British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 8th August 2018

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 23 - More About All Gone

The Twirlywoos are watching a lady planting carrot seeds in a vegetable patch.

Talking Pictures TV 6:45am (repeat)
The Time Of His Life

The Time Of His Life

A repeat of this 1955 film.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 2.2, Tommy Wants a Knighthood: The comeback duo's singer mounts his own campaign to be awarded an MBE.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 2, Episode 5 - Big Templeton Is Watching You!

A new school security system is installed - and the cameras seem to record what happens in the future. When Templeton becomes security monitor and goes mad with this incredible, all-seeing power, the very existence of Strange Hill is threatened.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Josh Howie's Losing It. Josh (Josh Howie). Copyright: Black Hat Productions

Josh Howie's Losing It

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Route

Josh and his wife Monique attend their first NCT class where Josh typically manages to fall out with almost everyone.

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 3, Episode 5 - The Plane Truth

When two soviet aircraft designers defect in quick succession, Piglet's technical knowledge - and a passing interest in plane design - places him as the best candidate to assess the men and work out who's their best source.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 45 - The Plague

To avoid failing a test Cleo unleashes plagues over Scream Street, not realising how bad they would be - she is now desperate to stop them! Can she enlist the help of Luke and Resus before they ruin the entire town?

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

Sorry!

Series 7, Episode 6 - Up, up and Away?

It is Timothy's last day at home and, after overcoming his mother's attempts to stop him, he flies away!

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 11 - Harbin Ice City, China

When Grim HQ's heating gets stuck on, Glitch looks for a cold place to land and cool down.

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

The Navy Lark

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Series 1, Episode 3

Long-running, hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 12 - Zooper Dooper

When the heating at the Justin Town Zoo breaks down, all the animals need somewhere to stay for a day or two. Eager to help, Justin brings home some animals.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (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 3 - California Dreamin

When Gary and Phoebe discover the lease on the Royal Oak has run out and Reg is retiring, they realise it is time to make plans for the future. Back in the 1990s Yvonne has her own heart set on big changes, but Gary isn't quite as keen to go along for the ride.

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

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 13 - Timmy's Plane

Finlay makes a fantastic paper plane and Timmy tries to copy him, but his versions won't fly as well.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 2.2: Martin Young chairs the famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Claire Rayner, Roy Hattersley and Fred Housego.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:05am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Dominique Moore, Louise Ford, Gemma Whelan. Copyright: Lion Television / BBC

Horrible Histories

2016 Specials - Staggering Storytellers

As part of the BBC's #Lovetoread campaign, the award-winning Horrible Histories returns to look at some of literature's greatest works and history's wackiest writers.

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 13th and 14th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Minder

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Bengal Tiger

Terry is hired out by Arthur to act as a minder for a newsagent who is being threatened.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 3.3: It's all about vengeful parents on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 26 - Twirling

The Twirlywoos are at an ice rink, where they watch a young girl twirling around. The Twirlywoos can't resist having a go themselves, but when they try to twirl they find it's trickier than it looks! The Box visits the boat with a grass skirt which causes the wearer to twirl around. Toodloo performs a twirling routine and careers around the boat out of control.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 6 - Life With Father

It's a sad day for George as he takes his father to a retirement home. But it's worse for Mildred when he's thrown out and ends up living with them!

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

Mr Bean

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

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Jack & Millie. Image shows from L to R: Jack (Jeremy Front), Millie (Rebecca Front)

Jack & Millie

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Kids Are Alright

All grandkids make mistakes, but only Jack and Millie's do it quite so loudly - and on video.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 6 - More Questions Than Answers

Llewellyn has been forced to employ teachers over the summer as casual labour but even they can't help the fact that his farm is running at a massive deficit. With Boycie's farm doing well, Llewellyn challenges him to a pub quiz in the hope of winning £5,000.

