British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 16th February 2017

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
A Fire Has Been Arranged

A Fire Has Been Arranged

Comedy about a trio of crooks on the hunt for their stashed loot after 10 years in prison. Unfortunately a department store has been built on the site.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 4, Episode 1 - Flying Undertaker

After being buzzed by a low-flying plane and finding its pilot is an attractive young woman, Billy sets his sight on the skies. But Auntie Ivy isn't going to let him get into danger without sticking an oar in!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Sleeping

Dry Slopes

Episode 1, The Lost Boys: With no job or friends and living with his busy mum, Angus Dry tries recapturing his youth.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 40 - All 5it

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 2, Episode 3

Everything works so well in Sweden that Geoff misses complaining about life. It's making him homesick. Then Ian suggests they try making a satirical podcast about Sweden - with seismic results.

Talking Pictures TV 7:50am (repeat)
No Smoking. Copyright: Tempean Films

No Smoking

A village chemist invents an anti-smoking tablet but the tobacco companies aren't happy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 4 - Sweet Sorrow

The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Stop Messing About!

Stop Messing About!

Episode 10: Happy campers - and Tarzan swings in with Jane and Cheetah.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 34 - The Parthenon, Greece

The Grimbots are flying the Vroomster and their dodgy manoeuvres are about to flatten the Parthenon - Go Jetters, Go!

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 1 - Hottyspottyitis

Every time Justin and Little Monster sneeze something messy happens in Justin's house. Helped by a doctor download, Robert does his best to cure the pair of their Hottyspottyitis.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 3 - Mardy Mary Queen Of Scots

We follow the young Mary as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland, to Queen in France, back to Queen in Scotland, and finally to Elizabeth I's public enemy no. 1 - with a bit of Queenian Rhapsody thrown in for good measure! Meanwhile across the world we meet silver-nosed Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, and Mr H gives us his unique take on the epic Battle of Lepanto in another History's Craziest Fools.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Know Your Place

Episode 1, Lift Off: Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Christmas Special - 25th Anniversary Special

Audrey and Richard's 25th wedding anniversary is coming up, so there is a party to plan at Grantleigh Manor. The scene is set for a great night until an extraordinary confession gets in the way.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

Talking Pictures TV 9:20am (repeat)
All In Good Fun

All In Good Fun

Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy. Mack Sennett, Chaplin, The Keystone Kops and many more.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 18 - Soft

The Twirlywoos meet a soft and fluffy cat. Back in the Boat the Box brings them a soft surprise.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Four

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Episode 4, Progress is Power: Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 6, Episode 4 - Threatening Weather

Plunged into darkness after a power cut on a sweltering summer night, Victor and Margaret reflect on their lives, hopes and fears.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (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

A selection of episodes from the 30th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:35am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

A selection of episodes from the third series of the CBBC sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Stop Messing About!

Stop Messing About!

Episode 10: Happy campers - and Tarzan swings in with Jane and Cheetah.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Know Your Place

Episode 1, Lift Off: Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 9

Having lost out in a floral display competition, Hyacinth sets her sights on a new car and soon has Richard on a Rolls-Royce test drive.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 4, Episode 8 - Wedding Day Nerves

While Lionel suffers an attack of the wedding day wobbles, bride-to-be Jean does her utmost to remain calm in spite of her sister-in-law's efforts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 10

Hyacinth wants to share her hostessing techniques and has placed an advertisement in the local newspaper promoting her high quality services.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 18 - Soft

The Twirlywoos meet a soft and fluffy cat. Back in the Boat the Box brings them a soft surprise.

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 8, Episode 2 - And So To Bed

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.

U&Yesterday channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Christmas Special - 25th Anniversary Special

Audrey and Richard's 25th wedding anniversary is coming up, so there is a party to plan at Grantleigh Manor. The scene is set for a great night until an extraordinary confession gets in the way.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 1 - Richard Osman, Joan Bakewell, Roisin Conaty

Pointless star Richard Osman, TV presenter and peer Joan Bakewell and comedian Roisin Conaty try to get the things they hate the most into Room 101, including gardening, cobblers and people who keep mentioning Richard's height.

