British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 31st May 2017

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
The Balloon Goes Up. Image shows from L to R: Gracie (Gracie West), Ethel (Ethel Revnell)

The Balloon Goes Up

Comedy duo Ethel Revnell and Gracie West masquerade as WAAFs on a balloon site and help the authorities capture a group of spies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Piglet Files

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Plane Truth

When two soviet aircraft designers defect in quick succession, Piglet's technical knowledge - and a passing interest in plane design - places him as the best candidate to assess the men and work out who's their best source.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 2, Episode 4 - Up On The Roof

Landing a job performing in a prison, will Robert finally get a captive audience?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 2

Paul has announced he is leaving the close to begin a new beauty business and Martin is happy. But a visit to a independent hardware store run by its elderly owner soon changes the situation.

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Rum Bunch. Image shows from L to R: Mel Giedroyc, Justin Edwards. Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Rum Bunch

Episode 4 - Grissock

Justin, Mel, Dave and special guest Vicki Pepperdine visit the mining heartlands to tell the story of talc through the ages.

Talking Pictures TV 7:35am (repeat)
The Great Game

The Great Game

Thora Hird, Diana Dors and James Hayter star in this 1950s film about a football club chairman who illegally approaches a rival club's star player.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 3 - Stonehenge, England

Can the Go Jetters stop Glitch playing dominoes with the ancient stones of Stonehenge?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 3, Episode 3

When Martin hears they are to have new neighbours in the close, he is put out. After all, he hasn't vetted them first!

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sahara Desert, Africa

Glitch makes a sandcastle around an oasis in the Sahara. Can the Go Jetters save the day?

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

The Navy Lark

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

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

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 8 - Let's Rock, Little Roy

Roy's got soul! He has music pouring out of him, literally.

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

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 9 - The Americans Hit Town

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 1, Episode 4 - Surprise, Surprise

Jean and Judith pay Lionel a surprise visit in Norwich where he is giving a guest lecture, but find him with another woman.

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.

U&Drama channel logo 9am (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 1, Episode 7

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 2, Episode 4 - Chris Addison

With Chris Addison. Ideas include weighing scales built into shoes, clairvoyant newsreaders and selling socks in threes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 17 - Open And Close

The Twirlywoos are at a theatre, where they watch the stage manager pressing a button which opens and closes the curtains.

Radio 4 9:30am
15 min
John Cleese Presents. Copyright: Goldhawk Essential

John Cleese Presents

Episode 4

John wants to talk about his schooldays, and being a teacher.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:40am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 3

The boys test their horsepower to the max on Stone Age Top Gear, Charles Dickens sings about his life and books, the Greek philosophers host weird dinner parties on Historical Come Dine With Me, and Vlad the Impaler reveals his horrible new plan for keeping out the neighbours.

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

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 24th and 25th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

Talking Pictures TV 10:30am (repeat)
Our Girl Friday

Our Girl Friday

An heiress is shipwrecked on a tropical island paradise with three men and it isn't long before they notice her rather obvious charms.

Radio 4 10:41am
15 min
Bindi Business. Image shows from L to R: Raj (Chris Nayak), Bindi (Meera Syal), Anu (Krupa Pattani). Copyright: BBC

Bindi Business

Series 2, Episode 3

Bindi is an unstoppable force of nature and despite the setbacks at the building site, she is determined nothing will get in her way, but then she arrives home to find a surprise visitor.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop. Alfie Moore. Copyright: BBC

Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop

Series 3, Episode 1 - Barry The Burglar

In this first episode, Barry the Burglar, what seems like an open and shut case of breaking, entering and stealing becomes something else entirely.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:35am (repeat)
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 8 - Let's Rock, Little Roy

Roy's got soul! He has music pouring out of him, literally.