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

The Navy Lark

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Series 1, Episode 3

Long-running, hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 2, Episode 10 - 'Tis Pity She's A Whore

Janey visits her grandma and learns a disturbing family secret, while Ben is upset when Michael stands for election in school as a Tory candidate.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Dexter (Jason Callender), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 2, Episode 13 - Project Zenith

Dexter finds himself fronting Bell's new plan for Elmsbury - Project Zenith. But the plan has big, bad implications for the 4 O'Clock Club. Josh sets out defeat the scheme, with a little help from his friends and family.

U&Drama channel logo 1:20pm (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 18, Episode 6 - Deviations With Davenport

The three friends try to help a guide-book writer who is lost.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 4 - On With The Motley

The Camp Host is getting his big chance. He is being booked to do cabaret at a posh golf-club dinner.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 26 - Twirling

The Twirlywoos are at an ice rink, where they watch a young girl twirling around. The Twirlywoos can't resist having a go themselves, but when they try to twirl they find it's trickier than it looks! The Box visits the boat with a grass skirt which causes the wearer to twirl around. Toodloo performs a twirling routine and careers around the boat out of control.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:45pm (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 5, Episode 1

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Jenai and Cody and special guests Charlie Baker, Suzi Ruffell, Johnny Cochrane and Inel Tomlinson, who battle it out in a series of rounds and challenges.

U&Drama channel logo 2pm (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 5, Episode 14 - The Reluctant Millionaires

When Mimi appears in the square with news that the General freed everyone from the Communists, René and co. are delighted that they will not need to pay the ransom - but upon learning who the stolen money actually belongs to, they are soon desperately trying to get rid...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 8, Episode 1 - Is It Catching?

Mr. Humphries comes down with Marines' Disease, and the entire staff is forced into quarantine with him. And on Mr. Spooner's first day in the department, too!

Talking Pictures TV 2:20pm (repeat)
Make Mine Mink. Major Rayne (Terry-Thomas)

Make Mine Mink

Comedy about a genteel, middle class group of misfits who become hobbyist thieves in aid of charity.

London Live 2:50pm (repeat)
Band Waggon. Image shows from L to R: Richard 'Stinker' Murdoch (Richard Murdoch), Arthur Askey (Arthur Askey), Hobday (Donald Calthrop)

Band Waggon

Wartime film based on the popular BBC radio comedy series.

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

Minder

Series 1, Episode 8 - Come In T-64, Your Time Is Ticking Away

There's serious trouble for a mini-cab firm in which Arthur has a stake. Drivers are being beaten up and their cars sabotaged. As more and more of them are frightened off, Arthur ropes Terry in as a driver to find out who is behind the bother.

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

Mr Bean

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 20 - Zog's Got Talent

When a big TV talent show comes to town, Zig and Zag are keen to get involved, but they need to find their inner talent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy Returns

A chance encounter with old flame Juney, back on the estate after some 20-odd years, leaves Del suspicious of her daughter Debbie's parentage. Serious questions need to be asked - not least when Derek realises that Rodney could be getting comfortable with his own niece!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (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 13th and 14th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 2.2: Martin Young chairs the famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Claire Rayner, Roy Hattersley and Fred Housego.

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

Class Dismissed

Series 3, Episode 8 - Fix The Roof

There's a leak in the roof above Hilary Head's office so she forces the whole school to get involved in raising money to fix it. Mr Christopher releases a charity single and Mark chooses to do a sponsored silence but finds it harder than expected when Billy embarrasses him in front of Marcella.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 3.3: It's all about vengeful parents on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 1 - Bitz's Big Build

Bitz promises to build a strong house for Little Bo Purl's goats and for the three little pigs, one that big bad Robo Wolf can't blow down.

