British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 25th October 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)
Making The Best Of It. Copyright: BBC

Making The Best Of It

Episode 4 - Ceredigion or Bust

Life-swap comedy by Matthew Osborn. Anouska and Michael crave the simple life and are willing to pay for it. Barry and Gwen do their best to oblige, and so do the Druids.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 15 - Super Paul

After Dennis persuades Pieface that Paul is an undercover super hero, Gnasher, JJ and Rubi go along with the story and help Dennis to 'prove it'. However, his genius plan comes to a sticky end, when Pieface begins to think that with Paul at his side, he is completely invincible!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:22am (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 2

Eggs, sausages, a freezer and toilet roll are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 13 - A Loo To A Kill

Filming has begun for Danger Mouse: The Movie! Scarlet Johamster has been cast as Penfold while Danger Mouse is apparently the only one 'great enough' to take on the title role.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 3, Episode 3 - Connecting People

Hardacre's ad agency find themselves competing for an unusual account - Befriendr, a dating-style app designed to help lonely city-dwellers make friends.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 4, Episode 1

Diana is distraught when she receives a letter informing her that her investments have gone bad, leaving her bankrupt. As she hot-foots it to London to shout at the receivers, Tom discovers his apartment has rising damp.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Matterhorn, Italy And Switzerland

In this episode, Glitch gets into a mountain of trouble as the Go Jetters attempt to climb the Matterhorn.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 5 - VIP

A VIP is visiting Dockbridge High and the pupils are on their best behaviour. A shame the same can't be said for the teachers!

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 2, Episode 5 - The Quality Of Life

Hacker visits an urban farm unaware that he has just ordered for the same farm to be closed. Not only that, but it is to be turned into a car park for tax inspectors and the owner of the farm is married to an editor of the Daily Express.

CITV 8:05am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 3, Episode 3 - Bottom of the Class

Tim tries to help Freddie's son - who thinks Tim is a wally. Tim plays Bottom in the local drama society's production of a Midsummer Night's Dream.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Highlights Special - Savage Songs

A compilation of the songs from the series, featuring Spartan High School Musical, the Viking Rock Band, punky Queen Boudica, Incan emperor Pachacuti, the posh rapping of Charles II, Blackbeard the Pirate, George IV going solo, the Victorian Inventions song, and the World War Two Girls.

Forces TV 8:30am (repeat)
Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

A selection of episodes from the third series of the national service sitcom.

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 23 - Ill Met By Goonlight

Neddie Seagoon is sent to capture the German general who commands the island of Crete.

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

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 18 - Robert's Memory Chips

Justin needs to fix Robert after his memory chips accidentally come loose.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 7

After being pushed around at work, Martin finds he has to stand up for himself at last. What will the repercussions be if even in his dreams he comes off second best?

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

Puzzle Panel

Episode 3: More testing brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford, Professor David Singmaster and William Harston.

ITVBe 9:15am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Children's Party

It's the grand opening of Slater's Children's Club and Sooty, Sweep and Soo are helping Richard organise a party.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:25am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 2 - Life In The Fast Food Lane

Arthur gets into the car phone business, not realising he is dealing with a dodgy supplier. And Terry fancies a girl who tries to hide her rich family background.

ITVBe 9:30am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 16 - Down The Drain

There's no water at the Park! The gang's shower has stopped working, and Richard is covered in mud. It is down to plumbers Sooty and Sweep to put things right in time for the opening of the new picnic area - but not everybody will stay dry!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 1, Episode 6

Richard and Paul are entering a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off down the pub.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 2 - Out

The Twirlywoos help a painter make an unusual work of art, and the Stop-Go Car has something surprising coming out of its boot!

U&Drama channel logo 10am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 1, Episode 4 - Friends, Romans And Enemies

Junk or otherwise, death invariably yields up a fresh supply of objects to the antique trade. But old James Bexon saw everything in Pairs, and Lovejoy's own life could be at stake.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35am (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 3 - Memories Are Made Of This

When the sports department is forced to take up temporary residence amidst Men's Ready To Wear and Ladies' Intimate Apparel, an accident with a stray golf ball causes Mrs. Slocombe to lose her memory, and she regresses to her childhood!

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 2, Episode 5 - The Quality Of Life

Hacker visits an urban farm unaware that he has just ordered for the same farm to be closed. Not only that, but it is to be turned into a car park for tax inspectors and the owner of the farm is married to an editor of the Daily Express.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 6 - Man Trap

While Gladys finds herself falling for Clive, Joe Maplin announces her engagement to Spike - which doesn't please April at all.

