British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 25th February 2019

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Keep It Clean

Keep It Clean

A marketing whizz-kid attempts to help his brother-in-law secure funds for a miraculous cleaning product he has invented.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 16 - Next To

The Twirlywoos see a lady putting coloured stars next to items in a shop window display, and they get carried away putting stars next to everything in sight! Back in the boat, the Stop-Go Car brings some blocks, and the Twirlywoos have fun lining them up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30am (repeat)
Sarfraz Manzoor. Copyright: BBC

The Funny Thing About Muslims

Sarfraz Manzoor explores the view that Muslims lack a sense of humour.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 25 - Postcards From The Veg

Pieface laments that Paul is looking peaky and needs a holiday. Dennis has a plan! But its only when Walter kidnaps Paul that he realises his chips are down and he needs the gang's help to put things right!

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 27 - The Good, The Baaaaa And The Ugly

When Danger Mouse and Penfold are sent on a rescue mission to a mysterious island Danger Mouse's over-competitiveness borders on criminal.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 83, Episode 3

Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josh Widdicombe and Julian Clary to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 51 - The Nazca Lines, Peru

The Go Jetters race to protect ancient artwork in Peru when Glitch erases the Nazca Lines.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 12 - Who's Ze Boss

When news breaks that senior head keeper Matt is leaving the zoo, the search begins for the new boss.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 18 - The Prize Money

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Secret Agent

An important train is due to pass through Parsley Sidings, Horace makes up stories to test the station's security, leading everyone to think he has gone mad.

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 11 - Magical Justin

Justin wants to perform magic, so Robert calls in the help of a real magician to make sure Justin's tricks are truly magical.

Forces TV 9am (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 7, Episode 5 - Born To Blush Unseen

Oliver has managed to cross two of his favourite plants and grown the first of a brand new species, and he's particularly delighted with the result.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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 1, Episode 6 - In The Mood

Yvonne delivers an ultimatum to Gary, but Ron makes him an offer he can't refuse. Will he return to 1940, and if he does, will he ever come back to the 1990s?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:10am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 13 - In

Terry has to track down some tough Scots when Arthur lands himself in trouble with the police.

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

Sooty

Series 3, Episode 6 - Just Desserts

The gang open an ice cream parlour with disastrous results. Guest starring John Challis.

Forces TV 9:30am (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 7, Episode 6 - Fasten Your Seat Belts

It's Simon's birthday and after a trip round the local pubs he and Oliver decide to fly to Canada to visit their grandson for the first time.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

King Street Junior Revisited 3, Episode 2 - Ice

Wintry weather and a disappearing lollipop lady cause problems for the school staff, so Miss Lewis creates a "road train" to get the children to school.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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 20th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:25am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 1 - Nowhere To Go

Stan and Jack have nowhere to take their girls except the back seats of the bus. With Arthur set to take Olive and Mum away for the weekend, Stan spies an opportunity - if they can get his motorbike running.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 6 - The 'L' Bus

Stan and Jack are placed in charge of the L., or 'learner' bus. At home, following a bit of fixing by Stan, Arthur and Olive's bed collapses.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like Mine

Health and fitness are the new buzzwords in the house, and Rigsby's keenness to portray himself as in prime condition lead him to challenging Philip to a boxing match. The winner may just prove to be a surprise to all.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Alexei Sayle's The Absence Of Normal. Alexei Sayle

Alexei Sayle's The Absence Of Normal

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Only Man Stalin Was Afraid Of

The Only Man Stalin Was Afraid Of, starring Peter Capaldi, Freya Parker and Peter Serafinowicz.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 7, Episode 1 - Perfect Day

It's a perfect day in the Porter house. Jenny and David are at each others' necks, Rona's got the shopping wildly wrong, and Ben's finally sold the impractical 1950s Chevvy. And quite soon, nobody's speaking to anyone else.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 18 - The Prize Money

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:05pm (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 6 - Fishy Business

Mildred accidentally disposes of George's beloved goldfish, Moby. He's initially distraught, but soon decides to give homing pigeons a try...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Farewell To Alarms

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Secret Agent

An important train is due to pass through Parsley Sidings, Horace makes up stories to test the station's security, leading everyone to think he has gone mad.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 7, Episode 1 - The Junior

The junior spot on the Men's counter opens up, and the staff start interviewing candidates. Not happy with any of them, they settle on Mr. Goldberg, a man older than them all ... and with a secret tie to Captain Peacock.

