British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 20th March 2019

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
To Paris With Love

To Paris With Love

A repeat of this 1955 film.

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)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 4.6: Comedy about a couple of showbiz has-beens who get a second stab at fame.

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

Sorry!

Series 5, Episode 4 - Natural Wastage

Dead and buried at 43! Shy, retiring Tim won't make a clean break and sets out to prove he's still as lively as a kitten.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 36 - Masters Of The Twystyverse

Danger Mouse faces double trouble, when a strangely familiar new villainous tyrant plants evil doubles in key positions around the globe, as part of a plot to suck earth through a portal into the Twistyverse so he can be master of both dimensions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Mae Martin. Copyright: Sun Lee

Mae Martin's Guide To 21st Century Addiction

Episode 1

Mae draws connections between her obsessive, all-consuming patterns of behaviour and examines why they might occur.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 5, Episode 5 - My Family and Other Monsters

Fenella lives on a narrow boat and runs a children's theatre. Tim is like a puppet in her hands, but who's pulling the strings?

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 8

Head teacher Mr Goldman decides to update the school bell but it doesn't go to plan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (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 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 8:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 2.7, A Change of Scene: Henry gets a job offer but the Corner family might not be happy to relocate.

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 9am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 3, Episode 9 - Someone To Watch Over Me

Having missed the interview which Yvonne set up for him, Gary has to pretend to be ill. Back in 1942, Phoebe really is ill but will 1990s medicine work in the past?

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 18 - Who's A Clever Bird?

Richard has booked a circus to entertain the guests but it hasn't arrived, so Sooty asks the owner of the bird garden to save the day with his clever budgies.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (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 12 - The Lost Guitar

Nate's guitar goes missing, jeopardising the boys' gig. GHF's honesty nearly backfires.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 2 - Upstairs, Downstairs And Bumps In The Night

Bertie tries to play peacemaker when he arrives at Totleigh Towers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 25th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (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 13 - The Prom

Harry leaves The Wonderland, and Chloe and Nate face the truth about their friendship.

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

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 7 - The Prize

When Stan gives Mum a selection of raffle tickets Blakey's made him buy, she wins a holiday for two in the Spanish sun. But the big question is: should Stan, Olive or Arthur accompany her?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 3 - A Number Of Old Wives Tales

Arthur gets involved with Clive Cosgrove, who has several businesses run by women - but it turns out that he is married to all of them.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11am (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 1 - Olive's Divorce

Olive is in trouble - Arthur has left her for good and she has to face the divorce court. Afterwards she's almost inconsolable and doesn't feel like being alone, but Mum's off to Aunt Maud's and Stan has a date.

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

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 5 - Under The Influence

New resident Ambrose claims he has the power of hypnosis due to his gypsy blood. Rigsby is initially sceptcial, but soon wonders if Ambrose's abilities could be used in his favour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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 5 - The Right Way To Travel

Mildred's desperate for a holiday, and has heard of a nice, cheap package tour to Majorca available. The only catch? It's for members of the Conservative Party...

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 6 - Young At Heart

Bill is livid following Ben's revelation of the contents of the lock-up, and the grotty new area manager at work isn't making life any easier, particularly with a new wage payment plan.

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

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 2.7, A Change of Scene: Henry gets a job offer but the Corner family might not be happy to relocate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55pm (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 2, Episode 1 - I'm Going Slightly Mad

It's been 14 weeks since Bill left the bakery, and she's starting to feel the pressure of being unemployed. Strange dreams haunt her sleep, and she doesn't know what to do. Ben, meanwhile, has a new assistant, Chris.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:10pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Ryan Sampson. Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 9 - Revolting Russian Revolution

On its 100th anniversary, Horrible Histories takes a look at the Russian Revolution.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 7 - Litterbugs

Bean is furious with the untidy state of the streets and all the people who drop litter so he goes on a one-man mission to clean up the town.

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 3 - The Hold Up

It's tradition for the staff to play jokes on stock-taking night. However, the robbery that occurs isn't a joke ... but when they contact Mr. Rumbold, he thinks it is.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 8 - Rat Trap

Bean has to deal with an unwanted house guest, but the stubborn pest refuses to leave!

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 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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Lily Rattle (Fern Deacon), Polly Rattle (Jo-Anne Knowles). Copyright: BBC

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Chameleon's Dish

Frank and Lu struggle to protect a troubled teen who suffers from nightmarish premonitions of murder.

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

4 O'Clock Club

Series 7, Episode 13 - Talent

Polly plans the end-of-year Talent Show - but could it mean the end of her school career? And Amber tries to impress Ingrid by inventing the craziest talent act of all time.