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 23 - Ill Met By Goonlight

Neddie Seagoon is sent to capture the German general who commands the island of Crete.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 1 - Keep On Running

Denzil calls about Boycie's house bringing news that the infamous Driscoll Brothers are being released early from prison and they're on the hunt for the supergrass who helped get them banged up. Boycie is horrified. By the time Marlene and Tyler return, he's sold the house, sold the car dealership and planned a new life in Shropshire.

London Live 1pm (repeat)
Appointment With Venus. Image shows from L to R: Nicola Fallaize (Glynis Johns), Valentine Moreland (David Niven). Copyright: Rank Organisation

Appointment With Venus

Major Valentine Moreland is tasked with rescuing a prized pedigree cow from the German-occupied Channel Island of Armorel.

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 24, Episode 1 - The Lair Of The Cat Creature

Truly, Clegg and Billy come to the aid of a failed birdman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35pm (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

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Rocky Start

Determined to settle down to a quiet, village life, Boycie's first job is to sack the farm manager and ingratiate himself with the locals. Marlene is scathing - the farm has no animals and no crops - so what do these people do all day? But, undeterred, Elgin talks Boycie into starting a proper farm and their first priority is to buy a bull from a bankrupt local farmer who is fond of a drink or two.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 2 - Out

The Twirlywoos help a painter make an unusual work of art, and the Stop-Go Car has something surprising coming out of its boot!

U&Drama channel logo 2pm (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 8, Episode 5 - Upstairs, Downstairs, Upstairs, Downstairs

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 7

After being pushed around at work, Martin finds he has to stand up for himself at last. What will the repercussions be if even in his dreams he comes off second best?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 4 - Breaking Up

Lily's gut instinct tells her that fellow pupil Carla fancies Rob. Rob denies this but Lily sets out to prove her gut instinct is correct with the help of Martha.

London Live 2:45pm (repeat)
The Boys In Blue. Image shows from L to R: Sgt. Cannon (Tommy Cannon), PC Ball (Bobby Ball)

The Boys In Blue

Comedians Cannon and Ball take on the roles of two local policemen in a dozy English village.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:45pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 3 - Return Of The Invincible Man

Arthur hires failed safecracker Scotch Harry for a job and finds himself with a bandaged fugitive on his hands.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 6 - Wanted

Rodney's kindly nature gets him into trouble when he tries to help a drunk lady on the way home from the pub. When she screams for help he legs it home. Del, knowing of the woman's reputation, plays on Rodney's fears, but his joke backfires when Rodney goes on the run!

Forces TV 3pm (repeat)
Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

A selection of episodes from the third series of the national service sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (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 1 - The Curse Of The Were-Teacher

When a career assessment comes out with the result of teacher for Mitchell, he is understandably horrified and determined to change his fate.

CITV 3:30pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Puzzle Panel

Episode 3: More testing brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford, Professor David Singmaster and William Harston.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 9 - Practice Makes Perfect

Lily, Martha and Ollie become Prefects and the power goes to their heads.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 1, Episode 6

Richard and Paul are entering a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off down the pub.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 18 - Ahoy There

A game of beach volleyball is interrupted when a ball thrown by Bevel dislodges the gang's raft.

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

Lovejoy

Series 1, Episode 4 - Friends, Romans And Enemies

Junk or otherwise, death invariably yields up a fresh supply of objects to the antique trade. But old James Bexon saw everything in Pairs, and Lovejoy's own life could be at stake.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 10 - Scary Movie

It's Halloween and Jas goes to extreme lengths to cure Lily's many fears before her scary party, while Ollie falls in love with new girl Em.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Making The Best Of It. Copyright: BBC

Making The Best Of It

Episode 4 - Ceredigion or Bust

Life-swap comedy by Matthew Osborn. Anouska and Michael crave the simple life and are willing to pay for it. Barry and Gwen do their best to oblige, and so do the Druids.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Matterhorn, Italy And Switzerland

In this episode, Glitch gets into a mountain of trouble as the Go Jetters attempt to climb the Matterhorn.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 3, Episode 3 - Connecting People

Hardacre's ad agency find themselves competing for an unusual account - Befriendr, a dating-style app designed to help lonely city-dwellers make friends.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:35pm (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 3 - Memories Are Made Of This

When the sports department is forced to take up temporary residence amidst Men's Ready To Wear and Ladies' Intimate Apparel, an accident with a stray golf ball causes Mrs. Slocombe to lose her memory, and she regresses to her childhood!

