British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 17th October 2017

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 7 - In And Out

The Twirlywoos cause confusion at the stables when they keep letting a horse out. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoos have fun bouncing in and out of the Box.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Episode 2 - Timeless Time

Victor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake. Adapted from TV.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 7 - Jobs For The Boys

The Minister gets into a spot of hot water when discussing a landmark scheme between Government and industry taking place in the Midlands - the Solihull Project - on a radio talk show. It soon becomes apparent that not all is running as it should, and rather distasteful steps must be taken to smooth the issue.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 22 - A Novel Idea

Tired from shopping, Zag decides he needs to sit down, but the only seat available is reserved for authors to sign books - so Zag decides to write a book.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 34 - Half The World Is Not Enough

Danger Mouse's antics cost Professor Squawkencluck her job. Is this the end of all those wonderful gadgets, or can the world's greatest secret agent get the Professor her job back?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Tim Vine has been travelling the length and breadth of this fair land to not only uncover the best stories of the Great British public but also to take every possible opportunity to tell a ridiculous joke and sing a preposterous song along the way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy

Petula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Sydney Opera House, Australia

Glitch turns the Opera House into an opera boat to enter a race around Sydney Harbour.

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

Listen To Les

Les Dawson reflects on life insurance and what a condemned man's last request might be.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (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 3 - California Dreamin

When Gary and Phoebe discover the lease on the Royal Oak has run out and Reg is retiring, they realise it is time to make plans for the future. Back in the 1990s Yvonne has her own heart set on big changes, but Gary isn't quite as keen to go along for the ride.

CITV 8:20am (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.

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 12 - Once Upon A Time

Little Monster has gone off books, so whilst Justin and Robert are on a pirate nightout with Cook and Line, Cat tries to reignite Little Monster's passion for stories.

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

The Men From The Ministry

The Conference Trick: Not keen to secure plots on planet Venus, the government enlist the clumsy civil servants.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 3, Episode 7 - Little Green Man

Janet thinks George is taking her for granted. After all, most husbands would react rather badly after discovering their wife in a compromising position with the handy man...George's response is merely 'Why should I be jealous of a human when I can do it 15 times a night?' But it's not long before George succumbs to jealousy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
45 min version
(repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 94, Episode 6

Host Miles Jupp is joined by Rich Hall, Helen Lewis, Mark Steel and Kiri Pritchard-McLean to hash out the week's biggest news stories. The panel discuss the Harvey Weinstein accusations, the SNP Party Conference and Yorkshire's many bids for devolution.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (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 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 29th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:45am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Paperback Hell

Episode 1, Disco Shoes: The first of four chapters by four authors from the bestseller charts and none of them very good.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:55am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Dexter (Jason Callender), Isaac Rodgers (Layton Blake), Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 4, Episode 7 - Time Capsule

Nero and the gang decide to sabotage parents' evening - while Josh and Isaac find out the truth about Josh's missing dad.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10am (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Granville decides to get cool. He's got the open necked shirt and the shades, but where's a poor errand boy going to find a medallion?

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:40am (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Kate (Gabrielle Glaister). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells

Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Sarah Millican: How To Be Champion. Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican: How To Be Champion

Episode 2 - I Don't Want Kids

The comedian does not like kids, has never wanted to have them and is always amazed by people's reactions when she tells them so.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:50am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 7

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Luca and Amara and special guests Lauren Layfield, Matthew Crosby, Dan Wright and Marlon Davis, who battle it out in a series of rounds and challenges.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:20am (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 2, Episode 5 - Father's Clinic

Frank puts on quite a performance whilst rollerskating.

CITV 11:30am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (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 3 - California Dreamin

When Gary and Phoebe discover the lease on the Royal Oak has run out and Reg is retiring, they realise it is time to make plans for the future. Back in the 1990s Yvonne has her own heart set on big changes, but Gary isn't quite as keen to go along for the ride.

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

Listen To Les

Les Dawson reflects on life insurance and what a condemned man's last request might be.

ITV Encore 12:05pm (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:15pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 23 - Bitzer's Secret

The Farmer decides it's time to get fit - and calls on Bitzer to join him. Bitzer has other ideas and comes up with a secret plan to avoid putting in the hard work. Will his scheme catch up with him in the end?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 1

Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 24 - Ping-Pong Poacher

With the animals of Mossybottom Farm watching Shaun and Bitzer play the greatest table tennis match of all time, they fail to notice a hungry fox who isn't keeping his eye on the ball at all.

