British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 25th March 2019

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 6 - More About In And Out

The Stop-Go Car visits the Twirlywoos. It drives in to Peekaboo's house and then out again. The Stop-Go Car does this over and over again until Peekaboo decides he has had enough and sends the Stop-Go Car out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 3.4, Drugs, Mr Ambassador?: Fortified by caffeine, nicotine and alcohol, the diplomats tackle the drug barons.

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

Sorry!

Series 7, Episode 4 - Flying Lessons

Timothy finds his dream girl but his mother blackmails him into standing her up.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dinmaker Diva

Dennis and the gang are fed up with dinner lady Olive's completely inedible school dinners. In their mission to 'drop the slop', they discover a poster of her past career as a singer. The gang ask her to join The Dinmakers - hoping she'll swap a life in the kitchen for fame. However, after unleashing Olive's inner diva, their new mission is how to get Olive back into the kitchen!

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 41 - How To Train Your Hamster

DM takes on Quark again, but this time in his strangest setting yet: Penfold's dreams!

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

Just A Minute

Series 83, Episode 7

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

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

Sorry!

Series 7, Episode 5 - Winter's Tales

Timothy shows Mother, Father and Pippa round his new home. Mother gets a chance to put Pippa off Timothy for life.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 5 - Niagara Falls, Canada and USA

Glitch blocks Niagara Falls to give Grim HQ a mud bath. Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?

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

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Childhood Sweetheart

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (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 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?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they have found "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike find a German, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan.

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 12 - Once Upon A Time

Little Monster has gone off books, so whilst Justin and Robert are on a pirate nightout with Cook and Line, Cat tries to reignite Little Monster's passion for stories.

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 5, Episode 2 - London Pride

Phoebe finds living in the West End difficult, though Noel Coward does his best to help. Yvonne puts Gary on the guest list for a Downing Street party.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 6, Episode 2 - Meeting Thirty-Two

Donations this week come from evolutionary anthropologist Prof. Volker Sommer, singer and pianist Amanda Palmer and comedian, steampunk guitarist and occult transvestite Andrew O'Neill.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Long Ride Back To Scratchwood

Arthur scores an own goal when he is persuaded to buy up 2,000 tickets for the England v Scotland football match at Wembley.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 21 - Pizza To Go

Sooty and the gang are put in charge of Mr Slater's Pizza Parlour but Soo would rather be a top fashion designer like Valentino Du Prado. Things go from bad to worse in the kitchen as pizzas start flying off the shelves. Perhaps a special visitor can lend a hand? Guest starring Brendan Cole.

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

King Street Junior

King Street Junior Revisited 3, Episode 6 - This is Your Life

The excited staff and children prepare to celebrate the return of Mrs. Devon.

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 frm the 26th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC Three 10am
27 min
Fleabag. The Priest (Andrew Scott). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 4

The Priest takes Fleabag for some quiet reflection leading to an unexpected revelation. After a day spent looking back on painful memories, Fleabag searches for solace, only to find more trouble.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Mr Muzak. Nigel Penny (Richie Webb). Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Mr Muzak

Series 1, Episode 1 - We've Only Just Begun

With a gig at a Carpenters-themed wedding on the horizon, Nigel has to contend not only with his job at an Italian Restaurant run by a probably-not-an-actual-Italian, but also with Pav's mysterious new Ukrainian friend, Stan, and some disturbing news about his new musical partner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35am (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 6 - Bird On A Wire

Rona's wedding is hours away, and the Porter household is packed and chaotic in preparation. David and Ben are bored, but Rona and Bill are soon in a somewhat sticky situation.