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 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.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 16 - The Pelican

An unusual guest lands on the farm. Shaun and Bitzer try their best to make the visitor feel welcome but can't work out what the unexpected arrival needs. When they realise it is hungry, they set about trying to find it some food - if only they could get their hands on the Farmer's prize catch.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 17 - Bad Boy

There's a new kid on the block and he's up to no good. At first Bitzer is charmed by the newcomer, but when he starts to get him into trouble, Shaun decides something must be done to teach him a lesson.

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

Lovejoy

Series 2, Episode 8 - Sugar And Spice

Lovejoy is astonished when a teenage girl brings him erotic drawings to sell.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 13 - Bitter Then You

Zig and Zag demonstrate how breaking a world record can be a bittersweet experience.

Talking Pictures TV 3:25pm (repeat)
Encore

Encore

A repeat of this 1951 film.

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 6 - Young At Heart

Bill is livid following Ben's revelation of the contents of the lock-up, and the grotty new area manager at work isn't making life any easier, particularly with a new wage payment plan.

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

Diddy TV

Series 2, Episode 5 - Starry Pies

There are more pranks in You've Been Stupid, and Diddy Dick reads the story of Snooty the kangaroo.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 7 - Litterbugs

Bean is furious with the untidy state of the streets and all the people who drop litter so he goes on a one-man mission to clean up the town.

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

So Awkward Files

Episode 3 - Rob and Ollie

Rob's already filled in the form once but Malone has rejected it, saying it needs to be answered 'better' and this time he has added clues to help. Rob enlists Ollie for advice - although they need to act quickly as Ollie is on a tight schedule.

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 8 - Rat Trap

Bean has to deal with an unwanted house guest, but the stubborn pest refuses to leave!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 2 - Upstairs, Downstairs And Bumps In The Night

Bertie tries to play peacemaker when he arrives at Totleigh Towers.

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.

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
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 8 - Spleen

Eli visits his poorly nan and finds hospitals are more fun for patients than visitors.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 4.6: Comedy about a couple of showbiz has-beens who get a second stab at fame.

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 10 - Find The Lady

Tracey and Sharon need help to understand their husband's tax returns. As the wife of an accountant, Dorien helps them out. They discover that Tracey's husband Darryl has invested well and now has a large sum to look forward to in his pension, but Sharon's husband Chris was less well advised. Sharon tracks down a mystery financial advisor to explain...

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 3 - A Little Competition

The competition from the eating house next door proves to be more than Robin bargained for.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Mae Martin. Copyright: Sun Lee

Mae Martin's Guide To 21st Century Addiction

Episode 1

Mae draws connections between her obsessive, all-consuming patterns of behaviour and examines why they might occur.

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 5

Reg, Jacko's brother, turns up at the pub. He's still suspicious of his brother after the incident, but wants to talk. Meanwhile, Lesley's demands prove a turn-off for Jacko, and their relationship soon hits the rocks.

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 3 - The Hold Up

It's tradition for the staff to play jokes on stock-taking night. However, the robbery that occurs isn't a joke ... but when they contact Mr. Rumbold, he thinks it is.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 25 - Bad Blood

Grandfather Negative is in town and has very strong views on Resus not being a 'real vampire'. When Otto shuts off the blood supply to the town it gives Resus and his cape the chance to save the day.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Mae Martin. Copyright: Sun Lee

Mae Martin's Guide To 21st Century Addiction

Episode 2

Mae asks why some people more susceptible to addiction than others and what can be done about it.

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 4

When Adrian helps Jack to recover his stolen piano, they come into conflict with Yizzel and his mate - once again. Lilo Lill has taken a job in service to be near Freddie, whilst Freddie has sold his flat in order to pay Joey's debt.

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 3 - Final Toast

Victoria Wood describes why she decided to close the canteen for good after just two series and what she went on to do next...

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 12

A Victorian woman books a ticket on a very odd railway, a modern patient is (mis)treated by a Roman dentist, Alfred the Great pitches a movie about his life, and a Greek geek competes on Historical Mastermind.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:15pm (repeat)
Paddington. Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Heyday Films

Paddington

Family comedy about the eponymous bear found at a London train station by the Brown family.

Talking Pictures TV 7:20pm (repeat)
Who Goes There!

Who Goes There!

A repeat of this 1952 film.

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 5 - The Kink In Foggy's Niblick

Foggy hasn't played golf since 1939, but he claims that like riding a bicycle, you never forget.

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

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 2.7, A Change of Scene: Henry gets a job offer but the Corner family might not be happy to relocate.

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 2, Episode 2 - As Young As You Feel

Oliver is having the birthday blues when he has to spend the night alone while Simon enjoys an evening out with Veronica.