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

The Men From The Ministry

The Conference Trick: Not keen to secure plots on planet Venus, the government enlist the clumsy civil servants.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 3 - Jumpy

Wussywat discovers a frog in the garden and learns how to jump, although he can't jump as far as Oggy and Duckadile.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 7 - Read All About It

Engaging in some journalism for the school paper, Mitchell decides it's easier to make stories up than look for real ones. Then they start coming true...

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 12, Episode 7 - The Empire That Foggy Nearly Built

Foggy decides to go big in the car-parking business.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guru Of Surbiton

Two students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Dexter (Jason Callender), Isaac Rodgers (Layton Blake), Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 4, Episode 7 - Time Capsule

Nero and the gang decide to sabotage parents' evening - while Josh and Isaac find out the truth about Josh's missing dad.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (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.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Brush Strokes. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Karl Howman), Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn), Sandra (Jackie Lye), Eric (Mike Walling). Copyright: BBC

Brush Strokes

Series 5, Episode 2

Gold-digging Paulette tries to talk Elmo into buying a country mansion. Jacko thinks she's going too far.

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:45pm (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 7

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Luca and Amara and special guests Lauren Layfield, Matthew Crosby, Dan Wright and Marlon Davis, who battle it out in a series of rounds and challenges.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 8, Episode 6 - Money

Tracey faces a dilemma after Garth receives a windfall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Last Posh Frock

After constantly being treated like one of the lads, the life of self sufficency upsets Barbara who admits to missing feeling like a woman. Tom eventually realises that Barbara gave up more than he did when they traded lives and performs a selfless act to try and help.

CITV 2:25pm (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.

London Live 3pm (repeat)
Up The Chastity Belt. Lurkalot (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

Up The Chastity Belt

Film in which Frankie Howerd joins the Crusades to save his master and bring King Richard back to take his rightful place on the throne of England.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 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 3 - California Dreamin

When Gary and Phoebe discover the lease on the Royal Oak has run out and Reg is retiring, they realise it is time to make plans for the future. Back in the 1990s Yvonne has her own heart set on big changes, but Gary isn't quite as keen to go along for the ride.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 6 - Meet The Robo Parents

Zig and Zag create Robo-parents simply to use them to get the family deal at the Pizzeria, however the robots 'parental programme' gets out of control!

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 29th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 3

Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott each nominate someone they know well to answer a series of questions and they than have to second guess how they answered.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 7 - Avenue Of The Baobabs, Madagascar

Grandmaster Glitch tries his hand at stunt flying, but the Grimbots are unimpressed, giving him a unanimous thumbs down.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Episode 2 - Timeless Time

Victor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake. Adapted from TV.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Tim Vine has been travelling the length and breadth of this fair land to not only uncover the best stories of the Great British public but also to take every possible opportunity to tell a ridiculous joke and sing a preposterous song along the way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 1

Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Brush Strokes. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Karl Howman), Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn), Sandra (Jackie Lye), Eric (Mike Walling). Copyright: BBC

Brush Strokes

Series 5, Episode 2

Gold-digging Paulette tries to talk Elmo into buying a country mansion. Jacko thinks she's going too far.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 36 - Earworm!

In an attempt to ingratiate himself with Vein, Resus gets Luella to bring an earworm back to life - with potentially disastrous results.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Last Posh Frock

After constantly being treated like one of the lads, the life of self sufficency upsets Barbara who admits to missing feeling like a woman. Tom eventually realises that Barbara gave up more than he did when they traded lives and performs a selfless act to try and help.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Tim Vine has been travelling the length and breadth of this fair land to not only uncover the best stories of the Great British public but also to take every possible opportunity to tell a ridiculous joke and sing a preposterous song along the way.

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

That Reminds Me

Series 3, Episode 1 - George Melly

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 17 - Zogly On Sea

Zig and Zag turn Zogly Manor into a mobile home and head to the coast for sun, sea and surfing shenanigans.

