British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 23rd May 2018

Talking Pictures TV 6:30am (repeat)
No Smoking. Copyright: Tempean Films

No Smoking

A village chemist invents an anti-smoking tablet but the tobacco companies aren't happy.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 23 - More And More

The Twirlywoos learn more and more when they watch a shopkeeper build up a display of apples. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoo Screen creates a tree which gives more and more bananas every time the Twirlywoos touch it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 28 - Duck!

When Shaun and the flock discover that a pair of nesting ducks have stolen their bedding to make a comfy new home up on top of Bitzer's kennel, the battle is on to set things straight.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Leopard In Autumn

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 2, Episode 3 - Salvatore's Apotheosis

Plethora decides it's time for son and heir Salvatore to be ordained as a priest by nonagenarian Father Ignazio.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 3 - Colonel Danger Mouse

When Colonel K disappears on a free holiday, Danger Mouse pulls rank and assumes the mantle of caretaker Colonel.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere. Daliso Chaponda

Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Helpers

Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda explores the relationship between the UK and Africa.

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 1, Episode 2 - Fair Exchange

Sarah is mistakenly captured by a couple of bumbling Russian agents, and getting little support from drummond or Maxwell, Piglet goes about securing her return himself.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 28 - Were-Walter

There's a werewolf-type creature on the prowl and suspicion falls on Gnasher. Dennis has to prove his best pal's innocence as the full moon shines down on Beanotown...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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 3, Episode 6 - Goodnight Children Everywhere

An evicted Ron is now staying with Gary and Yvonne. Phoebe's orphaned relatives have come back to live with her at The Royal Oak.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 5 - Go Jet Academy: Artificial Reef

Kyan, Lars and Foz pick up litter on the Academy beach after a storm, while Xuli dives down to check the coral reef. She spots something in the murky depths: a huge rusty submarine lies across the reef, and the moustache on the bow means it must belong to Grandmaster Glitch. What's worse, it's leaking oil!

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.

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 2, Episode 5

Kenneth Horne spies a nuclear banana, and Kenneth Williams throws a tantrum over the show's script.

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 2, Episode 22 - Just Tins Of Paint

Justin hopes his attempt at home improvements will win Mister Maker's Makeover Challenge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 6 - Sex And The Country

Marlene discovers the farmhands concocting a virility potion for Rocky the bull, and manages to sneak a dose into husband Boycie's coffee. Tyler arouses suspicions when make-up is found in his room, and his parents are relieved to be told he has a girlfriend - until it transpires she's also his teacher.

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

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 11 - Timmy Makes It Shine

After a muddy ride around the playground, Timmy is shown how to clean his tricycle - but it doesn't stay clean for long.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (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 22nd series of 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 1, Episode 3 - The Smaller They Are...

When an old friend comes asking for help with tale of a large stash of stolen money, Arthur is only too happy to volunteer his and Terry's services. Unfortunately, the previous owners are keen to reclaim their cash.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 9

The Stuarts are confused by the newly discovered drink tea, a Viking funeral ends in a massive fight, a child evacuated in the Blitz thinks farm animals are monsters, and some cowboys sing about life in the Wild West.

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

The 27-Year Itch

Series 1, Episode 4 - Edward Seeks To Expand His Mind, With The Help Of A Gentle Armlock From Dorothy

A marital comedy starring Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 21 - More About Spinning

The Twirlywoos visit a school hall. They see a teacher pick up different coloured hoops and set them spinning, so they try to spin hoops themselves.

Disney XD 11am (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 31 - Happy Earthday

Max and Throckmorton throw Gark a surprise party to celebrate his first year on Earth. They show him a video adventure they have made, to show they're pleased he came.

Disney XD 11:15am (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 32 - Zaxos Returns

A giant wart has appeared on Betty's nose. Max deduces this means Zaxos is back.They decide it's just a wart but then Zaxos appears and she seems to have changed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (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 5 - Beg, Borrow Or Steal

Alf is being blackmailed and is determined to get his hands on Lady Lavender's shares and Alf and Ivy's secret is revealed but to whom?

