British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 5th May 2017

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Image shows from L to R: Vera Venables (Cheryl Hall), Billy Henshaw (Christopher Beeny), Delores (Mary Preston). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 3, Episode 4 - Memories Are Made Of This

The latest edition of The Undertakers' Journal has a new column, inviting readers to submit articles of interest. Ivy's convinced she has a tale to tell, and sets about writing up the events of 'a typical day', based on their recent exploits with the broken-down hearse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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 4, Episode 6 - The Departed

Tyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Pub

Old Dog And The Partridge

Episode 5: When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 7, Episode 5 - Winter's Tales

Timothy shows Mother, Father and Pippa round his new home. Mother gets a chance to put Pippa off Timothy for life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Hal Cruttenden

Hal

Series 2, Episode 4 - Actors

After a challenging few weeks, Hal tries to calm things down by hosting a dinner party with Sam to show off their new basement - with wholly unexpected results.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 19 - Amazon Rainforest, South America

Glitch wants a picnic so he stops the rain in the rainforest, upsetting the local tree frogs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Last Goon Show Of All. Copyright: BBC

The Last Goon Show Of All

Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Ray Ellington and Max Geldray reunite for a final fling in October 1972.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (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 5 - Alistair's Engagement

Alistair makes a surprising announcement - he's got engaged!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 15 - Little Roy Blue

When Roy puts on Maura's mood ring, he ends up changing colours rather than the ring.

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 1, Episode 14 - Robert's Holiday

Robert is so hard-working that Justin decides to send him on holiday. The only problem is that Robert doesn't want to go, because for him, every day is a holiday in Justin's house.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 2, Episode 7 - So Long Sunnyshopper

When mum is made redundant from her job at Sunnyshopper, the family are supportive - until she starts a regime of frenzied over-tidying.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45am (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 2, Episode 9 - The Expert

Bob and Thelma have had another argument and she has gone back to her mother. Bob turns to Terry for a shoulder to cry on and eventually agrees that he should stay calm and do nothing. But Bob is not a man to play it cool and is soon regretting his approach - especially when he can smell Thelma's cologne on Norman, his teddy bear.

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Who Goes There

Episode 3.5: Martin Young's famous people quiz.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:05am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 2, Episode 8 - Meatballs

It's parents' evening, but Millie is desperate to prevent Mum and Dad seeing her English teacher, Miss Knope.

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

A selection of episodes from the 19th and 20th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 25 - More About Soft

The Twirlywoos are stroking a lady's soft, fluffy hat. Toodloo runs off underneath the hat and Great BigHoo, Chickedy and Chick chase after it. A lady walking her dog strokes the hat, a man eating his sandwiches accidentally tries to eat it and a bald man enjoys wearing it.

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

No Commitments

Episode 13.3, Model Behaviour: Emily's baby is yet to arrive, but Victoria is already into competitive granny mode. And is it really possible that Eddie the dentist has a girlfriend?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 1 - National Pelmet

Arthur and Terry join the horsey set when Arthur tries to offload some pottery figures on to an antiques dealer with a passion for racing.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 13 - Balancing Act

When Richard claims to be an expert gymnast, Sooty and the gang insist he shows off his skills. But with a host of traps waiting for him at the gym, will he make it to the gymnastics show in one piece?

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 8, Episode 5

A date with an immensely tall woman from Wiltshire has only succeeded in making Richard feel even more insignificant. And then his son Toby tells him a few unpalatable home truths.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (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 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The Witch

The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.

