British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 28th August 2018

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 12 - Shorter And Shorter

The Twirlywoos find out how to make something shorter when they unravel a woolly blanket. The Very Important Lady is missing some pieces, and she's not happy about her shorter stature!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Secrets And Lattes. Image shows from L to R: Trisha (Julie Graham), Clare (Hilary Lyon), Krzysztof (Simon Greenall), Lizzie (Pearl Appleby). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Secrets And Lattes

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Paler Shade of White

Normally laid-back Trisha is wrong-footed when she comes face to face with a very unexpected visitor.

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 1, Episode 7 - Read All About It

Engaging in some journalism for the school paper, Mitchell decides it's easier to make stories up than look for real ones. Then they start coming true...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Piglet Files

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Beagle Has Landed

Dexter and Lewis attempt to infiltrate a militant animal-rights group. Unsurprisingly, they have little success. Piglet, however, could be just the man for the job.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

2018 Specials, Summer Special - Summer Extra Special

Tim Vine presents a special edition of his chat show where the British public are the stars. Recorded at the Pavilion Theatre on Cromer Pier.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 8 - Banished!

Otto plots to build himself a luxury home, which would mean forcing the Scream Street residents to live in tents.

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

Sorry!

Series 4, Episode 2 - Move over, Mrs Lumsden

Timothy dips his toe in the antique trade and Father traps his finger in the pianola.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 44 - Whistler Mountain, Canada

The Go Jetters are on Whistler Mountain in Canada, doing some skiing and checking out the amazing cable car.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 5, The Dog: The author is alarmed to find a four-legged friend in his car.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

A Motley Crew: A mission to an oil rig leaves the bungling civil servants all at sea.

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 1 - Hottyspottyitis

Every time Justin and Little Monster sneeze something messy happens in Justin's house. Helped by a doctor download, Robert does his best to cure the pair of their Hottyspottyitis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy

Petula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.

Talking Pictures TV 8:55am (repeat)
No Lady

No Lady

Hen-pecked Mr. Pog (Lupino Lane) takes his wife and children to Blackpool but is mistaken for an international criminal.

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

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 1 - Timmy Makes Music

Timmy cannot decide what instrument to play at band practice, so he hangs on to all of them and causes chaos.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
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 18th series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

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

Minder

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Old School Tie

When an old friend of Terry's escapes from prison, he wants him to help prove his innocence.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Never Too Late

Never Too Late

Down Memory Lane: Feisty Hilda's senior citizen holiday sees man-mad Mildred after a nostalgic destination.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 10 - More About Underneath

The Twirlywoos are in a warehouse, underneath a cardboard box. They watch a man load a lorry with parcels, but then he goes to load the box which the Twirlywoos are hiding underneath.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:45am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Episode 7 - I Gotta Horse

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

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 10:45am
15 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 5: A Mermaid's Kiss, Episode 2 - Part 2

Gareth's attempts to prove his masculinity become increasingly extreme.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (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 5 - Your Cheating Art

Marlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 10 - Dentist To The Stars

One of Britain's best-loved heartthrobs visits Ben's surgery and although the mere mention of his name sends Susan weak at the knees, Ben is singularly unimpressed - at first. Soon the whole household is in turmoil - except for Michael - who's far too busy making money out of the film crew.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 5, The Dog: The author is alarmed to find a four-legged friend in his car.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

A Motley Crew: A mission to an oil rig leaves the bungling civil servants all at sea.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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 5, Episode 1 - The Country Set

Lionel and Jean decide to take advantage of the country house for a quiet, relaxing weekend. However, things don't quite go as planned when a group of Madge and Rocky's friends arrive unannounced.

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 9 - From Audrey Nash To The Widow Dilhooley

Truly is reunited with his childhood sweeheart.

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 10 - Sing You Sinners

Owing to the departure of the local vicar, Jeffrey finds himself conducting the Sunday half-hour. Needless to say, he makes a hash of it...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Dexter (Jason Callender), Isaac Rodgers (Layton Blake), Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 4, Episode 2 - Toads

When Nero accidentally lets the school toads escape he sets off a chain of events that gets Dexter into serious trouble. Is this the end for the 4 O'Clock Club?

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 10 - More About Underneath

The Twirlywoos are in a warehouse, underneath a cardboard box. They watch a man load a lorry with parcels, but then he goes to load the box which the Twirlywoos are hiding underneath.

