British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 2nd April 2018

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Chance Of A Lifetime

Chance Of A Lifetime

A repeat of this 1950 film.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 7 - Canteen Trouble

Canteen girl Suzy is very good to Stan and Jack when over-serving their meals, and under-charging! Naturally this upsets Blakey, who is determined to beat Jack and Stan at their own game...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Inspector's Pets

It's goodbye to the depot for a while for Blakey - he and his mum are going on holiday. But they can't find anyone to look after the dachshund and the tropical fish...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:40am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 6 - Noisy

The Twirlywoos find that playing with a radio can have very noisy consequences. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car comes to visit - bringing an awful racket with it!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 3, Episode 1 - Reinstatement

As the first ferry of the holiday season chugs into the terminal a familiar figure stands aboard. Irene Bruce is back. In a community where no one agrees, modernisation is a dirty word and the smallest event is of immense importance. Irene wonders why she ever came back when she spent a lifetime trying to escape.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Carry On Cowboy. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cowboy

Saddle up for a fistful of double entendres in this western spoof from the Carry On team. Stodge City is terrorised by the villainous Johnny Finger.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Piglet Files

Series 3, Episode 4 - In Which We Serve

Peter and the rest of the department are on the trail of a French agent. The operation takes them to a hotel hosting an industry conference.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 80, Episode 6

Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Gyles Brandreth and Paul Merton speak for 60 seconds on subjects including Elephants and Office Politics.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Piglet Files

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Plane Truth

When two soviet aircraft designers defect in quick succession, Piglet's technical knowledge - and a passing interest in plane design - places him as the best candidate to assess the men and work out who's their best source.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 50 - The Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan

The Go Jetters fly to the rescue in Japan, as Glitch gets up to his usual monkey business.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Rail Strike

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30am (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

BBC Two 8:30am (repeat)
Gnomeo & Juliet. Copyright: Rocket Pictures

Gnomeo & Juliet

Comic retelling of the Shakespearean tragedy, set amidst rival gardens' families of gnomes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (repeat)
Gangsta Granny. Granny (Julia McKenzie)

Gangsta Granny

Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel. Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel (Michael Roberts). Copyright: BBC

Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prize Fighter

Shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel tries to swing a prize fight.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:55am (repeat)
Carry On Behind. Image shows from L to R: Professor Anna Vooshka (Elke Sommer), Professor Roland Crump (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Behind

Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.

Forces TV 8:55am (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 4, Episode 3 - Out Of Town

The coast is clear for Gary to have a holiday with wartime mistress Phoebe, since present-day wife Yvonne has packed her bags for a three-week trip to Korea. But Gary has reckoned without an unexpected visitor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10am (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 5 - Guess Who's Coming To Pinner

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

Forces TV 9:30am (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 4, Episode 4 - And Mother Came Too

Ron needs Gary's help in court after he is arrested. In 1942, Phoebe reveals her husband has been killed in action - leaving her free to marry Gary.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 9, Episode 4 - Relative Values

A "Trivial Facts" quiz brings out the worst in the competing teachers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50am (repeat)
A Matter Of Loaf And Death. Copyright: Aardman Animations

A Matter Of Loaf And Death

A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.

BBC Three 10am
27 min
This Country. Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 2, Episode 6 - Family Loyalties

Kerry's life-long ambition has been to work with her father, Martin. She is overjoyed, therefore, when he asks her to help him store some wares in a lock-up garage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30am (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 5, Episode 6 - We Don't Want To Lose You...

Gary's false wartime identity finally catches up with him.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45am (repeat)
Carry On Dick. Richard 'Big Dick' Turpin / Reverend Flasher (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Dick

Sid James and Barbara Windsor go out in style in their last Carry On film, based on the legend of Dick Turpin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15am (repeat)
Goodnight From Him. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: CPL Productions / BBC

Goodnight From Him

Comedy drama following the early lives of Ronnie Barker & Ronnie Corbett, from the first meeting to the beginning of The Two Ronnies.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 6, Episode 3 - Grandparents

How to get your grandchild to sleep, following instructions when babysitting, and misbehaving as a grandparent.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Rail Strike

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 3 - Stage Fright

Raquel makes a return visit to cabaret singing when Del gets her a chance booking. But her singing partner has a limited repertoire and Del is soon to find out why!...

