British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 15th March 2019

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 30 - Pulling

The Twirlywoos watch a carpenter at work. They see her measuring wood with a tape measure.

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

The Elephant Man

Episode 2, It Could Be the Zoo: Southwood zoo has tax problems and inept staff. It is hoped that the National Lottery will be able to help.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 43 - Goodbye Rubi Doomsday

Rubi gets a place in a Summer School for Super Smart Kids, which turns out to be one of Walter's tricks so he can learn the secrets of her new invention.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 32 - Wicked Leaks

Penfold's addiction to social media leads to the Baron turning all of DM's secrets against him, in a plot to deflate the planet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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 7:30am (repeat)
Jo Bunting

Where's The F In News?

Series 2, Episode 1

Jo Bunting presents the topical panel game, joined by Gemma Cairney, Jayde Adams and Zoe Lyons.

Talking Pictures TV 8am (repeat)
To Dorothy A Son

To Dorothy A Son

A repeat of this 1954 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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 36 - The Leshan Giant Buddha, China

Inspired by the statue of the Giant Buddha of Leshan, Ubercorn teaches the Go Jetters all about mindfulness to help them to concentrate.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am
15 min
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Scissor

A new dance craze hits the school, but when it starts to get out of hand head teacher Mr Goldman is forced to take drastic action.

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

The Best Of Bentine

Episode 4: The former Goon Show star presents his one-man show, featuring everything from Russian spies to a tour of BBC sound effects department.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

The Wooden Overcoats: Two coffins lead to a burst of manic superstition.

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 4, Episode 5 - Robot Day

Things soon turn messy when Justin surprises Robert and insists on giving his best robot friend a special day to remember for 'Robot Day'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (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 3, Episode 5 - Change Partners

Gary feels on top of the world - the two loves of his life are happy and contented and his new shop is doing well - but, in his case, pride comes before several falls.

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 2 - Of Meissen Men

If it isn't bad enough that they fall out over business, family and everything else, now Simon and Oliver have fallen for the same woman and will stop at nothing to win her over - and gain possession of her porcelain collection.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 4.3: Biographical quiz show, hosted by Martin Young. Team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego are joined by Vivienne Parry and Jonathan Meades.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (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 3, Episode 6 - Goodnight Children Everywhere

An evicted Ron is now staying with Gary and Yvonne. Phoebe's orphaned relatives have come back to live with her at The Royal Oak.

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 3 - A Night At The Opera

A sudden passion for opera grips both Simon and Oliver - if it gets either one of them to Edinburgh for a weekend with Veronica it will be worth it. But will she agree to go?

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 10am (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 24th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:25am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 1 - No Smoke Without Fire

Blakey has introduced no-smoking rules after a discarded cigarette nearly burned the depot down. He instructs all crews to attend a special course on fire fighting, and soon Stan is challenged to give up the habit...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:50am (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 fourth series of the children's sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 2 - Love Is What You Make It

After yet another blazing row between Olive and Arthur disturbing his peace, Stan decides something must be done. Without Arthur's agreement marriage counselling can't help, but perhaps if he and Jack can stoke up the green-eyed monster...

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 3 - Breaking Up is Hard to Do

Relationships in the Amos household are strained by a new arrival.

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

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone

Since Alan moved out, there's a spare bed in Philip's room, and Rigsby has no intentions of keeping it empty. However, his plans to prey on the missionary instincts of a religious man backfire when he begins to convert Miss Jones!

Talking Pictures TV 11:45am (repeat)
Value For Money. Ruthine West (Diana Dors)

Value For Money

Comedy about money, romance, and one young Yorkshireman's discovery that the grass is not always greener.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 10 - 'Tis Pity She's A Whore

Janey visits her grandma and learns a disturbing family secret, while Ben is upset when Michael stands for election in school as a Tory candidate.

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

The Best Of Bentine

Episode 4: The former Goon Show star presents his one-man show, featuring everything from Russian spies to a tour of BBC sound effects department.

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 2, Episode 2 - All Around The Clock

George hasn't been allowed to forget his wedding anniversary, and buys Mildred a carriage clock. Meanwhile, the Fourmiles return from a 'winter holiday' to find their house burgled.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

The Wooden Overcoats: Two coffins lead to a burst of manic superstition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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 1, Episode 3 - When The Going Gets Tough

As Ben receives notification of an "interview" with the tax inspector, Bill gets into a spot of bother at the supermarket. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of a note and phone number to resolve, and Jenny's going vegetarian.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 11 - The Last Supper

Susan's American boss, Scott, comes over for dinner. Having eaten, Scott complains he is feeling unwell and the Harpers reluctantly invite him to stay the night.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 1 - Home Movie

Bean attempts to make his own home movie - a horror thriller with Mrs Wicket as the star!

