productions

Walliams & Friend

Episode 2 - Harry Enfield

David Walliams has tonight invited comedian Harry Enfield to be his 'Friend' - and the result is a masterclass in sketch.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Noel Fielding, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, David Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 6 - Night

With Noel Fielding, David Mitchell and Holly Walsh.

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 47, Episode 5

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest host Jack Dee are joined by guest panellists Bridget Christie and Charlie Brooker.

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

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 2, Episode 2 - Clare Grogan

John Shuttleworth invites musical guests to his Sheffield home to sing one of his songs and one of their own, if they are lucky.

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 8

Russell Howard joins the trio in the studio to help dissect the week's events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2

Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.

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

Nurse

Series 1, Episode 5

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

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 9 - Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Jamie Oliver, Will.i.am, Emeli Sandé

Jennifer Lawrence reveals how she prepares for kissing her leading men, Chris Pratt talks about stripping, Jamie Oliver revisits his paella, Will.i.am says he is concentrating on the US for the next four year, and Emeli Sandé performs live in the studio.

U&W channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 9

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.

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 5

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

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 6

Mock The Week returns for another run of light satire. The guests are Alun Cochrane, Stewart Francis and Andi Osho.

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

Blue Jam

Series 3, Episode 6

A suicidal man jumps from first floor window and Mr. Ventham has parking issues.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 1

James Corden and the gang return for an all-new run of the smash-hit sports panel show. With gold medallist Amy Williams, Dutch footballer Edgar Davids and Jimmy Carr as guests.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 19, Episode 4

This week's guests are Melanie C, Drifters star Jessica Knappett and comedians Joe Wilkinson and Tom Allen.

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 5, Episode 5 - Suspicious Minds

Dorien's husband makes a rare appearance.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 3

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray and Kian Egan.

Comedy Central Extra 11:30pm (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!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

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

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 7

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis and Chris Addison take a look at this week's burning issues. The guests are Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Chris Ramsey. Josh Widdicombe sits in for an ill Andy Parsons.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Meg (Jessica Knappett), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke)

Drifters

Series 4, Episode 6 - Funeral

When Meg and Bunny's Grandma Primrose dies it's time for Meg to step up, be an adult and organise the funeral for her grieving family. Meanwhile Laura is on a final warning from work. So when Bunny gets hold of some Glastonbury tickets they definitely can't go. Can they?

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Adam Hills: Happyism Live. Adam Hills

Adam Hills: Happyism Live

TV broadcast of Austrailian comedian Adam Hills's 2013 live UK DVD, Happyism.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Christmas Special

David Mitchell is joined by Ray Winstone and Josh Widdicombe, and Lee Mack is joined by Rachel Riley and Ricky Tomlinson.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Jack Dee - So What? Live. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Jack Dee - So What? Live

A TV broadcast of Jack Dee's 2013 stand-up show, his first in six years.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 8

With guests Seann Walsh, Adrian Chiles, June Brown and Aisling Bea.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
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?

U&Dave channel logo 1:35am
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 11 - Highs And Lows

With Rob Brydon, Fred MacAulay and Sandi Toksvig.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

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!

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am (repeat)
The Windsors. Andrew (Tim Wallers). Copyright: Noho Film and TV

The Windsors

Series 1, Episode 3

Wills and Kate shun their royal life and move to her dream semi in Rickmansworth.

London Live 2:20am (repeat)
PhoneShop. Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

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

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:35am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 8

Michael Bentine plays a down-at-heel sheikh in one sketch, with Tommy Cooper as an envoy bearing a message from Queen Victoria.

U&Dave channel logo 2:35am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Christmas Special

David Mitchell is joined by Ray Winstone and Josh Widdicombe, and Lee Mack is joined by Rachel Riley and Ricky Tomlinson.

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 11 - Kung You

When Shirl's friend Beverley is attacked in the street, the girls enlist the help of a local martial arts teacher to give them a self-defence class.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 6, Episode 1 - Meeting Thirty-One

Humphrey Ker joins John Lloyd as the Museum opens up the sixth gallery. This week's generous donors are Egyptologist Prof. Joann Fletcher, who is presenting us with a hugely significant Roman coin; explorer Col. John Blashford-Snell, who brings a compass that led its owner the greatest one-liner in history; and the comedian Mark Watson, who is offering us something rather small and personal.

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

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 12 - Auntie Susu

It's 2am, and Doreen's sister Susu unexpectedly arrives from Jamaica - even less expected is the extremely tall fiancé who's young enough to be her son!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:35am (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 7 - Too Many Cooks

It's never a happy day at Paradise Lodge when Flora commemorates the anniversary of the death of her late husband. To make matters worse, cook has walked out and Flora now has the run of the kitchen!

Talking Pictures TV 4:45am (repeat)
Lazybones

Lazybones

Reg is expected to marry a wealthy American but she has been swindled and is penniless.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5am (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 2, Episode 1 - The Box Number

Cissie places an advert in a newspaper but receives a somewhat unexpected response when it is misunderstood. The police are called, but seem unwilling to help: Flora takes action into her own hands...

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

London Calling

Episode 4, The Great Race: The Oxford versus Cambridge boat race proves to be a technical challenge. Can the BBC manage it?

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

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 2, Episode 2 - Clare Grogan

John Shuttleworth invites musical guests to his Sheffield home to sing one of his songs and one of their own, if they are lucky.

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