British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 8th March 2019

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 25 - Smaller

The Twirlywoos learn about small things when they pursue a tiny butterfly around a butterfly house. Back on the boat, they are tickled by a mysterious creature who keeps getting smaller to avoid being caught.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Elephant Man

Endangered Species: Assistant head keeper Terry Lyon's future hangs in the balance as Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (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.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 36 - School Of Croc

When Walter leaves his pampered pet croc, Crunchzilla, to fend for itself, Dennis and the gang help him to get in touch with its wild side. Walter does his best to prevent them, as he needs to keep the croc tame in the hope of getting back his father's limo keys, which Crunchzilla has accidentally swallowed.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 25 - Megahurtz Attacks

Danger Mouse's attempts to boost Penfold's confidence backfire when it leads to a ferocious games monster escaping into the real world.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 11, Episode 6 - You Take the High Road

Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from an important speaking engagement.

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 2, Episode 22 - Go Jet Academy: Biogas Power

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

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

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Monsters Of Flamingo Lagoon

Mysterious monsters are rumoured to be lurking in Flamingo Lagoon and keeper Pete Smallbones is on a mission to prove to the zoo that the monsters are real.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

Episode 3: The former Goon Show star presents his one-man show, in which he plays everything from an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (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 2, Episode 9 - Let Yourself Go

Yvonne thinks she may be pregnant. Phoebe wants Gary to go to the country with her for a couple of days to visit her orphaned cousins. An American flyer comes into the picture, and the attraction between him and Phoebe is obvious. But Gary rescues the situation with a musical rendition that literally sweeps her off her feet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Pilgrim's Progress: Old soldier Albert makes his desire to revisit Flanders well known.

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, Highlights Special - Justin's Favourite Song

Justin is in a singing mood so Robert uses a new invention to help Justin pick his favourite song.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 2, Episode 10 - Don't Fence Me In

Will builders scupper Gary's double love life in the time travel sitcom? Having reconciled himself to living in two different eras with two different sweethearts, Gary finds his lifestyle threatened when builders start to demolish his only route to the past.

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 1, Episode 4 - A Matched Pair

Simon is more than happy to hear that Oliver's antiques shop has been burgled - that is until he finds that he is in worse trouble himself. His only option is to ask his arch-enemy for a favour.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Wendy House

Soo has lost her favourite necklace. Sooty and Sweep want to cheer her up so they decide to decorate her old wendy house.

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 1, Episode 5 - Nothing But The Truth

David and Lyn are in love and, despite the war going on between their fathers, they have sworn to tell each other the truth. Their parents are not impressed and they try to get over the message that dishonesty is the best policy!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Richard Griffiths

Mr Finchley

Adaptations of Victor Canning's stories about a solicitor's clerk in the early 1930s.

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 22nd and 23rd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

Talking Pictures TV 10:20am (repeat)
Here Come The Huggetts

Here Come The Huggetts

Domestic comedy-drama chronicling the trials and tribulations of a suburban family.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:25am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Inspector's Pets

It's goodbye to the depot for a while for Blakey - he and his mum are going on holiday. But they can't find anyone to look after the dachshund and the tropical fish...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Epidemic

'Hong Kong flu' has hit town and the bus depot is no exception. With crews dropping like flies, Jack and Stan jump at the chance of an inoculation and all the overtime they could possibly desire.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Riot

The Amos household are caught up in the Brixton riot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 2, Episode 5 - Death And Ben Take A Holiday

The funeral of Ben's 93-year-old aunt Margaret brings the family together. They are forced to share a bed at a rundown Bed and Breakfast, while Nick tries to spend the night with the hotel maid Rita.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans

When a new lodger arrives at the house with talk of only staying one night before "moving on", Rigsby's soon calling the Samaritans to stop a suicide attempt. But which of the residents will come off worse?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

Episode 3: The former Goon Show star presents his one-man show, in which he plays everything from an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows.