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 6, Episode 1 - Desperate Doings In The Graveyard

For a number of days and nights, a group of undertakers have been excavating in the graveyard, below René's empty tomb, in order to create a resistance communications centre. The flurry of activity has not failed to cath the General's eye!

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 9, Episode 6 - Lost And Found

Tiddles goes missing and the staff try to comfort a distraught Mrs. Slocombe. Unfortunately she misinterprets Mr. Humphries's gestures for something a bit more romantic...

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 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating Art

Marlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.

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 11 - All About Scoring, Innit?

Terry has to mind Danny Varrow when the gambling, womanising, boozing footballer leaves his club in the lurch.

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 3:10pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 8 - It Came From Zog

Zig and Zag turn their hands to the movie business - but they are only in it for the free popcorn.

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 5, Episode 1 - The Country Set

Lionel and Jean decide to take advantage of the country house for a quiet, relaxing weekend. However, things don't quite go as planned when a group of Madge and Rocky's friends arrive unannounced.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 7 - Hard To Swallow

The Flock are delighted when a bird-watcher drops his duck call in their field and Shaun uses it to entertain them. However, swallowing the duck call isn't what he had in mind - and the ducks aren't too happy either.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Other Day The Earth Stood Still

Only Danger Mouse can save the world from chaos when the Baron stops the world spinning with a plague of traffic lights.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 7 - Pie Spy

Pieface steals Professor Von Screwtop's Pastry-based Intelligent Espionage unit (PIE) after forming a strong bond with the pie-shaped robot. Pieface is dismayed when Walter steals it from him to protect his dad from the embarrassing footage the PIE's memory chip holds.

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 18th series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gorman, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 4, Episode 6 - Meeting Twenty-Four

Featuring comedian Harry Enfield, solar physicist Lucie Green and former head of the British Navy Lord Alan West.

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

Diddy TV

Series 4, Episode 2 - Call The Didwife

There's heart-warming drama in Call the Didwife. The staff at the local sewage works learn to sing in The Choir and there's laughter galore in Diddy at the Apollo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Never Too Late

Never Too Late

Down Memory Lane: Feisty Hilda's senior citizen holiday sees man-mad Mildred after a nostalgic destination.

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

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 11 - Members Only

The local golf club closes ranks when Lovejoy says their prize cup is a fake.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Secrets And Lattes. Image shows from L to R: Trisha (Julie Graham), Clare (Hilary Lyon), Krzysztof (Simon Greenall), Lizzie (Pearl Appleby). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Secrets And Lattes

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Paler Shade of White

Normally laid-back Trisha is wrong-footed when she comes face to face with a very unexpected visitor.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 46 - Korowai Treehouses, Indonesia

The Go Jetters have been invited by the Korowai tribe to visit their village in the rainforest of Papua in Indonesia.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 12 - Moving Waffle

Connie and Ruby move into Maple Close with their dog, Jelly. Waffle is not allowed to go on a family camping trip but accidentally goes on a different adventure.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

2018 Specials, Summer Special - Summer Extra Special

Tim Vine presents a special edition of his chat show where the British public are the stars. Recorded at the Pavilion Theatre on Cromer Pier.

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 6, Episode 1 - Desperate Doings In The Graveyard

For a number of days and nights, a group of undertakers have been excavating in the graveyard, below René's empty tomb, in order to create a resistance communications centre. The flurry of activity has not failed to cath the General's eye!

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 9, Episode 6 - Lost And Found

Tiddles goes missing and the staff try to comfort a distraught Mrs. Slocombe. Unfortunately she misinterprets Mr. Humphries's gestures for something a bit more romantic...

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Third Way

Fiona road-tests Barney's theory about how to put the spark back in your marriage, much to Barney's annoyance. Meanwhile, Evan is housebound, sitting in a rubber ring after breaking his coccyx, and David is worried his memory is failing, and he's trying everything under the sun to improve it.

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 5, Episode 2 - A Winter's Tale

Harold has organised a fortnight holiday alone in Obergurgl.

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 10 - Sing You Sinners

Owing to the departure of the local vicar, Jeffrey finds himself conducting the Sunday half-hour. Needless to say, he makes a hash of it...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 9 - Wily Winston Churchill

This episode follows Winston Churchill from a young soldier in India during the time of Queen Victoria, through the First World War, to victory in World War II, and finally to his retirement in the Swinging Sixties. Meanwhile across the world, meet the American soldier literally spreading propaganda around the battlefields, and learn about Gandhi's more eccentric side.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Episode 5, The Dog: The author is alarmed to find a four-legged friend in his car.