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 12, Episode 7 - The Empire That Foggy Nearly Built

Foggy decides to go big in the car-parking business.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 12 - Big Penfold

The world is in jeopardy and the only thing that can save it is a 1,000ft Penfold.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 2, Episode 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet Rolls

Arkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.

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, Episode 7

The Roman emperor Caesar Augustus reveals the lazy secret of his success, TV's most excitable reporter Bob Hale explains the very, very complex history of World War Two, we meet Georgian England's most forgetful vicar, and Welsh hero Owain Glyndwr takes on the English in battle.

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

Listen To Les

Les Dawson reflects on life insurance and what a condemned man's last request might be.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 4, Episode 7 - Wedding Preparations

Preparations for Jean & Lionel's marriage move into full swing, and both parties are shocked by the spiralling complexities involved. Alistair is keen to step in.

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

The Men From The Ministry

The Conference Trick: Not keen to secure plots on planet Venus, the government enlist the clumsy civil servants.

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 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
The Booze Cruise. Copyright: Yorkshire Television

The Booze Cruise

Episode 3 - The Scattering

When a group of unlikely friends go on a cruise to France, they form bonds that they never thought would've existed.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Stephen Fry, Sara Pascoe, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 13 - Monster Mash

With Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 2 - Naani's Day Out

Mr Khan is off to meet the mosque manager, whom he expects will finally get him onto the mosque committee. He's also keen to get Naani back to Pakistan as soon as possible.

CITV 8:25pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 11 - Birthday Bear

Mr Bean is shocked when Teddy receives a birthday card from Bean's girlfriend.

CITV 8:40pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Mole

Mr Bean's landlady is hopping mad when she finds mole hills on her lovely croquet lawn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's Spell

The family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 1

8 Out Of 10 Cats returns for a new series with a special extended edition. Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, David O'Doherty and Josh Widdicombe.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Grenville Titcombe (Angus Deayton). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 8, Episode 5

Tiger and Joey take on a mountain challenge with little provisions - will they make it back in one piece? Romance is in the air at the Solana but Mateo could be in trouble when a violent stranger starts making enquiries about him at the hotel.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 5

The results of the local political elections are analysed, and some asparagus predicts the future. The Mystery Guest gets Russell to use a skipping rope. The Good News Extra comic is Paul Foot, who talks a lot about Shire Horses.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Jason Manford and Michael McIntyre

Northern funny man Jason Manford acts as host, and the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre, is his very special guest.

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

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gas

Having illegally hooked their gas supply up to their neighbour's, Richie and Eddie are somewhat panicked to find the gas man at their door to inspect all the street's meters.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (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 1 - Soulmate Weekend

Granville is desperate for female company, so he decides to resort to advertising. He ends up getting more than he bargained for.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 13 - Intelligence

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and David Mitchell.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Tim Vine has been travelling the length and breadth of this fair land to not only uncover the best stories of the Great British public but also to take every possible opportunity to tell a ridiculous joke and sing a preposterous song along the way.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Richard Branson. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 4

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with Richard Branson. Stand-up from Phil Ellis.

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

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Ellie Taylor, Sam Simmons

In this week's third episode, multi-award winning Gina Yashere hosts as she introduces surreal Australian comedian Sam Simmons and rising comedy star Ellie Taylor to the stage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler. Tim Fitzhigham. Copyright: BBC

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Series 2, Episode 4

Tim FitzHigham and his old nemesis Alex Horne recreate a 19th century bet - can Tim ride a horse from London to Dover and back before Alex makes 1 million dots on a piece of paper?

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lady Farrow (Holly De Jong), Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 2 - Head

Blackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang

Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Urban Myths: Bob Dylan: Knockin' On Dave's Door. Bob Dylan (Eddie Marsan)

Urban Myths: Bob Dylan: Knockin' On Dave's Door

A one-off comedy drama about Bob Dylan meeting a plumber in north London.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 5 - A Wind-Dried Puffin

The series passes the halfway stage and the tantalising prospect of owning the Taskmaster trophy is getting closer for all five comic competitors who are not named Nish Kumar. Alex Horne risks the wrath of his fierce employer Greg Davies with an unsanctioned task; Sally Phillips locks herself in the caravan with an amorous watercooler and Aisling Bea crams an Italian entrée dish into a balloon.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Fred MacAulay

...At The Stand

Fred At The Stand, Episode 1

Fred MacAulay introduces Sindhu Vee, Susie McCabe, John Hastings and Gary Delaney.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Alun Cochrane's Fun House. Alun Cochrane. Copyright: BBC

Alun Cochrane's Fun House

Episode 4 - The Bedroom

Alun Cochrane concludes his series in the bedroom - will things get saucy this week?

