British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 19th March 2019

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 2 - More About Round And Round

The Twirlywoos find themselves in an office. Thy spin the office chairs round and round.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 5 - Bill Of Fare

Rosie and her team are asked to organise a food fair by the formidable Lord Pickton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 5, Episode 2 - Every Clown Wants to Play Hamlet

Tim is prompting on the local production of Hamlet but his mind is elsewhere. Father has disappeared and Mother threatens to start a new life with Uncle Claud. How will it all end?

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 47 - Crouching Dennis Hidden Yeti

The gang's efforts to help JJ master the ancient art of blamjitsu are ruined by Walter's plans to capture the Beanotown yeti. Dennis and the gang defend the yeti, and help JJ unleash her inner blam, in a gravity-defying blam-jitsu face-off with the WilburCorp henchbot.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 35 - Send In The Clones

Danger Mouse and Penfold come up against themselves as Quark creates cheap copies of our heroes in his latest money-making scheme.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Nature

Henry looks at our relationship with nature, in an exploration of unsung nature from the point of view of a busy urban human.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 5, Episode 3 - Bells for Uncle Barstable

Tim pursues his piano teacher, Miss Clanger, while trying to solve the riddle left in a note from his dead Uncle Barstable.

Talking Pictures TV 8am (repeat)
Good Morning, Boys

Good Morning, Boys

Dr Twist is the headmaster of a boy's school. When a governor inspects the school he is appalled and demands Dr Twist resigns. When the pupils pass the public exams they are rewarded with a trip to Paris.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 44 - Whistler Mountain, Canada

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

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

Class Dismissed

Series 4, Episode 7

Miss Crank finally manages to prank her class and Charleigh is left dressed as a knight.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Play It Cool

Episode 2: Character-based comedy, inspired by days out and big business.

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 3, Episode 7 - Turned Out Nice Again

If there's one wartime entertainer Gary can't stand it's George Formby. When George turns up wanting to record Gary's latest song, Gary has to find a way to keep musical history intact.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 3 - Cold Feet

Bob is deeply involved in preparations for his forthcoming wedding to Thelma, completing a period of courtship that started in form in 4B at Park Junior School. But Terry's return has caused Bob to have doubts, especially when Terry teases that Bob's fate was sealed long before their 11-Plus.

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 7 - Giggle Gasket

When Robert tells Justin that his Giggle Gasket is broken and that he can't laugh, Justin does everything he can to help his best friend get his laughter back.

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 3, Episode 8 - There's Something About A Soldier

Yvonne wants Gary to get a 'sensible' job with her new company, while his life in the 1940s seems threatened by a returning hero. Is this the time to make a clean break with the past?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
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).

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 17 - Chocco Chimp

The prizes have disappeared from Mr Slater's new crazy golf course, and Richard is puzzled. Then the famous detectives Sherlock Sooty and Doctor Watsit are called in to investigate - and set a trap to catch the thief. Guest starring Matthew Corbett.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 2 - What Makes Shamy Run?

Dave at the Winchester Arms points out that the banknotes given to Arthur by Shamy to pay off his debts are in fact forgeries.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 1, Episode 4

Humourous tales based on J. B. Morton's popular and whimsical Daily Express column, By The Way.

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 25th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Union Trouble

Blakey's latest tactics - early closing of the canteen and sacking its staff - leads Jack to call a strike; but when management offer him a sweetener the union pulls its backing, leaving Stan to strike alone. He initially stages a bus sit-in, but is soon back at home decorating the kitchen.

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On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Bye Bye Blakey

Whilst the company puts all employees through a medical, Stand and Jack overhear Blakey tell the doctor this his "days are numbered", and, overcome with remorse with the way they have treated the inspector in the past, swear to be kind to him during his last few hours on Earth...

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 12 - Ben Wants To Be A Millionaire

Ben meets an old school friend who is now a millionaire. After being told by him about the wonders of the stock market, he and Susan decide to invest a large amount of money. Things go well at first but Ben's refusal to sell up while they're ahead costs them the lot!

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

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations

Rigsby decides he must finally move on, giving up on Miss Jones and filing for divorce. He places an advert in the local newspaper, but his search for love doesn't run entirely smoothly.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Play It Cool

Episode 2: Character-based comedy, inspired by days out and big business.

