British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 22nd August 2017

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 24 - More About Connecting

The Twirlywoos watch a farmer connect fence panels together to make a pen for his sheep. The sheep dog herds the sheep into the pen. Whilst the farmer is having a doze, the Twirlywoos build an enclosure around him by connecting more fence panels together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Lucky Feller. Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Lucky Feller

Episode 3 - Breaking The Ice

Shorty Mepstead loses his nerve about asking Kath out for a second time. So Shorty's mother persuades him to ask Kath home for an evening - when they are joined by a very amusing friend of Mrs. Mepstead.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 1, Episode 1 - Top Shelf

Alice and Snoo have to resort to some rather unconventional means to get people into the library. A very low shelf, a book about zombies, a hosepipe ban and some hummingbirds bring the public flocking in.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
Lucky Feller. Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Lucky Feller

Episode 4 - Kath's Family

Shorty Mepstead dresses up to the 'nines' and goes round to Kath's. Her parents are, as usual, having a monumental row - this time about a broken pane of glass. Shorty offers to mend it...

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 46 - Maasai Mara National Park, Kenya

The team roars into action as Glitch tries to take a selfie with a lion in the Maasai Mara.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Les Dawson pays tribute to the Rochdale Universal Films version of Fu Manchu.

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 4, Episode 9 - Justin's Comet

Justin and Robert are having a stargazing party to watch the rare Justin's Comet, which is passing over Justin Town for the first time in a gazillion years. They set up a massive telescope so everybody can witness the event together.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Bill Stickers is Innocent: The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35am (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 1, Episode 2 - Happy Motoring

The car won't start, which is doubly frustrating as Peter not only has places to go, but also give Sheila a driving lesson. Typically, it turns out to be rather expensive a repair.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:45am
15 min
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Great Escape

It's the day of the zoo's annual stock take. As all the animals get ready to be counted.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 32 - Picnic In The Park

Boj, Mimi and Pops are excited about joining the Woofs for a family picnic. When rain sadly puts a halt to the festivities, Boj has an idea for an outside-inside picnic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Roger Graef, John Lloyd, Prue Leith, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 11, Episode 4 - Meeting Sixty-Five

John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan this week are joined by comic Cariad Lloyd, Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen and former MP Gyles Brandreth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05am (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 1, Episode 3 - Somewhere In The Sun

What could be easier than booking a summer holiday? As Peter is about to find out; just about anything!

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 4 - Up

The Twirlywoos are in a back garden where they watch a man hanging washing up on a line. Chickedy and Chick get into the washing basket and the man accidentally pegs them up on the line too! The Twirlywoos are having tea, but the tea table is misbehaving. It keeps going further and further up, propelling Great BigHoo and Toodloo all the way out of the top of the boat!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue. Copyright: BBC

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 1, Episode 6 - Crises

The sofa-bound presenters tackle crises and reveal the popularity of sex.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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 2 - A Matress On Wheels

Arkwright's always been dead against getting a van, until Granville points out the advantages of taking a lady friend for a drive.

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

Mr Bean

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

BBC Three 10am
30 min
People Just Do Nothing. Steves (Steve Stamp). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 4, Episode 2 - Rivalries

Rivalries boil following Grindah's departure, and a reluctant Beats is left to deal with the escalating beef with Kold FM.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (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 3 - A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Perhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
Porterhouse Blue. Skullion (David Jason). Copyright: Carnival Films

Porterhouse Blue

Episode 2

The Dean mounts an attack to counter the new master, Sir Godber Evans, who continues with his attempt to drag the college into the modern world.

Meanwhile, Skullion finds an ally in old Porterhusian Sir Cathcart D'Eath, and Zipser seeks 'confidential' counselling with the Chaplain about his obsession with the buxom bedder Mrs Biggs, which is getting out of control.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses

Miss Jones has become engaged to a librarian and looks set to move out - Rigsby is distraught but determined that no other man should have her. Alan, meanwhile, is already assessing suitable candidates to take on her room!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 6 - The Last Temptation Of Daley

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

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

Hacker Time

Series 6, Episode 7 - Michelle Hardwick

Hacker tricks Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick into the studio to endure lots of soap jokes, as well as perform in a sketch entitled Emmerfail. Plus Cel Spellman stars in Lost and Found (...& Lost Again) and there's another trip to The Accommodation Place.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35am (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 3, Episode 1 - And Cissie Makes Three

A German relative of Miss Milton's visits, and takes an instant shine to Flora. He may be one of the old enemy, but she's flattered by the attention - until he reveals his dislike of Cissie!

