British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 25th May 2018

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 25 - Smaller

The Twirlywoos learn about small things when they pursue a tiny butterfly around a butterfly house. Back on the boat, they are tickled by a mysterious creature who keeps getting smaller to avoid being caught.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 30 - Fruit & Nuts

Tired of eating grass, Shaun sets out to pinch one of the Farmer's prized apples only to have every attempt ruined by his constantly sneezing accomplice - a sheep, who much to Shaun's frustration, has decided to be his new best friend.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Minor Adjustment

Episode 4, At the End of the Rainbow: Richard receives exciting new from Hollywood.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 5 - Squawkenbard Kingcluck Brunel

When King Kong Brunel suggests that the Professor's success is all due to her privileged life as Danger Agency lab technician with scientist parents, an irked Squawk uses Brunel's Cow Trainer to swap bodies with him in order to show that she could be just as successful in his shoes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning But Well Meaning

A council estate kid with disabled parents, Geoff Norcott often wonders how he ended up leaning to the right as one of the very few Tory stand-ups on the comedy circuit.

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 4 - The Ice Man Cometh

When the Russians mistake Piglet for another agent, it seems that his life may suddenly be in great danger. Meanwhile, his latest technological developments aren't exactly working as intended.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 30 - The Dog Ate It Miss

Gnasher accidentally gulps down Dennis' permission slip for the school trip! There's only one thing for it - they need Prof von Screwtop to use his shrink ray to shrink them down to bite-size humans so they can travel on a sausage into Gnasher's tummy and find the slip! Easy! Well it would be if it wasn't for the tiny alien empress Miasma living in there.

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 8 - There's Something About A Soldier

Yvonne wants Gary to get a 'sensible' job with her new company, while his life in the 1940s seems threatened by a returning hero. Is this the time to make a clean break with the past?

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

Go Jetters

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

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

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 7, Episode 2

Truthful army recruitment, and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers.

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

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 12 - Keeping It Warm

Will barrister Roger manage to make up with girlfriend Sally?

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, Highlights Special - Robert's Memory Download

In this special episode, Justin, Robert and Little Robot remember some of the funniest things that have happened in Justin's house.

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 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs Boyce

Boycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.

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

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 13 - Timmy And The Balloon

Yabba is distraught when Timmy manages to let her balloon go flying off into the sky.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 1

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Hugh Dennis, Arthur Smith, Gyles Brandreth and Henry Naylor.

Talking Pictures TV 9:15am (repeat)
Man In The Moon

Man In The Moon

A repeat of this 1960 film.

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 and 23rd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:25am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Bounty Hunter

When a young widow is conned out of all her savings, Arthur sends Terry off to reclaim the money.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 3, Episode 7 - Different Viewpoints

Sarah is irritated by her mother Eleanor's opinions on TV - and every other subject.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 23 - More About Twirling

The Twirlywoos find themselves in a sports hall. They watch a gymnast dance whilst twirling a ribbon. Toodloo copies the gymnast, twirling a ribbon. Chickedy and Chick join in and Great BigHoo tries too but he ends up twirling his ribbon around Toodloo, Chickedy and Chick.

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

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 35 - The Cat Crib

Max and Gark sign up for a new reality show. Max's cheating turns the other contestants against him, but Gark is forced to help him. Will Max see the error of his ways?

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

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 36 - Lost In Throckmorton

Max gets angry when playing an alien board game and starts randomly pressing buttons on the spaceship, causing Throckmorton to break.

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 2, Episode 2 - Trouble At The Mill

Teddy's actions cause a mass walk out at the factory and the Prime Minister is coming to dinner. Meanwhile Alf is consumed by thoughts of Lady Lavender -or rather her money.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood: From Soup To Nuts

Episode 2

More stand-up and songs via Victoria Wood's own archives and tapes, including never-heard-before material.

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

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 12 - Highland Fling

A romantic, gothic temple in Scotland brings Lovejoy and Lady Jane closer together. Eric falls in love, and Tinker is all at sea.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 7, Episode 2

Truthful army recruitment, and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (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 8, Episode 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?