CITV 12:25pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30pm (repeat)
Carry On At Your Convenience. Image shows from L to R: Vic Spanner (Kenneth Cope), Willie (Geoffrey Hughes), Sid Plummer (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On At Your Convenience

Sid James plays Sid Plummer, a works foreman struggling to bridge the gap between an unreasonable, strike-happy shop steward and a naive manager's son.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel. Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel (Michael Roberts). Copyright: BBC

Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prize Fighter

Shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel tries to swing a prize fight.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour Charity

Jerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 10 - More About Going Over

The Twirlywoos are in a field with an obstacle course.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:50pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 7

The Houses of Parliament smell of poo, Cinderella struggles with the Blitz, and Helen of Troy reveals her complicated love life.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 4, Episode 7 - Anniversary

Nobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.

BBC Radio Scotland 2pm
15 min
Reply To All. Image shows from L to R: Peter (Gavin Mitchell), Mary (Barbara Rafferty), Liz (Sally Reid), Scott (Jordan Young). Copyright: BBC

Reply To All

Sitcom pilot about a daughter trying to organise a party for her dad.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:15pm (repeat)
Carry On Henry. Henry VIII (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Henry

Historical hamming from the Carry On regulars. Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Slocombe (Sherrie Hewson), Miss Brahms (Niky Wardley). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Revival of the sitcom classic set in a department store.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 6 - Griller Thriller

Dennis' ultimate hero, Grizzly Griller, plans on trekking to the source of the River Beano, broadcasting the treacherous path on live TV. Dennis introduces him to his pet hamster, Galahad - only to discover they are his biggest fear! Grizzly is so afraid that Dennis must disguise himself as his hero and go in his place!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Black Lion Films

Rising Damp

Film adaptation of the popular ITV sitcom. Middle-aged Rigsby plays landlord to college tutor Ruth Jones, medical student Philip and art student John.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (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 4 - Snoozical

Becky dreams of starring in the Strange Hill musical production of Scary Poppins, but regresses into fear-filled dreams after being informed she's a terrible singer. Can she defeat The Grackle?

Radio 4 4pm (repeat)
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 3, Episode 2 - Cicero

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:10pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Christmas Special - Battle Of The Giants!

Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?

Forces TV 4:10pm (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 4, Episode 3 - Out Of Town

The coast is clear for Gary to have a holiday with wartime mistress Phoebe, since present-day wife Yvonne has packed her bags for a three-week trip to Korea. But Gary has reckoned without an unexpected visitor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 9, Episode 4 - Relative Values

A "Trivial Facts" quiz brings out the worst in the competing teachers.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:40pm (repeat)
Paddington. Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Heyday Films

Paddington

Family comedy about the eponymous bear found at a London train station by the Brown family.

Forces TV 4:50pm (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 4, Episode 4 - And Mother Came Too

Ron needs Gary's help in court after he is arrested. In 1942, Phoebe reveals her husband has been killed in action - leaving her free to marry Gary.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 3, Episode 1 - Reinstatement

As the first ferry of the holiday season chugs into the terminal a familiar figure stands aboard. Irene Bruce is back. In a community where no one agrees, modernisation is a dirty word and the smallest event is of immense importance. Irene wonders why she ever came back when she spent a lifetime trying to escape.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour Charity

Jerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 80, Episode 6

Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Gyles Brandreth and Paul Merton speak for 60 seconds on subjects including Elephants and Office Politics.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 4, Episode 7 - Anniversary

Nobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6pm (repeat)
Rising Damp Fovever. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Rising Damp Fovever

Episode 1 - Part One

The first in a two part documentary series about Rising Damp. Series creator Eric Chappell reveals the inspiration behind his comic creation and its journey to our screens.