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 1, Episode 7 - The Little Dog Laughed

George talks Truffles out for a walk in the park, but manages to lose her. Fearing Mildred's wrath, he sets about finding her - or a replacement.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15pm (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 8, Episode 4 - After The Fox

Having been tipped off that their bid for a lucrative party contract is being drastically undercut by a larger company, Bill and Rona end up heading to Calais for some cheap alcohol. They return with an uninvited passenger.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Pilgrim's Progress: Old soldier Albert makes his desire to revisit Flanders well known.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 2, Episode 6 - Driving Miss Crazy

Ben's latest assistant faints at the sight of blood! Also in this episode Janey is getting ready to take her driving test and Ben and his next door neighbour Mr Casey start a war.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 27 - Big TV

When the television blows up during Mr Bean and Irma's squabble over what to watch, Mr Bean invents his own ingenious form of home entertainment.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 12, Episode 2

Des is joined by Jo Caulfield, Catriona Shearer, Raymond Mearns and Marc Jennings.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 6 - Home Sweet Home

A great opportunity arises for the Goods which promises to boost their earnings considerably.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 28 - Keyboard Capers

Determined to finish Beethoven's symphony, Mr Bean wangles himself a grand piano, a music book, a candelabra - and a very patient piano teacher. Liberace, eat your heart out!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15pm (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 6 - Family Matters

Family Matters looks back at the roles of Grandad and Uncle Albert and explores how over the years, the family expanded to include wives, partners and children.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm
45 min
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Anthony Percy (Leon Williams), Bianca Percy (Alice Barlow)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 2, Episode 10 - Too Cold For Hell

Tracking a local conman, Frank and Lu make some unlikely allies when they encounter a pair of deadly gangsters.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 7, Episode 5 - Mr Garland

Owen loves wearing his granddad's coat - until his look means he's mistaken for a teacher. And Amber and Violet try to avoid the list of stupid celebrations for Darnesh's birthday.

Comedy Central Extra 3pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 5

A tourist information machine feeds eager London visitors with a load of nonsense.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 10 - Lock Out

While preparing for bed, the farmer manages to lock himself out of the house and is stuck outside in his pyjamas. He decides to spend the night in the barn but his incessant snoring drives the flock mad. Shaun concocts a plan to return him to his bed without waking him up.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Smelly Farmer

The Farmer's personal hygiene leaves much to be desired. Shaun, Bitzer and the flock decide action is needed - and set about giving the Farmer a full-service wash.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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 8, Episode 4 - After The Fox

Having been tipped off that their bid for a lucrative party contract is being drastically undercut by a larger company, Bill and Rona end up heading to Calais for some cheap alcohol. They return with an uninvited passenger.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 5 - School Rules

Zig and Zag go to school to learn how to solve a crossword clue, causing classroom chaos all the way to the bell!

Comedy Central Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the last episode of the series and the robots are going out with a bang.

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

Diddy TV

Series 4, Episode 6 - Whiffwang

Diddy TV proudly presents Total Total Wipeout - a show unlike any other. There's also the comedy game show Panel Beaters and Coronation Street's Colson Smith is held hostage in Diddy Chat.

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 22nd and 23rd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 27 - Big TV

When the television blows up during Mr Bean and Irma's squabble over what to watch, Mr Bean invents his own ingenious form of home entertainment.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 28 - Keyboard Capers

Determined to finish Beethoven's symphony, Mr Bean wangles himself a grand piano, a music book, a candelabra - and a very patient piano teacher. Liberace, eat your heart out!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Richard Griffiths

Mr Finchley

Adaptations of Victor Canning's stories about a solicitor's clerk in the early 1930s.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 3 - Ready, Set, Check

It's race day in Craft City and Bob is determined to come first and win the trophy, until disaster strikes and his go-kart starts falling apart! Has Bitz got a solution?

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 23 - Go Jet Academy: Hurricane Rescue

Grim HQ struggles through the sky above the Atlantic Ocean, fighting against the powerful winds of a hurricane.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 15 - Humphrey's Camping Trip

Humphrey causes chaos on a peaceful campsite, and Robin Hood tries to do some laundry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Elephant Man

Endangered Species: Assistant head keeper Terry Lyon's future hangs in the balance as Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 15 - Waffle & The Swimming Pool

Waffle has so much fun on a doggy playdate at Mr Willow's house that he decides to stay for a sleepover! The Brooklyn-Bells miss Waffle and can't wait for his return.