There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.

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

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 12 - Keeping It Warm

Will barrister Roger manage to make up with girlfriend Sally?

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

Hacker Time

Series 6, Episode 5 - Isabel Clifton and Matthew Ashforde

Isabel Clifton and Matthew Ashforde, who play Hetty and Mr Cranbourne, are Hacker's guests. Look out for Hacker's homage to Hetty Feather and his song all about the harrowing past. Also, X marks the spot when Admiral Lawnmower and his crew reach their final destination.

Talking Pictures TV 12:45pm (repeat)
The Gentle Sex

The Gentle Sex

During WW2, seven women find themselves in the Auxiliary Territorial Services.

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 10 - Little Orphan Howard

Clegg convinces the gullible Howard that he was left on a doorstep as a baby.

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 3 - Up Captain Peacock

After 20 years at Grace Bros., Captain Peacock gets access rights to the executive loo and dining room. Mr. Grainger is particularly annoyed, and no one else is pleased when their lunch break is moved an hour later.

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 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

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

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 9

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Lian and Cody and special guests Hacker T Dog, Ellie Taylor, Ricky Martin and Radzi Chinyanganya, who battle it out in a series of hilarious new rounds and challenges.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Grant Stott. Copyright: BBC

Stop The Press

Series 3, Episode 4

Jo Caulfield is joined by comedian and former journalist Scott Agnew, whilst Gary has recruited Reporting Scotland's Laura McIver to keep the Press Team ahead of the pack.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 23 - More About Twirling

The Twirlywoos find themselves in a sports hall. They watch a gymnast dance whilst twirling a ribbon. Toodloo copies the gymnast, twirling a ribbon. Chickedy and Chick join in and Great BigHoo tries too but he ends up twirling his ribbon around Toodloo, Chickedy and Chick.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 1 - It's Murder

The drunken antics of Mr Partridge cause Yvonne and Barry to start a petition to get him sacked. Unfortunately, Mr Partridge goes missing...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 2 - Carnival Time

Joe Maplin insists that the staff take part in the Town Carnival by putting in a float. Spike is given the job of producing the tableau.

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 8 - New Look

The staff are brought together yet again to brainstorm ideas for boosting sales. Mrs. Slocombe is adamant the store needs to update its look, and suggests trialing loudspeaker promotional announcements.

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 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs Boyce

Boycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.

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 and 23rd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 24 - You Want Frights With That?

Zig and Zag stage their own haunting in a bid to get their video onto their favourite TV show Ghost Hunters Live, If They Weren't Dead 5.

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

Class Dismissed

Series 3, Episode 5 - If A Man...

Mrs Mark and Marcella form a surprise bond, much to Mark's horror. Just when everyone's getting sick and tired of Mrs Hushman, everyone's favourite maths teacher returns - but will his class take him back?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 3 - Private Hire

Stan is in an awkward position, somewhere between the dog track, his wages, and Mum's housekeeping money! After borrowing a small amount to tide him over from depot lout Basher, Stan's ready to do almost anything for money!

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 10 - Irish Stew

Lovejoy and Jane go to Ireland in search of a Yeats painting. But two stolen pages from a medieval manuscript prompt another investigation.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 40 - A Grand Invitation

Mr Bean meets an aristocratic old lady when he nearly runs over her dog in his Mini. He is thrilled to be invited for luncheon at her grand but strangely shabby mansion. He is so busy with matters of protocol that he does not notice that the lady and her sinister butler are not quite what they seem.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 1

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Hugh Dennis, Arthur Smith, Gyles Brandreth and Henry Naylor.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 39 - Hopping Mad

Mr Bean's landlady has invited the Mayor for tea. But the frogspawn in Mr Bean's bath have hatched out and hundreds of agitated amphibians invite themselves as well. Can Mr Bean catch all the slippery little things?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 4 - Stan's Worst Day

Damage to the bus causes Stan, Jack and Blakey to remember the week Blake was first promoted to inspector, and Arthur came to rent the Butlers' spare room.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 3, Episode 7 - Different Viewpoints

Sarah is irritated by her mother Eleanor's opinions on TV - and every other subject.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 14 - Princess Purl Day

It's the Princess Purl Day parade in Craft City.

