British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 13th July 2017

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 5, Episode 2 - Right Said George

Robin is in a musical mood, but with no apparent aptitude for the guitar, Chrissy introduces him to the Ropers' piano. Meanwhile, George's beloved banger of a car is on its last legs.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 18 - On Top Of

The Twirlywoos are in a clothes boutique, where they watch a lady trying on different hats. She isn't satisfied with any of them, and goes off to try on a dress.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (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 1, Episode 4 - The Ice Man Cometh

When the Russians mistake Piglet for another agent, it seems that his life may suddenly be in great danger. Meanwhile, his latest technological developments aren't exactly working as intended.

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)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 3, Episode 4 - Mistakes and Cinema

Paul looks at some historic mistakes and cinema's track record of portraying historical events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (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 1, Episode 5 - The Beagle Has Landed

Dexter and Lewis attempt to infiltrate a militant animal-rights group. Unsurprisingly, they have little success. Piglet, however, could be just the man for the job.

U&W channel logo 8am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 27 - The Strokkur Geyser, Iceland

The geysers in Iceland are blocked - Glitch is to blame and it could cause an earthquake. Go Jetters go!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce

When some friends split up, Kate and George become rather nervous.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 4

Martin, Ann, Howard and Hilda have holidayed at the same Alpine guest house every year for the last 7, but this year Paul has offered them use of a villa in Spain. Martin relishes their routine and is appalled...

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 3, Episode 11 - Magical Justin

Justin wants to perform magic, so Robert calls in the help of a real magician to make sure Justin's tricks are truly magical.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 4, Episode 24 - The Greatest Mountain in the World

Neddie, Eccles and Bloodnok try to climb the greatest monutain in the world - even if it is underwater.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 1

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

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 Three 9am
30 min
Live From The BBC. Ivo Graham. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Live From The BBC

Series 2, Episode 5 - Ivo Graham

Live From The BBC is thrilled to bring Ivo Graham to the stage. Since leaving university in 2012, Ivo has become a regular fixture on the comedy circuit with a charming, crafty and self-aware wit which has proved a hit with audiences.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 1

Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other to find out which is the funniest. Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh are joined by Kevin Bridges, Jason Byrne and Johnnie Casson.

CITV 9:30am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Genie

When Sooty finds a magical lamp on the beach, he discovers that it contains a genie. But this genie causes nothing but mischief, and won't get back in the lamp. It's up to Sooty to sort things out. Guest starring Dave Benson Phillips.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 4 - More About Louder And Louder

The Twirlywoos are in a kitchen watching a man making a cup of tea.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
HR. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost), Peter (Jonathan Pryce). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 1, Episode 1 - An Appraisal

Angry senior manager Peter has been caught abusing a client and HR officer Sam must take him to task. But can he?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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 27th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:10am (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 10

Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecuhzoma, and a strange Stuart doctor takes a snooze during the middle of a battle.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations

Rigsby decides he must finally move on, giving up on Miss Jones and filing for divorce. He places an advert in the local newspaper, but his search for love doesn't run entirely smoothly.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

A Little Bit Of Latitude

A repeat of this 2012 radio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 4

Martin, Ann, Howard and Hilda have holidayed at the same Alpine guest house every year for the last 7, but this year Paul has offered them use of a villa in Spain. Martin relishes their routine and is appalled...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce

When some friends split up, Kate and George become rather nervous.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Spot Bots. Copyright: BBC

Spot Bots

Episode 9 - Zazzy Sounds

Cubi and Lexi make lots of noise by creating their own sound effects.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 4, Episode 24 - The Greatest Mountain in the World

Neddie, Eccles and Bloodnok try to climb the greatest monutain in the world - even if it is underwater.

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 3, Episode 6 - Going To Gordon's Wedding

Compo's nephew is marrying Josie. Foggy is apprehensive - the combination of relatives and alcohol fills him with deep foreboding.

London Live 1pm (repeat)
London Live

The Chain

A repeat of this 1984 film.

