British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 20th July 2018

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 10 - More About Going Over

The Twirlywoos are in a field with an obstacle course.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 9 - Timmy And The Dragon

Bitzer, Shaun and the flock are convinced that a monster is at loose on the farm and hide in the barn. But what exactly is it they are afraid of?

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

London Calling

Episode 2, It Pays to Advertise: Back to the wireless days of 1922, and Children's Hour's Uncle Rex needs money.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Hamster Effect

Brunel, the crazed time-travelling Victorian gentlechimp, is back and determined to change history so Danger Mouse and Penfold never meet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 6, Episode 5 - Little Foxes

As his wedding day approaches, Tim discovers that marriages are not necessarily happy ever after.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Gaby's Talking Pictures. Gaby Roslin. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Gaby's Talking Pictures

Series 1, Episode 6

John Thomson and Ellie Taylor are joined by special guests Stephen Tomkinson and Sally Lindsay.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 47 - Crouching Dennis Hidden Yeti

The gang's efforts to help JJ master the ancient art of blamjitsu are ruined by Walter's plans to capture the Beanotown yeti. Dennis and the gang defend the yeti, and help JJ unleash her inner blam, in a gravity-defying blam-jitsu face-off with the WilburCorp henchbot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 11 - The Bells Are Ringing

Yvonne's new health drink is about to go into production, but Gary is more concerned with what Phoebe is about to produce.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 31 - Timgad Ruins, Algeria

The Go Jetters travel to Algeria in north Africa to check out the ancient Timgad Ruins.

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 10

Listen out for some excellent advice regarding gooseberries and Centurion tanks in Arthur Price's shopping news.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Les Dawson has holiday tales to tell, and we hear from an unusual agony uncle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35am (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 eighth and ninth series of the Britian's longest-running sitcom.

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 4, Episode 19 - Alien Visitors

Justin and Robert are surprised when three messy aliens called the Odd Bods turn up on their doorstep and start causing chaos around the house.

Forces TV 8:50am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 5, Episode 10 - My Heart Belongs To Daddy

When Gary's past catches up with his present, he wonders what, if anything, might lie in his and Phoebe's future.

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

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 25 - Timmy's Mask

Timmy makes a dinosaur mask, puts it on and roars like a T-rex. Timmy loves his mask and won't take it off.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 12, Episode 3

Henning Wehn, Graeme Garden, Jeremy Hardy and Victoria Coren Mitchell join David to lie on the subjects of trees, doctors, newspapers and Spain.

Forces TV 9:30am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 1 - Mine's A Double

A stormy night in the 1940s has a striking effect on Gary's journey back to the present day, leaving him a completely different person in more ways than one. Yvonne is pleasantly surprised with the transformation, but Phoebe sees a side to Gary she was not aware of, and is not impressed.

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 4, Episode 3 - A Fully Extended Family

Clare returns from Australia, but where is Julian? Sarah delves and Eleanor spins.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 13 - Bigger And Bigger

The Twirlywoos see children building a sandcastle at the beach, and decide to make it bigger. Back in the Boat they encounter a strange jelly which grows every time they touch it!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:55am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 12 - Back In Good Old England

Terry's pleasure at seeing 'Oily' Wragg again is cut short by the appearance of some less friendly faces from the past.

CITV 9:55am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 10

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Asante and George and special guests Chris Johnson, Dominique Moore, Tom Allen and Luke Kempner.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
The Steal. Copyright: BBC

The Steal

Episode 5

Matters have come to a head, and Max, Linsey and Fig wait to hear the outcome of his Claire's trial for embezzlement.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 5 - Richard's New Hobby

Hyacinth, realising that Richard is bored with early retirement, suggests he take up film-making as a hobby. It quickly backfires!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30am (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 4, Episode 8 - One Man's Junk

The Antiques Roadshow comes to Ludlow, and Marlene, already in the middle of a house makeover, sees an opportunity to have her old bric-a-brac valued by experts. She is not alone, as Elgin, Bryan, Jed and Mrs Cakeworthy have exactly the same idea. Surprisingly it is Boycie, with a little help from Tyler, who discovers the really valuable antique.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
John O'Farrell. Copyright: BBC

Things Can Only Get Worse

Episode 4 - 2013-2017

From the 'Ed Stone' to veteran left-winger Jeremy Corbyn, via Trump and Brexit.