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

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out

For Miss Jones's birthday, Rigsby makes a rare visit to his wallet in taking the four of them out to a posh local dining establishment, The Grange.

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 11 - Dainty Dish

Lovejoy and Lady Jane fall out over a royal dinner service belonging to a Belgian countess. Meanwhile, Gimbert is out for revenge.

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 3 - Up Captain Peacock

After 20 years at Grace Bros., Captain Peacock gets access rights to the executive loo and dining room. Mr. Grainger is particularly annoyed, and no one else is pleased when their lunch break is moved an hour later.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Minor Adjustment

Episode 4, At the End of the Rainbow: Richard receives exciting new from Hollywood.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 28 - The Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain

Grandmaster Glitch turns Segovia Aqueduct into a giant water slide and the Go Jetters must stop it toppling to the ground.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (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 4 - All Work And No Pay

George's no-nonsense approach to traffic control has annoyed one too many of his superiors and colleagues, and after a stern talking to - plus some characteristic advice from Jerry - he manages to resign. Needless to say, Mildred is not pleased.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:30pm (repeat)
Carry On Spying. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / STUDIOCANAL

Carry On Spying

Four trainee spies are put on the trail of the subversive organisation STENCH as they try to track down the secret Formula X.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning But Well Meaning

A council estate kid with disabled parents, Geoff Norcott often wonders how he ended up leaning to the right as one of the very few Tory stand-ups on the comedy circuit.

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 2, Episode 2 - Trouble At The Mill

Teddy's actions cause a mass walk out at the factory and the Prime Minister is coming to dinner. Meanwhile Alf is consumed by thoughts of Lady Lavender -or rather her money.

Talking Pictures TV 5:55pm (repeat)
Dry Rot. Image shows left to right: Flash Harry (Sid James), Alf Tubbe (Ronald Shiner). Credit: STUDIOCANAL

Dry Rot

A bookie and his assistants attempt to recoup their losses by rigging a horse race.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:55pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 3, Episode 7 - Hot Gadgetz

Featuring the show that looks at some of the hottest new technology around - it's Hot Gadgetz. A celebrity takes on the highest dive ever in Splosh, and it's the return of another celebrity challenge show, Can We Be Magic?

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 1 - It's Murder

The drunken antics of Mr Partridge cause Yvonne and Barry to start a petition to get him sacked. Unfortunately, Mr Partridge goes missing...

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

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 5 - Meat

This week Greg Davies and Alex Horne engage in some role-play to assess the success of a throwing task. Plus Noel Fielding has a sliding session, Swedishman Fred receives an intense video call and all hell breaks loose in The Battle of the Bath.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 31 - The Fangtom Menace

Pieface's first sleepover in the den is troubled by spooky tales of a frightening Fangtom and Walter turning up with a demolition gang determined to flatten the den!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 96, Episode 7

Miles Jupp is joined by Lucy Porter, Neil Delamere, Vicki Pepperdine and Hugo Rifkind for a satirical review of the week's news. This week the panel discuss underfunding of the NHS, the recent criticisms of Ofstead and the decline of Marks and Spencer.

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 8 - New Look

The staff are brought together yet again to brainstorm ideas for boosting sales. Mrs. Slocombe is adamant the store needs to update its look, and suggests trialing loudspeaker promotional announcements.

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 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To Go

Mrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 42 - You Read My Mind

Luke secretly uses Eefa's new mind-reading potion to help him get top marks in his test. But the side-effects of the potion leave Luke wishing he hadn't. Will Luke be able to find the antidote in time?

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, Christmas Special - Ice

A Christmas special with Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Brian Blessed.

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 11

Barmy Roman emperor Caligula fails to invade Britain so collects seashells instead, King Henry VIII plays tennis while Anne Boleyn is executed, and some naughty Saxon monks throw a funky party.