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

Breaking The News

Series 12, Episode 3

Des is joined by Ahir Shah, Kaye Adams, Janey Godley and Mark Nelson.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fish Sitting

Mr Bean has to look after Mrs Wicket's goldfish, but Scrapper the cat is keen to help.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 9, Episode 6 - Lost And Found

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

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton), William 'Billy The Brick' Porters (Ciaran Griffiths). Copyright: BBC

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 1, Episode 5 - Toil And Trouble

Lu and Frank try to exonerate local criminal Billy after the mayor is murdered in the dead of night.

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

4 O'Clock Club

Series 7, Episode 10 - Rats

Isaac tries to catch a mouse in school using Darnesh's cat... with disastrous consequences. And Polly tries to help Owen move on emotionally by getting Katie a new boyfriend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 2, Episode 7 - Going To Pot?

Some botched household maintenance causes the Goods to enrol at a local council-run evening school. Margo soon joins Barbara in a pottery class, but her skills are somewhat lacking. For a brief moment, however, the Goods are quids-in after discovering one of Tom's hidden talents!

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 15 - Frantic Romantic

The Farmer trying to impress his new date by cooking a romantic dinner. Unfortunately, the Farmer can't cook and Bitzer is a useless maitre d'. Can Shaun and the flock save the day when they take over the catering behind the scenes?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 11 - The Looney Tic

Everyone is settling down for a relaxed night on the farm, when Bitzer begins to act very strangely - he just can't sit still. When his peculiar behaviour starts spreading around the flock, Shaun decides he must find out what is causing it.

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 1, Episode 3 - When The Going Gets Tough

As Ben receives notification of an "interview" with the tax inspector, Bill gets into a spot of bother at the supermarket. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of a note and phone number to resolve, and Jenny's going vegetarian.

U&Drama channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 2, Episode 5 - Who Dares Sings

Lovejoy and Lady Jane are commissioned to furnish a restaurant.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 10 - Toddler Trouble

Zig and Zag become parents to a talking doll in a bid to gain access to a toddler's playground and the enticing 'clown on a spring' ride!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mr Bully

Featuring fat cat drama in Downton Moggy. Also, join Holly Willoughay and Holly Willoughby for Surprise Surprise Surprise Surprise.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:50pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 1 - Goodbye Sailor

Arthur lines up a deal to supply cheap tobacco and persuades Terry to collect it, convincing him that it's an easy job. But Terry has his doubts when he and Arthur are all at sea with Customs and Excise in pursuit.

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 24th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 1 - Home Movie

Bean attempts to make his own home movie - a horror thriller with Mrs Wicket as the star!

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

Who Goes There

Episode 4.3: Biographical quiz show, hosted by Martin Young. Team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego are joined by Vivienne Parry and Jonathan Meades.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:10pm
10 min
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Mick Potts), Danny (Danny Adams). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Comic Relief Special - Team Charity

Danny and Mick try to raise money for a good cause, but succeed in raising laughs, eyebrows and hair instead.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fish Sitting

Mr Bean has to look after Mrs Wicket's goldfish, but Scrapper the cat is keen to help.

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 8 - Bob's Balloon Adventure

When Bob gets stuck in a runaway hot air balloon over Craft City, Bitz needs to give him clear instructions on how to land it - and she's running out of time!

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 37 - Kinderdijk, Netherlands

It's a whirlwind of windmill excitement as the Go Jetters travel to Kinderdijk in the Netherlands to celebrate National Mill Day.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 20 - DIY Dan's Gnome Garden

Comedy sketch show for younger viewers.

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

The Elephant Man

Episode 2, It Could Be the Zoo: Southwood zoo has tax problems and inept staff. It is hoped that the National Lottery will be able to help.

Talking Pictures TV 5:15pm (repeat)
Genevieve. Image shows from L to R: Ambrose Claverhouse (Kenneth More), Wendy McKim (Dinah Sheridan), Alan McKim (John Gregson), Rosalind Peters (Kay Kendall). Copyright: ITV Studios

Genevieve

Film about two classic car fanatics who, after completing the annual London-to-Brighton run, decide to make the return leg a race.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 5 - Waffle's Big Night In

Simon is taking Jess out for a birthday dinner, so Gramps is on babysitting duty.