Talking Pictures TV 11:45am (repeat)
Dateline Diamonds

Dateline Diamonds

A repeat of this 1966 film.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 8

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

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 10

Listen out for some excellent advice regarding gooseberries and Centurion tanks in Arthur Price's shopping news.

U&Drama channel logo 12:05pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Axeman Cometh

Lovejoy is being relentlessly hunted by more than just a tax inspector, when he thinks he has struck pure gold.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Farewell To Alarms

When Susan worries about the rising crime rate, she insists that the family get a new alarm system - much to Ben's annoyance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Les Dawson has holiday tales to tell, and we hear from an unusual agony uncle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:45pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Julian Dalrymple-Sykes (Ben Aris), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 8, Episode 3 - Let Them Eat Cake

A day of discontent at Maplin's when the pay packets arrive together with a new camp host to replace Ted Bovis. Rehearsals for 'the execution of Marie Antoinette' go disastrously wrong when Peggy almost loses her head.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:50pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's comedy.

U&Drama channel logo 1:05pm (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 17, Episode 3 - The Glamour Of The Uniform

Marina's apparent fascination with men in uniform forces Howard to take drastic steps.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25pm (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 6, Episode 1 - By Appointment

Freshly returned from their holidays, the staff find themselves in a twitter upon hearing that the Royal Family may visit the store.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 10, Episode 5

Judith Ralston, Matt Winning, Susie McCabe and Ro Campbell are the guests.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 13 - Bigger And Bigger

The Twirlywoos see children building a sandcastle at the beach, and decide to make it bigger. Back in the Boat they encounter a strange jelly which grows every time they touch it!

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Flying Nun

With invasion plans afoot, and new waitress Mimi Labonq proving to be equal help and hindrance, Michelle supplies René with a newer, more powerful radio - as long as it can get a good signal.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Anita And Me

Anita And Me

Episode 10: On the eve of her 11-plus, the exam seems to be the least of Meena's worries.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 10 - The Test

Hodges challenges the Home Guard to a game of cricket, but what Mainwaring does not know is that Hodges is getting a professional to play for the ARP. Of course, Hodges might not need his star ringer if Mainwaring's poor skills are anything to go by.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Lead Man Cometh

The Steptoes buy a job-lot of lead.

London Live 2:45pm (repeat)
Tommy The Toreador. Image shows from L to R: Paco (Bernard Cribbins), Tommy Tomkins (Tommy Steele), Cadena (Sid James)

Tommy The Toreador

An English seaman stranded in Spain finds himself mixed up in a traditional bull-fight.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55pm (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 4, Episode 8 - One Man's Junk

The Antiques Roadshow comes to Ludlow, and Marlene, already in the middle of a house makeover, sees an opportunity to have her old bric-a-brac valued by experts. She is not alone, as Elgin, Bryan, Jed and Mrs Cakeworthy have exactly the same idea. Surprisingly it is Boycie, with a little help from Tyler, who discovers the really valuable antique.

CITV 2:55pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 39 - Bean's Safari

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

Forces TV 3:05pm (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 4, Episode 7 - We're In The Money

Harvey's girlfriend Frieda longs to get married, as another couple tie the knot.

CITV 3:10pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 40 - A Round Of Golf

Mr Bean fancies a game of golf so he creates his own golf course inside his flat. Then he invites Irma to join him for a round.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35pm (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 eighth and ninth series of the Britian's longest-running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm
5 min
Animal TV

Animal TV

Episode 11

Simon Trumper unveils his 'truth whiskers', fashion and beauty expert Zooella reports from Katarina Pussanova's birthday party, and the contestants in The Great Bunny Bake-Off tackle an upside-down deconstructed fruitbowl.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 8 - Health & Safety

Forced to watch a grotty old 1970s health and safety film during the school's annual 'Safety Week', Mitchell, Becky and Templeton find themselves trapped inside the movie!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 12, Episode 3

Henning Wehn, Graeme Garden, Jeremy Hardy and Victoria Coren Mitchell join David to lie on the subjects of trees, doctors, newspapers and Spain.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 7 - Careers Day

It's Careers Day at Dockbridge High so everyone will be getting some excellent advice from careers advisor Miss Droppitt, if she can spare five minutes between her other jobs. Mark follows in Mrs Mark's footsteps and Mr Capp changes his appearance.