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

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 7, Episode 2

Truthful army recruitment, and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers.

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 10 - Little Orphan Howard

Clegg convinces the gullible Howard that he was left on a doorstep as a baby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 2 - Carnival Time

Joe Maplin insists that the staff take part in the Town Carnival by putting in a float. Spike is given the job of producing the tableau.

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

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 12 - Keeping It Warm

Will barrister Roger manage to make up with girlfriend Sally?

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 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?

There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.

Comedy Central 8pm (repeat)
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!

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)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 2 - Songs Of Praise

Geraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

A selection of episodes from the second series.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 8

With guest host Jo Brand and panellists Ross Noble and Mona Chalabi.

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Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series XI.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Episode 1

James Corden has flown Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall and Freddie Flintoff to America for an adventure. The jet-lagged boys hit the bowling alley and take to the field in front of a packed-out crowd at an Oakland Raiders game.

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 2

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
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The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.

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30 min
Home From Home. Mr Fieldhouse (Paul Barber). Copyright: BBC

Home From Home

Episode 6 - Mandy Rowlands

Neil lets slip about an old crush and Fiona is not impressed. Penny and Robert contemplate selling up, and Neil's mum comes clean about her on-site relationship.

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The Week That Wasn't. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Week That Wasn't

Episode 2

Topics this week range from the Royal Wedding to the Rolling Stones' latest song.

Together channel logo. 10pm
30 min
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Wild Wild Web

Episode 10

In the final episode of the series, the teams are tested to their limits as host Humza Arshad sets them the wildest 60 second tutorial test. Join Rio and Archie in some internet comedy.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows from L to R: Mona Chalabi, Frankie Boyle, Sara Pascoe, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 2, Episode 2

The regulars are joined by Ahir Shah and rapper Akala.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning But Well Meaning

A council estate kid with disabled parents, Geoff Norcott often wonders how he ended up leaning to the right as one of the very few Tory stand-ups on the comedy circuit.

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30 min
Friday Night Dinner. Martin (Paul Ritter)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 5, Episode 4 - Lord Luck

While clearing up the loft, Dad finds his old, terrifying-looking ventriloquist dummy Lord Luck.

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Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lady Farrow (Holly De Jong), Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 2 - Head

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

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30 min
Number 6. Mansour Bellow

Number 6

Episode 12

This show features comedy from Axel Blake and A.D.E (Africans Do Everything).

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Isy Suttie

Sketchorama

Series 4, Episode 4

Isy Suttie presents three up-and-coming sketch groups from the live UK comedy circuit, featuring an exciting new generation of sketch writers and performers.

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35 min
High & Dry. Susan (Grace Rex)

High & Dry

Episode 4 - The Trial

Douglas believes he has discovered a nearby island that is inhabited. His plan to build a raft shocks Brett, who can't believe he wants to leave the paradise they have created.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
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The Graham Norton Show

Series 23, Episode 8 - Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum, Thandie Newton, Jake Shears

Chris Pratt reveals his parenting practices, Bryce Dallas Howard says she and Jessica Chastain could be sisters, Jeff Goldblum describes being back in Jurassic World as entirely delicious, Thandie Newton talks about nudity and Jake Shears performs live in the studio.

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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 5 - Interesting

A party is arranged, but naturally Neil has no one to invite. Rick's keen to get things off just right, but is at risking of killing the mood. Then the pubs start to close.

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The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: John Hammond (Leigh Francis), Grant (Paddy McGuinness). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 2, Episode 5 - Jurassic Park

This week is Keith & Paddy's version of Jurassic Park, featuring Sian Gibson, Sally Phillips, George Potts, Shaun Ryder and Bernie Clifton.

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Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 1

In this first episode, student Barney ties himself in knots when posting a fragile wedding present using the TezCorp Frank and Send machine, and a photo booth believes its users would prefer to have their passport photo printed on a shower curtain or a duvet cover.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
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Have I Got News For You

Series 50, Episode 9

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Alex Salmond.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Adolf Hitler: My Part In His Downfall

Episode 6

1942: More musical and military mishaps as Spike finds himself in and out of more trouble...