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

Gloomsbury

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Celtic Cringe

When Ginny and Vera's relationship reaches crisis point, it takes a seance with WB Yikes and his wife Georgie to plaster over the cracks.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:50am (repeat)
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 5, Episode 10 - Jay Rayner

Fun, chat and music from Hacker T Dog. His special guest is celebrity food critic and TV presenter Jay Rayner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Last Goon Show Of All. Copyright: BBC

The Last Goon Show Of All

Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Ray Ellington and Max Geldray reunite for a final fling in October 1972.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Highlights Special - That's What You Think

Diddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. The pair look back at some of their greatest ratings hits over their first season on air.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 9 - Roy Goes To The Movies

After a trip to the cinema to see a horror movie Roy discovers that being a cartoon boy can have its drawbacks when you are frightened.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 7, Episode 5 - Susan Of Troy

Michael succeeds in placing the whole family on The Weakest Link, but Anne Robinson is about to raise more difficult questions than expected.

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 28, Episode 9 - In Which Howard Remembers Where He Left His Bicycle Pump

Truly makes matters worse when an embarrassed Howard bumps into an acquaintance from the past.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:05pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 17 - Checklist

Bitzer's over-officious management style becomes too much for the sheep, who decide it's time for him to chill out. Bitzer's tasks for the day take on a new purpose, for everyone to have some fun.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:10pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 18 - Return To Sender

The Farmer receives a mystery gift from his antipodean cousin. Unimpressed with the present, he attempts to throw it away, only for it to keep reappearing. He becomes convinced it has magical powers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 4, Episode 6 - The Departed

Tyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 25 - More About Soft

The Twirlywoos are stroking a lady's soft, fluffy hat. Toodloo runs off underneath the hat and Great BigHoo, Chickedy and Chick chase after it. A lady walking her dog strokes the hat, a man eating his sandwiches accidentally tries to eat it and a bald man enjoys wearing it.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Grant Stott. Copyright: BBC

Stop The Press

Series 1, Episode 1

Team captains Jo Caulfield and Gary Robertson join chair Grant Stott for a new panel game in which a team of journalists go up against the people they are reporting on. The guests are Justin Currie, frontman of Scottish band Del Amitri and now a solo artist; and music journalist from the Scotsman, Fiona Shephard. The show focuses on a subject both of them know a lot about - music - but who knows the most, the Professional or the Press?

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 2, Episode 2

It's been 15 years since his wife died, and Tom's feeling the loneliness more than ever. Reluctant to leave his bed, Marion of all people suggests he could find love again. Meanwhile, a new arrival at Bayview takes an instant and particular dislike to Diana. Has she met her match?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 7, Episode 5 - Winter's Tales

Timothy shows Mother, Father and Pippa round his new home. Mother gets a chance to put Pippa off Timothy for life.

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
Frankie Howerd

Frankie Takes A Trip

Radio 4 comedy drama looking at the showbiz career of Frankie Howerd and the iconic comic's use of LSD.

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 6, Episode 7 - Moving

Sharon's two bedroom flat above the café becomes hot property. Both Dorien and Garth want to rent it out. After prospective buyers decide against purchasing Dorien's house, it looks like Tracey may sell hers and suddenly Sharon needs the flat herself.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 2, Episode 9 - The Expert

Bob and Thelma have had another argument and she has gone back to her mother. Bob turns to Terry for a shoulder to cry on and eventually agrees that he should stay calm and do nothing. But Bob is not a man to play it cool and is soon regretting his approach - especially when he can smell Thelma's cologne on Norman, his teddy bear.

U&Yesterday channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 3, Episode 3 - One O'Clock Jump

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

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

Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 20 - Zog's Got Talent

When a big TV talent show comes to town, Zig and Zag are keen to get involved, but they need to find their inner talent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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 5 - Alistair's Engagement

Alistair makes a surprising announcement - he's got engaged!

U&Yesterday channel logo 3:40pm (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 5 - Loathe Story

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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:55pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 1 - National Pelmet

Arthur and Terry join the horsey set when Arthur tries to offload some pottery figures on to an antiques dealer with a passion for racing.

