British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 10th August 2017

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Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 7

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. This week, he is assisted by Vincent Price.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 14 - More About Smaller

The Twirlywoos watch an artist make his clay sculpture's head smaller. The Twirlywoos then have a go and make the whole sculpture smaller and smaller until it is smaller than the Twirlywoos!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
In The Balance. Copyright: BBC

In The Balance

Episode 4

Maverick George probes a poisoning and more events in Downing Street.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (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 7:30am (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 3, Episode 4 - Christmas

Alex and Ben are putting out a Christmas special - in the height of summer, to avoid competition.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Fit. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Humphrey Ker, Tala Gouveia, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Citrus Television

Fit

Highlights Special

The final episode is a Fit Review of the Season - a compilation of all the best bits from the first series, with awards for the Coach Of The Season, the Most Annoying Person, the Biggest Show Off and the Most Embarrassing Moment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (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 6

Marion's taken on Sam's beauty shop franchise and feeling the pressure of his hard business acumen. Diana, meanwhile, is hospitalised with a severe pelvic fracture after a fall at the home, but she'll be damned if she's going to miss her neice's wedding.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 25 - Komodo National Park, Indonesia

When Grandmaster Glitch supersizes a fierce komodo dragon, the Go Jetters must find the size ray to fix the glitch.

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

Stop Messing About!

Series 2, Episode 3

Sketch comedy starring Kenneth Williams.

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 4, Episode 6

Ann receives her latest Open University examination grades, and they're not good. When Hilda sees Ann climbing the fence into Paul's back-garden, she believes them to be having an affair. Martin has to be told.

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 19 - Day At The Beach

Robert cannot go to the real beach, so Justin and Mac turn Justin's house into a beach instead. Guest starring Paul Hawkyard from Old Jack's Boat.

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 5, Episode 1 - The Whistling Spy Engima

Spy Neddie must make contact with his informer. But can he whistle the secret tune?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:45am (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 2, Episode 4 - Don't Be Naughty

Meet the world's most stupid detective in a new crime drama, and it's eviction night in Diddy Brother.

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

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 5

Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker are joined by Tom Wrigglesworth, John Bishop and Tom O'Connor.

Talking Pictures TV 9:05am (repeat)
The Reluctant Bride

The Reluctant Bride

A repeat of this 1955 film.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 28 - On And Off

The Twirlywoos see a lady and her father sitting in deckchairs at the beach.

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 5 - A Leaving Party

Peter and Sam meet on their way to a leaving party.

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 25th series of the world's longest-running sitcom.

CITV 9:50am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 5 - Fiddler On The Hoof

Arthur puts his savings into an old safe in the lock-up, but his nest egg is in danger when an old acquaintance arrives from Marbella.

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Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out

For Miss Jones's birthday, Rigsby makes a rare visit to his wallet in taking the four of them out to a posh local dining establishment, The Grange.

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You're Only Young Twice. Image shows from L to R: Cissie Lupin (Pat Coombs), Flora Petty (Peggy Mount). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

You're Only Young Twice

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Box Number

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

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 3, Episode 2 - Cicero

Natalie stands up for Roman lawyer, politician and orator Cicero with the help of special guests Mark Stephens and Professor Llewelyn Morgan.

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 4, Episode 6

Ann receives her latest Open University examination grades, and they're not good. When Hilda sees Ann climbing the fence into Paul's back-garden, she believes them to be having an affair. Martin has to be told.

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The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

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

Stop Messing About!

Series 2, Episode 3

Sketch comedy starring Kenneth Williams.

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 3 - Zoing Boings

Cubi and Lexi struggle to keep their wheels on the ground when they discover a patch of bouncy zoing boings.

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 5, Episode 1 - The Whistling Spy Engima

Spy Neddie must make contact with his informer. But can he whistle the secret tune?

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 6, Episode 5 - One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By Man

Compo reveals an unnatural desire to have his photograph taken in that most forbidden territory - Nora Batty's bedroom. What is worse, he chooses to realise this ambition at a time when Nora is at her most defensive. However Compo doesn't see this as a serious problem and, with a little help from his friends, he plots a way over her doorstep.

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 6 - Men Without Women

Fletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05pm (repeat)
Millions

Millions

Heart-warming comedy drama film. When seven-year-old Damian finds a suitcase of cash, he thinks it's a gift from God.

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 28 - On And Off

The Twirlywoos see a lady and her father sitting in deckchairs at the beach.

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 4, Episode 5

A spiritualist is in town and looks set to cause trouble between Diana and Tom. But Diana smells a fix...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For Richard

Richard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 19 - Let It Grow

Zig and Zag discover the joys of growing your own vegetables, but at the farmer's market they discover that bigger doesn't always mean better.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 16 - Bottomless Pit

Luke, Cleo and Resus have to clear away some rubbish from their homes. They discover what seems to be a bottomless pit.

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 4, Episode 8 - Hungry For Love

Tracey decides she needs to lose weight after visiting Darryl, while Dorien struggles to attract the attentions of her new personal trainer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never Comes

When Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?