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (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 8, Episode 5 - Upstairs, Downstairs, Upstairs, Downstairs

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 17 - Groundmouse Day

Penfold and Danger Mouse are testing the security system at the British Cheese Museum when a temporal glitch strikes and the pair discover the museum's prized pink parmesan has somehow vanished.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 6 - Man Trap

While Gladys finds herself falling for Clive, Joe Maplin announces her engagement to Spike - which doesn't please April at all.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 3, Episode 4 - Because She's Worth It

Work at Hardacre's advertising agency is brought to a standstill when Teddy becomes obsessed with a series of literary thrillers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 2 - DI Why?

When Zig and Zag's kitchen stool gets broken in a pancake-tossing incident, Mr Jones suggests DIY.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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 3, Episode 7 - The Mini Series

Alistair returns from a whistle-stop trip to the US and announces that a major TV network is interested in producing Jean and Lionel's love story. The race is on to produce a treatment.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 49 - A Letter From The Underlands

When Resus gets a letter from his new pen pal in the Underlands, Luke and Cleo are suspicious. They know the Brain Catcher is trying to escape the Underlands again - so are these two things connected?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 6 - Wanted

Rodney's kindly nature gets him into trouble when he tries to help a drunk lady on the way home from the pub. When she screams for help he legs it home. Del, knowing of the woman's reputation, plays on Rodney's fears, but his joke backfires when Rodney goes on the run!

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

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 11 - 'Orrible Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell rises from obscurity, challenges King Charles I in the English Civil War, and ultimately orders the King's execution - as he says, a it was a 'cruel necessity'. In other parts of Britain there are a bunch of oddly named Puritan soldiers, and the great writers Shakespeare and Milton square up for a word battle.

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 2, Episode 5 - The Quality Of Life

Hacker visits an urban farm unaware that he has just ordered for the same farm to be closed. Not only that, but it is to be turned into a car park for tax inspectors and the owner of the farm is married to an editor of the Daily Express.

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 24, Episode 1 - The Lair Of The Cat Creature

Truly, Clegg and Billy come to the aid of a failed birdman.

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 23 - Ill Met By Goonlight

Neddie Seagoon is sent to capture the German general who commands the island of Crete.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (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 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 5, Episode 2 - Keep Young And Beautiful

Following questions in the House of Commons, it is proposed that older members of the Home Guard should join the ARP while younger members of the ARP join the Home Guard. It looks like most of Mainwaring's men could be in the firing line.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 10 - Scary Movie

It's Halloween and Jas goes to extreme lengths to cure Lily's many fears before her scary party, while Ollie falls in love with new girl Em.

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 first series of the prison-based sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
My Favourite Sketch. Image shows from L to R: Sue Perkins, Sally Phillips. Copyright: Potato

My Favourite Sketch

Episode 6 - Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins showcases the smorgasbord of comedy sketches that helped make her the person she is today. Host Sally Phillips provides the comedy tidbits and teases out the anecdotes as Sue unveils her uniquely varied choice with Dave Allen, The League Of Gentlemen and the cast of Saturday Night Live amongst her selections. Closing the show, the double act of Phillips and Perkins unveil their interpretation of Sue's favourite sketch.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard: Right Here, Right Now. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard: Right Here, Right Now

TV broadcast of the 2011 stand-up show from acclaimed, energetic comic Russell Howard.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle

Documentary spoof in which Alan Partridge journeys around the north of 'Broken Britain'.

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

QI

Series L, Episode 13 - Lucky Losers

With Danny Baker, Sandi Toksvig and Jeremy Clarkson.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Marlon Davis, Darren Harriott, Lady Leshurr, Yung Filly

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 1, Episode 3

Jordan Stephens hosts the anarchic hip hop comedy panel show. Maya Jama, London Hughes, Poet and Mo Gilligan go up against Lady Leshurr, Darren Harriott, Marlon Davis and Yung Filly. They go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and hip hop karaoke challenges.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Highlights Special - Best Of

Think it's all over? It's not yet. Tune in for this special look back at the biggest laughs and wackiest challenges of Series 13.

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 13, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Joe Wilkinson, Ellie Taylor, Natalie Cassidy and Gabby Logan.