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 4 - The Unkindest Cut Of All

Mildred's even snobbier sister, Ethel, and her husband visit the Ropers for dinner. Unfortunately, George has forgotten to pay the electricity bill...

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 1, Episode 5 - Dirty Bowling

A new area manager is putting pressure on Rona and Bill at the bakery. Ben, meanwhile, is increasingly busy at his lock-up, and friends are starting to wonder if he's got a fancy woman.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 3 - Cold Feet

Bob is deeply involved in preparations for his forthcoming wedding to Thelma, completing a period of courtship that started in form in 4B at Park Junior School. But Terry's return has caused Bob to have doubts, especially when Terry teases that Bob's fate was sealed long before their 11-Plus.

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 13 - Breakable

Nick's decision to become a motorbike stunt driver brings more worry for Susan in this great episode. Meanwhile Janey's new job isn't what she expected it to be.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 5 - Green Bean

Bean's electricity supply is cut off when Mrs Wicket sees her enormous electricity bill. As the snow falls outside, Bean has an idea - build a wind turbine in the back garden to provide his own power. All goes well until an unexpected storm sends the turbine into overdrive.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 10, Episode 2 - Grounds For Divorce

Captain Peacock's love life becomes the talk of the store. He's asked for a divorce but been refused by his wife, and a woman with whom he's recently had a fling has fallen madly in love with him and got a job in accounts! Who will he choose?

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 6 - Cash Machine

Mr Bean tries to retrieve his credit card from a cash dispenser and inadvertently ends up trapped in a bank vault!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering

It's Friday 9th April 1999, the date to conceive a 'millennium baby'. Whilst Tony attempts to humour a rather dim-witted work-experience girl, Bren's main concern is having workmen in to paint the canteen without closing for the duration.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Leon Tarsich (Karl Davies), Sebastian Brudenell (Patrick Walshe McBride). Copyright: BBC

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Fairest Show Means Most Deceit

A workplace compensation claim is not as straightforward as it first seems, and Frank is sceptical when a long-lost relative tracks him down.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 7, Episode 12 - Nanina Murphy

Fleur and Eleesha get out of a boring trip with Polly by inventing Fleur's fake nanna. But when Polly realises they're lying, she decides to take her revenge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble

Jean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 14 - Missing Piece

Shaun comes across a discarded jigsaw puzzle and calls on the flock to help him put it together. When Bitzer discovers the final piece is missing they decide they must do whatever it takes to solve the puzzle.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 15 - Wildlife Watch

A film crew arrives to record a rare bird nesting at Mossybottom Farm. The Farmer is delighted by all the attention, but when a cameraman films the flock enjoying a game of cricket, drastic action is needed.

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

Lovejoy

Series 2, Episode 7 - National Wealth

A gang of international art thieves are stealing from large country houses.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 12 - All Washed Up

Mayhem ensues when Zig and Zag's washing machine breaks down. What should they do? Take it to the hospital for an emergency operation of course.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35pm (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 5 - Dirty Bowling

A new area manager is putting pressure on Rona and Bill at the bakery. Ben, meanwhile, is increasingly busy at his lock-up, and friends are starting to wonder if he's got a fancy woman.

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

Diddy TV

Series 2, Episode 4 - Don't Be Naughty

Meet the world's most stupid detective in a new crime drama, and it's eviction night in Diddy Brother.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 5 - Green Bean

Bean's electricity supply is cut off when Mrs Wicket sees her enormous electricity bill. As the snow falls outside, Bean has an idea - build a wind turbine in the back garden to provide his own power. All goes well until an unexpected storm sends the turbine into overdrive.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm
15 min
So Awkward Files. Copyright: Channel X

So Awkward Files

Episode 2 - Jas and Lily

Lily is eager to help Jas with her form. Although Jas herself just wants to eat snacks, look at puppies on the internet and see how many cushions she can balance on her head. Lily being Lily decides to take control and complete the form the way she thinks best.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 1, Episode 5 - Stewart Lee

With Stewart Lee. Ideas include the CD playing microwave oven, guns that fire puppies, and synchronised car indicators.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:15pm (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 25th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 6 - Cash Machine

Mr Bean tries to retrieve his credit card from a cash dispenser and inadvertently ends up trapped in a bank vault!