Forces TV 4:10pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 5, Episode 10 - My Heart Belongs To Daddy

When Gary's past catches up with his present, he wonders what, if anything, might lie in his and Phoebe's future.

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 4, Episode 3 - A Fully Extended Family

Clare returns from Australia, but where is Julian? Sarah delves and Eleanor spins.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 16 - Little Bev Riding Hood

It's the Fairy Tale Theatre Company's play of Little Bev Riding Hood, directed by Purl, and Bitz has built an amazing stage.

Forces TV 4:50pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 1 - Mine's A Double

A stormy night in the 1940s has a striking effect on Gary's journey back to the present day, leaving him a completely different person in more ways than one. Yvonne is pleasantly surprised with the transformation, but Phoebe sees a side to Gary she was not aware of, and is not impressed.

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

Lovejoy

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Axeman Cometh

Lovejoy is being relentlessly hunted by more than just a tax inspector, when he thinks he has struck pure gold.

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

London Calling

Episode 2, It Pays to Advertise: Back to the wireless days of 1922, and Children's Hour's Uncle Rex needs money.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Colosseum, Italy

Glitch visits Rome to race his grimbots in the Colosseum. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm
10 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Highlights Special - Waffle So Far

Simon and Waffle are home alone. Simon recalls the first time he met Waffle as a pup, and the pair share memories of the Wonder Dog becoming part of the Brooklyn-Bell family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Gaby's Talking Pictures. Gaby Roslin. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Gaby's Talking Pictures

Series 1, Episode 6

John Thomson and Ellie Taylor are joined by special guests Stephen Tomkinson and Sally Lindsay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:55pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Julian Dalrymple-Sykes (Ben Aris), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 8, Episode 3 - Let Them Eat Cake

A day of discontent at Maplin's when the pay packets arrive together with a new camp host to replace Ted Bovis. Rehearsals for 'the execution of Marie Antoinette' go disastrously wrong when Peggy almost loses her head.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Flying Nun

With invasion plans afoot, and new waitress Mimi Labonq proving to be equal help and hindrance, Michelle supplies René with a newer, more powerful radio - as long as it can get a good signal.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 48 - Double Crust

When Crusty the robot pie spy is forced by Doctor Pfooflepfeffer to send her photos of Professor Screwtop's latest inventions, the gang get their own back by tricking Crusty into sending her the silliest inventions they can think of.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Lead Man Cometh

The Steptoes buy a job-lot of lead.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 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 6, Episode 1 - By Appointment

Freshly returned from their holidays, the staff find themselves in a twitter upon hearing that the Royal Family may visit the store.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 32 - Body Swap

Resus is feeling down that he is unable to turn into a bat like his parents and manages to get his hands on the Hoop of Horus.

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 8

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

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 10

Listen out for some excellent advice regarding gooseberries and Centurion tanks in Arthur Price's shopping news.

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 17, Episode 3 - The Glamour Of The Uniform

Marina's apparent fascination with men in uniform forces Howard to take drastic steps.

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 4, Episode 7 - Put That Light Out!

Jones, Frazer, Pike and Godfrey are stationed on an exercise in the local lighthouse, but soon cause trouble when they turn the light on and shine it over Walmington-on-Sea... during an air-raid.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Les Dawson has holiday tales to tell, and we hear from an unusual agony uncle.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
The Steal. Copyright: BBC

The Steal

Episode 5

Matters have come to a head, and Max, Linsey and Fig wait to hear the outcome of his Claire's trial for embezzlement.

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 4, Episode 10 - The Test

Hodges challenges the Home Guard to a game of cricket, but what Mainwaring does not know is that Hodges is getting a professional to play for the ARP. Of course, Hodges might not need his star ringer if Mainwaring's poor skills are anything to go by.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 6

Granville has bought a job lot of turnips that will need clever selling with the promise of their amazing medicinal qualities.