London Live 1pm (repeat)
The Girl On The Boat. Image shows from L to R: Samuel 'Sam' Marlow (Norman Wisdom), Wilhelmina 'Billie' Bennett (Millicent Martin)

The Girl On The Boat

Entanglements abound as charming but bumbling Englishman Sam attempts to win the hand of sweet-natured American Billie.

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

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Day Out

Fletcher and Godber join MacKay and Barrowclough's work party, digging drainage ditches for the council. When MacKay calls into the village, the party take advantage of Barrowclough's easygoing nature, but get more than they bargained for after taking shelter from the elements in a church.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Easter Special - Ground Hog Day

It's almost time for the ice cream van to pay its daily visit and Bitzer has his heart set on a well-earned treat. However, his work is not done - there's a whole list of chores standing in his way and he needs his wits about him to get the job done in time.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 4 - More About Louder And Louder

The Twirlywoos are in a kitchen watching a man making a cup of tea.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 21 - The Intruder

When the Farmer tasks Bitzer with ridding the farm of a pesky crow, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to fool the intruder. However, the plan backfires when he's suspected of being the crazed chicken thief of Mossybottom Farm.

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 5

After an uncharacteristically blunt interjection from Tom, Jane transforms herself into a 'beauty queen' in order to attract Harvey's attention. Meanwhile, Sarah arrives with news that she is engaged to be married to entrepreneur Sam Parry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 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!

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 15 - Someone Else's Baby

As the Antiques Roadshow throws up a surprise for Dorien, a letter in an old box and a barmy Auntie Sylvie throw up a few shocks for Tracey and Sharon. What is the meaning of the letter?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (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 10

Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecuhzoma, and a strange Stuart doctor takes a snooze during the middle of a battle.

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 6, Episode 10 - Accentuate The Positive

With the war coming to an end, there are surprises in store for Gary, his two wives, and Ron.

London Live 3pm (repeat)
The Girl On The Boat. Image shows from L to R: Samuel 'Sam' Marlow (Norman Wisdom), Wilhelmina 'Billie' Bennett (Millicent Martin)

The Girl On The Boat

Entanglements abound as charming but bumbling Englishman Sam attempts to win the hand of sweet-natured American Billie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors

When friends tip off the Fawltys that there are a group of hotel inspectors in town, Basil sets out to be as nice and amenable towards the guests as possible. However, one particularly demanding visitor pushes him over the edge...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

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

U&Yesterday channel logo 3:40pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 5, Episode 4

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

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

A selection of episodes from the 27th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 28 - The Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain

Grandmaster Glitch turns Segovia Aqueduct into a giant water slide and the Go Jetters must stop it toppling to the ground.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 1

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

U&W channel logo 4pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 5, Episode 3 - A Little Knowledge

The trio are in desperate need of cash, and Chrissy is determined to find Robin a new job. After browsing the vacancies in the paper, a position selling encyclopaedias door-to-door seems a possibility.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 38 - Nightmare Neighbours

Luke's master plan to make his room uninhabitable and move in next door with Resus backfires when a pack of vampire rats invades.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 1

Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other to find out which is the funniest. Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh are joined by Kevin Bridges, Jason Byrne and Johnnie Casson.

U&Yesterday channel logo 4:30pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper

The Best Of Tommy Cooper

A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 6 - Girls & Boys

Jas decides Lily should disguise herself as a boy in order to get closer to Matt and find out his true feelings towards her.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
HR. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost), Peter (Jonathan Pryce). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 1, Episode 1 - An Appraisal

Angry senior manager Peter has been caught abusing a client and HR officer Sam must take him to task. But can he?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:35pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 1 - First Aid

Stan fibs his way past the First Aid test but how will he cope with a real emergency?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mating Game

Mildred's beloved dog Truffles is in season. George is all for getting her some form of injection - until he hears the price of pedigree puppies. Meanwhile, Tristram's becoming more impressionable, and Ann insists Jeffrey gives up smoking.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 7 - BFF

When Mrs Hampton volunteers to help out at the upcoming food festival at school, Lily panics that her mother is going to embarrass her big time.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 3, Episode 4 - Mistakes and Cinema

Paul looks at some historic mistakes and cinema's track record of portraying historical events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Day Out

Fletcher and Godber join MacKay and Barrowclough's work party, digging drainage ditches for the council. When MacKay calls into the village, the party take advantage of Barrowclough's easygoing nature, but get more than they bargained for after taking shelter from the elements in a church.