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 16 - Little Bev Riding Hood

It's the Fairy Tale Theatre Company's play of Little Bev Riding Hood, directed by Purl, and Bitz has built an amazing stage.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 45 - Solar E-Glitch

At the Go Jet Academy, the Go Jetters are about to watch one of nature's most spectacular events - a solar eclipse.

Talking Pictures TV 4:55pm (repeat)
Miss MacTaggart Won't Lie Down. Jeannie MacTaggart (Barbara Mullen)

Miss MacTaggart Won't Lie Down

After being mistakenly declared dead, elderly Jeannie MacTaggart makes trouble for the officials who won't correct her records.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 22 - Gail Sings Country and Western

Gail Force gives a showstopping performance as a country and western singer.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Oakley (Oakley Orchard), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Harry (Harry Still). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Ice Cream

Nate tries to help ex-pop star Frankie Rylands, and Oakley is jealous of Mya's 'date'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 5 - Bill Of Fare

Rosie and her team are asked to organise a food fair by the formidable Lord Pickton.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 7 - Waffle And The Teacher

Miss Berrington, Evie's new school teacher, and teaching assistant Mr O'Donnell have come to meet Evie at home before term starts, and Waffle is under strict instructions to be on his best behaviour. But Waffle is teething and won't stop chewing everything in sight.

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 9 - East Side Story

Tracey is worried that her son Garth is missing out on life. Meanwhile, Sharon has planned an evening out with Tracey and Dorien, but Dorien has agreed to babysit her teenage neice, Rosa. They decide to leave Rosa and Garth together while they go out, but when they are away, romance blossoms.

Talking Pictures TV 5:30pm (repeat)
Robin's Nest. Image shows from L to R: Vicky (Tessa Wyatt), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan). Copyright: Thames Television

Robin's Nest

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Bistro Kids

Robin still has problems even though opening day of the bistro is fast approaching.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Nature

Henry looks at our relationship with nature, in an exploration of unsung nature from the point of view of a busy urban human.

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 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 1, Episode 4

As Lesley discovers Jacko's identity, she offers Lionel an ultimatum. Meanwhile, Jacko's duties as an uncle get in the way of his dating schedule. Who will come out on top?

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 10, Episode 2 - Grounds For Divorce

Captain Peacock's love life becomes the talk of the store. He's asked for a divorce but been refused by his wife, and a woman with whom he's recently had a fling has fallen madly in love with him and got a job in accounts! Who will he choose?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 24 - King Niles

Cleo thinks her dad needs more authority and manages to turn two ushabti dolls into his servants. The power-mad mummies convince Niles to take over the town! Can the gang magic them back into dolls before it's too late?

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 4 - Sara Pascoe

Comedian Sara Pascoe reads from her diaries, in which she works at the Millennium Dome, gets a new boyfriend and starts university.

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 3

Jack soon gets back into the swing of buying and selling but the piano he buys causes more trouble than it is worth. Joey tells his mother about his debt and the family agree to pull together to help him. Meanwhile, Aveline is making every effort to get pregnant and creating problems for Oswald.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
dinnerladies diaries. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Wood, Shobna Gulati, Anne Reid, Maxine Peake, Thelma Barlow. Copyright: UKTV

dinnerladies diaries

Episode 2 - Love Bites

Victoria Wood describes the making of dinnerladies, how she did her own warm-up comedy for the show and how she persuaded the BBC to record each episode, not once, but twice.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 11

Dr Culpeper invites us all to his highly unhealthy health spa, a Crusader knight competes on Historical Masterchef, King John worries about all the internet haters, and crooner William Shakespeare serenades us with his big band.

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

Play It Cool

Episode 2: Character-based comedy, inspired by days out and big business.

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 4 - Cheering Up Gordon

A seaside holiday for Compo, Clegg and Foggy. They strike a bargain with Compo's nephew Gordon - if he teaches them how to fish, they'll teach him how to pick up the odd bird...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 3 - Cold Feet

Bob is deeply involved in preparations for his forthcoming wedding to Thelma, completing a period of courtship that started in form in 4B at Park Junior School. But Terry's return has caused Bob to have doubts, especially when Terry teases that Bob's fate was sealed long before their 11-Plus.