CITV 1:20pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 45 - Haircut

After accidentally rescuing a kitten from a tree, Mr Bean is about to get his picture in the newspaper. The photographer arrives with the grateful owner but disaster strikes when Mr Bean is upstaged by his hair!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
Sarfraz Manzoor. Copyright: BBC

The Funny Thing About Muslims

Sarfraz Manzoor explores the view that Muslims lack a sense of humour.

CITV 1:35pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 46 - Neighbourly Bean

As Mr Bean settles down to watch his favourite TV programme he hears loud noises from next door. He moves from house to garden but can't escape the relentless racket of trumpets, electric drills and screaming babies. Mr Bean's mind turns to thoughts of revenge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To Ashes

When Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm
45 min
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. George Gonzalo (Michael Maloney)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 2, Episode 1 - Outrageous Fortune

When a pampered pet runs away from a life of luxury, Frank and Lu are tasked with tracking down the hound.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:20pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 6 - Rolling

The Twirlywoos get carried away when they roll a picnic down a hill. Back in the Boat, the Very Important Lady falls apart, and her head rolls back and forth, thwarting the Twirlywoos' attempts to put her back together!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 1

In this opening episode Granville is forced into taking extra security precautions for the shop's takings, which cause him no end of discomfort. Eric suffers a curious injury. Love is in the air for some as Mavis receives a special delivery, and Granville begins to play matchmaker.

Talking Pictures TV 2:30pm (repeat)
I Didn't Do It

I Didn't Do It

George Formby comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Salesman (Mark Williams). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 2

Granville is determined to improve Gastric's image in order to matchmake him with Madge. Meanwhile, Old Mr Bentinck never goes into the shop, so Granville finds a way to tempt him in to spend.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 1 - Double Trouble

When Shaun dresses as the farmer he suddenly has the power to boss Bitzer around, so he decides to throw a party. All goes to plan until Shaun encounters the real farmer...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 18 - Cat Got Your Brain?

Two bungling alien scientists transport Pidsley the cat and Shaun aboard their flying saucer.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 19 - Let It Grow

Zig and Zag discover the joys of growing your own vegetables, but at the farmer's market they discover that bigger doesn't always mean better.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 7, Episode 1 - Perfect Day

It's a perfect day in the Porter house. Jenny and David are at each others' necks, Rona's got the shopping wildly wrong, and Ben's finally sold the impractical 1950s Chevvy. And quite soon, nobody's speaking to anyone else.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:40pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 1 - Rocky Eight And A Half

Arthur uses all his persuasive powers to cajole a reluctant Terry into donning his boxing gloves once more. And Dirty Harry lives up to his name.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 2, Episode 7 - Mr Stockholm

There is classroom mayhem in Help My Supply Teacher's Invisible and contestants dance the Cha Cha Cha in Strictly Come Booby Trapped.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 4pm (repeat)
Comedy Legends. George Burns. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 7 - George Burns

Barry Cryer examines the life and work of George Burns, the New York comedian best known for his long-running radio and television show with wife Gracie Allen.

CITV 4pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 45 - Haircut

After accidentally rescuing a kitten from a tree, Mr Bean is about to get his picture in the newspaper. The photographer arrives with the grateful owner but disaster strikes when Mr Bean is upstaged by his hair!

CITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 46 - Neighbourly Bean

As Mr Bean settles down to watch his favourite TV programme he hears loud noises from next door. He moves from house to garden but can't escape the relentless racket of trumpets, electric drills and screaming babies. Mr Bean's mind turns to thoughts of revenge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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

A selection of episodes from the 20th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 14 - A Birthday Surprise

Bitz, Bob, Bevel, Zip and Pop are making Purl a surprise birthday present - the best hairclip ever!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 1 - Petra, Jordan

In this episode, Grandmaster Glitch goes on a desert adventure to uncover a mysterious lost city. If only it hadn't already been discovered! As Glitch attempts to beat a group of tourists to Petra in Jordan, he crashes his Grimbler in the Siq gorge. Vibrations from the Grimblers engines shake the surrounding area, causing the treasury building to shake apart. Can the Go Jetters save the ancient city?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 17 - Gail Goes to Space

Gail Force rockets into space and Keith Fitt attempts to break a spacehopper world record.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 6 - Waffle's Paint Disaster

The Brooklyn-Bells decorate Doug's bedroom. Waffle tries to help but causes a green paint disaster and escapes into Mrs Hobbs' house next door.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 6 - Nine And A Half Days

Sharon gets more involved than she expected in the prisoners' wives support group.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 83, Episode 3

Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josh Widdicombe and Julian Clary to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

King Street Junior Revisited 3, Episode 2 - Ice

Wintry weather and a disappearing lollipop lady cause problems for the school staff, so Miss Lewis creates a "road train" to get the children to school.

Forces TV 6pm (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

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the time-travel sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 6:05pm (repeat)
French Fields. Image shows from L to R: William Fields (Anton Rodgers), Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie). Copyright: Thames Television

French Fields

Series 1, Episode 6 - Le Week-End

Finally! The weekend! Hester's delighted to be expecting to welcome Emma, Peter and 'baby' Guy; but William's more concerned with his golf prospects, and the fate of his beloved suede shoes in the hands of Madame Remoleux. If that wasn't enough to contend with, there's a must-attend banquet in the town.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 7, Episode 1 - The Junior

The junior spot on the Men's counter opens up, and the staff start interviewing candidates. Not happy with any of them, they settle on Mr. Goldberg, a man older than them all ... and with a secret tie to Captain Peacock.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm
10 min
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 44 - Sharp As A Pin

An accidental sidekick swap leaves Danger Mouse with Pinfold, Penfold's cousin.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Relocation. Image shows from L to R: John (Clint Edwards), Sarah (Helen Monks). Copyright: Zipline Creative

Relocation

Series 1, Episode 4

John finds out Ioan had been searching for the man he helped send to prison, and things take an unexpected and thoroughly unwelcome turn.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 83, Episode 4

Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Lee Mack and Zoe Lyons to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 3, Episode 13

Freddie has a broken leg and under Nellie's feet again. Roxy has been thrown out by her husband and Joey is caught in the crossfire. When he hears she has a child, and another one on the way, he wrestles with conflicting emotions.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:40pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 1 - Ice Cream Clone

Zig and Zag's attempts to clone an ice cream in order to cool themselves down have a chilling effect on the whole of Burb Street.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Brown Lagoon

Mr Watson is still terrified of the monsters in Scream Street, so Luke and Mrs Watson decide to take him on a relaxing weekend camping.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 1 - Brothers In Arms

Brothers In Arms explores the relationship between Del and Rodney Trotter which is at the heart of each of the 64 episodes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 10

Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecuhzoma, and a strange Stuart doctor takes a snooze during the middle of a battle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 18 - The Prize Money

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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 1, Episode 1 - Short Back And Palais Glide

Compo, Clegg and Blamire take a trip to the barbers, followed by a visit to the café where they witness one of Ivy and Sid's many rows. Compo later discovers that he's left his house key in the library, but the librarian is nowhere to be seen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Secret Agent

An important train is due to pass through Parsley Sidings, Horace makes up stories to test the station's security, leading everyone to think he has gone mad.

Forces TV 8pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 7, Episode 5 - Born To Blush Unseen

Oliver has managed to cross two of his favourite plants and grown the first of a brand new species, and he's particularly delighted with the result.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 2 - Danger UXD

There is trouble in store for the Trotters when Del puts his 'high profile' business strategy into overdrive.

Forces TV 8:30pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 7, Episode 6 - Fasten Your Seat Belts

It's Simon's birthday and after a trip round the local pubs he and Oliver decide to fly to Canada to visit their grandson for the first time.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Sarfraz Manzoor. Copyright: BBC

The Funny Thing About Muslims

Sarfraz Manzoor explores the view that Muslims lack a sense of humour.