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

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Childhood Sweetheart

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 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 2, Episode 7 - Thank Your Lucky Stars

As David lies unconscious on a hospital bed, Rona struggles to make it to her wedding on time. Meanwhile, Bill is looking for someone to blame.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they have found "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike find a German, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Granville (David Jason), Leroy (James Baxter). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 4

Granville plans a double date with Madge and Mavis but needs to find a way to smarten up Gastric. There's more romance in the air as Mrs Featherstone has her heart set on a new husband and Nurse Gladys is wooed by a former patient, Mick, whose boil she once attended to. Meanwhile, a mysterious new product from the Far East arrives which needs some clever marketing to Eric and Cyril.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 13 - The Newspaper

Mr Bean is left in peace when Mrs Wicket goes off on her holidays. This means Mr Bean has free access to her daily newspaper. Every time he goes down to collect it from the letterbox it has disappeared. Someone is taking it, but who? Mr Bean is determined to nab the mysterious newspaper stealer and uses a range of ingenious homemade traps in his quest to catch the sneaky thief.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole), Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 5

Granville buys a large display item to inject sunshine into shop life on the day of Kevin's wedding. However, Kevin is the world's most reluctant bridegroom.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 14 - Viral Bean

Mr Bean is trying to find a nice quiet place to read his book so he sets off for the library. There he is distracted by some funny online videos on the library computer. Before he knows it, Mr Bean is recording his own video, which is uploaded for everyone to see. Things start to go crazy when people check it out and his popularity takes off. Will he enjoy being in the public eye and how long will his celebrity last?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15pm (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 6 - Friends And Neighbours

Raising travel costs are causing consternation amongst the staff. Mr. Grace offers them use of his private apartment on the top floor. However, the staff soon discover that they get on far better as colleagues than as flatmates!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm
45 min
Pitching In. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Larry Lamb), Carys (Caroline Sheen)

Pitching In

Episode 1

Recent widower Frank runs a holiday park in the village of Glan Mor on the North Wales coast. When the village organise a surprise birthday party he is shocked to see his daughter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55pm (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 6 - Bird On A Wire

Rona's wedding is hours away, and the Porter household is packed and chaotic in preparation. David and Ben are bored, but Rona and Bill are soon in a somewhat sticky situation.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 11 - Film Night

Bitzer discovers Shaun watching old home movies in the barn. He joins him to share some fond memories of life on the farm. However, they don't like everything they see. Things get heated as the pair try to outdo each other by showing embarrassing clips from each other's past. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship?

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 12 - Fossils

Bitzer has a map and a nose for hidden treasure - especially when it's a bone. This time he has unearthed more than he can chew. Shaun and the Flock get stuck in to help discover what he has found. It's beyond everyone's wildest dreams.

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

Lovejoy

Series 2, Episode 11 - Black Virgin Of Vladimir

Lovejoy discovers that an unscrupulous antique dealer has swindled nearly two million pounds from an American widow and a rich Japanese businessman. He plans to retrieve their money with an elaborate 'sting'.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 16 - Billy Goat's Grief

There's a neighbourhood inspection so Zig and Zag employ a herd of goats to eat their untidy garden neat - what could possibly go wrong?

Talking Pictures TV 3:35pm (repeat)
Chance Of A Lifetime

Chance Of A Lifetime

A repeat of this 1950 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 2, Episode 7 - Thank Your Lucky Stars

As David lies unconscious on a hospital bed, Rona struggles to make it to her wedding on time. Meanwhile, Bill is looking for someone to blame.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:45pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 7 - Hypnotising Rita

Arthur tries to help a young girl who is being conned by a hypnotherapist over a large sum of money coming to her.

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

Diddy TV

Series 2, Episode 8 - Don't Be Silly

They meet an ancient tribe called the Dinkas and there's a huge cash prize to be won in Diddy or No Diddy.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 13 - The Newspaper

Mr Bean is left in peace when Mrs Wicket goes off on her holidays. This means Mr Bean has free access to her daily newspaper. Every time he goes down to collect it from the letterbox it has disappeared. Someone is taking it, but who? Mr Bean is determined to nab the mysterious newspaper stealer and uses a range of ingenious homemade traps in his quest to catch the sneaky thief.

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

So Awkward Files

Episode 6

Ollie has decided to 'improve' any of Malone's questions he doesn't like the look of - and Rufus isn't happy about the way Ollie is rewriting history, replacing any tricky topics with memories of his greatest chess triumphs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 6, Episode 2 - Meeting Thirty-Two

Donations this week come from evolutionary anthropologist Prof. Volker Sommer, singer and pianist Amanda Palmer and comedian, steampunk guitarist and occult transvestite Andrew O'Neill.