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

The Office

Series 1, Episode 6 - Judgement

Crunch time comes and David is told by Head Office that he will be promoted if he sacrifices the branch. True to his innate sense of self-preservation and greed David leaps at the chance for betterment and in a true stroke of genius delivers a speech with rather flawed logic. The office is shocked but Gareth is most devastated - who will take him seriously now he is no longer Assistant to the Regional Manager?

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Comedy Legends. Joan Rivers. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 3 - Joan Rivers

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Joan Rivers, whose cutting wit and sarcasm left an indelible mark on the comedy world.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Comedy Central Live Southampton

Comedy Central Live

Roman Kemp presents highlights from Comedy Central's Southampton festival.

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40 min version
Sally4Ever. Sally (Catherine Shepherd)

Sally4Ever

Episode 1

Sally's been living a comfortable but crushingly dull life with her partner of 10 years, David. When David makes a poorly timed and feebly executed attempt at a proposal, it sparks in her a personal crisis...

U&W channel logo 10pm
40 min
Women On The Verge. Image shows from L to R: Alison (Eileen Walsh), Martin (Aaron McCusker)

Women On The Verge

Episode 3

It's the annual press awards, and both Laura and Katie are nominated.

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Stand Up At BBC Wales. Nish Kumar

Stand Up At BBC Wales

Episode 3

Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts the best in stand-up from Wales and beyond. This week's episode features Jen Brister, Robin Morgan, Sindhu Vee, Lloyd Langford and Nish Kumar recorded at BBC Wales's iconic Studio 1.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Cat (Danny John-Jules)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 5 - Krysis

Kryten has a mid-life crisis and changes his body cover from Mech grey to Ferrari red. The posse try and show him how much he's achieved in life by taking him to visit a mechanoid from his old fleet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 3, Episode 3 - Connecting People

Hardacre's ad agency find themselves competing for an unusual account - Befriendr, a dating-style app designed to help lonely city-dwellers make friends.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain Cook

With a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...

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50 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 20, Episode 7 - Halloween Special

Keith Lemon presents a spooky special, with guests Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon; Richard Blackwood; The Voice Kids judge, McFly's Danny Jones; and Gino D'Acampo, joining team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
15 min
Newsjack Unplugged. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 2, Episode 1

Newsjack returns in its quick-fire 15-minute format. Darren Harriott hosts, with Natasha Hodgson.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal Punishment

After having trouble with the trenches' telephone system, Blackadder is facing a court-martial for disobeying orders; and far more seriously, shooting and eating Melchett's prized pet pigeon, Speckled Jim. Is there any hope for the Captain, or does a firing squad and certain death await?

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The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 4

Gingers For Justice take to the rooftops, Lauren causes trouble in science class and The Aga Saga Woman and her children are terrified when a mechanic brings over a courtesy car whilst her Land Rover is being repaired.

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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 1, Episode 4

It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Cat (Danny John-Jules)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 6 - Can Of Worms

Cat takes time off from being in love with himself to fall head over heels in love with a lady Cat with a big secret.

London Live 10:45pm (repeat)
London Live

12 In A Box

Comedy starring Miranda Hart and Katy Wix.

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

All The World's A Globe

Episode 1, The Creation: The National Theatre of Brent tells the chaotic story of life on Earth.

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Urban Myths: When Bowie Met Bolan. Image shows from L to R: David Jones (Luke Treadaway), Mark Feld (Jack Whitehall). Copyright: Lion Television

Urban Myths: When Bowie Met Bolan

Fictional comedy drama about a young David Bowie and Marc Bolan painting an office.

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Football Genius. Tim Vine. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Football Genius

Episode 5 - Arsenal v Liverpool

Paul Sinha's team of Arsenal supporters put their football knowledge to the test as they take on Sam Quek's team of Liverpool fans in the quiz hosted by Tim Vine.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live

TV broadcast of Jason Manford's return to the stage with his 2011 live tour, recorded at the MEN Arena.

Radio 4 11pm (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 2, Episode 1 - All Change

Erstwhile free spirit Trisha returns to her native city of Edinburgh after years of living in London. It is supposed to be business as usual in Trisha and Clare's Edinburgh cafe but an unexpected phone call, a surprise dinner invitation and a dodgy bike mean it is change all round.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters. Tom Wrigglesworth. Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters

Series 1, Episode 4 - Estate Agents

Tom wonders why we still need estate agents.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Rob Beckett go up against Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd. Jamie Laing joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters again.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
5 min
Halfway. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Kristy Philipps), Carol (Laura Dalgleish), Dave (Rhodri Evan). Copyright: Small and Clever

Halfway

Episode 4 - Translations

Carol questions Dave's ability to make a bilingual Specials of Today board. Surely that's not how you spell sausage in Welsh?

