British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 4th April 2018

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Encore

Encore

A repeat of this 1951 film.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 8 - Behind

The Twirlywoos entertain a baby - and confuse her dad by popping up behind him. Back in the Boat the Drawing Wall draws a wall, with someone unusual hiding behind it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Ring Around The Bath

Ring Around The Bath

Episode 2.2, Go With The Flow: Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.

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 6 - Under New Management

The department is thrown into disarray when Maxwell brings in a new chief, pushing Drummond down the pecking order: a brash, no-nonsense northern woman. The sackings commence quickly, but Piglet and Drummond don't intend to simply roll over.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 5, Episode 4

Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest. With Russell Kane, Fern Britton and Ivo Graham.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Lucky Feller. Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Lucky Feller

Episode 1 - Mother's Day

It's Mother's Day, so Shorty has arranged for he, mum and Randy to take a trip down to Brighton. Unfortunately their train breaks down en route, but Shorty's more than enamoured with the female company they're sharing their compartment with.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 1 - Petra, Jordan

In this episode, Grandmaster Glitch goes on a desert adventure to uncover a mysterious lost city. If only it hadn't already been discovered! As Glitch attempts to beat a group of tourists to Petra in Jordan, he crashes his Grimbler in the Siq gorge. Vibrations from the Grimblers engines shake the surrounding area, causing the treasury building to shake apart. Can the Go Jetters save the ancient city?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 3, Episode 9

Diana is hospitalised after collapsing during a trip out to watch an old folks' grand prix, and is convinced she's got mere weeks to live - at most. After all, what could a shadow on her lung be but cancer?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (repeat)
The Boy In The Dress. Dennis (Billy Kennedy). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

The Boy In The Dress

An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Round The Horne. Image shows left to right: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne, June Ellis. Credit: BBC

Round The Horne

Series 1, Episode 14

Special agent Kenneth Horne probes a pirate invasion of the BBC while Kenneth Williams throws a hissy fit.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (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 17 - Cousin Cuddle

The Justin Times announces that cousin Cuddle is coming from Monstovia to stay, while Little Monster is going in exchange. Will Cuddle be easier to control than Little Monster?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (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 7 - ... But We Think You Have To Go

Alone in wartime France, Gary has to deal with a nasty Nazi, a friendly resistance fighter, and the fact that his double has plans to take his place in London.

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

Whilst walking around the East End, TV repairman Gary Sparrow is transported back to 1940 where he begins to live a second life.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 2 - Sticky Timmy

Harriet shows Timmy and his friends how to make a collage, but Timmy gets glue all over himself.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 3 - Artful Bean

Mr Bean gets a real bug for painting. Then several bugs ... and flies and slugs and mice.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (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 the first series from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 7 - A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In Shepherd's Bush

Arthur asks Ray to mind a valuable racing pigeon.

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

Whilst walking around the East End, TV repairman Gary Sparrow is transported back to 1940 where he begins to live a second life.

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

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 3, Episode 2

Sofa-bound TV presenters Mike and Sue tackle terrorism and gardening.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 11 - More About Balancing

Stop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.

CITV 9:40am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Fly

Mr Bean declares war when he finds a fly in his room, and searches for ever more outlandish weapons.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10am (repeat)
St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold. Image shows from L to R: Bianca (Zawe Ashton), Roxy (Sarah Harding), Annabelle Fritton (Talulah Riley), Zoe (Montserrat Lombard). Copyright: Fragile St Trinian's Limited / Ealing Studios

St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold

The girls of St Trinian's are back - and this time they're racing a secretive, corrupt organisation to discover pirate treasure.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (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 1, Episode 5 - The Eternal Quadrangle

Margaret worries that Victor might be having an affair, so she retaliates by spending more time with her friend, Mr. Wharton.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Big Problems With Helen Keen. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC

Big Problems With Helen Keen

Series 1, Episode 1 - Death

Episode 1 looks at the biggest problem of all - death. From praying for eternal life to uploading our minds into a giant cloud of data - is there anything at all we can do to avoid it?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 1, Episode 6 - The Party's Over

It's Janet's 30th birthday, but an earth girl hitting the Big 3-0 means nothing to the Ultron male. So when Janet says she doesn't want to discuss it and then changes her mind, poor George isn't quite sure what to do. As always, he turns to his cousin Arnie for advice.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

CITV 12:25pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Round The Horne. Image shows left to right: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne, June Ellis. Credit: BBC

Round The Horne

Series 1, Episode 14

Special agent Kenneth Horne probes a pirate invasion of the BBC while Kenneth Williams throws a hissy fit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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 5, Episode 4 - Avoiding The Country Set

Lionel and Jean take extraordinary steps to avoid the gang - but problems arise when they arrive at their weekend retreat early.