Talking Pictures TV 11:30am (repeat)
There Was A Young Lady

There Was A Young Lady

Super-efficient secretary Elizabeth Foster circumvents the schemes of smash-and grab gangsters.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ability. Matt (Lee Ridley). Copyright: BBC

Ability

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Voice

Bob persuades Matt to exploit his voice app by becoming the voice of a sex bot.

U&Drama channel logo 12pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 10 - Kids

Lovejoy finds a local MP's son is selling forged paintings.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

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 2, Episode 5

Kenneth Horne spies a nuclear banana, and Kenneth Williams throws a tantrum over the show's script.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 5, Episode 7 - Ellie Simmonds

Fun, chat and music from Hacker T Dog, featuring sketches The Next Step but One and The Quarter Past 4 O'Clock Club. Hacker's special guest is gold medal-winning Paralympian Ellie Simmonds.

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 26, Episode 6 - Available For Weddings

Clegg demonstrates his theories about the safety of studded tyres.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 3, Episode 1 - The Hand Of Fate

Mr. Humphries has a hidden talent as a palm-reader, but are his predictions going to come true? With the possibility of promotions all-round, it seems quite likely.

U&Dave channel logo 1pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 12 - Illumination

With Chris Addison, Jack Dee and Rich Hall.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:05pm (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 7

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

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 21 - More About Spinning

The Twirlywoos visit a school hall. They see a teacher pick up different coloured hoops and set them spinning, so they try to spin hoops themselves.

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

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 5 - Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's On The Fiddle

Peggy finds a personal letter from Joe Maplin to Clive Dempster which causes everyone to believe that the Squadron Leader has been sent to the camp as a 'mole'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 6 - Sausages Or Limelight

Spike Dixon is in love. Unfortunately his prospective father-in-law insists that Spike gives up showbusiness and comes into his lucrative butchery empire.

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 3, Episode 6 - Wedding Bells

After a signifcant stock disagreement with Peacock, Rumbold and Grainger, Mrs. Slocombe becomes the centre of attention when Young Mr. Grace implies he may take a wife. The notion rather seems to go to her head.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 6 - Sex And The Country

Marlene discovers the farmhands concocting a virility potion for Rocky the bull, and manages to sneak a dose into husband Boycie's coffee. Tyler arouses suspicions when make-up is found in his room, and his parents are relieved to be told he has a girlfriend - until it transpires she's also his teacher.

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

Minder

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Tethered Goat

Arthur thinks he and Terry are due a bit of nice, easy money when he's approached about a 'babysitter' for a visiting Arab businessman. It soon transpires, however, that neither man is quite as he seems.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 22nd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

London Live 3:15pm (repeat)
Oh, Mr Porter!. William Porter (Will Hay). Copyright: Gainsborough Pictures 1928 Limited

Oh, Mr Porter!

The inept railway worker William Porter has been made station master in a small village in Northern Ireland. Starring Will Hay.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 22 - A Novel Idea

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 3, Episode 3 - Extra-Curricular Teaching

Juan Castanetta takes another unusual approach to teaching Spanish, Mr Capp tries to be cool and proves he is anything but, and Mrs Winstone has an unusual proposition for Jasmine.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:45pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 14 - A Thin Time

Arthur is attracted to Beryl, the clippie on his regular bus. And Beryl has only two requirements in men - those with a fondness for athletics and those with a good head of hair!

U&Drama channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 6 - Judgment Of Solomon

Lovejoy and Gimbert are in pursuit of a priceless collection ofjudaica which has mysteriously appeared in an Essex cottage.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 44 - Egg And Bean

Mr Bean gets in a flap when a monster turns up in his cake mix. The good news is that the monster turns out to be a harmless baby bird. The bad news is that it grows into a huge stork and takes over Mr Bean's home! He tries to return it to the wild and finds that teaching it to fly makes his arms ache!

CITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 43 - A Running Battle

It is the start of a Fun Run and Mr Bean lines up beside his deadly enemy - the fat bloke who stole his parking space. Fun Run or not, nothing will stop Mr Bean beating this man to the finishing post - even if he has to flag a cab!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 12 - The New Telly

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

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

The 27-Year Itch

Series 1, Episode 4 - Edward Seeks To Expand His Mind, With The Help Of A Gentle Armlock From Dorothy

A marital comedy starring Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 12 - Periscope Peril

Princess Purl has lost her tiara and it turns out it's been taken by two naughty castle trolls who parade around showing it off high up in the castle.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Pilot, Episode 1 - The New Tenant

A run-down boarding house in an unnamed northern English town is home to Miss Ruth Jones, an administrator at the local university; a medical student, Alan; the grubby, unfriendly landlord Rupert Rigsby, and his cat, Vienna. When a room in the house becomes vacant Miss Jones suggests that she knows a suitable candidate.

U&Drama channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 7 - The Galloping Major

When looking in Frankie's scrapyard for a replacement back indicator lamp for his pickup truck, Lovejoy is persuaded to buy a rusty old cannon, too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (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 3, Episode 1 - The Hand Of Fate

Mr. Humphries has a hidden talent as a palm-reader, but are his predictions going to come true? With the possibility of promotions all-round, it seems quite likely.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Leopard In Autumn

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 2, Episode 3 - Salvatore's Apotheosis

Plethora decides it's time for son and heir Salvatore to be ordained as a priest by nonagenarian Father Ignazio.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:10pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 26 - Big Ben, England

The Go Jetters visit London on New Year's Eve, but Big Ben is missing. To the Vroomster!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 4, Episode 2 - Days Of Beer And Rosie

A stranger arrives in town, asking after George. It soon becomes apparent that he was conceived during a chance 'encounter' on VE night...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere. Daliso Chaponda

Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Helpers

Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda explores the relationship between the UK and Africa.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (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 5 - Beg, Borrow Or Steal

Alf is being blackmailed and is determined to get his hands on Lady Lavender's shares and Alf and Ivy's secret is revealed but to whom?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:55pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 5 - Strictly Come Teaching

Mr Christopher is searching for talent in his quest to find Dockbridge High's next top teaching assistant, and Mr Capp falls foul of one of Hillary Head's new rules.

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

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 5 - Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's On The Fiddle

Peggy finds a personal letter from Joe Maplin to Clive Dempster which causes everyone to believe that the Squadron Leader has been sent to the camp as a 'mole'.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hollowing Out A Baguette

How will Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding cope with this week's tasks? The onslaught continues as Greg Davies ruthlessly judges the competitors' ability to both camouflage themselves and herd dogs. Plus, see the first two trailers for Taskmaster: The Movie.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:10pm
15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 29 - Dennis TV

Walter launches his own mega-dull, hypnotic TV channel with an signal booster that swamps all other channels! Rubi helps Dennis set up his own TV channel with a more powerful booster to free the residents of Beanotown from Walter's TV trance. Who will win the battle for ratings?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere. Daliso Chaponda

Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere

Series 1, Episode 4 - Border Patrol

Daliso talks about the process of immigration.

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 3, Episode 6 - Wedding Bells

After a signifcant stock disagreement with Peacock, Rumbold and Grainger, Mrs. Slocombe becomes the centre of attention when Young Mr. Grace implies he may take a wife. The notion rather seems to go to her head.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 7, Episode 6 - Turkey Dinner

During a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 40 - Friendly Neighbourhood Werewolf

Eefa casts a spell to save Luke from being evicted from Scream Street but accidentally freezes him mid-change and he is stuck as a friendly werewolf.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 13 - Intelligence

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and David Mitchell.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 9

The Stuarts are confused by the newly discovered drink tea, a Viking funeral ends in a massive fight, a child evacuated in the Blitz thinks farm animals are monsters, and some cowboys sing about life in the Wild West.

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 26, Episode 6 - Available For Weddings

Clegg demonstrates his theories about the safety of studded tyres.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 6 - Sausages Or Limelight

Spike Dixon is in love. Unfortunately his prospective father-in-law insists that Spike gives up showbusiness and comes into his lucrative butchery empire.

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 2, Episode 5

Kenneth Horne spies a nuclear banana, and Kenneth Williams throws a tantrum over the show's script.

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 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem Bells

The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 3, Episode 10

This week it's game on for Sonny and Jacqueline to win thousands of pounds!