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 9 - From Audrey Nash To The Widow Dilhooley

Truly is reunited with his childhood sweeheart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Dennis (George Layton), Carol (Paula Wilcox). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 1, Episode 6

As the gang head off for their annual 1960s-themed getaway weekend, it looks like there could be a little less fun and a little more stress at the seaside.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

A Motley Crew: A mission to an oil rig leaves the bungling civil servants all at sea.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 5: A Mermaid's Kiss, Episode 2 - Part 2

Gareth's attempts to prove his masculinity become increasingly extreme.

YANGA! channel logo. 8pm (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 16 - Tobi The Genuis

Tobi scores a high mark on the national IQ test and believes he is a genius. Gladys and Bayo decide to enter him into a spelling competition.

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 2, Episode 2 - The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

Mainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the Germans should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.

YANGA! channel logo. 8:30pm (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 17 - Carole Conflict

A jealous Funke sabotages Bayo over the lead singer role in the local choir.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy

Petula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 2

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Casino Royale. Image shows left to right: Evelyn Tremble (James Bond - 007) (Peter Sellers), Vesper Lynd (007) (Ursula Andress). Credit: Columbia Pictures

Casino Royale

Extravagant 007 spoof in which Sir James Bond is brought out of retirement to save the world from criminal organisation SMERSH.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Joel & Nish Vs The World. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Joel & Nish Vs The World

Series 1, Episode 2

This week Joel and Nish venture to meet the Massai Warriors of Kenya.

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, Christmas Special - Ice

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

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:10pm (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 15, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Jimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean and Jon for an episode of best bits from the 15th series. Among the guests featured are Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson and Alex Jones.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:45pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 3

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

YANGA! channel logo. 10pm (repeat)
Brothers With No Game. Copyright: BWNG

Brothers With No Game

Series 3, Episode 7 - Love & Basketball

Dorian and his workmates are forced by Michael to play a special basketball game for team bonding. Darren proposes a new business venture to Simone and Lisa hoping to get them on board as partners.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa. Image shows left to right: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne

Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa

Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne take viewers behind-the-scenes in this special programme charting the life of TV's laziest family, the Royles.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

2018 Specials, Summer Special - Summer Extra Special

Tim Vine presents a special edition of his chat show where the British public are the stars. Recorded at the Pavilion Theatre on Cromer Pier.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Episode 2

Heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua and UK athletics' Mo Farah team up with Jamie Redknapp in the red corner. On the blue team, Freddie and Jack welcome pop royalty Emma Bunton.

YANGA! channel logo. 10:30pm (repeat)
Brothers With No Game. Copyright: BWNG

Brothers With No Game

Series 3, Episode 8 - Bedroom Stories

In a special episode only told in bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, we focus on the evolving stories of our main characters as Lisa and Dorian finally move in, Junior and Sabrina have to decide on who gets their mum's vacant house, Theo's girlfriend has news that changes their relationship, Darren decides to pursue a new girl, and Simone gives Nathaniel an ultimatum.

London Live 10:30pm (repeat)
Fever Pitch. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Colin Firth), Sarah (Ruth Gemmell)

Fever Pitch

Romantic comedy film starring Colin Firth as Paul Ashworth, a man besotted by one woman and a football team of 11 men.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 1, Episode 1

Patrick Marber and Peter Curran discuss their early childhood memories.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:35pm (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

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Only Fools and Horses spin-off.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Guy Browning's Small Talk

Guy Browning's Small Talk

Episode 2.1, How to Kiss: The writer enumerates the many and varied methods of engendering facial contact, and where it might lead.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 2

The celebration of parental incompetence continues, with the problems piling up for mum and dad.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Cleopatra (Weruche Opia), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Stephen (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Grayson (Jack Bence), Jing (Kae Alexander), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Fraser (Mathew Horne)

Bad Education

Series 3, Episode 3 - Sports Day

It's Abbey Grove sports day. Fraser has hired the most inappropriate new sports teacher to oversee events - Preet.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Agendum. Alexandra Palisades (Carrie Quinlan). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Agendum

