British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 3rd November 2017

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
A Yank In Ermine

A Yank In Ermine

A repeat of this 1955 film.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 22 - Spinning

The Twirlywoos watch a pot being made on a potter's wheel, and decide to have a go themselves. On the boat, the tea table is in a spin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 2, Episode 1 - Brothers In Arms

Simon uses his 'flair for original ideas' to go to extreme lengths to prove to his colleagues and family just how bad he feels about doing the job he does.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 48 - Resus Goes Viral

Resus uses a virus to rid his friends of their monster abilities so he can win sports day for once, but the virus has terrible consequences! Can Resus save the town before there are no monsters left in Scream Street?

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 47 - Thanks A Minion!

Penfold's chances of winning a Sidekickie award are in peril when Stiletto attempts to snatch the prize. Greenback plots to destroy the world with termites, and DM gets overly enthusiastic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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 3, Episode 6 - The Whisky Priest

After being told of Italian terrorists being found with British government-produced arms, Jim feels compelled to inform the PM and demand an inquiry. This is just the kind of matter, however, that the PM is particularly keen to stay ignorant of.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Tony Law: 21st Century Adventurer. Tony (Tony Law). Copyright: BBC

Tony Law: 21st Century Adventurer

Fearless adventurer Tony Law leads an intrepid team attempting to recover the Lost Girdle of the Amazons.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 4 - Let's Face The Music

Featuring I'm not a Celebrity, Get Me in There! Also with Crime Diddy and an appeal to help elderly people buy their own catapult.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 19 - Amazon Rainforest, South America

Glitch wants a picnic so he stops the rain in the rainforest, upsetting the local tree frogs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 14

To mark the end of the series - it's panto time!

Talking Pictures TV 8:10am (repeat)
Old Mother Riley's New Venture

Old Mother Riley's New Venture

A repeat of this 1949 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Worst Horror Of All

Victor celebrates his return to work but is not pleased that his first day on the job involves a nasty case of vermin control. His bad luck continues that night, when Victor and Margaret visit the BBC with a virtually unconscious window cleaner they believe to be Mrs Warboy's cousin.

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 1, Episode 5 - Bake That Cake

It is Bake A Cake Day in Justin Town and Justin decides to give Robert a treat for all his hard work. He needs the help of Little Monster and all his friends to make sure that Robert does not see the cake before it is ready.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 13 - Counsel For The Prosecution

Rookie barrister Roger Thursby confronts a fearsome judge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 5

Howard suggests a 'Vicars and Tarts' theme for the annual dance, but in Martin's absence Paul is asked to help out. His array of close friends come in handy, and Martin is not best pleased.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 1, Episode 2

With historian-in-residence Dr Kate Williams, and guests Victoria Coren Mitchell and Andy Zaltzman.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 18 - Fireworks

Its fireworks night at the park, but Sooty, Sweep and Soo can't afford to go. Sooty decides to sell Curry soup and things soon hot up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 1, Episode 5 - Does Your Mother Know You're Out?

Timothy's keen to see a reissue of Gone With The Wind at the cinema, but mother wants him to paint inside the cupboard under the stairs. Victor spies opportunity to make a bet, and Frank attempts to empower his friend.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 12 - Shorter And Shorter

The Twirlywoos find out how to make something shorter when they unravel a woolly blanket. The Very Important Lady is missing some pieces, and she's not happy about her shorter stature!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Kalangadog Junction

Episode 3

1956: It's a big week in the junction as everyone prepares to go to the movies, and the Australian town witnesses a version of On the Waterfront unlike any other...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05am (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 sixth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:25am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 8 - Boy Band

Lauren's favourite band are planning a secret gig, and she abandons her previous plans of going to the cinema with Millie in favour of seeing the Temper Hearts - taking Amber with her. Feeling left out, Millie and Dad try to make some of their own plans, but things just aren't the same without Lauren and Amber. Mum tries to get Craig to share some family time and soon regrets it.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Big Problems With Helen Keen. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC

Big Problems With Helen Keen

Series 2, Episode 3 - Personality

Helen Keen explores how human ingenuity deals with nature's big challenges. Who are we? Why do we have a personality? Do different brains give us different personalities?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 14

To mark the end of the series - it's panto time!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Worst Horror Of All

Victor celebrates his return to work but is not pleased that his first day on the job involves a nasty case of vermin control. His bad luck continues that night, when Victor and Margaret visit the BBC with a virtually unconscious window cleaner they believe to be Mrs Warboy's cousin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 13 - Counsel For The Prosecution

Rookie barrister Roger Thursby confronts a fearsome judge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Go On Holiday Without Really Trying

Having made enquiries about expensive vacations, Hyacinth discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 17 - Play

Wussywat wants to help Eli have some adventurous fun so he sets about making her an adventure playground in the Garden. But what will he use for play equipment?