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

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 7 - Brief Encounter

Dorien becomes concerned about their financial situation when Marcus is reluctant to move. Chris is aiming to become the new prison drugs runner and Sharon starts an affair with financial adviser Don when she helps him after he is mugged at Chigwell station.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 3 - Mardy Mary Queen Of Scots

We follow the young Mary as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland, to Queen in France, back to Queen in Scotland, and finally to Elizabeth I's public enemy no. 1 - with a bit of Queenian Rhapsody thrown in for good measure! Meanwhile across the world we meet silver-nosed Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, and Mr H gives us his unique take on the epic Battle of Lepanto in another History's Craziest Fools.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 9 - Creatures

With Helen Atkinson-Wood, Andy Hamilton and Bill Bailey.

U&Yesterday channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 9 - Storm In A Tea Chest

It seems a simple task, moving your most treasured possessions from one house to the next, but Bob has pangs of guilt about bringing his past with him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 30th and 31st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.

U&Yesterday channel logo 3:40pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Skeleton In The Cupboard

The Minister is dismayed when he is instructed that he must discipline the most efficient borough council in the country for having failed to return a few statistical surveys to Whitehall. A visit to Scotland's past offers up the perfect opportunity to reach a compromise.

Disney XD 4pm
15 min
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 25 - 9 Lives

Max panics when he realises he's already lost six of his nine lives!

Disney XD 4:15pm
15 min
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 26 - Breaking Bread

Max and Gark harness Gark's laser-toasting powers to make the most delicious bread crumbs in the world.

U&Yesterday channel logo 4:20pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 5, Episode 10 - René - Under An Assumed Nose

Once again, René goes into hiding when it is believed that he was behind a plot to kill the Generals at their invasion meeting. Unfortunately, he chooses to disguise himself as a General...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 4, Episode 2 - Trouble At Mill

Billy bumps into an old school friend whilst collecting a body, and it turns out she's always been rather fond of him! Ivy, meanwhile, attends her own former primary school and is soon called upon to help one of the pupils.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 3, Episode 11 - Valentine's Day

Lauren is completely loved-up and ignoring Millie. Missing her sister's attention, Millie pretends she's had a valentine from a new boyfriend. Meanwhile, Craig impresses Fran when he sticks up for Jake.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Four

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Episode 4, Progress is Power: Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone

Since Alan moved out, there's a spare bed in Philip's room, and Rigsby has no intentions of keeping it empty. However, his plans to prey on the missionary instincts of a religious man backfire when he begins to convert Miss Jones!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 37 - The Giggly Park Express

With just cardboard boxes and a bit of imagination, Boj and his buddies make a train to take Denzil and his teddies on a trip around the world.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Sleeping

Dry Slopes

Episode 1, The Lost Boys: With no job or friends and living with his busy mum, Angus Dry tries recapturing his youth.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:05pm (repeat)
Carry On Spying. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / STUDIOCANAL

Carry On Spying

Four trainee spies are put on the trail of the subversive organisation STENCH as they try to track down the secret Formula X.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:15pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 3 - Spring

Spring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Canteen Girl

Blakey's plan to marry one of the girls from the canteen and raise chickens in the country pleases Jack and Stan until they meet the new Inspector. They resolve to tell - or show - Blake the truth about his intended!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm
15 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 45 - Cappadocia, Turkey

A game of hide-and-seek threatens to topple the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia in Turkey.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 2, Episode 3

Everything works so well in Sweden that Geoff misses complaining about life. It's making him homesick. Then Ian suggests they try making a satirical podcast about Sweden - with seismic results.

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 8, Episode 2 - And So To Bed

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)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 2 - Michael Ball, Caroline Quentin, Henning Wehn

Singer Michael Ball, actress Caroline Quentin, and German comedy ambassador to the United Kingdom Henning Wehn try to dump fundraising, clairvoyants and junk mail into the Orwellian chamber.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 2, Episode 4

It is summer, and Geoff, Linda and baby Jon are off on holiday.