Talking Pictures TV 9pm (repeat)
The Wrong Arm Of The Law. Image shows from L to R: Pearly Gates (Peter Sellers), Valerie (Nanette Newman)

The Wrong Arm Of The Law

Crime comedy starring Peter Sellers and Lionel Jeffries. London's criminal gangs team up with the police to catch a group of Australian newcomers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To Ashes

When Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 5

In this show, guest captain Jason Manford and Joe Wilkinson take on guest captain Lee Mack and Fay Ripley. Alex Horne and The Horne Section are in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley presides over the letters and numbers.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Warren. Image shows from L to R: Warren Thompson (Martin Clunes), Anne (Lisa Millett). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Warren

Episode 1 - The Pond

Warren Thompson suddenly finds himself in his mid-50s, forced to move from the south up to Preston when his partner Anne's father falls ill.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Nish Kumar, Holly Walsh. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 2 - Organisms

Sandi Toksvig looks at multiple Organisms. Where else are you going to meet the world's deadliest hunter, a photographer hidden inside an ox, and a juggling otter, all in the same room? With Nish Kumar, Cariad Lloyd and Holly Walsh.

Sheffield Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Up North

Up North

Series 1, Episode 3 - Halloween Up North

Mick and the gang are on the run from Jack and Jill, two Zombies who have escaped from Barnsley Zoo. Meanwhile Colin Wood gets himself a girlfriend.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
This Time With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Jennie Gresham (Susannah Fielding). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

This Time With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 1

Due to the sudden illness of its regular host, BBC One magazine show This Time welcomes Alan Partridge as its guest presenter. A chance for the consummate broadcaster to flit effortlessly between seal pups, hand washing and cyberterrorism.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 1 - Jack Dee, Jason Manford and Russell Howard

Jack Dee presents his final episode. The guests are Jason Manford and Russell Howard.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 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 13, Episode 5

Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging as Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Nick Helm, Kate Humble, David O'Doherty and Claudia Winkleman.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan). Copyright: House Of Tomorrow

Cunk On...

Cunk On Britain, Episode 2 - The Empire Strikes Back

Philomena's odyssey takes her from King Henry the Eighth to Lord Horatio Nelson.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 4, Episode 3 - That's What Debt Actually Is, Actually

Dave discusses a convoluted method for getting rid of an unwanted gift, reimagines a classic game show and how the diamond industry is brought to its knees.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 83, Episode 3

Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josh Widdicombe and Julian Clary to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Adam Rowe

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 5

Featuring Alex Edelman, Dane Baptiste, Emily Lloyd-Saini and many more.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Shappi Talk. Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Shappi Talk

Series 1, Episode 1 - Racism

Shappi Khorsandi examines what it is like growing up in multi-cultural families.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 1 - Brothers In Arms

Brothers In Arms explores the relationship between Del and Rodney Trotter which is at the heart of each of the 64 episodes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
45 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 55, Episode 6

Ian and Paul are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sindhu Vee and Jess Phillips MP.

Forces TV 11pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 7, Episode 5 - Born To Blush Unseen

Oliver has managed to cross two of his favourite plants and grown the first of a brand new species, and he's particularly delighted with the result.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 8

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

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Ninette Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard & Mum

Globetrotters - Series 1, Episode 5 - Living The Dream In Mumbai

Russell and his mum are in Mumbai, the City of Dreams. Their new mate Alekh is getting them to Act! Act! Act! Bollywood style, share their bedroom secrets with Mumbai's oldest sexpert and meet the record breaker who will put them off chocolate sauce for life.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Special - Death

A Halloween-themed episode, with Andy Parsons, Clive Anderson and Sean Lock.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 54, Episode 1

This week we are breaking away to form our own independent topical comedy show. Listen in as Gareth Gwynn delves into the archive to explore our relationship with Europe and Suzi Ruffell battles trolls... Jake Yapp provides music.

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A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 6

Presenter Amanda Holden joins Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall on the blue team, while Jamie Redknapp lines up alongside award-winning comic and Trollied star Aisling Bea, and his former Liverpool midfield partner John Barnes.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
45 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 55, Episode 6

Ian and Paul are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sindhu Vee and Jess Phillips MP.

