British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 8th June 2018

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 5 - More About Rolling

A man is putting a poster up on a billboard. The Twirlywoos help the man by rolling the strips of the poster out of the van.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Stand Off

It's breakfast time and The Farmer discovers he has no fresh milk for his morning cup of tea. He sets off in great haste, only to become ensnared in a 'rush hour' traffic jam. Shaun and The Flock are too impatient to wait for breakfast and take matters into their own hands.

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

Minor Adjustment

Episode 6, Foetal Attraction: Sarah wants a third child. Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 15 - Gold Flinger

Quark tricks Danger Mouse into transporting a ticking timebomb back to earth.

U&Dave channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Sam Pamphilon, Zoe Lyons, Dara O Briain, Ellie Gibson, Rob Beckett, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 2, Episode 2

Rob Beckett and Zoe Lyons take on the joystick challenge they compete against each other in Gran Turismo, Uncharted 4, Horace Goes Skiing, Whac-a-mole and Goat Simulator. Yes, there really is a game called Goat Simulator.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bachelor Seeks Anywhere

Driven to distraction by cold party leftovers for breakfast and a demand for 300% more housekeeping, Timothy decides he can find a cheaper room by moving out. A chance meeting with a girl in the library seems to offer a solution.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Ashley Blaker. Copyright: BBC

Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide To Judaism

Episode 1 - 2018 Episode

Ashley Blaker, Britain's only ultra-Orthodox stand-up comedian, presents an insider's view of his religion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

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

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

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 37 - Kinderdijk, Netherlands

It's a whirlwind of windmill excitement as the Go Jetters travel to Kinderdijk in the Netherlands to celebrate National Mill Day.

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 5

The history of transport, and Professor Prune's time adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city.

CITV 8:20am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 9 - No Pets

Mr Bean decides he needs some new and exciting friends in the shape of pets.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Mixed Doubles

A repeat of this radio.

CITV 8:35am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 10 - Ray Of Sunshine

Mr Bean is in pursuit of sunshine but only manages to cause chaos on the beach!

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 3, Episode 9 - Super Justin

When everybody decides to dress up as superheroes, Robert is disappointed because he doesn't have a costume. Can Robert save the day without one? Guest starring Sid Sloane and Rebecca Keatley.

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 3, Episode 4 - Sweet Sorrow

The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.

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

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 23 - Fix It Timmy

Timmy's attempts at mending his friends' toys result in disaster.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 3

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair.

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 25th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (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 10

Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecuhzoma, and a strange Stuart doctor takes a snooze during the middle of a battle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Chambers. Image shows from L to R: Hilary Tripping (James Fleet), John Fuller-Carp (John Bird), Ruth Quirke (Sarah Lancashire). Copyright: BBC

Chambers

Series 3, Episode 1 - Rent Arrears

Ruth tries to avoid the question by faking a family; Fuller-Carp cons a student tenant by fiddlling the books and is almost caught out; and Vince acts Jewish.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:50am (repeat)
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 4, Episode 1 - Bobby Lockwood

Chat, music and comedy from Hacker T Dog, all with a canine curveball. In this episode, Hacker tries to outfox Wolfblood's Bobby Lockwood.

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 3, Episode 4 - Meet The Workers

Romance is in the air for Poppy and Lady Lavender's parrot and Lord Meldrum decides to must learn about the lower classes and so invites the factory workers to dinner.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse. Michael Frayn

Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse

Episode 2

Darren Richardson conducts a misguided sight-seeing tour, and Ian McKellen has helpline difficulties.

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 8 - God Helps Those

After a ram-raid smashes his Sheraton desk, Lovejoy has to look for new stock; he also becomes a hospital visitor.

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 5

The history of transport, and Professor Prune's time adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city.

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 3, Episode 2 - Battle School

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Mixed Doubles

A repeat of this radio.

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 29, Episode 10 - It's Never Ten Years

Clegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.

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 4, Episode 4 - Fire Practice

Poor performance during a fire drill prompts Mr. Rumbold to keep everyone behind for fire practice.