U&Yesterday channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the second series of the prison-based sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 3, Episode 5 - May The Force Be With You

When Rodney meets an old friend of Del's in the pub, he is duped into taking him back to the Trotter's flat: as Del is showing Grandad a new 'hookie' microwave he has acquired, he is re-acquainted with Detective Slater. The family are arrested and a stand-off situation develops after they all give false statements - until Del surprises everyone...

CITV 3:05pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:10pm (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (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 3:40pm (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 25th series of the world's longest-running sitcom.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 26 - Big Ben, England

The Go Jetters visit London on New Year's Eve, but Big Ben is missing. To the Vroomster!

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 three episodes of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 6 - The Wrong Goodbye

A local property developer offers to buy Arthur's lock-up and car lot. Terry suspects that the deal is bent and turns to DS Jones for help.

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

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 5

Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker are joined by Tom Wrigglesworth, John Bishop and Tom O'Connor.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
You're Only Young Twice. Image shows from L to R: Cissie Lupin (Pat Coombs), Flora Petty (Peggy Mount). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

You're Only Young Twice

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Windfall

When Cissie returns from a funeral with a big smile on her face, the residents of Paradise Lodge are a little puzzled. Flora, on the other hand, knows exactly what has happened.

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 10 - What Would Emmeline Do?

A competition develops between Ollie and Martha as to who is the most persuasive feminist campaigner.

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 5 - A Leaving Party

Peter and Sam meet on their way to a leaving party.

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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.

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 11 - The Salford Curse

Lily is feeling abandoned by her friends - they all seem too busy to hang out with her. Matt advises her that a big gesture could do the trick.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
In The Balance. Copyright: BBC

In The Balance

Episode 4

Maverick George probes a poisoning and more events in Downing Street.

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Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 3 - Charisma

Alan gives Rigsby some relaxation pills to help his confidence in wooing Miss Jones; however, he makes no mention of the possible side-effects. Philip's advice is altogether more helpful: to smoke some wood taken from the love tree...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 3, Episode 4 - Christmas

Alex and Ben are putting out a Christmas special - in the height of summer, to avoid competition.

Talking Pictures TV 5:40pm (repeat)
Randle And All That

Randle And All That

Variety short starring Frank Randle.

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 6 - Men Without Women

Fletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?

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 4, Episode 5

A spiritualist is in town and looks set to cause trouble between Diana and Tom. But Diana smells a fix...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 1 - A Job For Richard

Richard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 19 - Homework From Hell

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

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 6, Episode 3 - Shrewsbury

Mark performs from the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, the politest town in Britain, even if no-one is quite sure how to pronounce it. He looks at some of the best (or worst) looking buildings in the country, a beautiful path that requires a Croatian bouncer, and the roles of famous figures such as Charles Darwin, Clive of India and Percy Thrower.

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 6, Episode 5 - One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By Man

Compo reveals an unnatural desire to have his photograph taken in that most forbidden territory - Nora Batty's bedroom. What is worse, he chooses to realise this ambition at a time when Nora is at her most defensive. However Compo doesn't see this as a serious problem and, with a little help from his friends, he plots a way over her doorstep.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never Comes

When Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?

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

Stop Messing About!

Series 2, Episode 3

Sketch comedy starring Kenneth Williams.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 1

Richard has a new farm manager on the estate assessing Grantleigh farm's efficiency. When he suggests that, following Brabinger's accident, Ned should take over the role for a few weeks, suspicions are raised.

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 5 - Pardnership

Desmond goes into partnership with Lee on a sure-fire money-spinning venture.

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 5, Episode 1 - The Whistling Spy Engima

Spy Neddie must make contact with his informer. But can he whistle the secret tune?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 3, Episode 5 - May The Force Be With You

When Rodney meets an old friend of Del's in the pub, he is duped into taking him back to the Trotter's flat: as Del is showing Grandad a new 'hookie' microwave he has acquired, he is re-acquainted with Detective Slater. The family are arrested and a stand-off situation develops after they all give false statements - until Del surprises everyone...

Vice channel logo. 8pm (repeat)
Bobby And Harriet Get Married. Image shows from L to R: Harriet (Harriet Kemsley), Bobby (Bobby Mair)

Bobby And Harriet Get Married

Episode 2 - You're Just A Cold, Strange People

Harriet feels the pressure to be the perfect bride as the wedding draws nearer, but is going on dating apps the answer to boosting her confidence? And will Bobby ever not be angry?

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

QI

Series J, Episode 8 - Jumble

With Jo Brand, Dara O'Briain and John Sessions.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 5

This week's guests are Danny Baker, Roisin Conaty and Jack Dee.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Marley Wise (Sarah Alexander), Sergeant Hatfield (Stewart Wright)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dead Man's Chest

Marley moves into her new home and receives a visit from a handsome policeman and the local Neighbourhood Watch, while her ex-lover Michael's past comes back to haunt him.

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 11 - The Salford Curse

Lily is feeling abandoned by her friends - they all seem too busy to hang out with her. Matt advises her that a big gesture could do the trick.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 3

Sean Lock and David O'Doherty go up against Jon Richardson and Natasia Demetriou. John Kearns joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 1

Russell Howard returns to BBC Three with another series of Good News.