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (repeat)
Treasure Hunt. Image shows left to right: Hercules Ryall (Jimmy Edwards), Consuelo (Athene Seyler). Credit: STUDIOCANAL

Treasure Hunt

Short of money, the owners of Ballyroden Hall attempt to run it as a guest house - but not everyone is happy about the plan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (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 20, Episode 2 - How Errol Flynn Discovered The Secret Of Nora Batt

Compo tries to win Nora's heart by dressing up as Robin Hood.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 3.5: Martin Young's famous people quiz.

U&Yesterday channel logo 4:20pm (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.

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

No Commitments

Episode 13.3, Model Behaviour: Emily's baby is yet to arrive, but Victoria is already into competitive granny mode. And is it really possible that Eddie the dentist has a girlfriend?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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 20, Episode 3 - Who's Thrown Her Tom Cruise Photographs Away?

When Marina is stood up by Howard, she decides the time has come to give up her interest in men.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Pub

Old Dog And The Partridge

Episode 5: When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 7, Episode 5 - Susan Of Troy

Michael succeeds in placing the whole family on The Weakest Link, but Anne Robinson is about to raise more difficult questions than expected.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Hal Cruttenden

Hal

Series 2, Episode 4 - Actors

After a challenging few weeks, Hal tries to calm things down by hosting a dinner party with Sam to show off their new basement - with wholly unexpected results.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 2, Episode 2

It's been 15 years since his wife died, and Tom's feeling the loneliness more than ever. Reluctant to leave his bed, Marion of all people suggests he could find love again. Meanwhile, a new arrival at Bayview takes an instant and particular dislike to Diana. Has she met her match?

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 25 - Bad Blood

Grandfather Negative is in town and has very strong views on Resus not being a 'real vampire'. When Otto shuts off the blood supply to the town it gives Resus and his cape the chance to save the day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (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 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The Witch

The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.

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

The Leak

Series 6, Episode 1

The comedy chat show travels to Mold, where Tom Price is joined by Lloyd Langford and Kiri Pritchard-McLean to chew over the best stories of the week.

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

The News Quiz

Series 93, Episode 3

Miles Jupp is joined by Jeremy Hardy, Angela Barnes, Sarah Kendall and Danny Finkelstein.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (repeat)
Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

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

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 28, Episode 9 - In Which Howard Remembers Where He Left His Bicycle Pump

Truly makes matters worse when an embarrassed Howard bumps into an acquaintance from the past.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 1

Dick Whittington pitches a movie about his life, Stone Age technology geeks queue for hours at the unveiling of the Bronze Age and some German bomber pilots find an unfortunate use for a tourist guidebook to Britain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Last Goon Show Of All. Copyright: BBC

The Last Goon Show Of All

Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Ray Ellington and Max Geldray reunite for a final fling in October 1972.

U&Drama channel logo 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 3, Episode 4 - How To Go On Holiday Without Really Trying

Having made enquiries about expensive vacations, Hyacinth discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Mother Nature's Son

Rodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 8, Episode 5

A date with an immensely tall woman from Wiltshire has only succeeded in making Richard feel even more insignificant. And then his son Toby tells him a few unpalatable home truths.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Reid (Julie Graham), PC Penhale (John Marquez)

Doc Martin

Series 5, Episode 5 - Remember Me

PC Joe Penhale has an unexpected visitor: his ex wife Maggie. She appears to have completely forgotten that they split up a couple of years ago.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 6, Episode 11 - Paperboy

Nero and Dexter do Owen's paper round but mess up the most important delivery. Amber foolishly decides she needs to have a ride on Isaac's fancy new floor polisher.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
London Live

The Estate Agents

Episode 3 - Homeless

Homeless Devlin has slept the night at the office. A mysterious crate turns out to be a six-legged mountain cat for pop idol Michael Jackson. With adult humour some might find offensive.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Spectacle. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: North One Television

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 1 - Two Ronnies Become One

New and exclusive to Gold, a charming insight into the life and work of one of the UK's favourite double acts begins with the story of how they came together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 5