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

Stop The Press

Series 3, Episode 6

Ian Rankin and Jo Caulfield play Theresa Talbot and Gary Robertson.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 5, Episode 5

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Ellie and Ruby and special guests Tom Allen, Steve Bugeja, Martin Dougan and Athena Kugblenu, who battle it out in a series of rounds and challenges.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 7, Episode 4 - God Bless Our Family

Clive's family arrives en masse to stop his marriage to Gladys. Does this give Clive the excuse he's been looking for?

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 11 - Maplin Intercontinental

The annual Best Yellowcoat Competition has a very special prize this year: the winner will go to Maplin's new Holiday Camp in the Bahamas.

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 5, Episode 3 - Founder's Day

For Mr. Grace's birthday, the staff decide to hold a This is Your Life themed party, as everyone recalls how Mr. Grace has impacted their lives ... and one surprise guest makes a startling revelation.

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 3, Episode 4 - Sweet Sorrow

The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.

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 25th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

Talking Pictures TV 3:10pm (repeat)
It's A Great Day

It's A Great Day

Racing to finish the flooring in a new housing estate before it is opened by a princess, builder Bob Grove accepts some tiles that prove to be stolen.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm
5 min
Animal TV

Animal TV

Episode 5 - Power Cuts And Floods

Gremlins hit the ATV studio as the power goes down, but Simon recovers bravely to read the news. Featuring another episode of Lights! Camera! Vaccuum! and a special report from Tosh on some unusual aquatic activity in Blackpool.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:45pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders

Rigsby's hoping to take new tenant Brenda out for the evening. Unfortunately, he has somewhat of a cashflow problem, a string of unwelcome visitors start arriving at the house.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 3

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

Could rumours of the Grey Lady who haunts the house, be true? Rigsby certainly believes so, although he has not seen her - yet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Chambers. Image shows from L to R: Hilary Tripping (James Fleet), John Fuller-Carp (John Bird), Ruth Quirke (Sarah Lancashire). Copyright: BBC

Chambers

Series 3, Episode 1 - Rent Arrears

Ruth tries to avoid the question by faking a family; Fuller-Carp cons a student tenant by fiddlling the books and is almost caught out; and Vince acts Jewish.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 5 - Monster Mountain

Bob wants to plant a sign on the top of Mount Robo-Bob, so they set off in grippy shoes to climb it.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Episode 7 - I Gotta Horse

Mildred's sister Ethel makes rare contact, enquiring about an old model of their father's. Mildred doesn't think anything of it, until a rather enlightening chat with Ann...

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 8 - God Helps Those

After a ram-raid smashes his Sheraton desk, Lovejoy has to look for new stock; he also becomes a hospital visitor.

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 4, Episode 4 - Fire Practice

Poor performance during a fire drill prompts Mr. Rumbold to keep everyone behind for fire practice.

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

Minor Adjustment

Episode 6, Foetal Attraction: Sarah wants a third child. Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:10pm
10 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 38 - The Great Mosque Of Djenne, Africa

Grandmaster Glitch has been invited to Djenne in Mali, Africa, to visit the people and to see one of his favourite things at work - mud!

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:15pm (repeat)
Carry On Nurse. Image shows from L to R: Matron (Hattie Jacques), Sister (Joan Hickson). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Nurse

Much to the nurses' frustration, the patients at Haven Hospital have no intention of lying quietly whilst awaiting surgery or recovery.

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 5, Christmas Special - The Twenty Six Year Itch

It's almost Christmas, and Ann's off to visit her mother with the children. Jeffrey, meanwhile, has been invited to give a speech at a formal dinner during her absence, and down at the pub, George gets chatting to a temporary barmaid...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Ashley Blaker. Copyright: BBC

Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide To Judaism

Episode 1 - 2018 Episode

Ashley Blaker, Britain's only ultra-Orthodox stand-up comedian, presents an insider's view of his religion.

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 3, Episode 4 - Meet The Workers

Romance is in the air for Poppy and Lady Lavender's parrot and Lord Meldrum decides to must learn about the lower classes and so invites the factory workers to dinner.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 7, Episode 4 - God Bless Our Family

Clive's family arrives en masse to stop his marriage to Gladys. Does this give Clive the excuse he's been looking for?

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

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 7 - Boing Boing

It's the semi-final and time is running out to claim the points needed to become the Taskmaster Series Champion. In this episode, Greg Davies and Alex Horne set the contestants a series of cruel conundrums: should Nish Kumar use the coconut harness? What should Sally Phillips do with a slice of bread when blindfolded? And who should they vote for in yet another referendum?