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 frm the 26th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 14 - Viral Bean

Mr Bean is trying to find a nice quiet place to read his book so he sets off for the library. There he is distracted by some funny online videos on the library computer. Before he knows it, Mr Bean is recording his own video, which is uploaded for everyone to see. Things start to go crazy when people check it out and his popularity takes off. Will he enjoy being in the public eye and how long will his celebrity last?

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

King Street Junior

King Street Junior Revisited 3, Episode 6 - This is Your Life

The excited staff and children prepare to celebrate the return of Mrs. Devon.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 13 - Plipp And Zopp

Bitz and Bob are on the lookout for spaceships in the Big Hot Sandy Desert when a rocket crash-lands near them.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Sydney Opera House, Australia

Glitch turns the Opera House into an opera boat to enter a race around Sydney Harbour.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 7

Mischievous King Flannel plays hide-and-seek with Lady Chatalot, intrepid explorer Rapids Johnson demonstrates his camouflage techniques while hunting for bears and newsreader Arthur Sleep finds a fly in his cup of tea.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 3.4, Drugs, Mr Ambassador?: Fortified by caffeine, nicotine and alcohol, the diplomats tackle the drug barons.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 11 - Waffle Tries To Be Good

When Jess takes Evie for her first school visit, Waffle goes along too - on the condition that he doesn't sing. He tries his best to behave, but it's hard for a Wonder Dog!

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 13 - The Beautiful Game

Tracey manages a boys' football team, while Dorien finds a psychic who will change her life.

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 6 - A Matter Of Note

A counterfeit £10 note finds its way into the till and Robin picks out the wrong man at a police identification parade.

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

Just A Minute

Series 83, Episode 7

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

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 8

Jacko is still being pursued by Lesley, but Veronica has a bust-up with Lionel and needs a shoulder. Jacko turns to Sandra for some solace.

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 6 - Friends And Neighbours

Raising travel costs are causing consternation amongst the staff. Mr. Grace offers them use of his private apartment on the top floor. However, the staff soon discover that they get on far better as colleagues than as flatmates!

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 27 - Monsters Of Rock

Screamapalooza - a battle of the bands', has taken over the town. Resus is eager to win, and enlists the help of Luella to get hold of one of Eefa's potions. He gets carried away and uses too much, and soon realises the potion has a dark side...

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Kath Hughes

Pen Pals

Cerys a bit worried sets off on an adventure across France in search of her school pen pal Mathieu.

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

Just A Minute

Series 83, Episode 8

Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

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

Bread

Series 5, Episode 7

Aveline has good news about Oswald's sperm count, Adrian finally hears from Magdalena and Joey's loyalty to the family drives a bigger wedge between him and Roxy. Meanwhile, Shifty is in trouble with Yizzel and his mate over money, so he steals their car and heads for London - again!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 7, Episode 1 - Everybody's Trucking

The platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked, and by Mainwaring continuously damaging Jones's newly furnished van.

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, Special - Sport Special

Multi-award-winning comedy sketch show Horrible Histories returns with a special sports-themed episode, packed full of fascinating facts about some of the top sporting moments from the past.

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

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Childhood Sweetheart

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

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 4, Episode 1 - Ferret Come Home

Compo's passion for Nora Batty clashes with his concern for his missing ferret, whom he suspects has taken refuge in Nora's clothes basket. Getting past the ferocious Nora presents a problem, despite the sympathetic support of his loyal friends Clegg and Foggy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they have found "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike find a German, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 7, Episode 2 - A Man Of Action

Journalist Mr Cheeseman comes to make a report on the Home Guard. This is soon overshadowed when a landmine cuts off Walmington-on-Sea's gas, water and railway lines. Captain Mainwaring decides the best thing to do is to put the town under martial law - with himself in charge.

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 3, Episode 2 - Partners

Simon and Oliver's partnership appears to stand in the way of increasing their material wealth, so something must go.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater Love

Rodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.

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 3, Episode 3 - A Nose For Quality

Simon takes steps to protect his interests when members of the landed gentry visit both his and Oliver's shop.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mammy's Going

When Spartacus the old family dog starts looking poorly, the Brown children reluctantly decide the time has come to put her in a home.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode with Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan who take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson in the classic words and number quiz. Dr John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

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

Warren

Episode 5 - The Holiday

Warren's weekend away with Anne and her mum and Dad is blighted by a raucous hen party. To make matters worse, he's worried about what Charlie and Danny are up to back home - with good reason.