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 23, Episode 5 - Beware Of The Hot Dog

Wesley builds a turbo hot-dog grill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 9

Having lost out in a floral display competition, Hyacinth sets her sights on a new car and soon has Richard on a Rolls-Royce test drive.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 10 - Cleve Crudgington

With Mark Steel, Clive Anderson and John Sessions.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual Suspects

When secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 4

The Horrible Histories team recount an unusual Stuart highwayman who doesn't always steal victims' cash.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Stop Messing About!

Stop Messing About!

Episode 10: Happy campers - and Tarzan swings in with Jane and Cheetah.

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

As Time Goes By

Series 4, Episode 8 - Wedding Day Nerves

While Lionel suffers an attack of the wedding day wobbles, bride-to-be Jean does her utmost to remain calm in spite of her sister-in-law's efforts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 10

Hyacinth wants to share her hostessing techniques and has placed an advertisement in the local newspaper promoting her high quality services.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 2

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.

Disney XD 7:30pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 25 - 9 Lives

Max panics when he realises he's already lost six of his nine lives!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Know Your Place

Episode 1, Lift Off: Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.

Disney XD 7:45pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 26 - Breaking Bread

Max and Gark harness Gark's laser-toasting powers to make the most delicious bread crumbs in the world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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?

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

QI

Series I, Episode 11 - Infantile

With Ronni Ancona, Dave Gorman and Lee Mack.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 8:45pm (repeat)
Monty Python's Personal Best. Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Neil Innes, Michael Palin, Eric Idle

Monty Python's Personal Best

Episode 5 - Michael Palin

Michael Palin selects his favourite Python clips, including the fish-slapping dance he performed with John Cleese.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 9 - Storm In A Tea Chest

It seems a simple task, moving your most treasured possessions from one house to the next, but Bob has pangs of guilt about bringing his past with him.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the irreverent take on the classic letters and numbers quiz. Jon Richardson and David Mitchell take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Tom Allen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Celebrity Advice Bureau. Joel Dommett. Copyright: UKTV

Celebrity Advice Bureau

Episode 3

Entertaining series in which celebrity advisers, including Louis Walsh, Fay Ripley, David Baddiel and Rick Edwards, offer their best advice for daily dilemmas.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 16 - Misconceptions

With Chris Addison, Sara Cox, Sue Perkins, and joining them and Alan Davies for one last time, Stephen Fry in his farewell appearance as host.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Skeleton In The Cupboard

The Minister is dismayed when he is instructed that he must discipline the most efficient borough council in the country for having failed to return a few statistical surveys to Whitehall. A visit to Scotland's past offers up the perfect opportunity to reach a compromise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 6 - I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do

Linda's outraged when Tom announces his intention to marry a woman. But she needn't fret: his betrothed is a lesbian who merely needs to stay in the country for her girlfriend. Linda struggles to understand the situation, but there is just a week before the big day...

Talking Pictures TV 10pm (repeat)
Dentist On The Job. Image shows from L to R: Brian Dexter (Ronnie Stevens), David Cookson (Bob Monkhouse). Copyright: Bertram Ostrer Productions

Dentist On The Job

Comedy sequel. Colonel Proudfoot is looking for a dentist to endorse his new toothpaste and his cousin may have just the men.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Withnail & I. Image shows from L to R: I (Paul McGann), Withnail (Richard E. Grant). Copyright: Hand Made Films

Withnail & I

Film following the drink-and drug-fuelled misadventures of two struggling actors in a squalid London flat and an isolated Lake District cottage.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Urban Myths: Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali (Noel Clarke)

Urban Myths: Muhammad Ali

Comedy drama about Muhammad Ali talking a suicidal stranger down from a ledge.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang

Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 1

Mock The Week returns for another series. Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by guests Milton Jones, Chris Addison, Seann Walsh and Greg Davies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 2, Episode 3