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 5 - Gamble

Tony and Bren arrive at work together, causing much scandalous rumour amongst the girls. And a bet they'll "get it on" before Christmas.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 5, Episode 4

Billy and Nikita are next up on the sofa for this episode of Your Face Or Mine. The pair have actually been on the show before in Series 3. However Billy, who appeared with his now ex, has coupled up with Nikita...the mystery guest who he was accused of having the hots for! But those were just rumours, right?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 8 - Spleen

Eli visits his poorly nan and finds hospitals are more fun for patients than visitors.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Episode 3

The third leg of Jack, Jamie and Freddie's epic road trip takes them to Miami, where they are set the ultimate deep-sea fishing goal: to catch a shark.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice), Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Emily (Madeline Holliday), Rosa (Juliet Cowan)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 9 - Who Ordered The Baby?

Hank is pleased when his mum says he can work in the deli in order to earn a new pair of the latest cool trainers. That's until he's given his latest school assignment: to look after a pretend baby for the weekend.

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 3 - A Woman's Place...

Lyn and David have their first marital row and each seeks advice from their respective father. Unfortunately, if they were hoping for mature and wise counsel, they chose the wrong people to ask.

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 3, Episode 4

It's game on for Shan and Billy to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

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, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

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

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 2 - International

With Bill Bailey, Jack Dee and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Gina Yashere. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Ellie Taylor, Sam Simmons

In this week's third episode, multi-award winning Gina Yashere hosts as she introduces surreal Australian comedian Sam Simmons and rising comedy star Ellie Taylor to the stage.

YANGA! channel logo. 10pm (repeat)
Brothers With No Game. Copyright: BWNG

Brothers With No Game

Series 3, Episode 7 - Love & Basketball

Dorian and his workmates are forced by Michael to play a special basketball game for team bonding. Darren proposes a new business venture to Simone and Lisa hoping to get them on board as partners.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 3

Guests Gok Wan, Sarah Millican, Seann Walsh and Amy Childs from The Only Way Is Essex, assist Jon, Jimmy and Sean to thrash out the hot topics of the week.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
White Gold. Image shows from L to R: Maureen (Harriet Webb), Stacey (Leah Brotherhead). Copyright: Fudge Park

White Gold

Series 2, Episode 3

Vincent infiltrates the local Freemason brotherhood and uses the opportunity to drum up new business, leading to unexpected consequences.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Hypothetical. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Katherine Ryan, John Robins, Ivo Graham, Cariad Lloyd. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 1, Episode 7

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Katherine Ryan, John Robins, Ivo Graham and Cariad Lloyd.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Mae Martin. Copyright: Sun Lee

Mae Martin's Guide To 21st Century Addiction

Episode 1

Mae draws connections between her obsessive, all-consuming patterns of behaviour and examines why they might occur.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Bounty Hunters. Colin McQueen (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 3

Having made it back to England, Nina is desperate to get home to her family. She's out of options - until the Shermans offer her a reward for finding the Hitler painting. But Barnaby wants no part of it. So now Nina has to choose between Barnaby and the money.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mugging

Mark gets mugged on his way back from work by two teenagers, who steal his beloved Blackberry. And when Sophie comes on strong to him, he can't get aroused because he's pre-occupied by the muggers. He's a man obsessed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Everyone Quite Likes Justin. Justin (Justin Moorhouse). Copyright: BBC

Everyone Quite Likes Justin

Series 2, Episode 4

Justin has to cope with a game of golf.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the cornershop sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 2 - Sectioning

Merry, an eccentric old friend from university, is back on the scene, and things are looking up for Jeremy when she offers him the chance to manage a pub she owns.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Oliver, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 13

Russell talks to chef Jamie Oliver. Stand-up from Ed Gamble.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions / Andy Hollingworth

Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live

TV edit of Romesh Ranganathan's stand-up DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Porters. Image shows from L to R: Simon Porter (Edward Easton), Lucy (Claudia Jessie)

Porters

Series 2, Episode 1 - Wedding & Perfume

A new Porter, Anthony, is in town as Tillman has headed off temporarily to a religious retreat. Meanwhile, Lucy presents Simon with a huge engagement ring.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 6, Episode 1

Peter Curran and Patrick Marber discuss their thoughts on Bambi, post-love etiquette, Bowie and farmers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Radio 9. Copyright: BBC

Radio 9

Series 1, Episode 4

Dark sketch show spoofing a radio station.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
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.

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 2, Episode 2 - As Young As You Feel

Oliver is having the birthday blues when he has to spend the night alone while Simon enjoys an evening out with Veronica.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Tom Parry

Tom Parry's Fancy Dressed Life

Episode 2 - Max

Nightmarish flashbacks to his university days threaten to spoil Tom's enjoyment of the annual Parry family party.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (repeat)
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.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
NYET! - A Brexit UK Border Farce. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Garry Mountaine), Boris (Dimitri Gripari), Olga (Gabriella Moran), Liz (Beatie Edney)

NYET! - A Brexit UK Border Farce

A farce based on the topic of Brexit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 5, Episode 5 - Cookery Book

Arthur's latest scheme to secure an advance for his celebrity cookery book idea goes somewhat askew when he stands in for old pal Billy to demonstrate a kitchen appliance in the local shopping centre.