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 20 - There's No Place Like Greenback

Danger Mouse and Penfold become reluctant parents when it appears the Baron has accidentally wiped his own memory in his bid to fill London with memory-wiping gas.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:10pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 3 - Jobsworth

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

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 18, Episode 1

Radio 4 presents a guide to Love Island, and a World Cup preview song.

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 5, Episode 3 - Founder's Day

For Mr. Grace's birthday, the staff decide to hold a This is Your Life themed party, as everyone recalls how Mr. Grace has impacted their lives ... and one surprise guest makes a startling revelation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 11 - Maplin Intercontinental

The annual Best Yellowcoat Competition has a very special prize this year: the winner will go to Maplin's new Holiday Camp in the Bahamas.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 1 - Scream Clean

Luke's love for cutting corners gets him into serious trouble when a quick-fix solution to tidying his room puts the whole of Scream Street in danger.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (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 10

Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecuhzoma, and a strange Stuart doctor takes a snooze during the middle of a battle.

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 5

The history of transport, and Professor Prune's time adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city.

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 29, Episode 10 - It's Never Ten Years

Clegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 9, Episode 6 - Never Too Old

Jones has done it - after years of on-off courting, he's asked Mrs. Fox to marry him and is absolutely delighted when she accepts. But on the wedding day, there's an invasion alert.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 9 - No Pets

Mr Bean decides he needs some new and exciting friends in the shape of pets.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Mixed Doubles

A repeat of this radio.

CITV 7:40pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 10 - Ray Of Sunshine

Mr Bean is in pursuit of sunshine but only manages to cause chaos on the beach!

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 2 - Battle School

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry Christmas

It's been 10 years since Geraldine arrived in Dibley, and the villagers set out to celebrate in ways that only they could dream of. A lingerie model, chocolate fountain, copious amounts of wine and the Archbishop of Canterbury make this a Christmas to remember!

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper

The Best Of Tommy Cooper

A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan, James Acaster. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 5 - Katherine Ryan, Henning Wehn, James Acaster

Canadian comedy star Katherine Ryan is the host, introducing German comic Henning Wehn and the brilliantly funny James Acaster.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Michael Smiley, David Mitchell, Nadiya Hussain, Rob Brydon, Bob Mortimer, Lee Mack, Diane Morgan. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 2

With Bob Mortimer, Nadiya Hussain, Diane Morgan and Michael Smiley.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
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 three episodes of the sci-fi sitcom.

Radio 4 9pm (repeat)
Pooky Quesnel

The Rosenthals: Cold Enough For Snow

Comedy drama by Jack Rosenthal about two students working towards their A levels.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Episode 3

Freddie, Jack and Jamie drive into Sin City for three last make-or-break challenges.

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 14, Episode 7

On the show this week, Sean is joined by Vernon Kay and Henning Wehn, whilst celebrity chef Lorraine Pascale and Johnny Vegas are on Jon's team.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Tracey Breaks The News. Image shows from L to R: Tracey Ullman, Liam Hourican. Copyright: BBC

Tracey Breaks The News

Series 2, Episode 2

This week, Theresa May prepares to fly to Canada for the G7, but Philip doesn't plan to join her. There's a support group for the "overly-woke", and the Russians head to the White House to upgrade Melaniabot with a new logic bypass.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary

It's the Fawlty's wedding anniversary, and Sybil storms out, thinking Basil has forgotten - just moments before a group of their friends arrive for celebratory drinks.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
The Week That Wasn't. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Week That Wasn't

Episode 4

David Attenborough imagines a particularly violent meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un. Meanwhile, Take That announce that they have become a Take That tribute band called 'This & That'; and there's a look at Paloma Faith's new reality show, At Homa With Paloma.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 10

Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on special guest captain Sarah Millican and Rob Beckett. Susie Dent is in with Vic Reeves, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Barbara Windsor. Copyright: Rex

The Barbara Windsor Story

A celebration of the life and career of screen icon Dame Barbara Windsor.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Richard Osman, Frankie Boyle, Sara Pascoe, Doug Stanhope. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 2, Episode 4

