British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 16th August 2018

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 4 - Up

The Twirlywoos are in a back garden where they watch a man hanging washing up on a line. Chickedy and Chick get into the washing basket and the man accidentally pegs them up on the line too! The Twirlywoos are having tea, but the tea table is misbehaving. It keeps going further and further up, propelling Great BigHoo and Toodloo all the way out of the top of the boat!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 3, Episode 4

Waiting in for a delivery tests the patience of even the most well meaning of daughters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Next Best Man

Frank announces he's getting married to long-term girlfriend Jennifer, and after an accident Tim is promoted to best man duties.

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 11 - The MCDXX Men

Mitchell, Becky and Templeton discover a 15th Century band of superheroes in the school's basement. Unfortunately, they release Ye Olde Righteousness League's arch-nemesis...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 4

Joe is joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith and broadcaster June Sarpong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (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 2, Episode 4 - The Wrong Combination

After a training exercise goes disastrously wrong, Maxwell is talked into a bet with one of the boys at MI6. He arranges to spring a safe-breaker from prison to assist in the task, but all is not quite as it seems and Piglet ends up in the thick of it.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 51 - Lucky Penny

A lucky leprechaun head brings Luke all the luck he needs, but at a cost - everyone else now has bad luck! Luke must put everything right or he will be cast out from Scream Street.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 22 - Go Jet Academy: Biogas Power

Glitch is excited when Lars refits the Grimbler with new, clean biogas boosters that could make it even faster than the Vroomster!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Ecomomy Drive

Hacker attempts to make cutbacks in the Department of Administrative Affairs, so Sir Humphrey starts "Operation Hairshirt" - a plan to make Hacker give painful personal cuts to himself. After all, economy begins at home.

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Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 2, Episode 6 - Could Do Better

Mother is furious when she finds a 25-year-old school report of Timothy's hidden in his bedroom. Timothy's more concerned with meeting Jennifer's bridesmaid. Perhaps romance is finally in the air?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 6 - The Great Bank Robbery

All set for the Long Distance Bass Drum Race, Neddie Seagoon is duped into villainy.

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 18 - Monster Sitting

There is a Grand Robot Ball in Justin Town - it's the perfect way for Robert to recharge his batteries. But Robert can only go to the ball if he can find someone to look after Little Monster - and Justin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (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 6, Episode 9 - Flash, Bang, Wallop

Gary has to take drastic measures to make sure that a compromising photograph from the 1940s is not seen in the present day.

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

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 19 - Timmy Goes Camping

Harriet and Osbourne take the class to a field where they have put up a tent, but Timmy will not join in.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 5 - Claire Rayner

The host this week is Claire Rayner. Panellists are Will Smith, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Robin Ince.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:05am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 5 - Horrid Henry VIII

We meet the young Henry as he struggles with his boring dad Henry VII, before becoming King himself, and going through wives like most people go through toothbrushes! Meanwhile across the world we meet the great Ottoman leader Suleiman the Magnificent in Turkey, and the mad, bad, and very dangerous to know Emperor Zhengde in China.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (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 15th and 16th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 2.2, A Gender Agenda: A visit from Bernard's mother raises the landladies' suspicion.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 3 - You Lose Some, You Win Some

Maurice organises a gambling school of six customers who are being threatened by the casino, despite having promised his wife that he won't gamble any more. Terry and Arthur have to look after them until Maurice has made his profit.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 2 - More About Round And Round

The Twirlywoos find themselves in an office. Thy spin the office chairs round and round.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

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

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 4, Episode 6 - The Mating Game

Mildred's beloved dog Truffles is in season. George is all for getting her some form of injection - until he hears the price of pedigree puppies. Meanwhile, Tristram's becoming more impressionable, and Ann insists Jeffrey gives up smoking.

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.

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 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

U&Dave channel logo 12pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Poet And The Egg

Celebs leave their dignity at the door as dastardly Mr Gilbert - aka Greg Davies - sets them some truly bizarre tasks, including building an egg tower.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Ecomomy Drive

Hacker attempts to make cutbacks in the Department of Administrative Affairs, so Sir Humphrey starts "Operation Hairshirt" - a plan to make Hacker give painful personal cuts to himself. After all, economy begins at home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:05pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 3 - What's Up, Docklands?

Ben and Susan decide to help out some friends by flat sitting their brand-new Docklands apartment. It doesn't turn out to be the weekend they anticipated when they accidentally burn the flat down.