U&Drama channel logo 5:25pm (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 5, Episode 2 - Bang

It's an explosive time in Chigwell, with upheavals for Sharon, Tracey and Dorien.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 9 - Fitzgerald Vs Fitzgerald

Martha is eagerly anticipating the visit of the Careers Guidance Counsellor, Mrs Lazarus. It's the perfect opportunity to help her finally decide upon a future career.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 11, Episode 6 - You Take the High Road

Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from an important speaking engagement.

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 fifth series of the time-travel sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Last Posh Frock

After constantly being treated like one of the lads, the life of self sufficency upsets Barbara who admits to missing feeling like a woman. Tom eventually realises that Barbara gave up more than he did when they traded lives and performs a selfless act to try and help.

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

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 8 - Sade's Painting

Sade has a big art exhibition but Bayo wants her to go to a law open day. Funke tries to cater for a big food order behind Tony's back.

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 3, Episode 3 - Make For The Hills!

Peter's terrible parents make an unexpected visit to northern France, so William and Hester take their first chance to escape - with unforseen consequences.

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

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 9 - Dad's Birthday

Inspired by Obama's book, Bayo decides to take up golf for his birthday. Funke pretends to an old friend from Nigeria that she is a big hotshot and owns the café.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 54, Episode 3

This week Neil Delamere visit the Groom Academy, Flo & Joan sing a song for International Women's Day and Marcus Brigstocke asks 'do we get the politicians we deserve?'.

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 4, Episode 9

Nellie has a chance encounter with a man in the park and she finds it difficult to put him out of her mind. Aveline has split up with Oswald and Joey confronts Roxy about an anonymous letter sent to his mother...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 13 - Time On My Hands

The platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 6, Episode 5

Macie v Freddie. Iain Stirling is joined by Matthew Crosby, Sophie Duker, Lou Sanders and Ben Shires.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

Episode 3: The former Goon Show star presents his one-man show, in which he plays everything from an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows.

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 2, Episode 4 - Some Enchanted Evening

The unattainable Nora becomes available and Compo presses his suit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door Closes

Del's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 9 - Fitzgerald Vs Fitzgerald

Martha is eagerly anticipating the visit of the Careers Guidance Counsellor, Mrs Lazarus. It's the perfect opportunity to help her finally decide upon a future career.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Pilgrim's Progress: Old soldier Albert makes his desire to revisit Flanders well known.

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 1, Episode 4 - A Matched Pair

Simon is more than happy to hear that Oliver's antiques shop has been burgled - that is until he finds that he is in worse trouble himself. His only option is to ask his arch-enemy for a favour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 6 - Home Sweet Home

A great opportunity arises for the Goods which promises to boost their earnings considerably.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 6, Episode 1 - Sickness And Health

Portwenn is buzzing with arrangements for the wedding of the Doc and Louisa. Will they finally tie the knot, or will the villagers have to put the confetti back in the box again?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 2, Episode 13 - Out Of The Woods

Millie persuades both sides of the family to go on a joint camping holiday.

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 1, Episode 5 - Nothing But The Truth

David and Lyn are in love and, despite the war going on between their fathers, they have sworn to tell each other the truth. Their parents are not impressed and they try to get over the message that dishonesty is the best policy!

Comedy Central 8:30pm (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 5, Episode 2

Ethan and Holly are next up on the sofa putting their relationship to Jimmy and Katherine's test. Will mystery guest Scotty T, who may have had previous with one of the contestants, ruffle a few feathers?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 7 - Anniversary

Nobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 6, Episode 2 - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

Martin and Louisa invite the chairman of her school's board of governors for dinner, but the evening ends in disaster.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

YANGA! channel logo. 9pm (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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
Omid Djalili

Celebrity Apprentice for Comic Relief

Part 2 of the show in which Alan Sugar challenges two teams of famous faces, for Comic Relief. Contestants include Omid Djalili, Russell Kane and Amanda Holden.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 10 - Keeps

With Bill Bailey, Jason Manford and Sarah Millican.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Digger

Eddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?

YANGA! channel logo. 9:30pm (repeat)
Brothers With No Game. Copyright: BWNG

Brothers With No Game

Series 3, Episode 9 - The Code

Junior and Darren have not spoken since the Vanessa incident and don't plan on doing it anytime soon. It's up to Dorian and Theo to get the quartet back together.