Joining Frankie tonight are Sara Pascoe, Miles Jupp, Richard Osman and Doug Stanhope.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ashley Blaker. Copyright: BBC

Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide To Judaism

Episode 1 - 2018 Episode

Ashley Blaker, Britain's only ultra-Orthodox stand-up comedian, presents an insider's view of his religion.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jonny (Tom Rosenthal), Martin (Paul Ritter), Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Adam (Simon Bird)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 5, Episode 6 - Wilson

The boys are threatened with no crumble if they don't help assemble a wooden shelf for Mum's old books and folders that has baffled Dad. Jonny winds Adam up incessantly about an important call he is expecting from America. Meanwhile, Jim drives them mad as he keeps letting his dog Wilson do his 'dollops' in the flowerbed by Mum and Dad's drive.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 15, Episode 4

Joining team captains Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby this time are former Superman star Dean Cain, Saturday Night Takeaway's Ashley Roberts and TV legends Will Mellor and Sid Owen.

YANGA! channel logo. 10:30pm
30 min
Number 6. Mansour Bellow

Number 6

Episode 14

Kane Brown presents Victor Daniels and Mo Real.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair. Jenny Eclair. Copyright: BBC

Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair

Series 1, Episode 2 - Carol Goes Swimming

Carol's life has not really been the same since her best friend Sandra died, but a trip to the swimming bath brings back memories of their time together with surprising results.

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35 min
High & Dry. Image shows from L to R: Harriet (Vicki Pepperdine), Arnab (Asim Chaudhry), Brett (Marc Wootton), Susan (Grace Rex)

High & Dry

Episode 6 - The Rescue

Salvation beckons when Harrison and Swallow arrive on the island; a research team studying the extremely rare, indigenous Hawksbill turtles.

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Blackadder. Percy (Tim McInnerny). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 4 - Money

Blackadder is facing money troubles - or, as he puts it, 'cashflow problems' - that are far from helped when the notorious baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells arrives to call in a thousand-pound debt.

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45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 23, Episode 10 - Usain Bolt, Channing Tatum, Jennifer Saunders, Beattie Edmondson, Rob Brydon

Usain Bolt says he's taking football very seriously, Channing Tatum shows Graham his slow moves, Jennifer Saunders says seeing her daughter on stage for the first time was scary, Beattie Edmondson reveals the best advice her father gave her, Rob Brydon talks about Swimming With Men, and Florence and the Machine perform live in the studio.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
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Nurse

Series 1, Episode 2

The comedy following a community psychiatric nurse on her rounds continues.

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Bend It Like Beckham. Image shows from L to R: Jess Bhamra (Parminder Nagra), Jules Paxton (Keira Knightley)

Bend It Like Beckham

The comic tale of a young Asian woman who joins the local semi-professional football team but opts not to tell her traditionalist family.

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Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 6 - Birth

When Patsy accidentally burns down the kitchen, the sitting room becomes temporary heart of the household. Finding themselves locked in the room all evening, Patsy, Eddy and Saffy are forced to confront their relationships with their mothers.

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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 11pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Adolf Hitler: My Part In His Downfall

Episode 8

1943: Spike witnesses the bombing of Liverpool. The troops endure a troublesome sea journey, and arrive in Algiers.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Sean Lock, Rachel Riley, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Susie Dent, David O'Doherty, Jonathan Ross. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 7

Jimmy Carr hosts the final show in the current series. Bob Mortimer and Richard Osman are the guests, with Matthew Crosby in Dictionary Corner.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 5

A tourist information machine feeds eager London visitors with a load of nonsense.

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

Smack The Pony

A selection of episodes from the third series of the all-woman sketch show.

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 6, Episode 5 - All Day And All Of The Night

Sharon has to have work done on the café, and Chris's cousin Georgiou undertakes to do the work cheaply and at night. However he turns the place into an all-night Greek nightclub and Dorien is the star attraction, dancing the night away for £600.