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 5 - Invertebrates

With Jimmy Carr, Sarah Millican and Johnny Vegas.

Sheffield Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Up North

Up North

Series 2, Episode 2 - Golfing Up North

Mick, Geoffrey and Skint Flint go for a round of golf while Rosie and Rebecca trick Penelope into giving them a false alibi, not realising she is being framed for the fire. Later the Police arrest Penelope for setting fire to the pub. Local con Slasher Jenkins is still on the run from the law after he escaped from Donny Prison and Dada the gorilla is out to cause more trouble.

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

This Time With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 5

A special programme focusing on the delicate issue of the #MeToo movement and a chance for Alan to show off his broadcasting chops. Features a live performance by Alan's very own mixed vocal harmony group, The Quavers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 6 - New Mammy

There's bickering aplenty in the Brown household. Betty is upset with Mark, Rory and Dino are squabbling and Agnes and Betty rub each other up the wrong way.

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 5

Charlie Brooker, Jedward, Lorraine Kelly and Micky Flanagan thrash out the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
The Unexplainers. Image shows from L to R: Mike Bubbins, John Rutledge. Copyright: Zipline Creative

The Unexplainers

Episode 1

Mike Bubbins and John Rutledge investigate mysteries, beginning by examining reports of a big cat on the loose in North Wales, and a monster in a lake near Bala.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
The Mash Report. Image shows from L to R: Newsreader Tom (Steve N Allen), Nish Kumar, Rachel / Emma (Rachel Parris), Newsreader Susan (Ellie Taylor). Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

Series 2, Episode 5

This week Rachel talks about acceptable behaviour online; Nish talks about far-right political success in continental Europe; and Fin Taylor explores compromise and discussions across the political divide. Desiree Burch is in the studio to talk US politics.

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Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Charlie Brooker, Frank Skinner, Pearl Mackie, Scarlett Moffatt. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt, Pearl Mackie

Charlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt and Pearl Mackie compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include Crocs, mosquitoes and having your hair cut!

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

Just A Minute

Series 83, Episode 7

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

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30 min
Timewasters. Image shows from L to R: Horace (Samson Kayo), Jason (Kadiff Kirwan), Nick (Daniel Lawrence Taylor). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Timewasters

Series 2, Episode 4 - Straight Outta Peckham

Horace's private diary from 2019 is published in 1958 and becomes an overnight 'science fiction' sensation.

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60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 5 - Frankie Boyle, Jack Carroll, Holly Walsh

Glaswegian comedy giant Frankie Boyle hosts and introduces young stand-up and sensation Jack Carroll and wonderful Holly Walsh to the stage.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 1

The first contestants are ready to take on the greatest quiz show of all time! This week's premiere episode sees best friends Eddy and Alex take on Emma for a chance at winning a trip to sunny Barcelona if they can beat the infamous Gold run. With interesting spot prizes to be won, along with heaps of cash, who will be the first winner of the new series?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Gloomsbury. Image shows from L to R: Henry Mickleton (Jonathan Coy), Vera Sackcloth-Vest (Miriam Margolyes), DH Lollipop (John Sessions), Lionel Fox (Nigel Planer), Venus Traduces (Morwenna Banks), Ginny Fox (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Little Brother Productions

Gloomsbury

Series 3, Episode 1 - All Very Hush Hush

A security breach at the foreign office means Henry sees spies everywhere at Sizzlinghurst. His paranoia is fuelled by Vera's procession of clandestine visitors.

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Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 4

The Priest takes Fleabag for some quiet reflection leading to an unexpected revelation. After a day spent looking back on painful memories, Fleabag searches for solace, only to find more trouble.

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Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Frank Skinner, Jeremy Paxman, Sally Phillips. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 2 - Alex Brooker, Jeremy Paxman, Sally Phillips

Alex Brooker, Jeremy Paxman and Sally Phillips compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include positive thinking, tourist attractions and David Cameron.

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

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 5

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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The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 2

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news, talks with Alesha Dixon and tries Chinese therapy with Jimmy Carr.