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 5

After an uncharacteristically blunt interjection from Tom, Jane transforms herself into a 'beauty queen' in order to attract Harvey's attention. Meanwhile, Sarah arrives with news that she is engaged to be married to entrepreneur Sam Parry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Paradise Lost In Cyberspace. Copyright: BBC

Paradise Lost In Cyberspace

Episode 4: Armed with a new face and an array of OAP gadgets, George Smith prepares to take on Central Admin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 3, Episode 1 - Education

In this episode, in a desperate bid not to be cut, Alex and Ben are determined to prove they can be educational...

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:35pm (repeat)
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.

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 3, Episode 6 - Going To Gordon's Wedding

Compo's nephew is marrying Josie. Foggy is apprehensive - the combination of relatives and alcohol fills him with deep foreboding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (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, Highlights Special

Some of history's greatest characters serenade us with tales of their lives. Featuring the all-conquering Alexander the Great, the cash-loving Crassus, the feisty Joan of Arc, the brilliant but miserable Charles Dickens, and the very determined Rosa Parks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Divorce

When some friends split up, Kate and George become rather nervous.

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 4, Episode 5 - Looking At Properties

Thinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 9 - Daydreams

Desmond catches Shirley looking at house brochures, and despite her assurances that she was just allowing herself a little daydream, insists that the Ambroses will not move until they retire to Guyana.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 4, Episode 24 - The Greatest Mountain in the World

Neddie, Eccles and Bloodnok try to climb the greatest monutain in the world - even if it is underwater.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors

When friends tip off the Fawltys that there are a group of hotel inspectors in town, Basil sets out to be as nice and amenable towards the guests as possible. However, one particularly demanding visitor pushes him over the edge...

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Sam Pamphilon, Liza Tarbuck, Ellie Gibson, Dara O Briain, Jamali Maddix, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 2, Episode 9

Liza Tarbuck and comedian Jamali Maddix join Dara O Briain, team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon and resident gaming expert Ellie Gibson to compete against each other in Crash Bandicoot, Far Cry 3, Bomb Jack, Golf With Your Friends and Livin' Nevada Loca.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week

The local college students get out of hand during their fund-raising 'rag week'. Meanwhile, Fowler and Dawkins have problems at the bank.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 7 - BFF

When Mrs Hampton volunteers to help out at the upcoming food festival at school, Lily panics that her mother is going to embarrass her big time.

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

The Two Ronnies

Series 5, Episode 5

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 1

Hetty Wolf takes her first ever flight with Great British Air; husband and wife pilots Simon and Jackie sort out their marriage at 35,000 feet; and Omar is forced to do something about the lack of life-jackets on his planes.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of three episodes of the Lee Mack sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:15pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

A Little Bit Of Latitude

A repeat of this 2012 radio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 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&Yesterday channel logo 9:50pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper

The Best Of Tommy Cooper

A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.

U&Drama channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Polly Creek (Sarah Alexander), Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Sinner And The Sandman

A retired local psychic inadvertently makes the most amazing and impossible prediction of his career.

U&W channel logo 10pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Kate and Ellen are playing a guessing game, Elaine Figgis isn't coping well with news of her husband's execution and Nan explains why she is the way she is.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Rhys James, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar and Tiff Stevenson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 3, Episode 4 - Mistakes and Cinema

Paul looks at some historic mistakes and cinema's track record of portraying historical events.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
CelebAbility. Iain Stirling. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 1, Episode 5

This time, reality TV star Joey Essex, the Real Housewives' Ampika Pickston, Union J's Josh Cuthbert, Olympian Jade Jones and TV presenter AJ Odudu join forces.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Out-takes - Unseen 2