Series 1, Episode 2 - Crisis

A cotton-based crisis, a row about dimensionality and the ethics of the whoopee cushion are analysed with forensic skill by a team of paid voices, chaired by chairperson-in-chief Alexandra Palisades. This weel we follow the collapse of Britain's space rocket makers following the rest of the world's refusal to go imperial, the army using new humiliation tactics, and the latest TV hit - a show all about stairs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Helluva Lot Of Storm Clouds

Cora discovers that she is pregnant, though she and Ezekiel have not yet consummated their marriage. Meanwhile, Mary and Captain Brimshaw can hardly control their passion.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 13

Jimmy Carr is joined by Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck, taking on special guest captain Sarah Millican with Romesh Ranganathan. Susie Dent is joined by Phill Jupitus in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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QI

Series B, Episode 1 - Blue

All the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Inside Alan Francis. Alan (Alan Francis)

Inside Alan Francis

Episode 3

Alan and Jane are due to meet at the solicitors but Alan is having a bit of trouble getting there on time.

Comedy Central 11:35pm (repeat)
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 6 - Dane Baptiste At The Comedy Store

From the legendary Comedy Store in London, the hilarious Dane Baptiste introduces the magnificent Mae Martin, the wonderful Lloyd Griffith and the outrageous Fin Taylor.

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Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 3

Stuck on the A3, Sue tries to keep the peace in a car that contains a new-age auntie, a bewildered grandfather, three fractious kids and several full bladders.

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The Royle Family

Christmas Special - Joe's Crackers

It's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.

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60 min version
(repeat)
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Have I Got News For You

Series 49, Episode 1

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by Daniel Radcliffe and guest panellists Diane Morgan and Armando Iannucci.

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A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 8

Singer and presenter Nicole Scherzinger, The Mighty Boosh funnyman Noel Fielding and England rugby union star James Haskell join the regulars.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 7

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new show, as Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Plus special guest Adam Kay joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

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Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pea In A Haystack

Greg Davies and Alex Horne return with a new set of challenges, frustrating the minds of Al Murray, Dave Gorman, Paul Chowdhry, Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe. The opening episode includes vegetable propulsion, an out-of-season snowman called Scoopy and some swede-on-Swede action.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 6

Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Louie Spence, Elis James, Joe Wilkinson and Shappi Khorsandi.

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Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 6 - Julian Clary

Joining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.

London Live 1:45am (repeat)
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Come Play With Me

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

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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Dave Gorman Goodish Hits, Highlights Special - Series 1 highlights

The stand-out bits from Dave Gorman's sublime comedy series in which he shares wry observations on modern life's little quirks. Stay tuned for some previously unseen clips.

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Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, New Year Special - Millennium

A new year approaches - but not just any new year; a new century and a new millennium. Linda's disappointed to learn that the party she was going to has been 'cancelled', but at least Tom's got one of his own to host.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 13

Jimmy Carr is joined by Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck, taking on special guest captain Sarah Millican with Romesh Ranganathan. Susie Dent is joined by Phill Jupitus in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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W1A

Series 2, Episode 3

Former head of output Anna Rampton has been crowned director of better. No-one on the management team is quite clear what the job entails.

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Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 11 - Members Only

The local golf club closes ranks when Lovejoy says their prize cup is a fake.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
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The Alternative Comedy Experience

A selection of episodes from the second series of the stand-up showcase.

Radio 1 3am
38 min
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Unexpected Fluids

Series 1, Episode 11 - Getting Kinky With Norris & Parker

From shower gel to pregnancy, comedians Norris & Parker tell your tales of kinks gone wrong. A listener caught in a hogtie prompts the biggest, weirdest tangent of the series...

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 13, Episode 3

David Hasselhoff, Rachel Riley and comedians Rob Beckett and Justin Moorhouse join regulars Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for the topical quiz.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
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The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 4, Episode 6 - Meeting Twenty-Four

Featuring comedian Harry Enfield, solar physicist Lucie Green and former head of the British Navy Lord Alan West.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Never Too Late

Never Too Late

Down Memory Lane: Feisty Hilda's senior citizen holiday sees man-mad Mildred after a nostalgic destination.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
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Secrets And Lattes

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Paler Shade of White

Normally laid-back Trisha is wrong-footed when she comes face to face with a very unexpected visitor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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The Tim Vine Chat Show

2018 Specials, Summer Special - Summer Extra Special

Tim Vine presents a special edition of his chat show where the British public are the stars. Recorded at the Pavilion Theatre on Cromer Pier.

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