YANGA! channel logo. 8pm (repeat)
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Washing Machine

When the washing machine breaks Dad tries to hide the fact that he has cancelled the house insurance from Gladys. Funke auditions for a West End theatre role.

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 6 - Father Of The Groom

The big day is approaching so Simon and Oliver try to patch up their differences for the sake of their children. A friendly dinner party is arranged and all goes well ... until they start playing cards!

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

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays

A place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Oakley (Oakley Orchard), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Harry (Harry Still). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Ice Cream

Nate tries to help ex-pop star Frankie Rylands, and Oakley is jealous of Mya's 'date'.

YANGA! channel logo. 8:30pm (repeat)
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 13 - The New Assistant

Funke decides to get a new assistant to help out in the café but is shocked when the new assistant tries to take over. Cousin Femi teaches Tobi to dance to impress his crush.

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 2, Episode 1 - Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed?

Their children are married and the feuding fathers have called a truce - at least for the past two weeks. It takes a problem over the marital bed to re-ignite hostilies and, once again, Simon and Oliver are back in conflict.

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

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog

An escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.

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

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 3

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

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 4

Russell Howard looks at topics including security for the Olympics, the terrible May weather and a lost ET doll. Pali, the world's quickest pizza maker, is the Mystery Guest. The Good News Extra comic is Daniel Simonsen.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 1 - I-Spy

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Sandi Toksvig.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:15pm
30 min
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Jonjo (Ryan McParland). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Concert

Erin, Clare, Michelle, Orla and James are beside themselves with excitement as they have tickets to see Take That in Belfast. When Ma Mary forbids them to go they decide that they will stop at nothing to get there.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class

In his endless strive to improve the quality of Fawlty Towers, Basil places an advert in a high-society magazine, and soon has a Lord Melbury checking in - but all is not quite as it seems.

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30 min
Home. Image shows from L to R: Sami (Youssef Kerkour), Raj (Aaron Neil)

Home

Series 1, Episode 3

Sami is settling in, John is having a tough time at school and Peter has his worst prejudices confirmed. Bish bash bosh.

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The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 4

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

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Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders

Basil's drive to save money gets the better of him when he hires the lowest quoting builder, a cowboy by the name of O'Reilly, to refurbish the lobby, rather than Sybil's choice, the respected and trustworthy Mr Stubbs.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 2

Jimmy, Sean and new team captain Jon Richardson are joined by Patsy Palmer, Jack Whitehall, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Joe Wilkinson.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
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The Mash Report

Series 2, Episode 4

Rachel responds to accusations that The Mash Report is biased; Geoff Norcott reports on Brexit and how the Prime Minister's Draft Withdrawal Agreement is being received; and Andrew Hunter Murray discusses food and nutrition in the wake of Brexit.

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60 min version
(repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang

Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Nature

Henry looks at our relationship with nature, in an exploration of unsung nature from the point of view of a busy urban human.

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A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 1

James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter, Sky Sports presenter Olivia Wayne and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

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30 min
The Hangover Games. Image shows from L to R: Matt Richardson, Ken Cheng

The Hangover Games

Episode 4 - Essex

A group of friends from Plymouth travel to Essex for a big night out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
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Susan Calman Is Convicted

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Death Penalty

Susan Calman describes how working on Death Row convinced her that she was absolutely against the death penalty.

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Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the prison-based sitcom.

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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 3, Episode 2

Johnny Gosling and Mister Kipling make their first appearances.

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The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 12

Russell talks to award-winning comedian Sarah Millican, and there's stand-up from Mae Martin.

Comedy Central 11pm (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.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Marc Wootton

Date Night

Series 1, Episode 3

Semi-improvised comedy show written and performed by Marc Wootton and others. Together they portray a series of couples who are all embracing the modern phenomenon of date night.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 7, Episode 4

Why has a baby ended up in Hell? Only God has the power to bring people back to life, but can he be persuaded?

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 6 - Father Of The Groom

The big day is approaching so Simon and Oliver try to patch up their differences for the sake of their children. A friendly dinner party is arranged and all goes well ... until they start playing cards!