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 1 - The Arrival

Following the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Series 1, Episode 5

The Fonejacker calls Café Italia Uno to enquire about his blind date and Horace Von Khuter from the Zimbabwean Telephone Fraud Prevention Unit calls England.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

A selection of episodes from the first series about walking distaster area Frank Spencer.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Nikki Fox, Miles Jupp, Lee Mack, Joe Lycett. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 6

The guests on this episode are Nikki Fox, Miles Jupp, Nish Kumar and Joe Lycett.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode with Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan who take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson in the classic words and number quiz. Dr John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm (repeat)
Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Series 1, Episode 6

A dying man makes a call to a life insurance firm and Mr Doovdé wants to know whether he should buy an HP or IBM computer.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Our Friend Victoria. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Wood, Michael Ball. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Our Friend Victoria

Episode 3 - Sex

Michael Ball presents the third installment, which looks at Victoria's refreshingly candid views on sex and relationships and her unique ability to say what we were all thinking when it came to romance, dating, getting it or not getting it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Comic Relief Day, and the office is awash with wackiness. All 19 stone of Keith is squeezed into a bright yellow Ali G costume, Sheila has become Wonder Woman and Gareth is hopping on one leg.

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

The Week That Wasn't

Episode 10

In the week that Helena Bonham Carter's The Crown look is revealed, Piers Morgan interviews Donald Trump aboard his plane; Kim Jong-un meets China's President Xi; Susanna Reid continues to struggle on; and there's a BBC boycott in Orange is the New Black.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Ed Gamble, Darren Harriott, Zoe Lyons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 1

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis return to examine the week's events in the topical comedy series, with guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Darren Harriott and Zoe Lyons.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Gaby's Talking Pictures. Gaby Roslin. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Gaby's Talking Pictures

Series 1, Episode 6

John Thomson and Ellie Taylor are joined by special guests Stephen Tomkinson and Sally Lindsay.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 14, Episode 5

Tonight, actor Tom Davis and Conservative MP Anna Soubry join the trio live in the studio.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Kate Abdo, James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Romesh Ranganathan, Aaron Ramsey, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 3

It's Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and Sky Sports presenter Kate Abdo's turn to get in on the laughs. This time, a crazy line-up of challenges sees the teams attempt to pull a victory bus.

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

Celebrity Juice

Series 16, Episode 9

The guests on the panel this time are comedian Jimmy Carr, X Factor judge Louis Walsh, fiery TOWIE couple Megan McKenna and Pete Wicks and show regular Gino 'Sheffield' D'Acampo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
60 min
Stephen Buchanan

BBC New Comedy Award

2018, Episode 3 - Heat 3 - London

The third heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, recorded at Up the Creek Comedy Club in London, hosted by Tez Ilyas. The acts are: Adam Beardsmore, Adele Cliff, Ali Woods, Birds, Darran Griffiths, David McIver, Jenan Younis, Lulu Popplewell, Maddie Campion and William Stone.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
40 min version
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Charlie Brooker, Frank Skinner, Pearl Mackie, Scarlett Moffatt. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt, Pearl Mackie

Charlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt and Pearl Mackie compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include Crocs, mosquitoes and having your hair cut!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Brian Pern. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Martin Freeman. Copyright: BBC

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life In Rock, Episode 1

Brian and his band mates reunite to discuss the making of their first ever Jukebox Musical, Stowe Boys. This is not easy as they hate each other.

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Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Image shows from L to R: Eddie Edwards, Micky Flanagan. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 3 - The Underdog

Comedian Micky Flanagan delves into the difference between an underdog and a loser as he explores how he thinks the British people see themselves.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
65 min
The Big Narstie Show. Image shows from L to R: Big Narstie, Mo Gilligan

The Big Narstie Show

Series 1, Episode 4

In this edition, guests include David Schwimmer, Giggs and Mr Eazi.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 9

With guests Kelly Hoppen, Louis Smith, Henning Wehn and David O'Doherty.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 5, Episode 2 - Dave Gorman interviews Frank Skinner

Dave Gorman asks Frank Skinner about his return to stand-up, censorship in comedy and the merits of outdoor toilets.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
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BBC Two 12:05am (repeat)
Joe Lycett: That's The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett Live. Joe Lycett. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Joe Lycett: That's The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett Live

Stand-up comedy from Joe Lycett in this TV version of his 2016 live show and DVD.