Talking Pictures TV 12pm (repeat)
Not Wanted On Voyage. Image shows from L to R: Understeward Cecil Hollebone (Brian Rix), Chief Steward (Michael Brennan), Steward Albert Higgins (Ronald Shiner)

Not Wanted On Voyage

Comic crime caper starring Brian Rix and Ronald Shiner as stewards on a luxury cruise ship who uncover a diamond theft plot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Lucky Feller. Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Lucky Feller

Episode 3 - Breaking The Ice

Shorty Mepstead loses his nerve about asking Kath out for a second time. So Shorty's mother persuades him to ask Kath home for an evening - when they are joined by a very amusing friend of Mrs. Mepstead.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Les Dawson pays tribute to the Rochdale Universal Films version of Fu Manchu.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:05pm (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.

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

Spot Bots

Episode 11 - Ziptastic Tower

Cubi and Lexi try to build a perfect tower of bricks, but they can't resist fiddling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Bill Stickers is Innocent: The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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 2, Episode 5 - The Yellow Peril

After a mysterious call from the health inspector, the local Chinese restaurant employ the Trotters to renovate their kitchens. Trigger supplies the paint but neglects to tell them exactly where he got it from.

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 7, Episode 6 - The Arts Of Concealment

Foggy tries camouflage, but only succeeds in scaring passers-by.

London Live 1:15pm (repeat)
London Live

Q Planes

A repeat of this 1939 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 1, Episode 2 - Happy Motoring

The car won't start, which is doubly frustrating as Peter not only has places to go, but also give Sheila a driving lesson. Typically, it turns out to be rather expensive a repair.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 3 - Sheepless Nights

A leak in the barn forces the flock to relocate to the pig sty for the night. However, the selfish pigs don't want to share.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 4 - Up

The Twirlywoos are in a back garden where they watch a man hanging washing up on a line. Chickedy and Chick get into the washing basket and the man accidentally pegs them up on the line too! The Twirlywoos are having tea, but the tea table is misbehaving. It keeps going further and further up, propelling Great BigHoo and Toodloo all the way out of the top of the boat!

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 5, Episode 3

Diana's exasperated by Tom's patriotism and reverence when Harvey excitedly reveals that Bayview is expecting a royal visit. But at least it offers another chance to punish the idiot Bains.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 1 - Ice Cream Clone

Zig and Zag's attempts to clone an ice cream in order to cool themselves down have a chilling effect on the whole of Burb Street.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:50pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 24 - King Niles

Cleo thinks her dad needs more authority and manages to turn two ushabti dolls into his servants. The power-mad mummies convince Niles to take over the town! Can the gang magic them back into dolls before it's too late?

Talking Pictures TV 2pm (repeat)
Down Among The Z Men. Image shows from L to R: Professor Osric Pureheart (Michael Bentine), Harry Jones (Harry Secombe)

Down Among The Z Men

The four original Goons star as Prof. Osric Pureheart misplaces a secret military formula.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 4, Episode 3 - The Housekeeper Caper

Arkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper. It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Feathermore...

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 5, Episode 3 - Non Starter

Sharon persuades Tracey to teach her to drive. Darryl and Chris are due to be moved to a less high secrity prison.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
Porterhouse Blue. Skullion (David Jason). Copyright: Carnival Films

Porterhouse Blue

Episode 2

The Dean mounts an attack to counter the new master, Sir Godber Evans, who continues with his attempt to drag the college into the modern world.

Meanwhile, Skullion finds an ally in old Porterhusian Sir Cathcart D'Eath, and Zipser seeks 'confidential' counselling with the Chaplain about his obsession with the buxom bedder Mrs Biggs, which is getting out of control.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45pm (repeat)
The Fry Chronicles. Stephen Fry. Copyright: BBC

The Fry Chronicles

Episode 2

Stephen has a curious encounter with Stephen Sondheim and becomes the literary critic of Tatler.

U&Yesterday channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the rag-and-bone sitcom.