Go behind the scenes of the boys' epic US adventure with a second helping of unseen footage. Packed with bloopers, wind-ups and behind-the-scenes banter, it features all the hilarious (and humiliating) moments you were never meant to see.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 1

Following the death of her husband, Audrey fforbes-Hamilton discovers that their large country estate is almost bankrupt, and is told that she has no option other than to sell up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 2 - Jimmy Carr and Alan Carr

Jimmy Carr hosts, with his special guest Alan Carr. In this show recorded in front of a packed house at the famous Hammersmith Apollo Jimmy and Alan point the finger at bullies, estate agents, phone sex lines and bread making machines.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Thom Tuck

Thom Tuck Goes Straight To DVD

Episode 1 - Steven Seagal

Comedian Thom Tuck unearths 27 sub-masterpieces of straight-to-DVD action films from Steven Seagal, and draws parallels to these underrated gems with tales from his own life.

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

Bad Robots

Series 2, Episode 1

Episode one sees the launch of Nails Babez, the automated manicure machine which gives nails the Tezcorp treatment; the new Currency Exchange machine - ruining holidays before you've even got on a plane, and visitors to Marwell Zoo are finding out the truth about their penguins from the Tezcorp Tourist Information Machine.

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

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 6

Dara, Hugh and Andy are back, with Chris Addison on board now as a regular panellist. The guests are Nathan Caton, Micky Flanagan and Stewart Francis.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Daphne. Image shows from L to R: Jason Forbes, George Fouracres, Phil Wang

Daphne Sounds Expensive

Series 2, Episode 1 - Black Country

Daphne begin the second series of the most extravagant sketch show on the airwaves by launching at a pub deep in the Black Country.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
And Now, In Colour

And Now, In Colour

Series 1, Episode 1 - Intercity

The team takes the audience on a day trip and asks Whose Pencil Line Is It Anyway?

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (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, Highlights Special - Best Bits

A compilation edition of the panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. Guests include Jo Brand, David O'Doherty, Katherine Ryan, Jerry Springer, Roisin Conaty and Johnny Vegas.

U&Drama channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Polly Creek (Sarah Alexander), Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Curse Of The Bronze Lamp

A wealthy kidnap victim appears to pull off a mind-boggling act of teleportation to alert the police to her whereabouts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 3 - iMammy (Batteries Not Included)

With Dermot and Maria's baby due very soon, Agnes is excited about the prospect of having a new Brown in the house.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 2, Episode 2

This week sees foreign language students attempt to improve their English with the Tezcorp British Language Test, including learning Tezcorp's take on the national anthem, while pet owners are driven mad by Vet B.O.T, who has his customers begging, sitting and waiting for their animals. Meanwhile, a young gallery worker is left dumbfounded when the new Tezcorp chocolate fountain decides to serve up its chocolate all over a priceless work of art.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Shedtown. Copyright: Woolyback Productions

Shedtown

Series 2, Episode 1 - Shed Report

Deborah Dearden arrives back at the beach. She's no stranger, or is she the strangest of all?

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of three episodes of the world's most cleverest and most interesting panel game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 1 - Bambi

Realising that they've not washed their clothes since 1981, the housemates head to the laundrette. However, Neil's forgotten to tell them that they're expected on University Challenge.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Out-takes - Unseen 2

Go behind the scenes of the boys' epic US adventure with a second helping of unseen footage. Packed with bloopers, wind-ups and behind-the-scenes banter, it features all the hilarious (and humiliating) moments you were never meant to see.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Paradise Lost In Cyberspace. Copyright: BBC

Paradise Lost In Cyberspace

Episode 4: Armed with a new face and an array of OAP gadgets, George Smith prepares to take on Central Admin.

Talking Pictures TV 12:05am (repeat)
The Black Abbot. Image shows from L to R: Frank Brooks (John Stuart), Sylvia Hillcrist (Judy Kelly). Copyright: Real Art Productions

The Black Abbot

A gang of crooks uses the legend of a ghost haunting an old dark mansion to help them kidnap a rich man.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the last episode of the series and the robots are going out with a bang.