Talking Pictures TV 12pm (repeat)
Trial And Error

Trial And Error

Legal satire. A seedy barrister is given the dock brief for a man who freely admits he murdered his wife; he is acquitted owing to incompetent defence, and they both continue their fantasy lives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater Love

Rodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Lost And Found Boy

Things have been disappearing around Strange Hill High. As the new kid, suspicion falls on Mitchell, especially in Headmaster Abercrombie's eyes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 43 - The Spy Who Came In With A Cold

Greenback unleashes a new strain of elephant flu upon the world! Will Penfold's immunity to the virus save the day?

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

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 9 - The Americans Hit Town

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's Tooth

Ben is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 3 - Spoilsport

Shaun persuades Bitzer to take part in his game of cricket but Bitzer is more worried about the condition of the pitch than the game.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 4 - Baa-d Hair Day

The flock don't recognise Shaun when he loses one his most distinctive features. His old pal Bitzer helps him track down the lost thatch, but not before Shaun becomes very attached to one of the chickens.

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 30, Episode 5 - Nobody Messes With Tony The Throat

Howard is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 3, Episode 3

When Martin hears they are to have new neighbours in the close, he is put out. After all, he hasn't vetted them first!

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 17 - Open And Close

The Twirlywoos are at a theatre, where they watch the stage manager pressing a button which opens and closes the curtains.

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 3, Episode 9

Diana is hospitalised after collapsing during a trip out to watch an old folks' grand prix, and is convinced she's got mere weeks to live - at most. After all, what could a shadow on her lung be but cancer?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 2

Paul has announced he is leaving the close to begin a new beauty business and Martin is happy. But a visit to a independent hardware store run by its elderly owner soon changes the situation.

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 8, Episode 1 - Trouble And Strife

With money in short supply, Sharon's new job is vital, although Tracey wonders whether the price is too high. Meanwhile Dorien is planning a party in her flat.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 3

The boys test their horsepower to the max on Stone Age Top Gear, Charles Dickens sings about his life and books, the Greek philosophers host weird dinner parties on Historical Come Dine With Me, and Vlad the Impaler reveals his horrible new plan for keeping out the neighbours.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

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 4, Episode 6 - How Long Has This Been Going On?

Gary is getting ready for Yvonne's return from Korea, but an unexpected arrival at the Royal Oak could cause him even more trouble.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (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 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 1, Episode 4 - Surprise, Surprise

Jean and Judith pay Lionel a surprise visit in Norwich where he is giving a guest lecture, but find him with another woman.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 12 - All Washed Up

Mayhem ensues when Zig and Zag's washing machine breaks down. What should they do? Take it to the hospital for an emergency operation of course.

U&Yesterday channel logo 3:40pm (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 1 - The Pit And The Pendulum

Patrick's cherry tree launches an attack on Victor's junipers, which prompts Victor to seek professional help. Victor's interest in tropical fish causes a fresh ruction between the pair.

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (repeat)
Last Holiday. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Poole (Kay Walsh), George Bird (Alec Guinness)

Last Holiday

Alec Guinness-starring Ealing comedy about a man who is told he doesn't have long to live.

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

A selection of episodes from the 25th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 1, Episode 7

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 2, Episode 4 - Chris Addison

With Chris Addison. Ideas include weighing scales built into shoes, clairvoyant newsreaders and selling socks in threes.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Epidemic

'Hong Kong flu' has hit town and the bus depot is no exception. With crews dropping like flies, Jack and Stan jump at the chance of an inoculation and all the overtime they could possibly desire.

U&Yesterday channel logo 4:20pm (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 8 - The New Nurse

Mary, the new nurse at the depot, comes to live with the Butlers as their lodger. Stan isn't remotely impressed, but for Arthur it's a very different story.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 32 - The Grand Canyon, USA

Kyan is wire-walking across the Grand Canyon, but Glitch wants to cheat and win. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 2, Episode 4 - Up On The Roof

Landing a job performing in a prison, will Robert finally get a captive audience?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (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 3 - Bowls

Scandal hits the Unsworth household when Ivy is seen socialising with a married man. And as she has just warned him of much the same thing, Billy is most amused!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Rum Bunch. Image shows from L to R: Mel Giedroyc, Justin Edwards. Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Rum Bunch

Episode 4 - Grissock

Justin, Mel, Dave and special guest Vicki Pepperdine visit the mining heartlands to tell the story of talc through the ages.