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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 3, Episode 4

Bob Fleming and his chums enjoy a traditional English drinking pursuit, and Jazz Club challenges the very notion of music itself.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Dane Baptiste, Brian Moses, Tez Ilyas

Roast Battle

Series 1, Episode 3

Featuring a battle between Dane Baptiste and Tez Ilyas; and newlyweds Bobby Mair and Harriet Kemsley.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC

The Maltby Collection

Series 3, Episode 2

Walter Brindle has staff to cull and a broken heart to overcome, but worst of all his wife has come back to him and seems intent on pandering to his every whim.

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 2, Episode 1 - Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed?

Their children are married and the feuding fathers have called a truce - at least for the past two weeks. It takes a problem over the marital bed to re-ignite hostilies and, once again, Simon and Oliver are back in conflict.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 3

Ali investigates American television and interviews Labour politician Roy Hattersley. The Message looks at issues surrounding family, and Chrissie Hynde performs.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

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

Series 52, Episode 2

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Ruth Davidson MSP and Henning Wehn.

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Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 5 - Chairman Mark

Jeremy, desperate to avoid living with Superhans, sparks up an old relationship with Mark's sister, Sara.

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Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Jonjo (Ryan McParland). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Concert

Erin, Clare, Michelle, Orla and James are beside themselves with excitement as they have tickets to see Take That in Belfast. When Ma Mary forbids them to go they decide that they will stop at nothing to get there.

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Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 6 - Quantocking II

Dobby is offered a job in New York by ex-boyfriend Simon. Uncertain about the offer, Dobby suggests that she and Mark spend a weekend in the country. The perfect time, as far as Jeremy is concerned, to get a few things off his chest.

Comedy Central 12:35am (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 4

Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Chris Ramsey: All Growed Up. Chris Ramsey

Chris Ramsey: All Growed Up

TV broadcast of Chris Ramsey's DVD debut stand-up show, All Growed Up.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Coren Mitchell, Lee Mack

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 14 (Channel 4: Series 15), Episode 2

Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Alan Carr and Dane Baptiste. Sam Simmons is in with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley is in charge of the letters and numbers.

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60 min version
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QI

Series I, Episode 2 - International

With Bill Bailey, Jack Dee and David Mitchell.

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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

The Fast Show Night, Out-takes - You Ain't Seen These, Right?

A compilation of previously unseen sketches from The Fast Show, including Road Rage, Richard, the King, and Mid Life Crisis Man.

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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 5

Freddie's sea-faring brother has died and the Boswells decide to arrange a burial at sea.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 5, Special - Big Brother 8 Special

With Danny Wallace, James Corden, Gerry Stergiopoulos and Charley Uchea.

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Melody

Melody

Two youngsters declare to their parents they want to get married as soon as possible.

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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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Mapp & Lucia

Series 1, Episode 2 - Battle Stations

Lucia rents Mallards from Mapp, and angers her landlady straight away after she and Georgie inform Mapp that her 'priceless' piano is nothing more than a hurdy-gurdy and it is banished from the drawing room.

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The Hangover Games. Image shows from L to R: Matt Richardson, Ken Cheng

The Hangover Games

Episode 4 - Essex

A group of friends from Plymouth travel to Essex for a big night out.

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You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 2, Episode 2 - The One Before The One

Ed's and Lauren's future looks threatened by his past when an ex shows up. Roles are reversed when a bandaged Emma has to place her trust (and home) in Clive's hands and Debs and Keith find themselves having to deal with their son's tricky new 'discovery'.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 2

Tom Rosenthal talks The Great Fire of London, Andrew Maxwell on graverobbers Burke and Hare, and Rob Beckett on Queen Victoria's unwanted cheese.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 8

Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular talking points by celebrity guests Freddie Flintoff, Lorraine Kelly, Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett.

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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 2

Billy buys a ring for Julie, but learns that opals are bad luck and is told to get rid of it.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 6

As the fact-busting panel show continues, host Lee Mack is joined by comedian Bob Mortimer, broadcaster Alex Brooker and presenter Claudia Winkleman.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 1, Episode 5 - Stewart Lee

With Stewart Lee. Ideas include the CD playing microwave oven, guns that fire puppies, and synchronised car indicators.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 5 - Bill Of Fare

Rosie and her team are asked to organise a food fair by the formidable Lord Pickton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Nature

Henry looks at our relationship with nature, in an exploration of unsung nature from the point of view of a busy urban human.

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