BBC Two 12:15pm (repeat)
The Maggie. Image shows from L to R: The Skipper (Captain Peter MacTaggart) (Alex Mackenzie), The Engineman (McGregor) (Abe Barker), The Mate (Hamish) (James Copeland). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Ealing Studios

The Maggie

Ealing comedy depicting a clash of cultures between a hard-nosed American businessman and a crafty Scottish sea captain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 6 - The Great Bank Robbery

All set for the Long Distance Bass Drum Race, Neddie Seagoon is duped into villainy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:45pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Affair

Penny arrives in London unannounced, convinced that Stephen is having an affair and seeking a place to stay. Lionel's love scene deadline is pressing, which makes for a long and busy day.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 3, Episode 7 - Mugs

When Josh bunks off school to attend a music conference he bumps into a familiar face. Meanwhile, Nero, Eli and Owen's attempts to start an online viral trend almost end in disaster.

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 19, Episode 2 - Tarzan Of The Towpath

Nora's unusual osteopathic skills make a new man of Compo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Pay-Off

The local Council are determined to build a hospital next to Maplin's Holiday Camp. Joe Maplin sends a shoebox full of money to Jeffrey with instructions that he is to bribe the four councillors.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 2 - More About Round And Round

The Twirlywoos find themselves in an office. Thy spin the office chairs round and round.

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

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 5, Episode 7

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Charlotte and Harriette and special guests Sam Nixon, Mark Rhodes, Suzi Ruffell and Ray Bradshaw.

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 20 - Land Mines For London

The plans to drop the British airmen, concealed inside land mines, over England are progressing - but with Herr Flick's intervention, not all that well. But things could be far worse at Café René if Yvette is not careful with her candles!

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 7 - The Erotic Dreams Of Mrs Slocombe

Mrs. Slocombe can't help but dream about Mr. Humphries, and her awkward behaviour around him is becoming evident to the rest of the staff. Something has to be done, and Mr. Grace has the perfect solution.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

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

Minder

Series 2, Episode 4 - Don't Tell Them Willie Boy Was Here

Terry has to mind a champion boxer who is making a comeback after two years away from the ring. But the crooked promoter has plans to fix the fight.

CITV 2:55pm (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 3:10pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 26 - Superzag & Wonderzig

After watching a superhero movie, Zig and Zag find their calling - they will become superheroes themselves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Affair

Penny arrives in London unannounced, convinced that Stephen is having an affair and seeking a place to stay. Lionel's love scene deadline is pressing, which makes for a long and busy day.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:55pm (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 15th and 16th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 5 - Claire Rayner

The host this week is Claire Rayner. Panellists are Will Smith, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Robin Ince.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 3, Episode 4 - Jam Bag

Featuring Kiss Chase with your host Badly Washed, The Art Viking shows us how to make balloon models, and YouTube sensation Jake Mitchell is on the sofa for Diddy Chat.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Louise Ford

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Highlights Special - Terrible Tudor Special

Featuring everything you need to know about history's most famous family. Including a never-before-seen sketch with the murderous Medicis, hilarious outtakes, and a special one-off written by a CBBC competition winner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 2.2, A Gender Agenda: A visit from Bernard's mother raises the landladies' suspicion.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
15 min
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 12 - Amazing Owl Club

Bitz and Purl start the Amazing Owl Club, with a special badge with flapping owl wings that allows members entry to the exclusive clubhouse.

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

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 4 - Angel Trousers

Lovejoy tries to sell some Second World War medals and finds himself in peril from a sinister Italian.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 3, Episode 4

Waiting in for a delivery tests the patience of even the most well meaning of daughters.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Statue of Liberty, USA

Grandmaster Glitch makes the Statue of Liberty fall right into the path of a passing ferry. Go Jetters, Go!

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 4 - Waffle's Pet Party

It's the day of Jess's 'bring a pet' birthday party.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 4

Joe is joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith and broadcaster June Sarpong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:55pm (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 7 - The Erotic Dreams Of Mrs Slocombe

Mrs. Slocombe can't help but dream about Mr. Humphries, and her awkward behaviour around him is becoming evident to the rest of the staff. Something has to be done, and Mr. Grace has the perfect solution.

YANGA! channel logo. 6pm (repeat)
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Washing Machine

When the washing machine breaks Dad tries to hide the fact that he has cancelled the house insurance from Gladys. Funke auditions for a West End theatre role.

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 20 - Land Mines For London

The plans to drop the British airmen, concealed inside land mines, over England are progressing - but with Herr Flick's intervention, not all that well. But things could be far worse at Café René if Yvette is not careful with her candles!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Hordes Of The Things. Copyright: BBC

Hordes Of The Things

Episode 4 - The Fourth Chornicle

Can Radox's assembled forces of good win the battle? Or will it all be a total anti-climax?