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.

CITV 3:10pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 16

This episode's jokers are Spring Bank versus Victoria.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Lucky Feller. Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Lucky Feller

Episode 4 - Kath's Family

Shorty Mepstead dresses up to the 'nines' and goes round to Kath's. Her parents are, as usual, having a monumental row - this time about a broken pane of glass. Shorty offers to mend it...

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 47 - The Gobi Desert, Mongolia

Glitch's giant drill causes a dino-disaster for the team's fossil hunt in the Gobi Desert.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For Heather

Del is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.

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 3, Episode 2 - The Desperate Hours

Having robbed the post office - with Cissie inside - a pair of criminals, Fingers and Junior, on the run dart into Paradise Lodge. Initially trying to stay hidden, the pair are soon spotted and hold the ladies captive until they can make their escape at daybreak.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue. Copyright: BBC

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 1, Episode 6 - Crises

The sofa-bound presenters tackle crises and reveal the popularity of sex.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 12 - The New Telly

When the Christmas Club payout arrives, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old set - especially when Blake buys it!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (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 2 - Healthy Competition

Rodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5pm (repeat)
Chalet Girl

Chalet Girl

Pretty tomboy Kim flips burgers to support herself and her dad. However, when she flukes a winter-long catering job in the Alps life changes.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect Gentleman

Rigsby's found a new lodger for the house; the charming gentleman Seymour, staying in town away from his country estate. Philip and Alan aren't quite as convinced of his authenticity though.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 1, Episode 1 - Top Shelf

Alice and Snoo have to resort to some rather unconventional means to get people into the library. A very low shelf, a book about zombies, a hosepipe ban and some hummingbirds bring the public flocking in.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Cindy (Misha Timmins). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 2

Granville is having a cut-price sale but only on old stock, not the boiled ham or new inflatable underwear support system that are getting a special Arkwright promotion. Meanwhile, there's an air of romance around as Mrs Featherstone takes a shine to new resident Mr Newbold; a former patient of Nurse returns; and Mavis has a plan to invite Granville to her house for coffee.

ITV Encore 5:45pm (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.

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 5, Episode 3

Diana's exasperated by Tom's patriotism and reverence when Harvey excitedly reveals that Bayview is expecting a royal visit. But at least it offers another chance to punish the idiot Bains.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Mort

Terry Pratchett's Mort

Episode 1

Mort is hired as an apprentice by Death and taken to his home beyond time and space to begin his training.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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, Christmas Special - Thicker Than Water

When Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:20pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 26 - Trick Or Shriek

Luke finds out that Scream Street doesn't celebrate Halloween, and decides to introduce his friends to it. Unfortunately what start as innocent Halloween decorations end up as an army of man-eating pumpkins!

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mobile Library

An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice as Simon constructs a deadly cornflakes-based trap.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Radio

That Reminds Me

Series 1, Episode 4 - Peter Jones

Factually comedic series in which celebrities - mostly comics - share tales and reminisce.

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 7, Episode 6 - The Arts Of Concealment

Foggy tries camouflage, but only succeeds in scaring passers-by.

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 2, Episode 5 - The Yellow Peril

After a mysterious call from the health inspector, the local Chinese restaurant employ the Trotters to renovate their kitchens. Trigger supplies the paint but neglects to tell them exactly where he got it from.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Les Dawson pays tribute to the Rochdale Universal Films version of Fu Manchu.

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

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 6

Richard faces a coup in the boardroom. Alarmed at the prospect of another new owner at Grantleigh, Audrey steps in to lend a hand.

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

Desmond's

Desmond's is, on the surface, just a Peckham barber shop - in reality, it's a meeting place, community centre, and old men's recreation room.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Bill Stickers is Innocent: The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 4, Episode 3 - The Housekeeper Caper

Arkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper. It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Feathermore...

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 5 - Negative Nancy

This week, insults and Katy Perry's American flag dresses are considered for their offensiveness, and Dave, masquerading as his own wife, sets about finding a man on Tinder.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Cindy (Misha Timmins). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 2

Granville is having a cut-price sale but only on old stock, not the boiled ham or new inflatable underwear support system that are getting a special Arkwright promotion. Meanwhile, there's an air of romance around as Mrs Featherstone takes a shine to new resident Mr Newbold; a former patient of Nurse returns; and Mavis has a plan to invite Granville to her house for coffee.