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 14, Episode 4 - The Self-Propelled Salad Strainer

When Nora Batty leaves home to visit a person unknown, Compo decides that the time has come for him to say it with flowers.

London Live 1:15pm (repeat)
Up The Front. Image shows from L to R: Lurk (Frankie Howerd), Groping (Bill Fraser). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited / STUDIOCANAL

Up The Front

Frankie Howerd plays a servant who is hypnotised into believing that he is the only man who can save England during World War I.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 5 - VIP

A VIP is visiting Dockbridge High and the pupils are on their best behaviour. A shame the same can't be said for the teachers!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 5

Howard suggests a 'Vicars and Tarts' theme for the annual dance, but in Martin's absence Paul is asked to help out. His array of close friends come in handy, and Martin is not best pleased.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 8, Episode 3

Alun Cochrane, Fern Brady, Clare Johnston and Stuart Mitchell look back at the week.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 6 - Thursday

The writing is on the wall as someone gets into trouble for graffiting, and Mr Konnundrum gets an unusual pet.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 12 - Shorter And Shorter

The Twirlywoos find out how to make something shorter when they unravel a woolly blanket. The Very Important Lady is missing some pieces, and she's not happy about her shorter stature!

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:50pm (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 13

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Honey and Callum and special guests Saima Chowdhury, Ahir Shah, Charlie Baker and Rory Crawford, who battle it out in a series of hilarious rounds and challenges.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10pm (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Series 3, Episode 5 - Sex, Lies And Red Tape

Gordon Brittas is trying to raise funds to buy a second trampoline so that Whitbury Leisure Centre can advertise "synchronised trampolining". To raise the money needed, Tim and Gavin are sitting in stocks having wet sponges thrown at them and Colin is attempting a marathon juggle. Brittas himself is on a sponsored silence, an idea suggested by his secretary Julie. Then a wealthy American turns up - but who is he?

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

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting A Grip

Overdue bills lead to the electricity being cut off. Garth has been fighting in school and the central heating is leaking. Roll on two useless plumbers, a pair of female plumbers who botch it up and one who couldn't give a firm time arriving just as the house begins to flood.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50pm (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 1, Episode 6 - The Pagan Rite

After a proposal from his old boss, Tom decides to take on some freelance work in order to treat Barbara to the pampering she misses from their old life. Barbara is furious as she thinks Tom has given up the dream but when she finds out it is for her she is extremely grateful.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 18 - Zagracadabra

Zig and Zag believe that they are street magicians and attempt a trick so dangerous that the Secret Agents are forced to help them out.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The Dog

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

U&Yesterday channel logo 4pm (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?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sahara Desert, Africa

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

CITV 4pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 33 - Where Did You Get That Cat?

Mr Bean chases Scrapper around Mrs Wicket's flat but her sideboard tumbles over, he is horrified to think he has squashed poor Scrapper.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 1, Episode 2

With historian-in-residence Dr Kate Williams, and guests Victoria Coren Mitchell and Andy Zaltzman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:05pm (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 sixth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Kalangadog Junction

Episode 3

1956: It's a big week in the junction as everyone prepares to go to the movies, and the Australian town witnesses a version of On the Waterfront unlike any other...

U&Yesterday channel logo 4:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And Duality

The Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm
10 min
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 51 - Lucky Penny

A lucky leprechaun head brings Luke all the luck he needs, but at a cost - everyone else now has bad luck! Luke must put everything right or he will be cast out from Scream Street.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 2, Episode 1 - Brothers In Arms

Simon uses his 'flair for original ideas' to go to extreme lengths to prove to his colleagues and family just how bad he feels about doing the job he does.

U&Yesterday channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 4 - Moving On

When Terry sees the changes that have happened to his home town since he's been away, he is horrified. The labour exchange add to his misery by sending him for a job interview with a company who's staff are all too familiar. He decides to seek out Hughie, an old army buddy, in deepest Berwickshire.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Tony Law: 21st Century Adventurer. Tony (Tony Law). Copyright: BBC

Tony Law: 21st Century Adventurer

Fearless adventurer Tony Law leads an intrepid team attempting to recover the Lost Girdle of the Amazons.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 10

DIY Dan does his best to demonstrate how to give a garden fence a makeover, while Keith Fitt and Arthur Sleep play air guitar, and Ann Teak tries to play the lute.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 3 - Jobsworth

Zig and Zag discover the joys of 'buying stuff', but to buy stuff you need money, and to get money you need a job!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Go On Holiday Without Really Trying

Having made enquiries about expensive vacations, Hyacinth discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 51, Episode 1

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week through topical stand-up and sketches. Steve and Hugh are joined by Sindhu Vee, Tez Ilyas, Pippa Evans and Luke Kempner.