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 27, Episode 4 - The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood Barbi

Billy takes the boys out for a barbecue in the "real" outdoors ... if only he could light the fire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 3, Episode 9

Diana is hospitalised after collapsing during a trip out to watch an old folks' grand prix, and is convinced she's got mere weeks to live - at most. After all, what could a shadow on her lung be but cancer?

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 12 - More About Over

Stop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Fun and frolics at a branch of Maplin's Holiday Camp where the guests are the last thing on the mind of the staff.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 9

A Victorian inspector checks that school is suitably cruel, HHTV News reports live from the Great Plague and Thumbelina drowns in poo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 2 - Ashes To Ashes

When Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dear Sexy Knickers...

Mr. Lucas decides to send a little love-note to Miss Brahms, but it goes awry: Mrs. Slocombe gets it instead...but she thinks that the sender's someone other than Lucas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough Justice

Judge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:55pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 8 - Him Indoors

Arthur decides to upgrades his security arrangements.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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 the first series from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 8 - Night Of The Living Veg

Mrs Creecher uses the school's allotment to hold Class 3C's 'Biggest Veg' competition.

U&Drama channel logo 4pm (repeat)
You Rang, M'Lord?. Image shows from L to R: Ivy Teasdale (Su Pollard), Alfred 'Alf' Stokes (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

You Rang, M'Lord?

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Phantom Sign Writer

Lord Meldrum is expecting a visit from his friend Charles, the local bishop. Sir Ralph, unfortunately, has got wind of his doings with Lady Agatha and also intends to pop round to the house...

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 6 - The Most Boring Book In The World

Faced with last-minute completion of a history project he was not aware had been set, Mitchell heads straight for the library - and Becky and Templetone get sucked into the mobst boring book in the world.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10pm (repeat)
Carry On... Up The Khyber. Image shows from L to R: Pte. James Widdle (Charles Hawtrey), Sgt. Major Macnutt (Terry Scott), Capt. Keene (Roy Castle), Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond (Sid James), Major Shorthouse (Julian Holloway). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On... Up The Khyber

Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond is in charge of the motley kilted crew of the Third Foot and Mouth regiment at a British outpost in the Khyber Pass.

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

Whilst walking around the East End, TV repairman Gary Sparrow is transported back to 1940 where he begins to live a second life.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 7, Episode 10 - Rats

Isaac tries to catch a mouse in school using Darnesh's cat... with disastrous consequences. And Polly tries to help Owen move on emotionally by getting Katie a new boyfriend.

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

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 3, Episode 2

Sofa-bound TV presenters Mike and Sue tackle terrorism and gardening.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm
10 min
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 18 - Ahoy There

A game of beach volleyball is interrupted when a ball thrown by Bevel dislodges the gang's raft.

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

Whilst walking around the East End, TV repairman Gary Sparrow is transported back to 1940 where he begins to live a second life.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 7, Episode 11 - Holiday

CJ wins a family holiday and has to get Bell and Maddie to pretend they're married. Polly holds a raffle for cash to decorate the common room, but what will they use for a prize?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Ring Around The Bath

Ring Around The Bath

Episode 2.2, Go With The Flow: Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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 5, Episode 4 - Avoiding The Country Set

Lionel and Jean take extraordinary steps to avoid the gang - but problems arise when they arrive at their weekend retreat early.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:25pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 13 - Waffle's Doggy Buddies

An old friend of Gramps, Mr Willow, brings along his two dogs to play with Waffle. Evie feels a bit left out until Waffle reassures her. The two new dogs escape into Mrs Hobbs's garden, so Waffle has to save the day.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 5, Episode 4

Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest. With Russell Kane, Fern Britton and Ivo Graham.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Fun and frolics at a branch of Maplin's Holiday Camp where the guests are the last thing on the mind of the staff.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 3, Episode 11 - Branded

Godfrey finds himself a victim of ridicule after he tells Captain Mainwaring that during the Great War he was a conscientious objector.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:05pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 8

A selection of monarchs, a rather unsavoury make and singing suffragettes provide the entertainment in another packed episode of the historical comedy sketch show.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Sketchtopia. Image shows from L to R: Nimisha Odedra, Luke Manning, Vivienne Acheampong, Hardeep Singh Kohli, Paul G Raymond, Jamie-Rose Monk

Sketchtopia

Series 1, Episode 1

In our series opener the team tackle gender and race pay inequality; Indian students go on a gap year to Britain to experience poverty; students are prepared for their UK citizenship test; and a Romanian immigrant gives his unusual view on Brexit.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dear Sexy Knickers...