Vice channel logo. 8:30pm (repeat)
Bobby And Harriet Get Married. Image shows from L to R: Harriet (Harriet Kemsley), Bobby (Bobby Mair)

Bobby And Harriet Get Married

Episode 3 - I Don't Like Drums Or Bass

Bobby learns that Best Man, Dylan, is to propose but will he return the honour? Meanwhile, Harriet is forced into a world of pain as she has to cut down the guest list.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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

A selection of three episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.

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 4

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

ITV Encore 9pm (repeat)
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: Pete Gifford (John Thomson), Jenny Gifford (Fay Ripley)

Cold Feet

Series 6, Episode 6

Jenny raises the subject of Harry's will again but Pete has no fight left in him. Meanwhile, Tina turns estate agent to find Adam his dream home. An offer is accepted, but is she that keen to see Adam move out? Karen is intrigued when a potential backer approaches her. Their meeting goes better than expected and Karen's plan to go it alone pays off in more ways than one.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Rob Beckett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 5 - The F.I.P.

It's the series finale and Greg Davies needs several questions answered before awarding the winner with the Taskmaster trophy... Who has the most handsome relative? How much money is Al Murray willing to spend to win? And why is Rob Beckett in such a strop with a melon, some frozen peas and a bag of flour?

Talking Pictures TV 10pm (repeat)
Just Like A Woman

Just Like A Woman

A repeat of this 1992 film.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of three episodes from the comic historic saga.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Quacks. Charles Dickens (Andrew Scott). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Quacks

Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess

William and Caroline meet the renowned author Charles Dickens, whilst a volunteer named Florence Nightingale arrives at the hospital.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Keith Allen), Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott), Andy (Nick Helm). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 2, Episode 5

Andy's desperate for cash to pay his rent, so when he hears his estranged Uncle Frank is dying, he thinks it's his chance to get written in to his will. Without Sam's knowledge, Andy takes Errol to Frank's cabin for an unforgettable family reunion.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 1, Episode 1 - Top Shelf

Alice and Snoo have to resort to some rather unconventional means to get people into the library. A very low shelf, a book about zombies, a hosepipe ban and some hummingbirds bring the public flocking in.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 19, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts the Christmas Special, with team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea and guests Brad and James from The Vamps and comedians Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Son Of Cliché

Son Of Cliché

Freddie Fortune: From a spoof Melvyn Bragg to a signing chimp.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
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Uncle

Series 2, Episode 6

Andy is suffering from a string of bad news and the threat of eviction. The tables turn when he receives a surprise cheque in the mail. Now all he needs to do is cash it and pay his landlord in the next three hours, while keeping Errol busy as Sam plans a surprise birthday party. But the universe might have other ideas...

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Porterhouse Blue

Episode 2

The Dean mounts an attack to counter the new master, Sir Godber Evans, who continues with his attempt to drag the college into the modern world.

Meanwhile, Skullion finds an ally in old Porterhusian Sir Cathcart D'Eath, and Zipser seeks 'confidential' counselling with the Chaplain about his obsession with the buxom bedder Mrs Biggs, which is getting out of control.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 6, Episode 1 - A Dish Of Neapolitan

An old army colonel and his one-time batman reunite after many years at the scene of their greatest glories, the Italian front in the Second World War.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Lenny Henry

Rudy's Rare Records

Series 4, Episode 3 - Let it Grow

Adam hopes to bond with dad Rudy, while they till the earth on an allotment. However, Rudy only takes an interest when he spots a rare and illegal plant in the greenhouse.

BBC Two 11:15pm (repeat)
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The Mash Report

Series 1, Episode 4

With the onset of Brexit, Trump and indeed the dab, we are in the midst of the most unprecedented political and world events in recent history. Luckily, comedian Nish Kumar is on hand with The Mash Report.

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QI

Series E, Episode 4 - Exploration

With Rich Hall, Sean Lock and Bill Bailey.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
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Your Face Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 5

Jimmy and Katherine are joined by The Only Way Is Essex power couple Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou for a special celebrity edition. In tonight's episode the Essex natives are put head to head against Geordie Shore's Chloe Ferry and fellow TOWIE cast member James Diags to win money for charity.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
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Britain Versus The World

Episode 5

Zoe Lyons joins Hal Cruttenden while the captain of the Rest of the World - captained by Henning Wehn - features Canadian stand-up Tony Law.