U&Drama channel logo 4:50pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 2, Episode 10 - Lily's Pearls

Lovejoy smells a rat when he meets Lady Jane's husband's new business partner.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 3 - Zipzers And Aliens

Hank accidentally gets his friends' copies of worldwide publishing sensation Alien Adventures confiscated by Miss Adolf and has to put things right before the author herself makes a very special visit to Westbrook.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 2.2, Tommy Wants a Knighthood: The comeback duo's singer mounts his own campaign to be awarded an MBE.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Eiffel Tower, France

In France, Grandmaster Glitch breaks the Eiffel Tower when he uses it as a TV aerial. Can the Go Jetters fix it?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 13 - Waffle And The Fleas

The Brooklyn-Bells call on Mrs Hobbs to persuade her not to move house, only to find that her cat, George, has fleas. They offer to help and discover a secret about Mrs Hobbs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Josh Howie's Losing It. Josh (Josh Howie). Copyright: Black Hat Productions

Josh Howie's Losing It

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Route

Josh and his wife Monique attend their first NCT class where Josh typically manages to fall out with almost everyone.

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 5, Episode 14 - The Reluctant Millionaires

When Mimi appears in the square with news that the General freed everyone from the Communists, René and co. are delighted that they will not need to pay the ransom - but upon learning who the stolen money actually belongs to, they are soon desperately trying to get rid...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 8, Episode 1 - Is It Catching?

Mr. Humphries comes down with Marines' Disease, and the entire staff is forced into quarantine with him. And on Mr. Spooner's first day in the department, too!

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Josh Howie's Losing It. Josh (Josh Howie). Copyright: Black Hat Productions

Josh Howie's Losing It

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Handyman

Josh and his wife Monique employ handyman Dean to get the flat ready for the baby. However Josh soon discovers that Dean holds some very challenging opinions, especially when it comes to Jews.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Bruce Morton

Comic To Comic

Series 2, Episode 4 - Miles Jupp

Miles Jupp reveals the person behind the posh toff character on stage, and tells Bruce how an audition for a children's programme set on a Scottish island led to unexpected superstardom with under 5's.

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)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 4 - On With The Motley

The Camp Host is getting his big chance. He is being booked to do cabaret at a posh golf-club dinner.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 6 - Who's The Caddy?

The farmer comes across his old golf clubs and decides to knock a few balls around, instantly putting his back out in the process. Shaun takes the opportunity to learn how to play, while Bitzer is forced to tend to his injured master inside the house.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Dominique Moore, Louise Ford, Gemma Whelan. Copyright: Lion Television / BBC

Horrible Histories

2016 Specials - Staggering Storytellers

As part of the BBC's #Lovetoread campaign, the award-winning Horrible Histories returns to look at some of literature's greatest works and history's wackiest writers.

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

The Navy Lark

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

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 18, Episode 6 - Deviations With Davenport

The three friends try to help a guide-book writer who is lost.

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 2 - Don't Forget The Diver

Captain Mainwaring tackles a difficult training exercise in competition against Captain Square, using a bird warbler, Jones floating downstream disguised as a log, and Frazer in a diving suit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Series 1, Episode 3

Long-running, hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne.

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 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 3 - Zipzers And Aliens

Hank accidentally gets his friends' copies of worldwide publishing sensation Alien Adventures confiscated by Miss Adolf and has to put things right before the author herself makes a very special visit to Westbrook.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained Relations

It's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...

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

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the prison-based sitcom.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 4

Russell Howard looks at topics including security for the Olympics, the terrible May weather and a lost ET doll. Pali, the world's quickest pizza maker, is the Mystery Guest. The Good News Extra comic is Daniel Simonsen.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

TV format in which Greg Davies and Alex Horne set a group of comedians various outlandish challenges.

Radio 2 logo 9pm
60 min
Radio 2 logo

Double Acts

Episode 3 - Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis

Bill Kenwright presents an hour on Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.