U&Drama channel logo 11:15pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 8, Episode 6 - Money

Tracey faces a dilemma after Garth receives a windfall.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Baby Arrives

The Spencer's baby daughter, Jessica, is born.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm (repeat)
Parenting For Idiots. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Ross, Jamie Laing, Lauren Laverne, Chris Ramsey

Parenting For Idiots

Episode 3 - Rules

The last episode takes a humorous look at the importance of attempting to put in place some basic rules while raising your little ones, from sticking to a routine to instilling discipline.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 4 - School Trip

Banned from organising his own trip after a disastrous previous outing, Alfie's class are sent on Miss Gulliver's field trip to a combined petting zoo and ink museum.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Early Specials, Episode 4 - John Goes To London

John's efforts to find Big City fame don't go to plan. He heads for the big smoke and a recording contract, or does he? Ken has other ideas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Image shows from L to R: Dougal (Graeme Garden), Hamish (Barry Cryer). Copyright: BBC

Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Series 3, Episode 6 - Porridge Votes

The Laird stands in the local by-election, and Hamish and Dougal decide to run against him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 2 - Naani's Day Out

Mr Khan is off to meet the mosque manager, whom he expects will finally get him onto the mosque committee. He's also keen to get Naani back to Pakistan as soon as possible.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight
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 Midnight (repeat)
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A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Sports-based panel show fronted by comedians, with a host of sport and celebrity stars.

Radio 4 12:30am (repeat)
Sarah Millican: How To Be Champion. Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican: How To Be Champion

Episode 2 - I Don't Want Kids

The comedian does not like kids, has never wanted to have them and is always amazed by people's reactions when she tells them so.

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

That Reminds Me

Series 3, Episode 1 - George Melly

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Gina Yashere. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Ellie Taylor, Sam Simmons

In this week's third episode, multi-award winning Gina Yashere hosts as she introduces surreal Australian comedian Sam Simmons and rising comedy star Ellie Taylor to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 1

Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Romesh Ranganathan join the regular cast for the familiar mix of games and topical banter that "makes Mock The Week as reliable as a UKIP expenses claim and as much a part of summer as English sporting failure and mutant animal tabloid scare stories".

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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

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No Place Like Home. Image shows from L to R: Nigel Crabtree (Martin Clunes), Arthur Crabtree (William Gaunt), Tracy Crabtree (Dee Sadler), Beryl Crabtree (Patricia Garwood), Lorraine Codd (Beverly Adams), Paul Crabtree (Stephen Watson). Copyright: BBC

No Place Like Home

A selection of episodes from the fourth and fifth series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 4

In this show, captain Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on captain Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Jason Manford and Michael McIntyre

Northern funny man Jason Manford acts as host, and the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre, is his very special guest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV

Bob Monkhouse On The Spot

Series 1, Episode 3

Bob Monkhouse faces his audience in a uniquely frank and comic question-and-answer session.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 3 - Jim Davidson

Comedy legends Simon Munnery and Boothby Graffoe join tonight's bill filmed in a proper live comedy club. Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 3

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

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Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 8

Harry Hill presents more of the best bits from previous series. Classic clips to make the cut include the Amish version of TV Burp, Ray Mears going walkabout in his car, and Strictly Come Dancing sparking a new craze of playing a lady's leg like a guitar.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 16

This week's episode featured a woman who gives out souvenir mugs after sex, Mike Tyson racing pigeons and Harry struggling to understand science documentaries.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile Hair

Introducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.

London Live 3:30am (repeat)
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Bo' Selecta!

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Leigh Francis sketch show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 3

Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott each nominate someone they know well to answer a series of questions and they than have to second guess how they answered.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Episode 2 - Timeless Time

Victor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake. Adapted from TV.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Tim Vine has been travelling the length and breadth of this fair land to not only uncover the best stories of the Great British public but also to take every possible opportunity to tell a ridiculous joke and sing a preposterous song along the way.

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