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 3, Episode 9

Diana is hospitalised after collapsing during a trip out to watch an old folks' grand prix, and is convinced she's got mere weeks to live - at most. After all, what could a shadow on her lung be but cancer?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's Tooth

Ben is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 5 - Resus Rocks

Resus's favourite band Brain Drain is in town.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
John Finnemore's Double Acts. John Finnemore. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Queen's Speech

Victoria is very much hoping to see a conjuror, or at least a parrot. But instead meets Mabel. Stephanie Cole and Kerry Godliman star in the first of six two-handers written by Cabin Pressure's John Finnemore.

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 30, Episode 5 - Nobody Messes With Tony The Throat

Howard is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 43 - The Spy Who Came In With A Cold

Greenback unleashes a new strain of elephant flu upon the world! Will Penfold's immunity to the virus save the day?

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 6

Some tantalising tastes are on the menu this week as Henry VIII extols the virtues of his "all meat, no vegetables" diet plan and a variety of unusual courses are dished up in Aztec Come Dine With Me.

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

The Navy Lark

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

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
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 7

Hyacinth is excited to learn that Emmet is rehearsing for an amateur musical. Daisy is growing increasingly frustrated at Onslow's lack of romantic interest - and he vice versa!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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.

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

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 9 - The Americans Hit Town

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

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Bindi Business. Image shows from L to R: Raj (Chris Nayak), Bindi (Meera Syal), Anu (Krupa Pattani). Copyright: BBC

Bindi Business

Series 2, Episode 3

Bindi is an unstoppable force of nature and despite the setbacks at the building site, she is determined nothing will get in her way, but then she arrives home to find a surprise visitor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 4

Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by lovebirds Ben and Stephanie, who will put their relationship on the line for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

Comedy Central 8:30pm (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 2

Anthony and Jestina will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Dave (Kris Marshall), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 5

Mr Khan's new plasma TV provides the perfect opportunity to have his friends round to enjoy the Pakistan versus England cricket match. But Mrs Khan needs the house to be a place of complete calm as she plans to host a prayer meeting...

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Ignite Your Errand Boy

Arkwright's plan to make his own fire lighters has a snag, they may be somewhat dangerous to make...Oh well, Granville is not busy...

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (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 18, Episode 3

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Tom Rosenthal, Craig Revel Horwood, Roisin Conaty and US comic Rob Delaney for this show.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Lee Mack, Danny Bhoy. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny Bhoy

Lee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: Egon (Robbie Williams), Venkman (Paddy McGuinness), Stantz (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - Ghostbusters

Keith and Paddy's version of Ghostbusters, featuring Robbie Williams, Sarah Parish, Emily Atack, Emma Willis, Will Mellor, Vicki Michelle and Chris Kamara.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 1, Episode 5

Featuring Ron Manager, Ed Winchester and Roy and Renee, the train passengers from hell.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 5 - "The Man From Down Under"

When one of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's admirers returns from Australia, Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome...

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:50pm (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 18, Episode 4

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 3 - Birmingham

Tonight's venue is the Birmingham Hippodrome and Michael is joined by special headline guest Shappi Khorsandi, with additional stand-up from Tom Stade, Steve Hughes and Paul Tonkinson.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Cleopatra (Weruche Opia), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Stephen (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Grayson (Jack Bence), Jing (Kae Alexander), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Fraser (Mathew Horne)

Bad Education

Series 3, Episode 4 - Fundraising

Martin Wickers's attempts to teach Alfie to drive end in disaster when they run over the school caretaker.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
White Gold. Image shows from L to R: Brian Fitzpatrick (James Buckley), Martin Lavender (Joe Thomas). Copyright: Fudge Park