Comedy Central 6pm (repeat)
Spice World. Image shows from L to R: Geri / Ginger Spice (Geri Halliwell), Mel C / Sporty Spice (Melanie Chisholm), Victoria / Posh Spice (Victoria Beckham), Emma / Baby Spice (Emma Bunton), Mel B / Scary Spice (Melanie Brown)

Spice World

Comic adventure film starring the Spice Girls as they rush to perform at the Royal Albert Hall.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:05pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 3 - Mardy Mary Queen Of Scots

We follow the young Mary as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland, to Queen in France, back to Queen in Scotland, and finally to Elizabeth I's public enemy no. 1 - with a bit of Queenian Rhapsody thrown in for good measure! Meanwhile across the world we meet silver-nosed Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, and Mr H gives us his unique take on the epic Battle of Lepanto in another History's Craziest Fools.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Splott. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Splott

Episode 6 - Abdel's Return

Mandy's ex Abdel makes a surprise visit to Splott. Will old feelings be rekindled? And will Mandy get on with Abdel's husband? And, when it comes down to it, which family will Mandy choose?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 20, Episode 1

John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Lou Sanders and Graeme Garden are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as police, submarines, books and spiders, alongside host David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Slocombe (Sherrie Hewson), Miss Brahms (Niky Wardley). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Revival of the sitcom classic set in a department store.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7pm (repeat)
Rising Damp Fovever. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Rising Damp Fovever

Episode 2 - Part Two

Part two reveals how the series continued to be a success, eventually spawning a feature length film.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Stephen Fry, Ross Noble, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 1 - A Medley Of Maladies

With Lucy Porter, Ross Noble and Matt Lucas.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Rail Strike

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

A selection of three episodes of the Home Guard sitcom.

CITV 7:25pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel. Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel (Michael Roberts). Copyright: BBC

Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prize Fighter

Shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel tries to swing a prize fight.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 1 - Mr. Bean

In this original award-winning episode, Mr. Bean takes an exam, sunbathes and goes to church with Richard Briers - driving badly all the way!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:25pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 2 - The Return Of Mr. Bean

Rowan Atkinson stars as the inimitable individual who turns the most ordinary situations into moments of excruciating embarrassment. In this edition, Mr. Bean visits a department store and gets carried away.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (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

A selection of episodes from the fourth and fifth series of the time-travel sitcom.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly

An Audience With...

Episode 7 - Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly offers his unique brand of stand-up humour to a star-studded audience including Twiggy, Clive James, Michael Brandon, Ringo Starr and Samantha Fox.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Long Night At Blackstone. Image shows from L to R: Dominique (Julie Wilson Nimmo), Faye Bowers (Lorraine McIntosh), Pat Tomorrow (John Gordon Sinclair)

Long Night At Blackstone

The host of a low-rent paranormal activity show learns that her show is to be axed and is determined to go out with a bang.

BBC Two 9pm
Dave Allen At Peace. Dave Allen (Aidan Gillen). Copyright: Darlow Smithson

Dave Allen At Peace

Biopic following Anglo-Irish sit-down comedian Dave Allen.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kevin Bridges, Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 6 - Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter and Kevin Bridges

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. The nation's favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, introduces guest appearances from young Scottish comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and acclaimed comic Reginald D Hunter.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:10pm
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 15, Episode 7

Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Dee, Victoria Coren, Matt Edmondson and Rob Beckett.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:15pm (repeat)
Goodnight From Him. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: CPL Productions / BBC

Goodnight From Him

Comedy drama following the early lives of Ronnie Barker & Ronnie Corbett, from the first meeting to the beginning of The Two Ronnies.