Talking Pictures TV 10pm (repeat)
Morgan - A Suitable Case For Treatment. Image shows from L to R: Morgan (David Warner), Vanessa Redgrave. Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / British Lion

Morgan - A Suitable Case For Treatment

A repeat of this 1966 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Mr Clarke (Steve Pemberton), Sir Andrew Pike (David Warner), Mr Warren (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Trial Of Elizabeth Gadge

Two of England's most notorious and feared witch-finders are summoned to the unassuming village of Little Happens in order to try an old woman.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Comedians Watching Football With Friends. Image shows from L to R: Joe Wilkinson, Dion Dublin. Copyright: Avalon Television

Comedians Watching Football With Friends

Episode 1

Comedians and their pals turn on the TV for a laugh over the week's big games. First is Jon Richardson, Joe Wilkinson, Matt Forde, Tom Davis and Claire Sweeney.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

Series 1, Episode 2

Catriona Shearer, Jo Caulfield, Raymond Mearns and Marc Jennings join host Des Clarke for the topical comedy news quiz taking a satirical swipe at the week's news.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Highlights Special

More of the best bits from Series P, with Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies and guests.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Credit: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series V, Episode 3 - Terrorform

When Rimmer and Kryten go moon hopping, Kryten ends up getting injured. When Lister and Cat rescue him, he explains to them that the planet they are on is made up of Rimmer's mind.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
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Clare In The Community

Series 11, Episode 6 - You Take the High Road

Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from an important speaking engagement.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 16, Episode 7

Kerry Godliman and actor Jack McBrayer join the boys in the studio this week.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Burnistoun. Image shows from L to R: Iain Connell, Robert Florence. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Burnistoun

Christmas Special - Burnistoun Goes To Work

A special episode of the sketch show set in a fictional Scottish town, featuring Jolly Boy John, the Quality Polis and characters old and new as they deal with the idea of gainful, and not so gainful, employment.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 3 - Katherine Ryan At The Comedy Store

This episode is hosted by Katherine Ryan and stars Elliot Steel, Tom Allen and John Robins.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Craig Brown's Lost Diaries. Craig Brown. Copyright: BBC

Craig Brown's Lost Diaries

Episode 3 - May & June

As the summer heats up, passions rise for Barbara Cartland and Edwina Currie.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Tourist Trap. Elaine (Sally Phillips). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Tourist Trap

Six Nations Special

Wales are playing a massive match against South Africa at the Principality Stadium and Wow Wales have an exciting new rugby-based tourism campaign to promote on game day.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
Made In Dagenham. Rita O'Grady (Sally Hawkins). Copyright: Number 9 Films

Made In Dagenham

Comedy drama charting the fight of female factory workers at the Ford Dagenham plant for equal pay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Steve Pemberton), George (Reece Shearsmith), Liz (Jane Horrocks). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 4 - Cold Comfort

It's Andy's first day as a volunteer at the Comfort Support Line call centre, which offers the lonely and desperate a chance to talk about their problems. All the CSL counsellors have their own ways of dealing with clients, coping with the emotional stress, and killing time between phone calls. But is Andy really prepared for what's to come?

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Credit: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series V, Episode 4 - Quarantine

On encountering another ship, the crew go into rescue the female hologram on board. Much to their horror, they discover that she has contracted a holo virus, and has gone completely insane.

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The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 14, Episode 1 - Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson, Jennifer Hudson, will.i.am, Seann Walsh, Bryan Adams

Joining Jonathan for a brand new series are the Hollywood stars of new blockbuster Captain Marvel - the Oscar winning Brie Larson, and the highest grossing film actor of all time Samuel L Jackson, alongside The Voice coaches and music icons Jennifer Hudson and will.i.am, former Strictly contestant and comedian Seann Walsh, plus legendary rocker Bryan Adams will be performing in the studio.

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The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 5

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with newsreader and presenter Fiona Bruce. Anna Mann performs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cultural Heroes

Elis James compares key figures in Welsh history to determine Wales' ultimate heroes.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, Alesha Dixon, James Corden, Jimmy Carr, John McEnroe, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 2

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by John McEnroe, Jimmy Carr and Alesha Dixon in the sports-based quiz show.