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A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 2

The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Alun Cochrane, Frank Skinner, Richard Ayoade, Gabby Logan. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 6 - Richard Ayoade, Alun Cochrane, Gabby Logan

Richard Ayoade, Alun Cochrane and Gabby Logan compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include people who laugh out loud when reading a book, half-and-half scarves, and fun.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Innes Own World. Neil Innes

Innes Own World

Episode 1

Neil Innes ruminates wryly on the nature of civilization.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 1 - Parralox

A new TV venture's on the cards for Edina, and she's lined up a guest spot with Richard and Judy to help launch a new campaign; for Patsy, life revolves around a skin-freezing serum called Parralox. Saffy, meanwhile, hopes for a government job promoting British culture.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the last episode of the series and the robots are going out with a bang.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 5 - Katherine Ryan, Henning Wehn, James Acaster

Canadian comedy star Katherine Ryan is the host, introducing German comic Henning Wehn and the brilliantly funny James Acaster.

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QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 5 - Advertising

With Rob Brydon, Gyles Brandreth and Rich Hall.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

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Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 1, Episode 1

Jacqueline McCafferty goes shopping for good gear in Versace, Falconhoof has a difficult caller to deal with, Mr Mulvaney the silver haired businessman with delinquent tendencies raises the alarm - and Limmy gets himself a new girlfriend.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

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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 14, Episode 2

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

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

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and the team return after the summer break. Featuring guests Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

Talking Pictures TV 1:20am (repeat)
Not Tonight, Darling

Not Tonight, Darling

Comic sex romp from the early 1970s, starring Luan Peters.

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Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 1, Episode 2

Hard-bitten ex-junkie Jacqueline McCafferty excels in a job interview, until a misunderstanding throws everything up in the air.

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Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast

Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am
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 11, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Hilarious highlights from the latest series, hosted by Jimmy Carr with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. With guests Jack Dee, Jedward, Sarah Millican, Amy Childs, Micky Flanagan, Jack Whitehall, Charlie Brooker and Gok Wan.

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QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 5 - Advertising

With Rob Brydon, Gyles Brandreth and Rich Hall.

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Living The Dream. Krakatoa (Marcus Bagwell). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Living The Dream

Series 1, Episode 4

Troy's wrestling nemesis Krakatoa rocks up at the park and demands a rematch to settle old scores.

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Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jonny (Tom Rosenthal), Martin (Paul Ritter), Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Adam (Simon Bird)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 5, Episode 6 - Wilson

The boys are threatened with no crumble if they don't help assemble a wooden shelf for Mum's old books and folders that has baffled Dad. Jonny winds Adam up incessantly about an important call he is expecting from America. Meanwhile, Jim drives them mad as he keeps letting his dog Wilson do his 'dollops' in the flowerbed by Mum and Dad's drive.

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Monty Python: Before The Flying Circus

Monty Python: Before The Flying Circus

Documentary about the Pythons before Python and the group's formation.

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High & Dry. Image shows from L to R: Harriet (Vicki Pepperdine), Arnab (Asim Chaudhry), Brett (Marc Wootton), Susan (Grace Rex)

High & Dry

Episode 6 - The Rescue

Salvation beckons when Harrison and Swallow arrive on the island; a research team studying the extremely rare, indigenous Hawksbill turtles.

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In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola), Adelaide (Jessye Romeo)

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 5

Valentine has a new relationship in the offing, but will it last? Meanwhile, Bagpipes and Kirsty take a long-awaited romantic holiday and discover a development of new-build homes that pique their interest.

U&Drama channel logo 3:05am (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 3, Episode 5

Briony is looking for 'the one before The One'. A woman goes on an unnecessary trip to an STD clinic. Abattoir cheerleaders. And a frantic hunt for Alice the unruly hawk.

U&Drama channel logo 3:30am (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

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

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 3

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Chambers. Image shows from L to R: Hilary Tripping (James Fleet), John Fuller-Carp (John Bird), Ruth Quirke (Sarah Lancashire). Copyright: BBC

Chambers

Series 3, Episode 1 - Rent Arrears

Ruth tries to avoid the question by faking a family; Fuller-Carp cons a student tenant by fiddlling the books and is almost caught out; and Vince acts Jewish.

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

Minor Adjustment

Episode 6, Foetal Attraction: Sarah wants a third child. Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Ashley Blaker. Copyright: BBC

Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide To Judaism

Episode 1 - 2018 Episode

Ashley Blaker, Britain's only ultra-Orthodox stand-up comedian, presents an insider's view of his religion.

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