YANGA! channel logo. 6:30pm (repeat)
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 13 - The New Assistant

Funke decides to get a new assistant to help out in the café but is shocked when the new assistant tries to take over. Cousin Femi teaches Tobi to dance to impress his crush.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
BBC at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Fresh From The Fringe

2018, Episode 1

Recorded at the BBC's Edinburgh festival site, Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the Fringe 2018.

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 4, Episode 2 - Crossed Swords

Harold has found a rare and expensive antique.

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 4 - The Pay-Off

The local Council are determined to build a hospital next to Maplin's Holiday Camp. Joe Maplin sends a shoebox full of money to Jeffrey with instructions that he is to bribe the four councillors.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Ecomomy Drive

Hacker attempts to make cutbacks in the Department of Administrative Affairs, so Sir Humphrey starts "Operation Hairshirt" - a plan to make Hacker give painful personal cuts to himself. After all, economy begins at home.

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 19, Episode 2 - Tarzan Of The Towpath

Nora's unusual osteopathic skills make a new man of Compo.

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 1, Episode 3 - Command Decision

With still no sign of real weapons, morale in the platoon has hit rock bottom. A proposal from a local landowner offers some hope, but will Mainwaring be willing to hand over command to desert veteran Colonel Square?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 6 - The Great Bank Robbery

All set for the Long Distance Bass Drum Race, Neddie Seagoon is duped into villainy.

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 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
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 47, Episode 8

Guest host Kirsty Young is joined by panellists Ross Noble and John Cooper Clarke.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 4

The daft, astonishing and insightful panel show continues as host Lee Mack invites comedy queen Sarah Millican, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and comedian Russell Kane to put amazing facts and mind-blowing trivia to the test.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Carla (Sarah Flind), Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 12, Episode 4 - Going, Going, Gone

Tracey's had enough of Dorien entertaining gentlemen callers and Sharon not bringing in a living wage, and throws them both out. Holed up in Sharon's old bedsit, the two of them take a united stand... or do they?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (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 and third series of the cornershop sitcom.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 9 - Illness

With Jo Brand, Ben Goldacre and Andy Hamilton.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Paul. Image shows from L to R: Clive Gollings (Nick Frost), Graeme Willy (Simon Pegg)

Paul

Sci-fi comedy starring Nick Frost and Simon Pegg as friends who chance upon an alien whilst travelling across the US.

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 12, Episode 3

David O'Doherty, Craig Revel Horwood, Rick Edwards and Ellie Taylor join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to thrash out the hot stories of the week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 3

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

YANGA! channel logo. 10pm (repeat)
Number 6. Mansour Bellow

Number 6

Episode 3

Mansour Bellow presents A Dot Comedian, Lateef Lovejoy and Aurie Styla.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 4

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

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Harriet Kemsley

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Phil Wang take on guest captain Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley. Plus David O'Doherty and Joe Wilkinson join Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

U&W channel logo 10pm
60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With.... John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 4, Episode 7 - Cuba Gooding Jr.

John is joined by American actor Cuba Gooding Jr..

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Quacks. Image shows from L to R: Robert (Rory Kinnear), Bishop of Lambeth (Roger Ashton-Griffiths). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Quacks

Episode 5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix

Robert has a problematic patient - the Bishop of Lambeth needs his appendix removed or he will die. But he won't agree to pain relief or surgery. For the first time since losing his wife, John falls in love. However, his whirlwind romance is thrown into jeopardy when his intended reveals she's promised to another man; the wealthy Lord Thornycroft.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Josh (Josh Widdicombe), Owen (Elis James), Phil (Mike Wozniak), Briony (Felicity Ward). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 3 - Wedding & Waiting

Josh and Owen have tickets to the darts, but can't afford to get drunk in preparation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 4

Joe is joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith and broadcaster June Sarpong.

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30 min
Sick Note. Image shows from L to R: Dr Iain Glennis (Nick Frost), Annette Glennis (Belinda Stewart-Wilson). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sick Note

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Loneliness Of The Middle Distance Runner

Becca starts to wonder if Will_5000 was telling the truth.

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Number 6. Mansour Bellow

Number 6

Episode 4

This week's guest comics are Junior Booker and Will E.

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The In Crowd

The In Crowd

Episode 3: Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.

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30 min
Sick Note. Image shows from L to R: Daniel Glass (Rupert Grint), Dr Iain Glennis (Nick Frost). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sick Note

Series 2, Episode 8 - Operation Thunderbolt

Could this finally be it for Daniel and Dr Glennis?

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

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Josh. Image shows from L to R: Josh (Josh Widdicombe), Mike (James Acaster). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 4 - Teabag & No Sympathy

Teabag, Owen's friend from home, comes to stay.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Series 5, Episode 5 - Picnic At Toadmouth Rock

John has planned a picnic to celebrate Ken's birthday, and also provide an opportunity for him to road-test his new cagoule. But the plan is thwarted by Ken who has other ideas.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
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Fresh From The Fringe

2018, Episode 2

Recorded at the BBC's Edinburgh festival site, Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the Fringe 2018.