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 5, Episode 7 - A Brush With The Law

Tracey and Dorien set up in business together as decorators. Sharon meets the man of her dreams but he turns out not to be all he first appeared.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Jo Bunting

Where's The F In News?

Series 2, Episode 1

Jo Bunting presents the topical panel game, joined by Gemma Cairney, Jayde Adams and Zoe Lyons.

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 and sixth series of the time-travel sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Brush Strokes. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Karl Howman), Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn), Sandra (Jackie Lye), Eric (Mike Walling). Copyright: BBC

Brush Strokes

Series 3, Episode 2

Jacko and Sandra are on honeymoon in Barbados - but under rather strange circumstances. Back home, his long-suffering best man is busy trying to fulfil Jacko's wishes when, unbeknown to him, events take an unexpected turn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 9, Episode 6 - Lost And Found

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

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 10 - Trials On A Sunday

Tobi has football trials on the same day as a family church convention. He hatches a plan to attend.

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 11 - Tobi's Arsenal Birthday

Dad promises to take Tobi to the Arsenal game for his birthday. When he realises how expensive tickets are, he goes to extraordinary lengths to find cheaper ones and get Tobi to the game!

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 4

Alongside our look at a packed week in Westminster, we are joined by Darren Harriott (who gives us a guide to Online Terminology), Ivo Graham (who goes to the match) and Jess Robinson (who has definitely forgotten something).

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 5, Episode 1

Adrian becomes a hero by accident and, despite warnings, starts to embellish his role in the proceedings. Billy is troubled by his forthcoming divorce, Joey gets a worrying letter from the Inland Revenue and Aveline has a check up after failing to become pregnant...

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 6, Episode 5 - The Honourable Man

A member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits a family title and becomes 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm
330 min
Comic Relief. David Beckham. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief

Episode 17 - Comic Relief 2019

Red Nose Day returns for its 17th telethon. Highlights include a sequel to Four Weddings And A Funeral. Lenny Henry is joined by a series of hosts.

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

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 6, Episode 6

Rhiminee v George. Iain Stirling is joined by special guests Johnny Cochrane, Gareth Richards, Arielle Free and Inel Tomlinson.

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

The Best Of Bentine

Episode 4: The former Goon Show star presents his one-man show, featuring everything from Russian spies to a tour of BBC sound effects department.

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 3, Episode 2 - Mending Stuart's Leg

With a roof and a limb to repair, Foggy sets about the twin tasks with military precision.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 1 - Alia's College

When Alia fails her exams, Mr Khan endeavours to get her into a good school, one way or another.

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

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 10 - Rox My World

The girls have teamed up to enter a National Young Inventors competition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

The Wooden Overcoats: Two coffins lead to a burst of manic superstition.

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 2 - Of Meissen Men

If it isn't bad enough that they fall out over business, family and everything else, now Simon and Oliver have fallen for the same woman and will stop at nothing to win her over - and gain possession of her porcelain collection.

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 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour Charity

Jerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!

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 3 - A Night At The Opera

A sudden passion for opera grips both Simon and Oliver - if it gets either one of them to Edinburgh for a weekend with Veronica it will be worth it. But will she agree to go?

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 5, Episode 3

Personal trainer Sam and girlfriend Katie met at the gym where they both used to work. Will the couple crumble under the weight of the pressure? Or will they give Jimmy and Katherine a run for their money? Featuring Love Island's Jack Fowler as the celebrity mystery guest.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 6, Episode 3 - The Tameness Of A Wolf

One of Louisa's pupils blames an upset stomach on a meal she ate at Bert's restaurant and writes about it in the school magazine.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 2, Documentary - A Day In The Life Of Millie Inbetween

A look behind the scenes to see how the show is made. We meet the cast and crew on a typical day to see how the series comes together. Ever wondered if Millie and the gang go to school while we are shooting? Who does Millie's make-up? Or who's the funniest cast member? All these questions, and more, will be answered in this behind-the-scenes special.

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 5 - Suit Yourself

As the Goods' new cottage clothing industry swings into action, Jerry gets the news that Sir is going to step down from the company, and that he is one of the three candidates invited for dinner. Things are going so well until a problem arises. Thankfully the Goods are on hand to save the day!

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

Brothers With No Game

Series 3, Episode 10 - Seasons Change

Secrets, lies and betrayal...that's what Christmas is all about, right? Well that's what you're likely to get as everyone is invited to Dorian and Theo's work Christmas party. How does this chapter end?

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Monsters. Lee Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lee Evans: Monsters

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans' final stand-up tour, recorded in 2014.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 15 - Kitsch

With Jimmy Carr, Reginald D. Hunter and Sue Perkins.