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Noel Fielding, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, David Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 6 - Night

With Noel Fielding, David Mitchell and Holly Walsh.

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

Bad Robots

Series 2, Episode 4

The Bad Robots are back with another brand new infuriating machine - the all new automated shopping survey machine S.A.L.Y. Whilst pub goers are left empty pocketed and empty hearts by Quizimodo, Tezcorp's pub quiz machine; the British Language test makes a return as foreign language students are asked to make sense of UK accents - 'piece of cake me old mukka?'

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of episodes from the first series of the comic historic saga.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game

East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 1

Russell Howard returns to BBC Three with another series of Good News.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Asim Chaudhry, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 4 - BMXing!

Tim Vine strips to his waist, Russell Howard gets tattooed, while Alice Levine apes Leonardo da Vinci using squirty cream. Greg Davies sets the truly absurd tasks.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 3

Leafing through his little black book of contacts, James Corden is joined by bruising British boxer Anthony Joshua, funnyman Jimmy Carr and Olympic snowboarder Jenny Jones.

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 13, Episode 9

Jimmy Carr asks 'what has the nation been talking about this week?'. This week he probably wishes he didn't have to...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 5 - Magazine

Patsy actually has to go into her office. At a rare meeting, she's told she has to give two members of the public a makeover and appear on morning television with them. After an argument with the chosen plebs, Saffron and Eddy's mother are drawn in.

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Morgana Robinson's The Agency. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

Episode 3

Natalie Cassidy is attempting to give something back to the community by setting up a fame school and teaching local kids everything she knows about show business.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Chambers Productions

Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking

TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 3, Episode 4

Lance is obsessed with finding the thief that stole his gold, which means he can ignore the melodrama going on at home. Andy's lies are catching up with him too. They decide camping out is the safest option.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Jon Richardson, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Body

Jon is joined by Sara Pascoe and Joe Wilkinson to address worries to do with the body - is Jon's body the wrong shape? Are we going to live forever? Do our faces make a terrible first impression? They won't solve anything, but they will rank them according to severity in a nice tiered system which helps Jon's nerves.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere. Daliso Chaponda

Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Helpers

Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda explores the relationship between the UK and Africa.

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 6

More snippets of our future, from talking kitchen appliances to the historical re-enactment society devoted to restaging fights in pub car parks.

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Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), 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&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Richard Osman, Sandi Toksvig, Lee Mack, Lolly Adefope. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 7 - Naked Truth

With Lolly Adefope, Lee Mack and Richard Osman.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
The John Moloney Show. John Moloney. Copyright: Dabster Productions

The John Moloney Show

Series 3, Episode 2 - How I Became Bereaved

John contemplates his intimate feelings on the loss of a close friend.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Clayton Grange. Image shows from L to R: Professor Saunders (Anthony Head), Alice Jameson (Stephanie Racine), Lionel (Don Gilet), Geoff Prowse (Neil Warhurst), Roger Bucks (Paul Barnhill). Copyright: BBC

Clayton Grange

Series 2, Episode 4

Spurred on by Saunders, the weary scientific team tries to impress a visiting Nobel Prize judge with their self-replicating killer robo-ants.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:10pm (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.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Terry Alderton

Terry Alderton: Crazy Now

Terry Alderton: Crazy Now, Episode 3

Characters, songs, sketches and stand-up from comedian and actor Terry Alderton. Featuring cornflakes, Dave, sausages, a grave digger and Ed and the bear in an airport.

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 5, Episode 5 - Suspicious Minds

Dorien's husband makes a rare appearance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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.

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 7

Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by Lewis and Harriette who will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Delve Special. David Lander (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Delve Special

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Shifton Scandal, Part 3

In his town demolition expose, David Lander examines the link to a government sex scandal.

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

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 1 - Joan Rivers

Jack Dee presents performances by some of his favourite stand-up acts at the London theatre. First on the bill is legendary American comedienne Joan Rivers, with her typically acid-tongued musings on marrying for money and celebrity Botox parties.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 2 - Cummingtonite

With Doon Mackichan, Arthur Smith and Andy Hamilton.