Mr. Lucas decides to send a little love-note to Miss Brahms, but it goes awry: Mrs. Slocombe gets it instead...but she thinks that the sender's someone other than Lucas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 1, Episode 5 - The Eternal Quadrangle

Margaret worries that Victor might be having an affair, so she retaliates by spending more time with her friend, Mr. Wharton.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 3 - Shape Up With Shaun

Shirley the Sheep is the biggest sheep on the farm, but Shaun hopes to change that, can you keep up with Shaun?

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, David Mitchell, Stephen Fry, Sue Perkins, Sami Shah. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 3 - M-Places

With David Mitchell, Sue Perkins and Pakistani comedian Sami Shah.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (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 27, Episode 4 - The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood Barbi

Billy takes the boys out for a barbecue in the "real" outdoors ... if only he could light the fire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough Justice

Judge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.

CITV 7:25pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Round The Horne. Image shows left to right: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne, June Ellis. Credit: BBC

Round The Horne

Series 1, Episode 14

Special agent Kenneth Horne probes a pirate invasion of the BBC while Kenneth Williams throws a hissy fit.

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

Bobby And Harriet Get Married

Episode 5 - Just Another Wedding

The Big Day. Bobby's drunken mentor, Mike, is in town for the wedding but serves only as a reminder of Bobby's bacchanalian past - is he still a fun guy?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 3, Episode 12 - Man Hunt

After a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Casey Johnson, Marnie Simpson, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 3, Episode 3

It's game on for Geordie Shore's Marnie Simpson and Casey Johnson...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 10 - Rox My World

The girls have teamed up to enter a National Young Inventors competition.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 7, Episode 11 - Holiday

CJ wins a family holiday and has to get Bell and Maddie to pretend they're married. Polly holds a raffle for cash to decorate the common room, but what will they use for a prize?

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

Bobby And Harriet Get Married

Episode 6 - Why Are We In The Hospital, Harriet?

The honeymoon appears to be over as Harriet reacts badly to a snap pea but almost nothing will get in the way of the couple's attempts to reach Santorini.

Comedy Central 8:30pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 3

Holiday-makers in Cardiff face a tourist information machine that's full of nonsense facts, commuters keen to get across town are driven nuts trying to order a taxi with Cab B.O.T, and the Construct-a-Bear machine gets saucy in Brighton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 2 - Ashes To Ashes

When Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.

Talking Pictures TV 9pm (repeat)
The Bulldog Breed

The Bulldog Breed

1960 film starring Norman Wisdom. A grocer on the rebound from a failed relationship joins the Navy.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

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

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 2

Russell Howard worries about the Titanic memorial cruise, gets depressed about TOWIE, and looks back at the Grand National. The Mystery Guest is 79 year-old Dorene, Britain's oldest keep fit instructor. The Good News Extra comic is Paul MacCaffrey.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Danny Bhoy, Dara O Briain, Nina Conti. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy

Dara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Sammy Valentino (Shane Richie), Monty (John Challis). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 10, Episode 5

As Noreen and Pauline return to the Solana, Pauline's writer's block disappears on finding her muse. Monty is worried about Sammy, but how can he lose 'the fear'? Kenneth's ongoing romantic troubles means he needs a wife, will Sam oblige? Cyd's Dad flies in.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 1

James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter, Sky Sports presenter Olivia Wayne and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

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 9

Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Jimeoin, Joe Wilkinson, Nancy Dell'Olio and Greg Rutherford.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 1 - Naani's Return

When the family arrive back from a trip to Pakistan with Mr Khan's mother-in-law in tow, Mr Khan is lumbered with looking after her.

BBC Two 9:50pm
40 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Sarah Millican, Arj Barker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Arj Barker

The fabulously funny Sarah Millican hosts, as she introduces rising comedy star Tom Allen and US comedian Arj Barker to the stage.

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Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 2 - The In-Laws

Shazia and Amjad's wedding is fast approaching. As Mr and Mrs Khan's relationship with Amjad's mother, Mrs Malik, has been fractious at best, they invite the Maliks to the house for a dinner party.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
The Chris Ramsey Show. Image shows from L to R: Desiree Burch, Chris Ramsey, Jennie McAlpine, Laura Whitmore. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Chris Ramsey Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Comedian Desiree Burch, actor Jennie McAlpine and Strictly star Laura Whitmore join Chris.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

A selection of three episodes of the Orwellian panel show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 5, Episode 4

Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest. With Russell Kane, Fern Britton and Ivo Graham.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
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 Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
2525. Image shows from L to R: Kieran Hodgson, Jamie Demetriou, Waen Shepherd, Catriona Knox, Jenny Bede. Copyright: John Stanley Productions

2525

Episode 1

In the year 2525, if man is still alive, if woman can survive, then it may sound something like this. The new comedy sketch show set 512 years in the future.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fear

Saffron has moved out, Edina's PR company has merged with an enormous PR firm based in the United States and after her magazine closes, Patsy is offered a prestigious job in New York. Fearful of so much change, Eddy and Patsy indulge in a drunken, drugged bender and face stern words from Saffy.