U&W channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 5

Nan appears on Paul O'Grady's teatime show and broadcasts her horrible views to the nation. The Aga Saga Woman takes a wrong turn into Tottenham and Lauren refuses to speak French for a French oral exam.

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How The Young Ones Changed Comedy. Copyright: North One Television

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy

Documentary about sitcom The Young Ones and its part in the alternative comedy scene.

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Zapped. Svedd (Clive Russell)

Zapped

Series 3, Episode 2 - Chef

Brian persuades Herman to give him a job as the pub chef, but Herman is more concerned with helping out his old friend Sved (Clive Russell) - a slightly cracked former warrior.

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Urban Myths: The Mysterious Case Of Agatha Christie. Image shows from L to R: Dorothy L. Sayers (Rosie Cavaliero), Agatha Christie (Anna Maxwell Martin)

Urban Myths: The Mysterious Case Of Agatha Christie

Comedy drama about the disappearance of Agatha Christie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
1966 And All That

1966 And All That

Episode 2, The 1940s: Big Mac is the prime minister. You've never had it so long!

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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 46, Episode 7

Jack Whitehall hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest panellists including Janet Street-Porter.

Comedy Central 12:10am (repeat)
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Andrew Maxwell

Roast Battle

Series 2, Episode 3

Real-life couple Catherine Bohart and Sarah Keyworth battle it out, as do Mark Watson and Andrew Maxwell.

Comedy Central 12:40am (repeat)
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Stand Up Central

Series 4, Episode 3

Rob Delaney introduces Glenn Moore and Mo Gilligan.

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50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 13, Special - Jubilee Special

8 Out Of 10 Cats is all pomp and ceremony as it celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in its own inimitable style. With guests Jennie Bond, Miles Jupp, Chris Kamara and Sarah Millican.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 4, Episode 4

Up next to take on Jimmy and Katherine's relationship rocking questions are Naomie and bodybuilder boyfriend Hakeem.

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75 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 14 - Little And Large

With Phill Jupitus, Richard Osman and Lucy Porter.

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Vic Reeves Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Les (Fred Aylward). Copyright: Channel X

Vic Reeves Big Night Out

Cult comedy in which Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present some very surreal comedy.

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Vic Reeves Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Les (Fred Aylward). Copyright: Channel X

Vic Reeves Big Night Out

Cult comedy in which Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present some very surreal comedy.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Episode 1 - Swimming Gala

It's the school's annual swimming gala and Alfie - riding high on love for Miss Gulliver - finds himself engaging in a bet over his class's performance against Pickwell.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Milton Jones, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Rob Beckett, Tiffany Stevenson, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (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 6

Baby David's freshly Christened, and the family are having a proper knees-up in celebration. As the Royle clan and their closest friends gather in the sitting room, Denise and Dave sneak upstairs for a quiet moment with the little one. But Antony's got an announcement...

Comedy Central Extra 2:35am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Episode 2 - The American

Alfie is shocked by the arrival of a new teacher at Abbey Grove, Mr Schwimer, and even more shocked to learn that he will be taking over Alfie's own class.

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Sally4Ever. Sally (Catherine Shepherd)

Sally4Ever

Episode 1

Sally's been living a comfortable but crushingly dull life with her partner of 10 years, David. When David makes a poorly timed and feebly executed attempt at a proposal, it sparks in her a personal crisis...

U&Dave channel logo 2:50am (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Reece Shearsmith, Lucy Porter, Alan Davies, Dave Johns, Gemma Cairney. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 5, Episode 7

Reece Shearsmith, Dave Johns, Lucy Porter and Gemma Cairney join Alan Davies. They deliberate over good neighbours, bad super glue, weird celebrity encounters and strange venues for stand-up comedy.

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

Puzzle Panel

Episode 3: More testing brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Anne Bradford, Professor David Singmaster and William Harston.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 1, Episode 6

Richard and Paul are entering a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off down the pub.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Making The Best Of It. Copyright: BBC

Making The Best Of It

Episode 4 - Ceredigion or Bust

Life-swap comedy by Matthew Osborn. Anouska and Michael crave the simple life and are willing to pay for it. Barry and Gwen do their best to oblige, and so do the Druids.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 3, Episode 3 - Connecting People

Hardacre's ad agency find themselves competing for an unusual account - Befriendr, a dating-style app designed to help lonely city-dwellers make friends.

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