Everything works so well in Sweden that Geoff misses complaining about life. It's making him homesick. Then Ian suggests they try making a satirical podcast about Sweden - with seismic results.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Parenting For Idiots. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Ross, Jamie Laing, Lauren Laverne, Chris Ramsey

Parenting For Idiots

Episode 3 - Rules

The last episode takes a humorous look at the importance of attempting to put in place some basic rules while raising your little ones, from sticking to a routine to instilling discipline.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 6

Presenter Amanda Holden joins Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall on the blue team, while Jamie Redknapp lines up alongside award-winning comic and Trollied star Aisling Bea, and his former Liverpool midfield partner John Barnes.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 5, Episode 10 - René - Under An Assumed Nose

Once again, René goes into hiding when it is believed that he was behind a plot to kill the Generals at their invasion meeting. Unfortunately, he chooses to disguise himself as a General...

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Psychobitches. Image shows from L to R: Emily Brontë (Katy Brand), Charlotte Brontë (Selina Griffiths), Anne Brontë (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Psychobitches

Series 1, Episode 4

A troubled Nancy Spungen performs a couple of lewd songs, and Eve talks, with great regret, about her sexual relationship with Adam.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
Newsjack. Angela Barnes. Copyright: BBC / Matt Stronge

Newsjack

Series 16, Episode 4

Jason Forbes, Emma Sidi and Paul G Raymond join Angela Barnes to visit Norfolk, step into the Dragon's Den and hear from Easy D.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 6 - Wedding

Mark and Sophie's big day arrives, but as the groom makes his way to the church with best man Jeremy and a very hungover Super Hans, he continues to wrestle with crippling doubts which threaten to throw the event into disarray.

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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 3, Episode 7

Alan is joined by Jo Brand, Chris Martin, Tommy Tiernan and Alun Cochrane to discuss such varied subjects as modern male grooming habits, dating unsuitable men, communicating with the 'other side' and using elongated periods of comedic wonderment to deal with anger management issues.

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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 3

This week, Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by celebrity guests Sarah Millican and Humphrey Ker. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in with Rich Hall, while the country's favourite boffin, Rachel Riley, provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
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The Chris Ramsey Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Chris welcomes guests Nish Kumar and Carl Hutchinson who compete against each other in a game of WWE with a twist; Chris has invited professional wrestlers The London Riots to show Nish and Carl what a real wrestling move looks like. Plus, this week on the train, Chris tries to make dinner for his guest, Pussy Cat Doll Ashley Roberts.

Radio 4 11pm
60 min
Mark Steel: Who Do I Think I Am?. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel: Who Do I Think I Am?

Mark Steel adapts his adoption-based stand-up show, Who Do I Think I Am?, for Radio 4.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Rubbish

Rubbish

Series 1, Episode 2 - Whistleblower

Episode 2, Whistleblower: Is local government officer Martin to blame for the notorious Dalek of Death compost bins?

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mugging

Mark gets mugged on his way back from work by two teenagers, who steal his beloved Blackberry. And when Sophie comes on strong to him, he can't get aroused because he's pre-occupied by the muggers. He's a man obsessed.

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Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 2 - Fish Farm

After a night of drink and drugs in a mosh pit, Patsy talks Eddy into seducing the gardener Saffy has hired. Not only is he young and attractive, but Pats recognises him as the heir to a gentrified family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 7, Episode 6

Satan has worked how to return Baby Patrick to Earth behind God's back. But God has eyes in his back and is now feeling pretty wrathful.

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Big School

Series 1, Episode 5

Miss Postern has put herself down for an Ironman competition, but realises too late what is involved. Her attempts to train, assisted by Mr Gunn, only serve to raise Mr Church's jealousy to new heights.

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Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain and the team dissect another week's headlines with guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan and Diane Morgan.

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W1A

Series 2, Episode 3

Former head of output Anna Rampton has been crowned director of better. No-one on the management team is quite clear what the job entails.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 2

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by Henry Winkler, Henning Wehn, Romesh Ranganathan and Rebecca Adlington.