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 14, Episode 4 - The Self-Propelled Salad Strainer

When Nora Batty leaves home to visit a person unknown, Compo decides that the time has come for him to say it with flowers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:40pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 25 - Megahurtz Attacks

Danger Mouse's attempts to boost Penfold's confidence backfire when it leads to a ferocious games monster escaping into the real world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The Dog

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 14

To mark the end of the series - it's panto time!

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 6, Episode 3 - The Dinner Party

Jean hears that her daughter is seeing a married man, Sandy has reservations about her new boyfriend, and Stephen and Penny pay a visit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25pm (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 1, Episode 6 - The Pagan Rite

After a proposal from his old boss, Tom decides to take on some freelance work in order to treat Barbara to the pampering she misses from their old life. Barbara is furious as she thinks Tom has given up the dream but when she finds out it is for her she is extremely grateful.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 13 - Counsel For The Prosecution

Rookie barrister Roger Thursby confronts a fearsome judge.

BBC Four 7:30pm (repeat)
The Good Old Days. Copyright: BBC

The Good Old Days

Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 3 - Community Spirit

The time has come to organise Dibley's annual autumn fayre, and after raising a measly £200 last year, there are murmurs to support cancelling the event. The vicar however, is determined that she can book a real celebrity to open festivities rather than some local nobody, and a solution appears to come when Alice reveals her early-balding cousin is one 'Reg Dwight'...

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 5

Leo and Geo are this week's victims in love and putting their relationship to the test when they are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds. Will they chose love or money?

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 21 - Goldfish

With his beloved teddy bear at the dry cleaners, Mr Bean finds a new playmate from the garden pond.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Porridge. Fletch (Kevin Bishop). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Episode 5 - The Listener

An intriguing new inmate arrives at Wakeley, in the form of depressed rock star Rob Strange. Fletch is tasked with keeping an eye on him but events take an unexpected turn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The Weather

In the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.

Horror Channel 9pm (repeat)
Severance

Severance

Darkly comic horror film about a team-building exercise that goes disastrously wrong. Stars Danny Dyer, Tim McInnerny and Laura Harris.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Porridge. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Legends Of British Comedy

Episode 3 - And It's Goodnight From Him - The Very Best Of Ronnie Barker

Engaging tribute to the much-missed comedy actor and writer. Featuring a frank interview with the man himself and eulogies from the leading lights in British comedy.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Living The Dream. Mal Pemberton (Philip Glenister). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Living The Dream

Series 1, Episode 1

The Pembertons pack up their home in not-so-sunny Yorkshire and head for Florida and the promise of beautiful weather at the Kissimmee Sunshine Park. What dad Mal discovers upon their arrival is ... not quite as he'd expected.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 5

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Quentin Letts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Rebel. Henry Palmer (Simon Callow). Copyright: Retort

The Rebel

Series 1, Episode 1 - Law

Following a reluctant visit to see his doctor, Henry witnesses a robbery and gives chase - only to be accused of homophobia by a do-gooder policeman, whom he then assaults!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Tracey Breaks The News. Tracey Ullman. Copyright: BBC

Tracey Breaks The News

Series 1, Episode 2

Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell watch television, whilst Angela Merkel has trouble resisting the charms of Emanuel Macron and the newsreader reveals her own history of sexual harassment at the BBC.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 1 - Kenneth Williams

The Interviews begins with Kenneth Williams, legend of radio and film comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Justin Moorhouse, Hal Cruttenden, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom Stade

Hal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
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 13, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Joe Wilkinson, Ellie Taylor, Natalie Cassidy and Gabby Logan.

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 7

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks Ku Klux Klan with blues musician Daryl Davis. Musical comedy from Harry & Chris.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea, David Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 3 - Oceans

Tune in to hear one publisher's suggestion for a radical improvement to Moby Dick. With Aisling Bea, Joe Lycett and David Mitchell.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Tony Law: 21st Century Adventurer. Tony (Tony Law). Copyright: BBC

Tony Law: 21st Century Adventurer

Fearless adventurer Tony Law leads an intrepid team attempting to recover the Lost Girdle of the Amazons.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:15pm
70 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 12, Episode 6 - Stand Up 2 Cancer Special

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by Man Down stars Greg Davies and Roisin Conaty.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Restoration Re-Ruined Only Even Worse

Pip is heavily in debt when he has to bribe the whole of the House of Commons not to hang him.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 22, Episode 6 - Murder on the Orient Express cast

Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and Josh Gad talk about Murder on the Orient Express and St Vincent performs live in the studio.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm
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 13, Episode 2

Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by American comic Hannibal Buress, The Voice reject Sam Buttery, actor Stephen Mangan and Canada's Katherine Ryan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 4 - Party

When Tim and Lee try to organise a surprise party for Lucy's 30th birthday their ideas of what makes a good party differ widely.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Church Of England

The PR agency with contacts at the highest level of Government is asked to come up with a strategy to increase church congregations around the country.