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Through The Keyhole. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 2, Episode 5

Back on the panel this week is presenter Dave Berry, plus Red Dwarf legend Craig Charles and Nostrils herself, Keith's Celebrity Juice mate, Fearne Cotton.

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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 7 - A Brush With The Law

Tracey and Dorien set up in business together as decorators. Sharon meets the man of her dreams but he turns out not to be all he first appeared.

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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 4 - Bomb

An atom bomb lands in the middle of the boys' kitchen, but they're divided over what to do with it. Vyvyan, for example, can't work out why he can't set it off.

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A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Out-takes - Unseen - Vol 2

James Corden presents some previously unseen footage from the sports-based panel show.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (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...

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Urban Myths: Public Enemy (feat. Kev Wells). Image shows from L to R: Chuck D (Paterson Joseph), Kev Wells (Philip Glenister), Flavor Flav (Abdul Salis)

Urban Myths: Public Enemy (feat. Kev Wells)

Comedy imagining a 2015 incident when rap group Public Enemy became stranded in an English town.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 4, Episode 3 - Richard Wilson interviews Arabella Weir

Richard Wilson talks to Arabella Weir.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (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.

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QI

Series D, Episode 3 - Dogs

With Liza Tarbuck, Jeremy Clarkson and Neil Mullarkey.

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Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!

TV edit of Alan Carr's 2015-released live show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 3, Episode 1

Indiscreet undercover police officers botch their case. An ex-punk with an unfortunate tattoo is searching for a date, and a woman undergoes a painful full-body wax.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes from the satirical panel game.

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Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 3, Episode 2

One woman isn't happy about what her boyfriend gets up to while she's away, while another hasn't quite got the hang of sexy messaging. A doctor has a peculiar attraction.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.

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Nathan Barley

Comedy series which mercilessly parodies the lifestyles of young London media types.

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

Counterfeit Cat

A selection of episodes from the first series.

Talking Pictures TV 1:30am (repeat)
The Million Pound Note

The Million Pound Note

Comedy film about a penniless man who is given a million pound note and instructed to live on it for a month without spending any of it.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:30am
50 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
Nathan Barley. Nathan Barley (Nicholas Burns). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Nathan Barley

Comedy series which mercilessly parodies the lifestyles of young London media types.

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Friday Night Dinner. Martin (Paul Ritter)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 5, Episode 4 - Lord Luck

While clearing up the loft, Dad finds his old, terrifying-looking ventriloquist dummy Lord Luck.

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High & Dry. Susan (Grace Rex)

High & Dry

Episode 4 - The Trial

Douglas believes he has discovered a nearby island that is inhabited. His plan to build a raft shocks Brett, who can't believe he wants to leave the paradise they have created.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10am (repeat)
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 5 - Interesting

A party is arranged, but naturally Neil has no one to invite. Rick's keen to get things off just right, but is at risking of killing the mood. Then the pubs start to close.

Talking Pictures TV 3:15am (repeat)
Old Mother Riley In Paris

Old Mother Riley In Paris

A repeat of this 1938 film.

Comedy Central Extra 3:50am (repeat)
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The Chris Ramsey Show

Series 1, Episode 8

Iain Stirling and Lolly Adefope are on the sofa this week and Chris challenges them to play a game of NIDHOGG, whilst legging it on a running machine. Also on the show, Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing assists Chris for his challenge on a train, but will they find someone willing to have their hair cut by Chris?

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 1

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Hugh Dennis, Arthur Smith, Gyles Brandreth and Henry Naylor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 3, Episode 7 - Different Viewpoints

Sarah is irritated by her mother Eleanor's opinions on TV - and every other subject.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Minor Adjustment

Episode 4, At the End of the Rainbow: Richard receives exciting new from Hollywood.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning But Well Meaning

A council estate kid with disabled parents, Geoff Norcott often wonders how he ended up leaning to the right as one of the very few Tory stand-ups on the comedy circuit.

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