White Gold

Series 1, Episode 2 - Sexy Rollercoaster

When Vincent, Fitzpatrick and Lavender meet a group of men from a local publishing company, their alpha male hackles are raised: not only do these men get an expense account, but they each have a company car.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Unspun With Matt Forde. Chris Huhne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Unspun With Matt Forde

Series 3, Episode 5

The guest on tonight's show is former Liberal Democrat MP Chris Huhne.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Rum Bunch. Image shows from L to R: Mel Giedroyc, Justin Edwards. Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Rum Bunch

Episode 4 - Grissock

Justin, Mel, Dave and special guest Vicki Pepperdine visit the mining heartlands to tell the story of talc through the ages.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 7 - Easy Living

Gary's world is changing fast. Yvonne is changing careers as Phoebe plans the wedding. And Reg's domestic problems threaten his job.

BBC Two 10:30pm
5 min
Election Spy. Image shows from L to R: Amira (Priyanga Burford), Becs (Sophia Di Martino). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Election Spy

Episode 2

The political offices react to the fact that Jeremy Corbyn is to appear on the BBC's TV debate show, as Theresa May dodges it. Meanwhile in the Lib Dem office, Harry and Brian are still waiting for the newspapers to write more than a sentence about their party.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me

Goodness Gracious Me

Episode 2.3: A phone-in to matchmake partners, and an Asian Babe fancies a job on TV's Newsnight.

Comedy Central 10:35pm (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 2

Anthony and Jestina will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

U&Dave channel logo 10:35pm (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 9

More topical comedy from Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. with guests Milton Jones, Josh Widdicombe and Joe Wilkinson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 1 - St. Hospitals

Mark and Jeremy are at the hospital awaiting the birth of Mark's baby. Sophie is determined to have a natural birth and doesn't want Mark to transfer any of his anxiety to the baby. Meanwhile, Jeremy is convinced he will never get over losing Elena, until he meets Zahra, whose boyfriend is in a coma.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 4

B.O.T enforces strict security protocols on clients trying to enter TezCorp HQ.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 5

Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Greg Davies. Holly Walsh is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley deals with the letters and numbers.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Woof - Chris Neill. Image shows from L to R: Martin Hyder, Chris Neill, Alison Steadman. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Woof - Chris Neill

Woof - One Man's Search For A Dog Or A Boyfriend, Episode 1

Recorded at Downstairs At The King's Head, Chris Neill tells his story in the first person, with a small, but brilliant, supporting cast of Martin Hyder and Alison Steadman.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World. Image shows from L to R: Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Rebecca Front. Copyright: BBC

Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World

Series 1, Episode 4 - Good & Evil

The little matter of the true nature of good and evil - and which is best. Thora Hird and Ian Beale battle it out, along with St Simon Stylites, Virgil, King Arthur and a She-Demon.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm (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, Highlights Special - Highlights & Out-takes Special

Dara O'Briain and the team present a special edition of the topical quiz featuring unseen material, show highlights and out-takes with guests including Micky Flanagan, Chris Addison and Milton Jones.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Beef And Dairy Network. Benjamin Partridge

Beef And Dairy Network

Series 1, Episode 6

Surreal bovine-themed comedy hosted by Benjamin Partridge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong

Weak At The Top

Series 1, Episode 3 - Knowing Your Unions

Mean marketing director, John Weak, discovers there's nothing legally binding about a legally binding contract.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 5, Episode 5

Comedy sketch series with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Tonight's guest appearances include Lulu, Kate Moss and yachtswoman Clare Francis.

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm (repeat)
More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 7

Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Katherine Ryan. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Legend Of Old McCready

A ghost from Lauren's past unexpectedly rises to ruin Clive and Ed's snooker night.

U&Dave channel logo 12:35am (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 4, Episode 8

Joining David's team this week are comedian John Bishop and star of Gavin And Stacey, Joanna Page. With Lee are EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer and comic actor Chris Addison.