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Big School

Series 1, Episode 6

Miss Postern has arranged a trip to France, and Mr Church is desperate to join her as a supporting member of staff. Having bargained his way onto the trip, events in Dieppe do not turn out quite as planned.

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Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 2

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.

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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 7

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

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Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 6 - I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do

Linda's outraged when Tom announces his intention to marry a woman. But she needn't fret: his betrothed is a lesbian who merely needs to stay in the country for her girlfriend. Linda struggles to understand the situation, but there is just a week before the big day...

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QI

Series I, Episode 11 - Infantile

With Ronni Ancona, Dave Gorman and Lee Mack.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Image shows from L to R: Josie Long, David Kay, Stewart Lee, Henning Wehn, Simon Munnery, Paul Sinha, Phil Nichol, Tony Law, Paul Foot. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 2, Episode 9 - Low Standards

Tonight's episode of the Stewart Lee-curated stand-up show features Simon Munnery, Stephen Carlin, Hattie Hayridge, plus performance poet Paul Hamilton and some dancing from Gráinne Maguire.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mugging

Mark gets mugged on his way back from work by two teenagers, who steal his beloved Blackberry. And when Sophie comes on strong to him, he can't get aroused because he's pre-occupied by the muggers. He's a man obsessed.

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No Offence. Image shows from L to R: Nora Attah (Rakie Ayola), Upjohn Henderson (Trevor Laird), D.I. Vivienne Deering (Joanna Scanlan). Copyright: AbbottVision

No Offence

Series 2, Episode 7

With Deering, Dinah and Joy's friendship in jeopardy and Donna Calvert missing, the race to prevent the Attahs' escape and to bag them once and for all puts the team's lives at stake. The final action-packed showdown sees Viv at her finest, deconstructing Nora's family, and trying to repair the fractures that have crept in to her own...

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Comedy Store

An access all areas pass to the hallowed comedy venue with stand-up sets from new comedians and headline acts.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: David O'Doherty, Lee Mack, Rachel Riley, Vic Reeves, Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Jon Richardson, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 3

This week, Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by celebrity guests Sarah Millican and Humphrey Ker. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in with Rich Hall, while the country's favourite boffin, Rachel Riley, provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

London Live 2:20am (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
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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!

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Shooting Stars

Series 2, Episode 7

With Tim Brooke-Taylor, Belinda Carlisle, Reg Presley and Paul Kaye as Dennis Pennis.

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Live At The Electric

Series 2, Episode 1

Russell Kane brings the bard to Essex in The Only Way is Shakespeare, Marcel Lucont gives us some sex advice, and Jones reveals his true feelings for The Headmaster as WitTank present The School.

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50 min version
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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 5

Jimmy, Sean and Jon thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Vernon Kay, Tim Minchin, Joe Wilkinson and Rachel Riley.

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Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Hilary Loftus (Ricky Grover), Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 2, Episode 1

There's more grim humour among the bedpans as a new shift unfolds on B4. Kim has an unknown female admission to occupy her, Den has Hilary to cope with, and Pippa has a ward round. Mrs Fyvie, a new patient, is admitted but it's her daughter, Beedy, who requires more attention than her mother.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Image shows from L to R: Josie Long, David Kay, Stewart Lee, Henning Wehn, Simon Munnery, Paul Sinha, Phil Nichol, Tony Law, Paul Foot. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 2, Episode 8 - The One With The German

Tonight's show features alternative comedy legend Kevin McAleer, plus ace stand-ups Stephen Carlin, Fern Brady, Isy Suttie, and Henning Wehn (who is German). Stewart Lee meets them backstage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Four

Nineteen Ninety-Four

Episode 4, Progress is Power: Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.

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Sleeping

Dry Slopes

Episode 1, The Lost Boys: With no job or friends and living with his busy mum, Angus Dry tries recapturing his youth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 2, Episode 3

Everything works so well in Sweden that Geoff misses complaining about life. It's making him homesick. Then Ian suggests they try making a satirical podcast about Sweden - with seismic results.

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