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 3 - Burglary

Having gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.

YANGA! channel logo. 9:30pm (repeat)
Number 6. Mansour Bellow

Number 6

Episode 1

Kane Brown introduces comedy from Funmbi Omotayo and Toju.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 6, Episode 4 - Nobody Likes Me

When Martin is talked into taking baby James to playgroup, he is forced to sing along with the other mums.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Pat (Reece Shearsmith), Jim (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 5 - Nana's Party

It is Nana's special day: it isn't every day you get to be 79.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Comedians Watching Football With Friends. Image shows from L to R: Iain Stirling, Emily Dean, Matt Forde. Copyright: Avalon Television

Comedians Watching Football With Friends

Episode 2

Comedians and their pals have a laugh as they tune in to the week's big games. With Tom Davis, Joe Wilkinson, Dotty, Emily Dean, Iain Stirling and Alex Brooker.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Purely Belter

Purely Belter

Two teenage boys will do anything to get money to buy season tickets for their local team.

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

Breaking The News

Series 1, Episode 3

Des Clarke hosts the topical comedy news quiz from Bathgate, with Ahir Shah, Janey Godley, Mark Nelson and Kaye Adams taking a satirical swipe at the week's news.

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

Red Dwarf

Series V, Episode 5 - Demons And Angels

Using Kryten's matter paddle, the crew manage to figure out how to triplicate things. First a strawberry...and then Red Dwarf!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Jo Bunting

Where's The F In News?

Series 2, Episode 1

Jo Bunting presents the topical panel game, joined by Gemma Cairney, Jayde Adams and Zoe Lyons.

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 8

Victoria Coren Mitchell and Richard Ayoade help dissect the week's events and talking points.

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

Burnistoun

Special - Burnistoun's Big Night

Burnistoun's Big Night is a hilarious snapshot of a town letting its hair down featuring familiar faces and one-off comic scenarios from the popular comedy show.

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

Episode 4 - July & August

School's out for Barack Obama, Frank McCourt and Emma Thompson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Tina (Sophie McShera), Terry (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 6 - Séance Time

Having never consulted the spirit world before, Tina isn't quite sure what to expect. Her visit to the spiritualist medium Madam Talbot has been arranged by her sister. Hives, Talbot's assistant in the mundane world, seems quite helpful, but there's something already waiting for Tina on the Other Side, and Hives knows all about it.

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

Red Dwarf

Series V, Episode 6 - Back To Reality

The Dwarfers start to explore an abandoned space ship on the ocean bed, and slowly they start to realise that the bodies they are finding are all victims of suicide.

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The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Juan Mata, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 10

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks charity with Manchester United star Juan Mata. Stand-up from Julian Deane.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
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Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 2, Episode 3 - Myths

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

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Comedians Watching Football With Friends

Episode 2

Comedians and their pals have a laugh as they tune in to the week's big games. With Tom Davis, Joe Wilkinson, Dotty, Emily Dean, Iain Stirling and Alex Brooker.

Forces TV 11:05pm (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 2 - Of Meissen Men

If it isn't bad enough that they fall out over business, family and everything else, now Simon and Oliver have fallen for the same woman and will stop at nothing to win her over - and gain possession of her porcelain collection.

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65 min
The Big Narstie Show. Image shows from L to R: Mo Gilligan, Big Narstie

The Big Narstie Show

Series 2, Episode 4

Featuring guests Johnny Vegas, Nicola Adams, Yxng Bane and the cast of Timewasters.

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The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 14, Episode 2 - Harry Redknapp, John Barnes, Naomi Campbell, Dido

Jonathan Ross is joined by the King of the Jungle himself, I'm A Celebrity... winner Harry Redknapp, alongside one of the most talented footballers to have ever played for England, John Barnes; and legendary icon of the catwalk, supermodel Naomi Campbell. Plus the multi BRIT award winning Dido is back with new music for the first time in five years.

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Green Wing. Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 2, Episode 7

Martin wins £3,000 from a scratchcard and decides to spread his money amongst his friends. Sue discovers the truth about Holly and Mackenzie, Alan and Joanna begin to panic about their crime, Harriet brings her son Robbie into work and Guy admits to Caroline that he doesn't just like her, but that he "likes" her.