Forces TV 11:30pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 7, Episode 6 - Fasten Your Seat Belts

It's Simon's birthday and after a trip round the local pubs he and Oliver decide to fly to Canada to visit their grandson for the first time.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Robert Webb

Concrete Cow

Series 2, Episode 1 - Ancient and Modern

Highlights include ancient Egyptian IT support, Sanskritti spaghetti, tax avoidance schemes for pirates, and Feudal Mishap Direct.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm
45 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 55, Episode 6

Ian and Paul are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sindhu Vee and Jess Phillips MP.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 1 - Burgling

Mark rediscovers single life after his disastrous wedding to Sophie, and he and Jeremy become victims of crime.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:55pm (repeat)
Timewasters. Image shows from L to R: Jason (Kadiff Kirwan), Horace (Samson Kayo), Langley (Nigel Planer), Nick (Daniel Lawrence Taylor), Lauren (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Timewasters

Series 1, Episode 3

Nick decides to get to know Victoria's long-suffering butler a little better.

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

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Episode 1

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

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Facejacker. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Facejacker

Fonejacker Kayvan Novak returns with his familiar characters, but this time he's disguised with prosthetics, up close and personal with the public.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 4, Episode 3

Dawn Ward from The Real Housewives of Cheshire and husband and ex-premier league footballer Ashley, join Jimmy and Katherine on the sofa, putting their 27 year-long marriage to the test in the hope to win thousands of pounds for charity. Are they a great match? Or is someone punching several leagues? The couple are also joined by surprise guests Alex Bowen and Olivia Buckland.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Jason Manford Live: First World Problems. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live: First World Problems

TV broadcast of Jason Manford's 2014 live stand-up DVD, First World Problems.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC Midnight (repeat)
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Rachel Riley. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 6

Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Plus special guests Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 2 - Spin War

Mark and Sophie return to work after their non-existent honeymoon and Mark tries to deflect the inevitable bad PR attached to a jilter. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Super Hans's band play their first gig.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 4

Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return to look over the week's headlines. They're joined by Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Ava Vidal.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 12:25am (repeat)
4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:30am (repeat)
Facejacker. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Facejacker

Fonejacker Kayvan Novak returns with his familiar characters, but this time he's disguised with prosthetics, up close and personal with the public.

Comedy Central 12:30am (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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Timewasters. Lauren (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Timewasters

Series 1, Episode 4

After rebelling against the men-only rule at the band's latest gig, Lauren unexpectedly finds herself with a new fan called Rose.

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The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 1, Episode 6 - Escape From Royston Vasey

Mr Chinnery has some bad luck with a calving cow. Edward's local shop receives an unexpected visitor.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!

TV edit of Alan Carr's 2015-released live show.

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QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Special - Death

A Halloween-themed episode, with Andy Parsons, Clive Anderson and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 1 - Jack Dee, Jason Manford and Russell Howard

Jack Dee presents his final episode. The guests are Jason Manford and Russell Howard.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Dave Spikey, Sean Lock. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 3, Episode 8

With Joan Rivers, Vic Reeves, Eamonn Holmes and ITV presenter Holly Willoughby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:10am (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, Episode 2

Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Richard Bacon, Gemma Collins, Henning Wehn and Katherine Ryan.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
The Chris Ramsey Show. Image shows from L to R: Matt Richardson, Chris Ramsey, Georgia Toffolo. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Chris Ramsey Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo from Made in Chelsea and comedian Matt Richardson join Chris in his basement.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:25am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 1, Episode 4

A photographer offers Aveline more money for a nude shoot and is made to wish he hadn't, while Jack makes an inauspicious entry into the art world.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Episode 1

Lee Mack is joined by Got To Dance host Davina McCall, comedian Paddy McGuinness and actor Stephen Mangan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

King Street Junior Revisited 3, Episode 2 - Ice

Wintry weather and a disappearing lollipop lady cause problems for the school staff, so Miss Lewis creates a "road train" to get the children to school.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 83, Episode 3

Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josh Widdicombe and Julian Clary to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

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