U&W channel logo 12:10am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
Stath Lets Flats. Stath (Jamie Demetriou). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Stath Lets Flats

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Completely Football

Stath is psyched up for the annual inter-agency football tournament - it's a chance to get one over rival agency Smethwicks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (repeat)
Nathan Barley. Nathan Barley (Nicholas Burns). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Nathan Barley

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

U&W channel logo 12:50am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 10 - Keeps

With Bill Bailey, Jason Manford and Sarah Millican.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:05am (repeat)
Brian Pern. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Martin Freeman. Copyright: BBC

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life In Rock, Episode 1

Brian and his band mates reunite to discuss the making of their first ever Jukebox Musical, Stowe Boys. This is not easy as they hate each other.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode with Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan who take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson in the classic words and number quiz. Dr John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

London Live 1:20am (repeat)
Come Play With Me. Copyright: Roldvale

Come Play With Me

'Sexploitation' genre comedy and Britain's longest-running film, having played at one cinema for 201 weeks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45am (repeat)
Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 3, Episode 1

Psychic medium Raymond Day brings a family together with info from beyond the grave, Jacqueline McCafferty gets competitive at a self-help group, and Dee Dee allows his curiosity about a parcel to get the better of him.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Anita And Me

Anita And Me

Episode 10: On the eve of her 11-plus, the exam seems to be the least of Meena's worries.

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Lookalikes. Image shows from L to R: Sam Allardyce (Steve Wallbank), Lionel Messi (Ross Sampson), David Beckham (Andy Harmer), Jamie Vardy (Lee Chapman), George Best (Mark O'Hare), Mr Bean (Anton Georgiev), Sir Bobby Charlton (Donald). Copyright: Knickerbockerglory

Lookalikes

Series 2, Episode 2

Andy bets his last remaining finances on an all-or-nothing footy match against his disgruntled students.

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Lookalikes. Ron Weasley (Lewis Parker). Copyright: Knickerbockerglory

Lookalikes

Series 2, Episode 3

Tim has come up with another money-making idea to secure his fame and fortune. Having stumbled upon fan fiction that fuses the best of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, Tim is confident his new stage version will be a rip-roaring success.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 3, Episode 2

Drug experimenter Larry Forsyth plucks up the courage to do battle with his interviewer, Dee Dee bumps into a newsreader and contemplates national notoriety, plus we drop in on some sparkling party chat.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:55am (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 14, Episode 5

Tonight, actor Tom Davis and Conservative MP Anna Soubry join the trio live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3am (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Comic Relief Day, and the office is awash with wackiness. All 19 stone of Keith is squeezed into a bright yellow Ali G costume, Sheila has become Wonder Woman and Gareth is hopping on one leg.

London Live 3:20am (repeat)
Confessions Of A Sex Maniac

Confessions Of A Sex Maniac

Sex comedy starring Roger Lloyd Pack. An architect plans to design a building after the perfect breast and searches for a woman who bares the right model.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 1, Episode 4 - See You In Court

The Barnes' marital bliss is thrown awry when he's forced to bring his very drunk boss home from an office party. Peter's desperate to bring their relationship back from the brink of divorce.

Comedy Central Extra 3:50am (repeat)
Ali G In Da USAiii. Sacha Baron Cohen. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Ali G In Da USAiii

Series 1, Episode 5 - Science

In Hollywood Ali attempts to break into the world of TV, Borat learns the finer points of etiquette, and Bruno talks fashion in LA.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 12, Episode 3

Henning Wehn, Graeme Garden, Jeremy Hardy and Victoria Coren Mitchell join David to lie on the subjects of trees, doctors, newspapers and Spain.

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 4, Episode 3 - A Fully Extended Family

Clare returns from Australia, but where is Julian? Sarah delves and Eleanor spins.

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

London Calling

Episode 2, It Pays to Advertise: Back to the wireless days of 1922, and Children's Hour's Uncle Rex needs money.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Gaby's Talking Pictures. Gaby Roslin. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Gaby's Talking Pictures

Series 1, Episode 6

John Thomson and Ellie Taylor are joined by special guests Stephen Tomkinson and Sally Lindsay.

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