London Live 12:45am (repeat)
Cool It, Carol!. Image shows from L to R: Carol Thatcher (Janet Lynn), Joe Sickles (Robin Askwith). Copyright: Pete Walker Films

Cool It, Carol!

Joe Sickles and Carol Thatcher decide to head to London for work but the naïve couple soon become drawn to the more seedy side of the capital.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 6

Clips include Rachel Stevens shaking like a leaflet on Strictly Come Dancing, Harry's take on Hole in the Wall, Bear Grylls and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall getting another irreverent ribbing, and an Emu puppet with a striking resemblance to Gail Platt harassing Harry.

U&Drama channel logo 1:10am (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 8, Episode 1 - Trouble And Strife

With money in short supply, Sharon's new job is vital, although Tracey wonders whether the price is too high. Meanwhile Dorien is planning a party in her flat.

U&Dave channel logo 1:10am (repeat)
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QI

Series D, Episode 11 - Denial And Deprivation

With Roger McGough, Mark Steel and Vic Reeves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Episode 10

Harry gets egged for wearing a suit, fires Noah Dingle back to Emmerdale in a cannon and shears a sheep. Plus, TV Burp's new talent show The K Factor starts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 3 - Birmingham

Tonight's venue is the Birmingham Hippodrome and Michael is joined by special headline guest Shappi Khorsandi, with additional stand-up from Tom Stade, Steve Hughes and Paul Tonkinson.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am (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 9

More topical comedy from Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. with guests Milton Jones, Josh Widdicombe and Joe Wilkinson.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:55am (repeat)
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On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Busmen's Ball

The annual Busmen's Ball comes round once again and Arthur has decided that he and Olive will not be attending such a low-brow affair. Then he discovers what this year's cabaret is going to be...

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
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Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues

Young Scottish stand-up comic Kevin Bridges performs his second live tour in front of a packed-out Glasgow arena crowd.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (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, Highlights Special - Highlights & Out-takes Special

Dara O'Briain and the team present a special edition of the topical quiz featuring unseen material, show highlights and out-takes with guests including Micky Flanagan, Chris Addison and Milton Jones.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

London Live 2:45am (repeat)
PhoneShop. Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

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

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:50am (repeat)
Loaded. Image shows from L to R: Josh (Jim Howick), Leon (Samuel Anderson)

Loaded

Episode 4 - Watto's Mum

Watto's ecstatic when his errant mum arrives back on the scene, seemingly oblivious to her son's multimillion pound fortune and claiming to have made one all of her own.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:05am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 10, Episode 3

Mark Watson, Stephen Mangan, Daniel Sloss and Vanessa Feltz take part in the comedy quiz.

U&Dave channel logo 3:05am (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 4, Episode 8

Joining David's team this week are comedian John Bishop and star of Gavin And Stacey, Joanna Page. With Lee are EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer and comic actor Chris Addison.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 2, Episode 4 - Chris Addison

With Chris Addison. Ideas include weighing scales built into shoes, clairvoyant newsreaders and selling socks in threes.

London Live 4:15am (repeat)
The Adam And Joe Show. Image shows from L to R: Joe Cornish, Adam Buxton. Copyright: World Of Wonder

The Adam And Joe Show

Series 2, Episode 7

Adam and Joe's cuddly toy collection present their own version of a top US sitcom - F.U.R.E.N.D.S, and Dave Navarro from The Red Hot Chilli Peppers receives a visit from the Vinyl Justice Squad.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 2, Episode 4 - Up On The Roof

Landing a job performing in a prison, will Robert finally get a captive audience?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Rum Bunch. Image shows from L to R: Mel Giedroyc, Justin Edwards. Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Rum Bunch

Episode 4 - Grissock

Justin, Mel, Dave and special guest Vicki Pepperdine visit the mining heartlands to tell the story of talc through the ages.

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