Dave and Denise arrive home late, arguing loudly and threatening to call off the wedding - now just a week away. Soon the whole family are up and smoothing over the cracks of the evening.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Highlights and brand new excerpts taken from Lee's first three releases.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 53, Episode 3

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

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
London Live

The Estate Agents

Episode 4 - Night Out

After a successful sale, the guys go on a night out. Jerry wakes up with a 'boiler' and England wakes up with a man called Steve. With adult humour some might find offensive.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Hospital People. Image shows from L to R: Tony Jackson (Mark Williams), Father Kenny (Tom Binns). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Hospital People

Episode 3 - The Local Millionaire

Manager Susan Mitchell is delighted when benevolent local businessman Tony Jackson takes ill and is admitted to Brimlington Hospital. Kenny finds a kindred spirit, while porter Ian meets his nemesis. Ivan raises money to help a patient go to America for treatment, but does he have an ulterior motive?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Digger

Eddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min version (repeat)
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 15, Episode 10

Jon, Sean and Jimmy are joined by Susan Calman, Carol Vorderman, Chris Ramsey and Mel Giedroyc.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Sheila Hancock, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Highlights Special - QI VG: Compilation Show 14

More of the best bits from Series M, with Stephen Fry, Alan Davies and guests.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Hal Cruttenden

Hal

Series 2, Episode 4 - Actors

After a challenging few weeks, Hal tries to calm things down by hosting a dinner party with Sam to show off their new basement - with wholly unexpected results.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
35 min
Britain Today Tonight. Douglas 'Digger' Daley (Kayvan Novak)

Britain Today Tonight

Episode 1

In this first episode, security correspondent Australian Jon Donovan lets his imagination run wild as he goes to an Essex shopping centre to get to grips with exactly how people are guarding against a terrorist attack.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 3 - Burglary

Having gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
That Mitchell & Webb Sound. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell & Webb Sound

Series 5, Episode 4

Comedy sketches from the quirky world of David Mitchell and Robert Webb.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Image shows from L to R: Eddie Edwards, Micky Flanagan. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 3 - The Underdog

Comedian Micky Flanagan delves into the difference between an underdog and a loser as he explores how he thinks the British people see themselves.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 21, Episode 5 - Diane Keaton, Jessica Chastain, Kevin Bacon, Michael Fassbender, Gorillaz

Diane Keaton puckers up for Graham, Jessica Chastain says her latest film was tough emotionally, Kevin Bacon talks about being recognised and Michael Fassbender demonstrates his breakdancing moves. Gorillaz perform live in the studio

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
30 min
Britain Today Tonight. Mandi Manners (Kayvan Novak)

Britain Today Tonight

Episode 2

Lifestyle reporter Mandi Manners tries to quit smoking, and Mike Armenian follows the auditions for the lead role of gay England football captain Mark Curridge.

Comedy Central Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Drunk History. Image shows from L to R: Actor (Jake Canuso), William Shakespeare (Mark Heap). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 3, Episode 9

Keith Allen is William Wallace as a sloshed Daniel Sloss remembers the Battle of Stirling Bridge while Tom Davis tells how Shakespeare went gangster starring Mark Heap as the bard and Sian Gibson as Anne Hathaway.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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

Series 1, Episode 5 - Chaos

Tim and Daisy are still in disagreement about Colin, which is intensified when he mysteriously disappears. When they receive an anonymous note it is up to Tim to pull the troops together and save Colin.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Josh Widdicombe: And Another Thing. Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Josh Widdicombe: And Another Thing

TV broadcast of Josh Widdicombe's 2013 stand-up DVD.