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 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 11, Episode 1

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Sophie Willan. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Sophie Willan's Guide To Normality

Episode 3 - Do Monogamy

Sophie Willan explores monogamous relationships and how 'normal' they really are.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Craig Brown

As Told To Craig Brown

Episode 3

The satirist investigates inventions, being common and the creep of CCTV.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode, with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
The John Moloney Show. John Moloney. Copyright: Dabster Productions

The John Moloney Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Featuring a collection for cats and dogs, a disengaged charity worker, and an expensive-looking carrier bag.

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 10 - Thirty Something

Sharon reminds Tracey that she used to be a hooligan when she complains about the neighbour's kids throwing a party. Sharon is depressed about her 30th birthday and her lack of fulfillment. Lisa makes her a tempting offer, but is all as it seems?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 2 - Dara O'Briain

Jack Dee shares his thoughts on Ellen MacArthur and Dara O'Briain gives tips on putting know-it-all doctors in their place.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Consultants

The Consultants

Episode 2: A complaint about a wonky pram turns serious.

U&W channel logo 11:35pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

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

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Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Jake Humphrey, Frank Lampard, Romesh Ranganathan, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Rob Beckett, Bradley Walsh, Sam Quek. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 3, Episode 3

Holly Willoughby, Frank Lampard and Bradley Walsh are joined by GB hockey Olympic gold medallist Sam Quek, sports presenter Jake Humphrey and comedian Rob Beckett.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:55pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 10, Episode 6

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 5 - Bears

With Jimmy Carr, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Interview

Mark decides that Jeremy needs a job, because he is behind with his rent, so he gets him a job application for JLB Finance. Mark then goes to work to carry on his flirtation with Sophie via post-it notes cartoons.

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

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 9

Russell Howard answers questions on Percy Pigs, Marmite and Muslims and also reveals his most awkward sexual moment. His guests are Steve Bugeja and Tommy Tiernan.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:35am (repeat)
Tonight At The London Palladium. Copyright: ITV Studios

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 1, Episode 5

Bradley Walsh hosts another mix of comedy, music and variety in the revived entertainment show.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 6 - Beavers

With Anneka Rice, Sean Lock and Bill Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 4 - Dirty Thirty

It's Tom's thirtieth birthday, and he's beyond horrified when his parents appear at the front door. They've brought their caravan but even so he's not keen to have the pair hanging around.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
The Chris Ramsey Show. Image shows from L to R: Desiree Burch, Chris Ramsey, Jennie McAlpine, Laura Whitmore. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Chris Ramsey Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Comedian Desiree Burch, actor Jennie McAlpine and Strictly star Laura Whitmore join Chris.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10am (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 16, Episode 1

More from the irreverent, irrelevant and revealing weekly topical panel show. The guests are Jack Dee, David O'Doherty, Steve Jones and Jamelia.

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 3

More topical comedy with Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. The guests are Marcus Brigstocke, Gary Delaney and Zoe Lyons.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fear

Saffron has moved out, Edina's PR company has merged with an enormous PR firm based in the United States and after her magazine closes, Patsy is offered a prestigious job in New York. Fearful of so much change, Eddy and Patsy indulge in a drunken, drugged bender and face stern words from Saffy.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 5 - Bears

With Jimmy Carr, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 2 - Dara O'Briain

Jack Dee shares his thoughts on Ellen MacArthur and Dara O'Briain gives tips on putting know-it-all doctors in their place.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:15am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode, with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 6 - Beavers

With Anneka Rice, Sean Lock and Bill Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55am (repeat)
Nurse. Image shows from L to R: Herbert (Paul Whitehouse), Elizabeth (Esther Coles). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Nurse

Episode 3

Graham's mood has lifted as he tells Liz about his new girlfriend, but his mother disapproves of the new love interest - especially when items start to go missing.

Radio 1 3am
60 min
Niki and Sammy

Niki & Sammy's Peachy Podcast

Episode 7

Welcome to the Niki and Sammy Peachy Podcast! We're obsessed with k-pop, dogs, peanut butter, chocolate and small animals. Join us as we chat conspiracies, celebs and peaches.

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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 4

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Interview

Mark decides that Jeremy needs a job, because he is behind with his rent, so he gets him a job application for JLB Finance. Mark then goes to work to carry on his flirtation with Sophie via post-it notes cartoons.

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

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 3, Episode 2

Sofa-bound TV presenters Mike and Sue tackle terrorism and gardening.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Ring Around The Bath

Ring Around The Bath

Episode 2.2, Go With The Flow: Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 5, Episode 4

Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest. With Russell Kane, Fern Britton and Ivo Graham.

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