U&W channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Kate and Ellen are playing a guessing game, Elaine Figgis isn't coping well with news of her husband's execution and Nan explains why she is the way she is.

U&Drama channel logo 12:40am (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 15 - Someone Else's Baby

As the Antiques Roadshow throws up a surprise for Dorien, a letter in an old box and a barmy Auntie Sylvie throw up a few shocks for Tracey and Sharon. What is the meaning of the letter?

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am
50 min version
(repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:45am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 2 - Jimmy Carr and Alan Carr

Jimmy Carr hosts, with his special guest Alan Carr. In this show recorded in front of a packed house at the famous Hammersmith Apollo Jimmy and Alan point the finger at bullies, estate agents, phone sex lines and bread making machines.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50am (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 5, Episode 4

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders present a series of their comedy sketch shows. Tonight, there's a hint of caped crusaders, and the guest appearances include Patsy Kensit.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:55am (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 6

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan, who take on guest captain Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. Bill Bailey is in with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley in charge of the letters and numbers.

London Live 2am (repeat)
The Best Of The Adventures

The Best Of The Adventures

Film comprising the best bits from Stanley Long's saucy Adventures film trilogy from the late 1970s.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 4, Episode 3 - You Must Have Showers

Mildred takes a liking to the Fourmiles' shower, and orders that George arrange one to be fitted in their bathroom. Much against her better judgement, he gets old friend Jerry to do the work.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 4

On tonight's show Russell reads from 50 Shades of Grey, and answers questions on university, ghosts, and milking a cow. His guests are Doc Brown and Paul McCaffrey.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
Big School. Image shows from L to R: Ms Baron (Frances de la Tour), Miss Postern (Catherine Tate), Mr Church (David Walliams), Mr Gunn (Philip Glenister). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

Big School

Series 2, Episode 2

It's Miss Postern's birthday - but unfortunately it seems she's the only member of the Greybridge teaching staff who has remembered.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 3, Episode 3

Jarred Christmas explains why December is the best month, Suzi Ruffell has a party house, Carl Donnelly is suspicious of animals, and Nish Kumar is 'mysterious'.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40am (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 6, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford battle it out to discover who knows what is going on in Britain today. The guests on this first episode of the sixth series are David Walliams, Vic Reeves, Apprentice winner Raef Bjayou and Jodie Kidd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55am (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 5, Episode 6

Comedy sketch series with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Tonight's guest appearances include Lenny Henry, Rosemary Leach and Gary Waldhorn.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:20am (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 6

Jimmy Carr hosts the topical comedy panel show, with team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock. The teams are joined by guests Dr Christian Jessen, Lethal Bizzle, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:25am (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 3

Vicky Pollard smokes on a bus, while Lou and Andy go ice-skating.

London Live 3:45am (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 4 - Whatheather

When Christopher comes into some money, cash-strapped Lance can't believe his good luck - things must be on the up. They aren't, and Lance is forced into aiding and abetting Jez's latest charity scam. Meanwhile Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to use their sales techniques as tools of seduction.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:45am (repeat)
The Windsors. Image shows from L to R: Meghan Markle (Kathryn Drysdale), Harry (Richard Goulding), Pippa (Morgana Robinson). Copyright: Noho Film and TV

The Windsors

Series 2, Episode 2

Camilla offers her kidney to a sick child; but when the girl survives an 'accident', Camilla realises she actually has to go through with it...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 1

Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other to find out which is the funniest. Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh are joined by Kevin Bridges, Jason Byrne and Johnnie Casson.

London Live 4:15am (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 5 - Come Dine With We

As a 'Personality Greeter' is added to the staff roster, and a busking saxophonist vies for Janine's affections, Ashley realises a lifelong ambition; while Jerwayne finds that race can still be a barrier to love.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
HR. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost), Peter (Jonathan Pryce). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 1, Episode 1 - An Appraisal

Angry senior manager Peter has been caught abusing a client and HR officer Sam must take him to task. But can he?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 3, Episode 4 - Mistakes and Cinema

Paul looks at some historic mistakes and cinema's track record of portraying historical events.

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