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting A Grip

Overdue bills lead to the electricity being cut off. Garth has been fighting in school and the central heating is leaking. Roll on two useless plumbers, a pair of female plumbers who botch it up and one who couldn't give a firm time arriving just as the house begins to flood.

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Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 4, Episode 8

Bradley Walsh returns to the famous London Palladium stage one last time as the latest series of the iconic variety show concludes. This week's bill features music from chart-toppers Clean Bandit, jaw-dropping illusion from James More, comedy from James Acaster and The Noise Next Door, plus performances from West End smash hits School of Rock and Les Miserables.

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Red Dwarf. Cat (Danny John-Jules)

Red Dwarf

Series XII, Episode 4 - Mechocracy

When all the machines onboard Red Dwarf go on strike a Presidential election is held between Rimmer and Kryten to look after their rights.

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Josh. Image shows from L to R: Susan (Esther Coles), Owen (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 3, Episode 5 - Friends & Rivals

Josh discovers Geoff is a Fifa genius. Meanwhile Kate goes on a date with a dad and Owen is landed with a new work colleague.

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Chain Reaction

Series 2, Episode 2 - Barry Cryer interviews Mark Thomas

The relay-race style interview series continues as veteran Barry Cryer interviews bad boy Mark Thomas.

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

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

A selection of four episodes of the chat show parody.

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Zapped. Barbara (Sharon Rooney)

Zapped

Series 2, Episode 4 - Pear Fair

It's Munty's famous Pear Fair and Herman's favourite time of year. Who knows, The Jug and The Other Jug might even attract some new customers.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Niall Horan, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Kirsty Gallacher, Nick Grimshaw, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 4

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by Nick Grimshaw, Niall Horan and Kirsty Gallacher for more sports trivia fun.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 2

Dara O Briain and the team return for another episode of the topical comedy featuring guests Rob Beckett, Milton Jones, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe.

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QI

Series L, Episode 1 - L-Animals

With Ross Noble, Sarah Millican and Colin Lane.

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Snuff Box

Dark comedy series, part sketch show part sitcom, written by and starring Matt Berry and Rich Fulcher.

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London Live 2:40am (repeat)
Cool It, Carol!. Image shows from L to R: Carol Thatcher (Janet Lynn), Joe Sickles (Robin Askwith). Copyright: Pete Walker Films

Cool It, Carol!

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

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Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom Stade

Hal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 2

Dara O Briain and the team return for another episode of the topical comedy featuring guests Rob Beckett, Milton Jones, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe.

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GameFace

Series 1, Episode 5 - Skint

Marcella needs to tell her family about Billy's drug problems - but she can't bear to dent her mother's faith in her golden boy.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 8

This edition of the show sees Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Gregg Wallace and Kate Silverton to debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics.

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Man Down

Series 4, Episode 2

Dan presents Emma with a perfect vision of a family and embarks on a journey to rediscover a terrible truth about a misremembered friendship. Meanwhile Jo embraces freeganism and Dan reluctantly re-enters the teaching profession... kind of.

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The Alternative Comedy Experience. Image shows from L to R: Josie Long, David Kay, Stewart Lee, Henning Wehn, Simon Munnery, Paul Sinha, Phil Nichol, Tony Law, Paul Foot. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 2, Episode 9 - Low Standards

Tonight's episode of the Stewart Lee-curated stand-up show features Simon Munnery, Stephen Carlin, Hattie Hayridge, plus performance poet Paul Hamilton and some dancing from Gráinne Maguire.

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The Rest Is History

Series 1, Episode 2

With historian-in-residence Dr Kate Williams, and guests Victoria Coren Mitchell and Andy Zaltzman.

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BBC Radio 4 Extra

Kalangadog Junction

Episode 3

1956: It's a big week in the junction as everyone prepares to go to the movies, and the Australian town witnesses a version of On the Waterfront unlike any other...

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Safety Catch

Series 2, Episode 1 - Brothers In Arms

Simon uses his 'flair for original ideas' to go to extreme lengths to prove to his colleagues and family just how bad he feels about doing the job he does.

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Tony Law: 21st Century Adventurer. Tony (Tony Law). Copyright: BBC

Tony Law: 21st Century Adventurer

Fearless adventurer Tony Law leads an intrepid team attempting to recover the Lost Girdle of the Amazons.

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