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Play To The Whistle

Series 1, Episode 7

The regulars are joined by former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash, comedian Bob Mortimer and Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 14

Sean Lock and Bill Bailey take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson with Isy Suttie. Susie Dent is joined by Joe Lycett.

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QI

Series B, Episode 3 - Bombs

With Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Mort

Terry Pratchett's Mort

Episode 1

Mort is hired as an apprentice by Death and taken to his home beyond time and space to begin his training.

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Lucky Feller

Episode 3 - Breaking The Ice

Shorty Mepstead loses his nerve about asking Kath out for a second time. So Shorty's mother persuades him to ask Kath home for an evening - when they are joined by a very amusing friend of Mrs. Mepstead.

STV 12:05am (repeat)
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Play To The Whistle

Series 1, Episode 7

The regulars are joined by former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash, comedian Bob Mortimer and Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

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

That Reminds Me

Series 1, Episode 4 - Peter Jones

Factually comedic series in which celebrities - mostly comics - share tales and reminisce.

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Lucky Feller

Episode 4 - Kath's Family

Shorty Mepstead dresses up to the 'nines' and goes round to Kath's. Her parents are, as usual, having a monumental row - this time about a broken pane of glass. Shorty offers to mend it...

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Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 11

Dara O'Briain and the regulars relive the week's events for the last time in this run. With guests Milton Jones, Miles Jupp and Andi Osho.

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A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 5

Win, lose or draw - does anyone actually care about the scoreline? - the riotous panel show continues with appearances from Peter Schmeichel, arguably the greatest goalkeeper to ever grace the football pitch, Olympic snowboarder Jenny Jones and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

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A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 1, Episode 2 - Happy Motoring

The car won't start, which is doubly frustrating as Peter not only has places to go, but also give Sheila a driving lesson. Typically, it turns out to be rather expensive a repair.

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QI

Series E, Episode 4 - Exploration

With Rich Hall, Sean Lock and Bill Bailey.

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Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect Gentleman

Rigsby's found a new lodger for the house; the charming gentleman Seymour, staying in town away from his country estate. Philip and Alan aren't quite as convinced of his authenticity though.

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A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 1, Episode 3 - Somewhere In The Sun

What could be easier than booking a summer holiday? As Peter is about to find out; just about anything!

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
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Lee Evans: Monsters

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans' final stand-up tour, recorded in 2014.

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QI

Series B, Episode 3 - Bombs

With Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

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Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

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Gone Too Far!

Coming of age, culture-clash comedy set on a Peckham housing estate.

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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 2:45am (repeat)
The Fry Chronicles. Stephen Fry. Copyright: BBC

The Fry Chronicles

Episode 2

Stephen has a curious encounter with Stephen Sondheim and becomes the literary critic of Tatler.

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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 6 - Kids Today

Fowler plans a camping trip for some young offenders, whereas Grim is keener for them to have a short sharp shock. Patricia has to take care of an abandoned infant and becomes broody. Habib is harrassed by some fascists and unfortunately Goody steps in to help her...

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 9

The regulars are joined by singer Olly Murs, former member of the Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt, and comedians Matthew Crosby and Russell Peters.

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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

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

London Live 3:25am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 12 - A Matter Of Life And Death

Lee's health hangs in the balance after a routine health check.

London Live 3:55am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 13 - The Patter Of Little Feet

Desmond's daughter's growing up too fast, while his eldest son's hardly growing up at all.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
London Live 4:30am (repeat)
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The Adam And Joe Show

Series 2, Episode 4

The boys' cuddly toys re-enact Creche, their tribute to controversial movie Crash, and Baaadad passes musical judgement on No Doubt, Hanson and Chumbawamba.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
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Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 1, Episode 6 - Crises

The sofa-bound presenters tackle crises and reveal the popularity of sex.

ITV Encore 4:35am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 1, Episode 1 - Top Shelf

Alice and Snoo have to resort to some rather unconventional means to get people into the library. A very low shelf, a book about zombies, a hosepipe ban and some hummingbirds bring the public flocking in.

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