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 3

Joining David Mitchell this week are songstress Jamelia and comic Marcus Brigstocke; while Mancunian motor-mouth Terry Christian and comedian and TV presenter Jimmy Carr unite with Lee Mack in a bid to outwit the opposing team.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Thom Tuck

Thom Tuck Goes Straight To DVD

Episode 0 - Pilot

Comedian Thom Tuck recounts heart-rending tales of love, loss and the 54 straight-to-DVD Disney movies he's watched which mirror his failures from childhood and beyond.

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Bounty Hunters. Image shows from L to R: Nina Morales (Rosie Perez), Barnaby Walker (Jack Whitehall). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 1

The action picks up with the unlikely duo in Mexico with a bag full of narcotics and an angry drug lord in the boot of their car, while Barnaby's sister Leah is locked up in a Mexican prison. With the cartel hot on their heels and the pair desperate to get out of Mexico, they realise their only way out is on Barnaby's temporary passport with Nina posing as his wife. Cue one awkward marriage.

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 3 - A Night At The Opera

A sudden passion for opera grips both Simon and Oliver - if it gets either one of them to Edinburgh for a weekend with Veronica it will be worth it. But will she agree to go?

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The World's End. Image shows from L to R: Andy Knight (Nick Frost), Gary King (Simon Pegg), Oliver (Martin Freeman). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Working Title Films

The World's End

Sci-fi comedy film about five friends attempting to recreate a legendary pub crawl, but the future looks rather bleak for both them and the world.

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

Series 48, Episode 6

Guest host Jo Brand is joined by guest panellists Caroline Lucas and Richard Osman.

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Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 2

The net is tightening on Nina and Barnaby as they attempt to escape from Mexico. With no money and both the drugs cartel and the Sherman Twins' own bounty hunter, The Investigator, on their tail, they need all their cunning and wit to make it safely back to England. The only way Nina can make it back in to the country is by having to travel as Barnaby's wife.

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Green Wing. Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 2, Episode 8

Following the advice of a dead friend, Guy, Mac and Martin decide to finally propose marriage to Caroline, with varying degrees of success. Alan and Joanna believe they are beyond the law, but not for long. Karen falls out of a window and Martin experiences a case of deja vu.

Comedy Central Extra 12:30am (repeat)
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Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fifth stand-up DVD, full of his controversal one-liners.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Hugh Dennis, Gary Delaney, Dara O Briain, Sara Pascoe, Elis James, Rob Beckett. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 9

Dara and Hugh are joined by guests James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Elis James and Sara Pascoe.

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A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1

The smash-hit sports panel show runs into extra time with a special featuring never-before-seen footage.

Talking Pictures TV 1:25am (repeat)
Rooney. James Ignatius Rooney (John Gregson). Copyright: ITV Studios / Rank Organisation

Rooney

Comedy about Rooney, a Gaelic sportsman and Dublin rubbish collector, and his landlady's family.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 14 (Channel 4: Series 15), Episode 4

Johnny Vegas and Rhod Gilbert face off against Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Tom Allen is in with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley is in charge of the letters and numbers.

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Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 3 - Burglary

Having gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.

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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 6

There's more music from jazz club and the soppy businessmen are aboard an aeroplane.

Horror Channel 2:40am (repeat)
Stalled

Stalled

A cleaner gets trapped in a women's restroom and encounters an all-out attack by a horde of zombies.

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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 2, Episode 1 - Bambi

Realising that they've not washed their clothes since 1981, the housemates head to the laundrette. However, Neil's forgotten to tell them that they're expected on University Challenge.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, James Haskell, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Nicole Scherzinger, Noel Fielding, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 8

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

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 5

Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular talking points by Alex Jones, Tinchy Stryder, David O'Doherty and Katherine Ryan.

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

Home

Series 1, Episode 2

Despite what Peter thinks, Katy is determined that Sami should stay for as long as he needs to, and since it's her house, Peter can't really object.

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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 2, Episode 2 - Cash

No one has any money, so - under Mike's instruction - Vyvyan begins stealing and chopping up everyone's possessions for firewood. When Vyvyan claims to be pregnant, Neil is forced to get a job, and joins the police!

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 4

Lee Mack welcomes comedians Katherine Ryan and Hugh Dennis and former world champion boxer Amir Khan as the fun and fact-filled panel show continues.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 4.3: Biographical quiz show, hosted by Martin Young. Team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego are joined by Vivienne Parry and Jonathan Meades.

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

Episode 2, It Could Be the Zoo: Southwood zoo has tax problems and inept staff. It is hoped that the National Lottery will be able to help.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Jo Bunting

Where's The F In News?

Series 2, Episode 1

Jo Bunting presents the topical panel game, joined by Gemma Cairney, Jayde Adams and Zoe Lyons.

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