Forces TV 11:05pm (repeat)
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Never The Twain

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Matched Pair

Simon is more than happy to hear that Oliver's antiques shop has been burgled - that is until he finds that he is in worse trouble himself. His only option is to ask his arch-enemy for a favour.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Made In Dagenham. Rita O'Grady (Sally Hawkins). Copyright: Number 9 Films

Made In Dagenham

Comedy drama charting the fight of female factory workers at the Ford Dagenham plant for equal pay.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
65 min
The Big Narstie Show. Image shows from L to R: Mo Gilligan, Big Narstie

The Big Narstie Show

Series 2, Episode 3

In this week's show guests include Rob Delaney, Emily Atack, Clarke Peters, Lily Allen and Giggs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Green Wing. Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 2, Episode 3

A documentary crew come to film at the hospital and Angela soon becomes the star. Sue discovers that Martin has a sex tape of Guy and Joanna, which she uses to blackmail them, ordering Guy to sabotage Caroline and Mac's relationship and ordering Joanna to make her fly.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 1

New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Listen Against. Image shows from L to R: Alice Arnold, Jon Holmes. Copyright: BBC

Listen Against

Series 4, Episode 4

A satirical look back over the past week of radio.

Forces TV 11:35pm (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 1, Episode 5 - Nothing But The Truth

David and Lyn are in love and, despite the war going on between their fathers, they have sworn to tell each other the truth. Their parents are not impressed and they try to get over the message that dishonesty is the best policy!

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60 min version
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Have I Got News For You

Series 49, Special - Have I Got Election News For You

Guest host Jo Brand is joined by regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Romesh Ranganathan and Jon Snow for a special episode reacting to the General Election results.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (repeat)
Green Wing. Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 2, Episode 4

Caroline seems to be getting closer to making Mac remember their relationship, but a spanner is thrown in the works when Angela's replacement turns out to be Mac's old girlfriend Holly. Joanna has probles with her eyes, Sue attends an art class with Martin as a nude model, and Guy teaches Guyball to some kids.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 10 - Keeps

With Bill Bailey, Jason Manford and Sarah Millican.

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The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 2, Episode 1

All the familiar comic faces feature alongside characters including competitive Dad and Chris the Crafty Cockney.

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The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 2, Episode 2

Snooker player Steve Davis guests on the rapid-fire sketch series.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 2

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

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The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 1 - Demolition

Neil plans to kill himself, whilst Rick tunes into the first edition of a brand new show for all the cool young things: Nozin' Aroun'. Then Mike finds a letter informing them that the house is to be demolished.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Claudia Winkleman, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Jimmy Carr, Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 4

As the hit comedy and entertainment series continues, James Corden and co welcome comedian Jimmy Carr, Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman and Aston Villa star Micah Richards.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:05am (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 10

Jon, Sean and Jimmy are joined by Susan Calman, Carol Vorderman, Chris Ramsey and Mel Giedroyc.

Comedy Central Extra 3:05am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues

Young Scottish stand-up comic Kevin Bridges performs his second live tour in front of a packed-out Glasgow arena crowd.

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Home. Image shows from L to R: Katy (Rebekah Staton), Sami (Youssef Kerkour)

Home

Series 1, Episode 1

A new comedy created and written by Rufus Jones. Sami, an asylum-seeker from Syria arrives in Britain and finds himself living with a family in Dorking, Surrey. Over the next few months, while Sami waits for his application to be processed, he learns more than he expected about the people he's living with, himself, and his own family somewhere in Europe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:25am (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 2 - Oil

Having moved to a new house by the Balowskis, Mike discovers oil in the basement whilst disposing of a body. In order to exploit this potentially lucrative source of wealth, Mike appoints himself dictator.

Talking Pictures TV 3:55am (repeat)
Here Come The Huggetts

Here Come The Huggetts

Domestic comedy-drama chronicling the trials and tribulations of a suburban family.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 6

Journalist and radio presenter John Humphrys, Irish stand-up comedian Ed Byrne and Humans and The IT Crowd actress Katherine Parkinson all join Lee Mack for his fun and fact-filled panel show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Richard Griffiths

Mr Finchley

Adaptations of Victor Canning's stories about a solicitor's clerk in the early 1930s.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Elephant Man

Endangered Species: Assistant head keeper Terry Lyon's future hangs in the balance as Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 11, Episode 6 - You Take the High Road

Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from an important speaking engagement.

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