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 episodes from the fifth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Episode 1 - A Premier League Of Their Own

James Corden and the boys go football mad as they celebrate the start of the season with Thierry Henry, Jeff Stelling and Kelly Cates.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 2, Episode 5

Unlucky Alf attempts to propose to his loved one, while Ron Manager is lost for words.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the sitcom about walking disaster area Frank Spencer.

U&W channel logo 10pm (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.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Andy Parsons: Slacktivist. Andy Parsons. Copyright: Open Mike Productions / Comedy Central

Andy Parsons: Slacktivist

Andy Parsons returns to the stage with his one man stand-up show Slacktivist.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 3, Episode 4 - Christmas

Alex and Ben are putting out a Christmas special - in the height of summer, to avoid competition.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Greg Davies, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Evans

Greg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Cutler The Lax

Cutler The Lax

Episode 2

Episode 2: The Scottish surrealist discovers ancient Egyptian music and what the Dutch think of British pubs.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm
45 min
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

Happy That Way

Compilation programme celebrating gay comedy from the past five years of BBC Radio Comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 10 - Divination

With Graeme Garden, Johnny Vaughan and Phill Jupitus.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

Jimmy Carr Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Rhod Gilbert and Kevin Bridges. Josie Long is in Dictionary Corner.

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

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 3 - Mammy's Break

It's Agnes Brown's anniversary and she's in a great mood. However, she would be in an even better mood if she could just find someone to look after Grandad for a couple of weeks while she treats herself to a holiday.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 9 - Creatures

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

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Monty Python's Personal Best. Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Neil Innes, Michael Palin, Eric Idle

Monty Python's Personal Best

Episode 1 - Eric Idle

Eric Idle, reporting live from the 'Bollywood Howl', conducts interviews with various colourful individuals about what they thought about him.

Talking Pictures TV Midnight (repeat)
Britannia Hospital. Image shows from L to R: Professor Millar (Graham Crowden), Macmillan (Jill Bennett)

Britannia Hospital

Black comedy satirising the NHS and early-1980s British society.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 3

The guys are joined by former West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp, comedian David Walliams and the UK's number one female tennis player, Johanna Konta.

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

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 3 - Break

With the thought of sun, sea and sex in mind, Eddie and Richie prepare to leave for a holiday in, uh, Bridlington.

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Comedy Central Extra 12:05am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 8 - Katherine Ryan At The Comedy Store

Tonight's host is Canadian Katherine Ryan and there are reasons she left Canada. She's joined by the in-love Ivo Graham; Elis James; and the deadpan Marcel Lucont.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am
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 12, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by British boxing sensation Amir Khan, The IT Crowd's Richard Ayoade and comics Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

U&W channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

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

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 5

Dara O'Briain and the team tickle the ribs of another week with guests Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Milton Jones and Jack Whitehall.

Comedy Central Extra 12:35am (repeat)
The Chris Ramsey Show. Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Chris Ramsey Show

Series 1, Episode 5

This week, Tom Rosenthal and Tez Ilyas roast members of the audience and play a game of Mario Kart whilst trying not to get electrocuted. TOWIE's Ferne McCann helps one lucky lady find a date on the 11.21 train from London to Newcastle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Greg Davies, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Evans

Greg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:55am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 10 - Divination

With Graeme Garden, Johnny Vaughan and Phill Jupitus.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:30am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip, Episode 3 - Holbeck Ghyll

Steve and Rob stay at Coleridge's old home, Greta Hall, in Keswick. They visit Dove Cottage and lunch at Holbeck Ghyll.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 9 - Creatures

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

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...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 1 - Jeremy At JLB

An increasing air of desperation surrounds Mark and Jeremy as they determine to enjoy their final days of freedom in credit crunch Croydon before Sophie's baby arrives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 3 - Break

With the thought of sun, sea and sex in mind, Eddie and Richie prepare to leave for a holiday in, uh, Bridlington.

U&Drama channel logo 3am (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 4, Episode 8 - Hungry For Love

Tracey decides she needs to lose weight after visiting Darryl, while Dorien struggles to attract the attentions of her new personal trainer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (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 5 - Night Shift

Working the night shift has everyone on edge, particularly a moody Grim. Sergeant Dawkins is particularly overcome with frustration, whilst both Fowler and Grim have teenage problems to deal with.

London Live 3:45am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 12 - My Two Sons

Michael is put in charge of redundancies at the bank and Sean gets things going at the barbershop.

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

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 5

Team captains Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker are joined by Tom Wrigglesworth, John Bishop and Tom O'Connor.

London Live 4:15am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 13 - The Godmother

It could be wedding bells for Michael unless Beverly has her way.

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 5 - A Leaving Party

Peter and Sam meet on their way to a leaving party.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
In The Balance. Copyright: BBC

In The Balance

Episode 4

Maverick George probes a poisoning and more events in Downing Street.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 3, Episode 4 - Christmas

Alex and Ben are putting out a Christmas special - in the height of summer, to avoid competition.

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