My5 11pm
30 min
Comedy Bigmouths

Comedy Bigmouths

Episode 6 - Sara Pascoe

Topical stand-up comedy and sketches with a live studio audience, taking the pulse of the nation as they explore the world of current affairs and news from the last seven days featuring comedian and actor Sara Pascoe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Youth Utterly Crocked

Pip must thwart the plans of his evil guardian Mr Gently Benevolent. Can underwater squirrels, oddly placed church bells and a stint in the workhouse foil him in his noble quest? Or will Aunt Lily and her Gloucestershire racing cows save the day?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 2

Jon Richardson and Chris Addison go up against Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan, with David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Cat (Danny John-Jules)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 1 - Twentica

The Dwarfers find themselves in an alternative version of America where modern technology is prohibited, making Rimmer and Kryten illegal. The Dwarfers infiltrate the tech savvy underground and try to bring down the authoritarian regime.

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 6, Episode 7 - Moving

Sharon's two bedroom flat above the café becomes hot property. Both Dorien and Garth want to rent it out. After prospective buyers decide against purchasing Dorien's house, it looks like Tracey may sell hers and suddenly Sharon needs the flat herself.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Witless. Image shows from L to R: Leanne (Kerry Howard), Rhona (Zoe Boyle). Copyright: Objective Productions

Witless

Series 2, Episode 5

The nail-biting series finale. Can Leanne and Rhona pull off their plan and get out alive?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 2

Olivier Laurence applies for the part of Macbeth; Dennis Waterman visits his agent for dinner; Ralph Burnett runs into his Lottery-winning neighbour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (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

Series 1, Episode 6 - Epiphanies

After a visit from Tyres, the whole gang decide to go clubbing. Brian remembers yet another painful past incident and Mike forgets a bad day with some fancy dress and dancing.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Cat (Danny John-Jules)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 2 - Samsara

When the Dwarfers investigate a crashed ship at the bottom of an ocean moon, Lister and Cat become trapped together and Lister's nightmare begins. Meantime Rimmer and Kryten discover the ship is controlled by a dark force.

Talking Pictures TV Midnight (repeat)
Soft Beds, Hard Battles

Soft Beds, Hard Battles

Peter Sellers comedy set in a Parisian brothel during World War II.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10am (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 3, Episode 6 - How the Elephant Got Its Trunk

When Vinnie goes AWOL, Reenie is forced to take on a new volunteer at the charity shop. But who is the mysterious Keith Drop and what is the dark secret behind his costume jewellery? Meanwhile, Dog Cinema impresario Kenny Harris is shocked at the return of his arch enemy, the felinophiliac Dougal Siepp.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
Cuban Fury. Image shows from L to R: Bruce Garrett (Nick Frost), Sam (Olivia Colman). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Cuban Fury

British romantic comedy film set in the world of ballroom dancing. Stars Nick Frost, Chris O'Dowd, Olivia Colman and Rashida Jones.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:30am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Highlights Special - Best Of - Vol 1

Highlights from the 9th series of the sports-based panel show with James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 6

Pop star Paloma Faith, dance star Louie Spence, Top Gear host James May and Inbetweeners star James Buckley star on tonight's edition of the surreal panel game.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (repeat)
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 4

Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey play the game with Sean, Jon and Jimmy this week. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Abandoman, while Rachel Riley dispenses the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

Comedy Central Extra 1:05am (repeat)
Drunk History. Lady of the Lake (Stephanie Pratt). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 3, Episode 3

Russell Kane's legend of King Arthur features Stephanie Pratt as a unique Lady of the Lake, and Iain Stirling's sloshed take on Chariots of Fire sprinter Eric Liddell stars Tom Rosenthal.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
Human Remains. Image shows left to right: Flick (Julia Davis), Peter (Rob Brydon)

Human Remains

Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 1:30am (repeat)
Carters Get Rich. Image shows from L to R: Tony Carter (Rhashan Stone), Ellie Carter (Rhianna Merralls), Harry Carter (Rio Chambers), Liz Carter (Kerry Godliman). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Carters Get Rich

Episode 6

Harry and Honc are in trouble when a boy Harry met at computer camp claims he had a hand in inventing the app.