Sheffield Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Up North

Up North

Series 1, Episode 4 - Christmas Up North

Olivia Jenkins leaves home after going Carol singing at the Smiths house and everyone telling her "you don't live here". Also in this episode Colin Wood is upset after attending his friend's funeral plus Rosie and Mick treat their children to some wonderful presents on Christmas Day.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 16

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game, with Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe who take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Susie Dent is joined by Alex Horne & The Horne Section in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Ninette Howard, Russell Howard

Russell Howard & Mum

USA Road Trip - Series 2, Episode 2 - Beauty Pageanting In Vegas

Russell and Ninette have arrived in Las Vegas on their All-American Road Trip. While in Sin City, the Howards have been invited to be guest judges at the Mrs. Globe Beauty Pageant, a competition for women of all ages. In order to judge women, Russell must first understand what it takes to be a beauty queen.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian. Dave Allen. Copyright: Vera Productions

Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian

Celebration of the life and work of controversial sit-down stand-up comic, Dave Allen.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Sam Pamphilon, Kevin Bridges, Ellie Gibson, Dara O Briain, Natasia Demetriou, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 3, Episode 8

Comedians Kevin Bridges and Natasia Demetriou play Joust, Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2, Tekken, Can't Drive This and special endgame Noah Me, Noah You.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 80, Episode 6

Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Gyles Brandreth and Paul Merton speak for 60 seconds on subjects including Elephants and Office Politics.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
35 min
Action Team. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Stone (Yasmine Akram), Ruth (Vicky McClure)

Action Team

Episode 6 - Push The Button

The World is brought to its knees as Vlad prepares to activate the Antelope's Tail.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Cowards. Image shows from L to R: Tim Key, Stefan Golaszewski, Lloyd Woolf, Tom Basden. Copyright: BBC

Cowards

Series 2, Episode 2

Sketches include an argument about the Mr Men, Peter Pan trying to buy fags and gin, an un-fair game of darts and the boyfriend of Where's Wally reporting him missing to police.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 1

After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (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

A selection of three episodes of the sitcom starring Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew.

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

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 2

The machines have had enough. No longer will they stand for being bashed about, kicked around and taken for granted. The Bad Robots are out for revenge...

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 4 - Down An Octave

Greg Davies and Alex Horne test the skills of their troupe of comedians. Can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 52, Episode 5

Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Andy Zaltzman, Mae Martin, Beardyman and Emma Sidi tackle the recent Russian expulsions, Stormy Daniels, anti-semitism, Australian ball tampering, the opioid crisis, among others. Phew! Steve and Hugh are also joined by veteran Weather Forecaster and National Treasure Michael Fish to partake in the great national pastime of talking about the weather.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head. Greg Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television

Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head

Television version of Greg Davies's 2013 stand-up show, The Back Of My Mum's Head.

U&Drama channel logo 11:20pm (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 8 - You Pays Yer Money

A by-election in Chigwell causes tension about who to vote for between Tracey, Sharon and Dorien. Sharon wants Darryl's vote after Tracey paid his poll tax, but he wants the full £350 for the pleasure, leading Sharon to take drastic action.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Special - The Queen Of Sheba

Nearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Eddie Izzard, Trevor Noah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 1 - Eddie Izzard, Josh Widdicombe, Trevor Noah

Eddie Izzard hosts, with special guests Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Problem With Adam Bloom. Adam Bloom. Copyright: BBC

The Problem With Adam Bloom

Series 3, Episode 2 - Parents

What is the problem with Adam Bloom? This week it's his parents and why, despite being close to them, he argues all the time. He examines our attitudes to children and parents, as well as picking up a flute for the first time in years. With Rob Rouse, Hattie Hayridge, Stefano Paolini and Bernie Bloom.