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 11, Episode 8

This edition of the show sees Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Gregg Wallace and Kate Silverton to debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Makeover

Mr Khan is, obviously, the natural choice to front a new promotional video for the mosque. Or so he believes. Manager Dave, however, has different ideas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 5 - Stags And Hens

It's the day of Shazia's hen do, and she's looking forward to having some fun with her friends. Unfortunately, though, she ends up with a few extra guests in tow.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Monty Python's Personal Best. Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Neil Innes, Michael Palin, Eric Idle

Monty Python's Personal Best

Episode 4 - Terry Gilliam

A look at a colourful collage of Terry Gilliam's weirdly wonderful animations.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson At The Comedy Store

Lee Nelson introduces the very best of comedy talent from the legendary Comedy Store in London; the fabulous Sophie Willan, the hilarious Stephen Bailey and from Denmark the magnificent Sofie Hagen.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 1

Romesh Ranganatahan is Judge Romesh. He presides over the case of a husband whose horrendous bargain hunting addiction is becoming detrimental to his wife and kids. Plus, two former friends who are battling it out over, what one claims, was that holiday from hell.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Josh Howie's Losing It. Josh (Josh Howie). Copyright: Black Hat Productions

Josh Howie's Losing It

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Route

Josh and his wife Monique attend their first NCT class where Josh typically manages to fall out with almost everyone.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
CelebAbility. Image shows from L to R: Tanya Bardsley, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 2, Episode 7

Celebrity guests in this week's episode are Perri Kiely, Roman Kemp, Tanya Bardsley, Ferne McCann and Laura Jackson.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
35 min
Hang Ups. Dr. Richard Pitt (Stephen Mangan)

Hang Ups

Episode 1

Richard is busy trying to relaunch his career online after the disastrous collapse of his group therapy practice.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 2 - Rob Beckett At The Comedy Store

Rob Beckett is tonight's host at The Comedy Store; hear how he struggles with chip and pin. He's joined by Ivo Graham, Ellie Taylor, and the exquisitely dressed Tom Allen.

U&Dave channel logo 10:30pm
30 min
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 2

A kids' entertainer is dragged kicking from the court whilst an up-and-coming singer is locked in monetary dispute with his backing dancer.

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

BBC New Comedy Award

2018, Episode 7 - Semi Final 2

The second semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, hosted by Mark Watson and recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Bad Move. Image shows from L to R: Meena (Manjinder Virk), Matt (Miles Jupp), Nicky (Kerry Godliman), Steve (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dead Zone

Nicky and Steve have left behind their old life in Leeds and moved to their dream house in the country. But the dream is rapidly turning into a nightmare.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the second series of the cornershop sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Danny Bhoy, Dara O Briain, Nina Conti. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

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

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

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Felicity Ward - Appisodes. Felicity Ward. Copyright: Matt Stronge

Felicity Ward - Appisodes

Series 1, Episode 1 - Insomnia

Felicity tries to cure her insomnia with the help of patented sleep app Do It In Your Sleep. With Bobby Mair.

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Sky Arts Comedy Shorts

Summer Comedy Shorts

A collection of summer comedy shorts, written by and starring some of the UK and Ireland's brightest comedy stars.

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Live From The BBC. Chris Washington. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Ellis O'Brien

Live From The BBC

Series 3, Episode 4 - Chris Washington

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee 2017 and Jason Manford tour support, Chris Washington is an exciting rising star who used all his annual leave to take a comedy show to the world's biggest arts festival and six months later, recorded it for Live From The BBC.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
The Celebrity Voicemail Show. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: BBC

The Celebrity Voicemail Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - Paul Hollywood

Kayvan Novak imagines the answerphone messages of the rich and famous. This time we hear the voicemail of The Great British Bake Off's Paul Hollywood.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Foley And McColl: The Interview

Foley And McColl: The Interview

Episode 1, Rockall: The duo are set to tell all on the Parkinson show. But will anyone believe their stories?

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Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sarah Millican, Rob Brydon, Jason Byrne. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason Byrne

BAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.

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

Delve Special

Series 2, Episode 4 - Double Agent Russell Nicholson

Russell Nicholson joined MI5 in 1953. In 1959 he joined the KGB. David Lander presents a profile of this notorious spy and interviews him at his luxury home in Bulgaria.

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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 2

Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges are up against Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke, with Joe Lycett in Dictionary Corner. Nick Helm 'helps' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.