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

The Hudson And Pepperdine Show

Episode 3.6, Reality TV: Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine get swept up in radio's Celebrity Big Brother, along with two Marilyns and a president.

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The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 7

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks Ku Klux Klan with blues musician Daryl Davis. Musical comedy from Harry & Chris.

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Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 6 - Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter and Kevin Bridges

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. The nation's favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, introduces guest appearances from young Scottish comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and acclaimed comic Reginald D Hunter.

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Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 1

Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Romesh Ranganathan join the regular cast for the familiar mix of games and topical banter that "makes Mock The Week as reliable as a UKIP expenses claim and as much a part of summer as English sporting failure and mutant animal tabloid scare stories".

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Katherine Ryan. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
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Late

Episode 2 - From Grieving To Cross-Dressing

An unwitting son takes his grieving mother to see Mamma Mia, a provincial theatre director talks about his latest play and a businesswoman stumbles on her husband indulging a secret obsession.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Roger McGough's Other Half. Roger McGough

Roger McGough's Other Half

Episode 2

Quirky sketches and poems with merriment and melancholy in equal measures.

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Have I Got News For You

Series 47, Episode 3

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists Camilla Long and Henning Wehn.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
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Hordes Of The Things

Episode 4 - The Fourth Chornicle

Can Radox's assembled forces of good win the battle? Or will it all be a total anti-climax?

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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.

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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 9 - Flash, Bang, Wallop

Gary has to take drastic measures to make sure that a compromising photograph from the 1940s is not seen in the present day.

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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.

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Sick Note. Image shows from L to R: Dr Iain Glennis (Nick Frost), Annette Glennis (Belinda Stewart-Wilson). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sick Note

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Loneliness Of The Middle Distance Runner

Becca starts to wonder if Will_5000 was telling the truth.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Suzi Ruffell. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 5 - Suzi Ruffell At The Comedy Store

The riotously funny Suzi Ruffell is your host at the prestigious Comedy Store, where she is joined by the amazing Brennan Reece, the hugely funny Rosie Jones and the joyous Lauren Pattison.

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Taskmaster. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 4 - Down An Octave

Greg Davies and Alex Horne test the skills of their troupe of comedians. Can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 9

The boys and their guests thrash out 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. With guests Nick Grimshaw, Rachel Riley, Peter Serafinowicz and Daniel Sloss.

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Sick Note. Image shows from L to R: Daniel Glass (Rupert Grint), Dr Iain Glennis (Nick Frost). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sick Note

Series 2, Episode 8 - Operation Thunderbolt

Could this finally be it for Daniel and Dr Glennis?

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

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Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

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Josh. Image shows from L to R: Josh (Josh Widdicombe), Owen (Elis James), Phil (Mike Wozniak), Briony (Felicity Ward). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 3 - Wedding & Waiting

Josh and Owen have tickets to the darts, but can't afford to get drunk in preparation.

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Limmy's Show!

Series 1, Episode 3

Falconhoof, the adventure phone-in host, has to deal with a particularly angry caller following an incident with some winged sandals.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Soho Theatre Live. Nish Kumar

Soho Theatre Live

Episode 2 - Nish Kumar

Nish Kumar discusses the woes of his pun-able name, that awkward time he saw the film Shame with his father and his innate inability to do sports as a kid.

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Josh. Image shows from L to R: Josh (Josh Widdicombe), Mike (James Acaster). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 4 - Teabag & No Sympathy

Teabag, Owen's friend from home, comes to stay.

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(repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 6 - Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter and Kevin Bridges

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. The nation's favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, introduces guest appearances from young Scottish comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and acclaimed comic Reginald D Hunter.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
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Drunk History

A selection of episodes from the first and second series.

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Steptoe And Son

Series 4, Episode 2 - Crossed Swords

Harold has found a rare and expensive antique.

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

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 1

Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Romesh Ranganathan join the regular cast for the familiar mix of games and topical banter that "makes Mock The Week as reliable as a UKIP expenses claim and as much a part of summer as English sporting failure and mutant animal tabloid scare stories".

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 5 - Claire Rayner

The host this week is Claire Rayner. Panellists are Will Smith, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Robin Ince.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 2.2, A Gender Agenda: A visit from Bernard's mother raises the landladies' suspicion.

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North By Northamptonshire

Series 3, Episode 4

Waiting in for a delivery tests the patience of even the most well meaning of daughters.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 4

Joe is joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith and broadcaster June Sarpong.

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