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 3 - A Woman's Place...

Lyn and David have their first marital row and each seeks advice from their respective father. Unfortunately, if they were hoping for mature and wise counsel, they chose the wrong people to ask.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 1, Episode 1 - Welcome To Royston Vasey

Outsider Benjamin arrives in town. Ben's friend Martin visits the Local Shop and meets the unfailingly strange Tubbs and Edward. Restart officer Pauline is angered that a job seeker has a job interview.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 5

Two friends seek Judge Romesh's ruling after a rude prank turns out to cause lasting damage to property and an unusual kind of bird has two company directors at loggerheads.

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

Da Ali G Show

Episode 5

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

Comedy Central Extra 12:05am
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 4 (Channel 4: Series 5), Episode 1

Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by celebrity guests David Mitchell and Roisin Conaty. Phill Jupitus is in with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

U&Dave channel logo 12:10am
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 3

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron MP and Chris Kamara.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Road To Royston Vasey

We meet Pop, the godfather of sweets and crisps, and Hilary Briss, a butcher with something sinister in his sausages.

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

Da Ali G Show

Episode 6

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (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 9 - Someone To Watch Over Me

Having missed the interview which Yvonne set up for him, Gary has to pretend to be ill. Back in 1942, Phoebe really is ill but will 1990s medicine work in the past?

Comedy Central Extra 1:05am (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox. Russell Howard

Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox

A TV edit of Russell Howard's 2014 DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 1:10am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 3 - Imbroglio

With Sean Lock, Frank Skinner and John Bishop.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35am
55 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Gina Yashere. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Ellie Taylor, Sam Simmons

In this week's third episode, multi-award winning Gina Yashere hosts as she introduces surreal Australian comedian Sam Simmons and rising comedy star Ellie Taylor to the stage.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 2am (repeat)
Bounty Hunters. Colin McQueen (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 3

Having made it back to England, Nina is desperate to get home to her family. She's out of options - until the Shermans offer her a reward for finding the Hitler painting. But Barnaby wants no part of it. So now Nina has to choose between Barnaby and the money.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2am (repeat)
Comedians Watching Football With Friends. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Mangan, Denise Van Outen, Matt Forde. Copyright: Avalon Television

Comedians Watching Football With Friends

Episode 3

Josh Widdicombe, Matt Forde and Stephen Mangan tune into the week's big games for a laugh with Adrian Chiles, John Barnes and Denise van Outen.

Comedy Central Extra 2:05am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 6, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford battle it out to discover who knows what is going on in Britain today. The guests on this first episode of the sixth series are David Walliams, Vic Reeves, Apprentice winner Raef Bjayou and Jodie Kidd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

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

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 2:30am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 4

The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2:30am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 1

Let the games begin as funnyman Dara O Briain, former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Stella herself, Ruth Jones, join Lee Mack.

U&Drama channel logo 2:40am (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Italian Connection

Lucia and Georgie submit entries for the local art exhibition, but Mapp is head of the judging committee and so they are swiftly rejected and returned. Lucia then hangs them in pride of place at her house, so that the other judges Mr and Mrs Wyse are suitably impressed and insist on their selection. Mapp spots a chance for revenge when she learns that the Wyses' relative, the Italian Countess Faraglione, is paying them a visit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

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

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

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 3

Romesh Ranganathan talks Tutankhamun, Joe Lycett on highway man Dick Turpin, and Tom Rosenthal explains how Byron had a pet bear!

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 3am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Out-takes - Unseen

Rejoin the A League of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 10.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:15am (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 17, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr and team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are back for a new series of the topical comedy panel show. The teams are joined by celebrity guests Paul Hollywood, Dawn O'Porter, Joe Wilkinson and Rob Beckett.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 1, Episode 3

Freddie Boswell calls by the family home and throws everyone off: Nellie's distraught at the idea of his permanent return, whilst the kids are all keen to see him again.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 4am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 7

Actor and comedian Catherine Tate, Pointless creator and co-presenter Richard Osman and Wild Things host Kate Humble are the latest guests on Lee Mack's riotous panel show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 2 - Upstairs, Downstairs And Bumps In The Night

Bertie tries to play peacemaker when he arrives at Totleigh Towers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 4.6: Comedy about a couple of showbiz has-beens who get a second stab at fame.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Mae Martin. Copyright: Sun Lee

Mae Martin's Guide To 21st Century Addiction

Episode 1

Mae draws connections between her obsessive, all-consuming patterns of behaviour and examines why they might occur.

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