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Quacks. Charles Dickens (Andrew Scott). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Quacks

Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess

William and Caroline meet the renowned author Charles Dickens, whilst a volunteer named Florence Nightingale arrives at the hospital.

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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 46, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists John Prescott and Gyles Brandreth.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:15am (repeat)
Live From The BBC. Chris Washington. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Ellis O'Brien

Live From The BBC

Series 3, Episode 4 - Chris Washington

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee 2017 and Jason Manford tour support, Chris Washington is an exciting rising star who used all his annual leave to take a comedy show to the world's biggest arts festival and six months later, recorded it for Live From The BBC.

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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 3 - California Dreamin

When Gary and Phoebe discover the lease on the Royal Oak has run out and Reg is retiring, they realise it is time to make plans for the future. Back in the 1990s Yvonne has her own heart set on big changes, but Gary isn't quite as keen to go along for the ride.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Bruce Morton

Comic To Comic

Series 2, Episode 4 - Miles Jupp

Miles Jupp reveals the person behind the posh toff character on stage, and tells Bruce how an audition for a children's programme set on a Scottish island led to unexpected superstardom with under 5's.

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Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

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

Minder

Series 1, Episode 6 - Aces High And Sometimes Very Low

The chips are down for Arthur's friend Maurice when the professional gambler is barred from the casinos and mugged of all his winnings. Terry's job is to mind Maurice while he recoups his losses.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story. Kevin Bridges

Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.

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Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

TV format in which Greg Davies and Alex Horne set a group of comedians various outlandish challenges.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 3

Guests Gok Wan, Sarah Millican, Seann Walsh and Amy Childs from The Only Way Is Essex, assist Jon, Jimmy and Sean to thrash out the hot topics of the week.

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The Tommy Cooper Hour. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Thames Television

The Tommy Cooper Hour

Tommy Cooper stars in a series of hour-long specials dedicated to his unique and hilarious blend of comedy and magic.

BBC Two 2am (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Roach (River Wensum, Norfolk)

Paul and Bob fish the beautiful river Wensum in search of the equally beautifully roach.

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Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 1

Romesh Ranganatahan is Judge Romesh. He presides over the case of a husband whose horrendous bargain hunting addiction is becoming detrimental to his wife and kids. Plus, two former friends who are battling it out over, what one claims, was that holiday from hell.

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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Sidekick Simon (Tim Key). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - Chucky + Traitor

Alan and Sidekick Simon continue to entertain north Norfolk's avid radio listeners with their inimitable mix of edgy banter and compelling anecdotes.

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Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 2

A kids' entertainer is dragged kicking from the court whilst an up-and-coming singer is locked in monetary dispute with his backing dancer.

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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Sidekick Simon (Tim Key). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Shadow + Tax

Alan joins North Norfolk breakfast host Terri Cohen, filling in for her regular co-host to review the morning's papers. On his own show, Alan is joined by internet millionaire Daniel Langford to talk about technology.

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Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sarah Millican, Rob Brydon, Jason Byrne. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason Byrne

BAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.

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Hoff The Record. Image shows from L to R: Bunny Vasilis (Julian Rhind-Tutt), Hoff (David Hasselhoff). Copyright: Me & You Productions

Hoff The Record

Series 2, Episode 5 - Finance

Hoff finally decides to take his career into his own hands and pursue his passion project. He enters a devil's pact with a suave millionaire to fund a musical he's trying to get off the ground but when he doesn't like the conditions, he falls out with his entourage.

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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.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 2.2: Martin Young chairs the famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Claire Rayner, Roy Hattersley and Fred Housego.

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The Right Time

The Right Time

Episode 3.3: It's all about vengeful parents on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 2.2, Tommy Wants a Knighthood: The comeback duo's singer mounts his own campaign to be awarded an MBE.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Josh Howie's Losing It. Josh (Josh Howie). Copyright: Black Hat Productions

Josh Howie's Losing It

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Route

Josh and his wife Monique attend their first NCT class where Josh typically manages to fall out with almost everyone.

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