Comedy Central Extra 1:35am
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Danny Bhoy, Dara O Briain, Nina Conti. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy

Dara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 1:35am (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 2 - Winston Churchill's Pants

Sharp stand-up from Dave Gorman, who answers life's burning questions. What is Richard Branson capable of? And should David Dickinson be stopped?

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 2am (repeat)
Moone Boy. Image shows from L to R: Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd), Martin (David Rawle). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sprout Pictures

Moone Boy

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Bell-End Of An Era

It's a big moment in the life of young Martin Moone: his last week of primary school.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 2

Jon Richardson and Chris Addison go up against Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan, with David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
The Armando Iannucci Shows. Armando Iannucci

The Armando Iannucci Shows

Armando Iannucci welcomes you to his world in this TV series.

London Live 2:25am (repeat)
Adventures Of A Plumber's Mate. Copyright: Salon Productions

Adventures Of A Plumber's Mate

Sid South gets to meet lots of lusty young ladies through his work, but it looks like he has landed himself in really hot water with a gambling debt.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 2:30am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 7

With David Walliams, Robbie Fowler and Pixie Lott.

Comedy Central Extra 2:35am (repeat)
Sean Lock: Purple Van Man. Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Sean Lock: Purple Van Man

An edited TV broadcast of Sean Lock's 2013 stand-up DVD.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 4 - Trauma

Hospitalised with a saucepan wedged firmly on her head, having fallen off a bus and through an ironmonger's window, Linda's delighted to be attended to by a dashing young male nurse. Tom's astonished to recognise him as Bart, a fellow pupil from his days at drama college, on whom he has long had a crush.

My5 3am (repeat)
Comedy Bigmouths

Comedy Bigmouths

Episode 5 - Clive Anderson

Ian Stone is joined by special guest Clive Anderson. Plus Ivo Graham, Ayesha Hazarika and Geoff Norcott.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:10am (repeat)
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 17, Episode 8

Alex Jones, Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan and Spencer Matthews are the guests taking part the show this week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 3, Episode 6 - How the Elephant Got Its Trunk

When Vinnie goes AWOL, Reenie is forced to take on a new volunteer at the charity shop. But who is the mysterious Keith Drop and what is the dark secret behind his costume jewellery? Meanwhile, Dog Cinema impresario Kenny Harris is shocked at the return of his arch enemy, the felinophiliac Dougal Siepp.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 3.5: Martin Young's famous people quiz.

London Live 4:20am (repeat)
London Live

The Estate Agents

Episode 1 - Gangsters

A gangster is hired to kill Jerry but inadvertently shoots Devlin. Jerry joins the rival company but when he returns from buying some champagne, he finds a bloodbath.

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

No Commitments

Episode 13.3, Model Behaviour: Emily's baby is yet to arrive, but Victoria is already into competitive granny mode. And is it really possible that Eddie the dentist has a girlfriend?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50am (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Image shows from L to R: Vera Venables (Cheryl Hall), Billy Henshaw (Christopher Beeny), Delores (Mary Preston). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Actress And The Undertaker

A variety show is playing at the theatre for the week, and after an accident on-stage, Billy meets - and soon falls in love with - beautiful chorus girl Vera.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Pub

Old Dog And The Partridge

Episode 5: When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20am (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Image shows from L to R: Vera Venables (Cheryl Hall), Billy Henshaw (Christopher Beeny), Delores (Mary Preston). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 3, Episode 2 - Wedding Bells

Whilst confined to her 'death' bed after a nasty accident, Ivy makes plain she'd like to see Billy wed before she departs. He dutifully elopes - but soon finds that his bride is already married!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Hal Cruttenden

Hal

Series 2, Episode 4 - Actors

After a challenging few weeks, Hal tries to calm things down by hosting a dinner party with Sam to show off their new basement - with wholly unexpected results.

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