U&W channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 2 - Birds

With Phil Kay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
Lee And Dean. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Mark O'Sullivan), Mrs Bryce-D'Souza (Anna Morris), Lee (Miles Chapman), Nikki (Camille Ucan)

Lee And Dean

Series 1, Episode 1

Lee and Dean have been inseparable since childhood, until Lee meets Nikki. For the first time Lee seems smitten, and Dean's nose is put out of joint when she moves into their flat and takes over organising Lee's birthday party.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:30am
45 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Eddie Izzard, Trevor Noah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 1 - Eddie Izzard, Josh Widdicombe, Trevor Noah

Eddie Izzard hosts, with special guests Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 7

Russell Howard talks about being an uncle and middle class muggers; plus answers questions on how to get out of work. His guests are Steve Williams and Isy Suttie.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30am (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Stylax (Joel Fry)

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 8 - The Weatherist

The boys meet their new neighbour, a weatherman. Marcus uses the forecast of a small tremor to bring excitement to his relationship with Delphine. Stylax tries his luck with an attractive new colleague, while Grumio discovers Indian food.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 1 - Blue

All the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 1

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

Talking Pictures TV 1am (repeat)
We Joined The Navy. Image shows left to right: Lieutenant Commander Robert 'Bodger' Badger (Kenneth More), Carol (Joan O'Brien). Credit: STUDIOCANAL

We Joined The Navy

Lieutenant Commander 'Bodger' Badger takes three young recruits under his wing, but they've a lot to learn before making it in the navy.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison return for a new series of the topical show. Micky Flanagan, Nathan Caton and Greg Davies are the guests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25am (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 2

A 'sudden wing malfunction' delays FlyLo passengers on their way to Malaga, while Melody and Taaj get tough with FlyLo's new baggage allowance regulations.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 2 - Birds

With Phil Kay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05am (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 2, Episode 3 - Joining The Masons

Tensions fly when Keith's handyman skills see Ed and Lauren needing to seek shelter at the Masons'. Meanwhile Clive's dabble with technology leaves him scared for his future and Emma taking drastic measures...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Nurse. Image shows from L to R: Herbert (Paul Whitehouse), Elizabeth (Esther Coles). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Nurse

Episode 1

The first episode introduces some of the patients that Liz encounters during her home visits. Amongst those are Lorrie and her over-friendly, nosey neighbour Maurice, overweight Graham and his feeder mother, elderly rake Herbert, cat lady April and agoraphobic Billy and his ex-con friend.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40am (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 1 - Blue

All the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:05am (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 18, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Jack Dee, Rob Beckett, Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney and Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10am (repeat)
Nurse. Image shows from L to R: Herbert (Paul Whitehouse), Elizabeth (Esther Coles). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Nurse

Episode 2

Liz becomes troubled by the relationship between Graham and his mother as Graham's daily diet of doughnuts and junk food continues, not to mention the bickering. Agoraphobic ex-con Billy finds himself in a spot of trouble and Liz meets a new patient called Jack who is a troubled young former soldier.

U&Drama channel logo 3:15am (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 8 - You Pays Yer Money

A by-election in Chigwell causes tension about who to vote for between Tracey, Sharon and Dorien. Sharon wants Darryl's vote after Tracey paid his poll tax, but he wants the full £350 for the pleasure, leading Sharon to take drastic action.

U&Dave channel logo 3:15am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison return for a new series of the topical show. Micky Flanagan, Nathan Caton and Greg Davies are the guests.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 9, Episode 4 - Relative Values

A "Trivial Facts" quiz brings out the worst in the competing teachers.

ITV Encore 4:40am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas Is Coming

The Larkin family prepares for the festive season. Excitement and anticipation fill the air as Pop trims the huge tree with tinsel and lights, and the rest of the family festoon the house with paper chains and Christmas baubles. But outside in the darkening woods, there's an exhausted man on the run.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 3, Episode 1 - Reinstatement

As the first ferry of the holiday season chugs into the terminal a familiar figure stands aboard. Irene Bruce is back. In a community where no one agrees, modernisation is a dirty word and the smallest event is of immense importance. Irene wonders why she ever came back when she spent a lifetime trying to escape.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 80, Episode 6

Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Gyles Brandreth and Paul Merton speak for 60 seconds on subjects including Elephants and Office Politics.

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