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Friday Night Dinner. Jackie (Tamsin Greig)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Surprise

It's Mum's birthday and she's having a surprise party for 44 guests. Only snag is - she's secretly organised it herself!

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am
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 12, Episode 9

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

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High & Dry. Arnab (Asim Chaudhry)

High & Dry

Episode 3 - The Case

Brett and Arnab team up as 'Branab' to stalk Harriet and finally find out what she's hiding in her precious case. Meanwhile, Susan attempts to seduce Douglas, armed with an inhaler and her knowledge of the Fifty Shades of Grey trailer.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Hugh Dennis, Ed Byrne, Dara O Briain, Rob Beckett, Holly Walsh, John Robins. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, John Robins and Holly Walsh.

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The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 2 - Oil

Having moved to a new house by the Balowskis, Mike discovers oil in the basement whilst disposing of a body. In order to exploit this potentially lucrative source of wealth, Mike appoints himself dictator.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Stephen Merchant: Hello Ladies. Stephen Merchant. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Stephen Merchant: Hello Ladies

A TV broadcast of Stephen Merchant's critically-acclaimed 2011 stand-up show.

Disney XD 1:20am (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

A selection of episodes from the first series.

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

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 8

Dara, Hugh and Andy joined by guests Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Stewart Francis and newcomer Miles Jupp.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:35am
45 min version
(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.

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The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 3 - Boring

The housemates are bored, so head off to the pub. If only they really opened their eyes and looked around, they might find something interesting going on...

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Tethered Goat

Arthur thinks he and Terry are due a bit of nice, easy money when he's approached about a 'babysitter' for a visiting Arab businessman. It soon transpires, however, that neither man is quite as he seems.

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

QI

Series C, Episode 2 - Cummingtonite

With Doon Mackichan, Arthur Smith and Andy Hamilton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
Morgana Robinson's The Agency. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

Episode 3

Natalie Cassidy is attempting to give something back to the community by setting up a fame school and teaching local kids everything she knows about show business.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 2, Episode 4

The Bad Robots are back with another brand new infuriating machine - the all new automated shopping survey machine S.A.L.Y. Whilst pub goers are left empty pocketed and empty hearts by Quizimodo, Tezcorp's pub quiz machine; the British Language test makes a return as foreign language students are asked to make sense of UK accents - 'piece of cake me old mukka?'

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 1 - Joan Rivers

Jack Dee presents performances by some of his favourite stand-up acts at the London theatre. First on the bill is legendary American comedienne Joan Rivers, with her typically acid-tongued musings on marrying for money and celebrity Botox parties.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 6 - Sara Pascoe At The Comedy Store

Sara Pascoe is tonight's host at The Comedy Store - but is she a good person? She's joined by genitalia talking Phil Wang, Chris Martin (not that one), and Joel Dommett.

U&Dave channel logo 3:10am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Out-takes - The Out-takes

Lee Mack, Sally Bretton and Katy Wix introduce a compilation of out-takes from across the various series.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 12 - Rob Beckett At The Comedy Store

The big teethed Rob Beckett hosts; he doesn't like the admin of tequila. He's joined by the accidental racist Suzi Ruffell, tardy Elis James, and the boozy John Robins.

Comedy Central Extra 3:50am (repeat)
The Chris Ramsey Show. Image shows from L to R: Carl Hutchinson, Chris Ramsey, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Chris Ramsey Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Chris welcomes guests Nish Kumar and Carl Hutchinson who compete against each other in a game of WWE with a twist; Chris has invited professional wrestlers The London Riots to show Nish and Carl what a real wrestling move looks like. Plus, this week on the train, Chris tries to make dinner for his guest, Pussy Cat Doll Ashley Roberts.

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

The 27-Year Itch

Series 1, Episode 4 - Edward Seeks To Expand His Mind, With The Help Of A Gentle Armlock From Dorothy

A marital comedy starring Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Leopard In Autumn

The Leopard In Autumn

Series 2, Episode 3 - Salvatore's Apotheosis

Plethora decides it's time for son and heir Salvatore to be ordained as a priest by nonagenarian Father Ignazio.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere. Daliso Chaponda

Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Helpers

Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda explores the relationship between the UK and Africa.

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