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

The Now Show

Series 54, Episode 5

The Now Show returns, saving you from the trouble of keeping up with the news by providing a topical mix of stand-up, sketches and songs that tell you everything you need to know.

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 3, Episode 2 - Partners

Simon and Oliver's partnership appears to stand in the way of increasing their material wealth, so something must go.

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Jerk. Image shows from L to R: Thomas (David Calder), Idris (Rob Madin), Tim (Tim Renkow), Ruth (Sharon Rooney)

Jerk

Series 1, Episode 4 - Genes

Tim's visa has run out and deportation looms. However after Mum drops a bombshell about Tim's heritage Tim, Ruth and Idris race to Wales to meet Tim's long lost family.

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Porters. Pippa (Sophie McShera)

Porters

Series 2, Episode 2 - Orc & Pradeep

Mr Pradeep spends a day as a porter for charity. Meanwhile, a woman dressed as an orc is admitted to the hospital with an extreme allergic reaction.

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45 min version
(repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Russell Kane, Joe Lycett

The series kicks off with Sarah Millican as host with special guests Russell Kane and Joe Lycett.

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Up For It. Image shows from L to R: Rosco McClelland, Ashley Storrie, Christopher MacArthur-Boyd

Up For It

Series 1, Episode 3

Comedians Ashley Storrie, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland see who can earn the most busking, give their guide to fashion and take on an assault course.

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

Concrete Cow

Series 2, Episode 5 - Art

This week someone goes too far at a murdery-mystery party.

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 3, Episode 3 - A Nose For Quality

Simon takes steps to protect his interests when members of the landed gentry visit both his and Oliver's shop.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:45pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 6

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

Peep Show

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Mitchell and Webb sitcom.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Ali G In Da USAiii. Sacha Baron Cohen. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Ali G In Da USAiii

Series 1, Episode 1 - Law

Ali meets Buzz 'Lightyear' Aldrin and gets a taste of Police Academy. Borat goes speed dating and Bruno presents an in-depth fashion report.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 7

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Jess Phillips MP and Nish Kumar.

Comedy Central Extra 12:10am
55 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.

Comedy Central 12:35am (repeat)
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Ali G In Da USAiii

Series 1, Episode 4 - Art

Borat investigates spiritual healing and visits a gym. Ali meets main man of medicine C. Everett Koop, and Green Party leader Ralph Nader, and joins an anti-nuclear protest in the desert.

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Football Genius. Tim Vine. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Football Genius

Episode 2 - Leicester City v Charlton Athletic

Paul Sinha's team of Leicester City supporters put their football knowledge to the test as they take on Sam Quek's team of Charlton Athletic fans in the quiz hosted by Tim Vine.

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70 min version
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QI

Series I, Episode 6 - Inventive

With Bill Bailey, Nina Conti (with her puppet Gran) and Sean Lock.

Comedy Central Extra 1:05am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Being Funny. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Being Funny

A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.

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50 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 5 - Frankie Boyle, Jack Carroll, Holly Walsh

Glaswegian comedy giant Frankie Boyle hosts and introduces young stand-up and sensation Jack Carroll and wonderful Holly Walsh to the stage.

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 2

With John Bishop, Kelly Osbourne, Canadian Mike Wilmot and Dragon's Den millionaire Theo Paphitis.

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Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Nick Helm), Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Nick Helm sitcom.

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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 5 - The Gift

Debs is upset when her dad Clive gives Lauren five grand towards her upcoming wedding to Ed. Whilst Nola, an old friend of Emma makes an unexpected visit and reveals a shocking secret at family lunch; together they were exotic dancers called Coffee and Cream in the 60s. Meanwhile in a bid to kick-start his love life Alan's alternative date shows great potential.

Comedy Central Extra 2:35am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 1 - Chris Ramsey At The Comedy Store

Tonight's host at the Comedy Store is cheeky northerner Chris Ramsey; who tells us all about his giant baby. He's joined by Larry Dean, Nathan Caton, and Peep Show's Isy Suttie.

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

The Big Narstie Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Featuring guests Maya Jama, David Mitchell and NSG.

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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 1

Billy wastes his money on a stolen statue and Joey attempts to claim an incontinence allowance for Grandad.

Comedy Central Extra 3:05am (repeat)
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 4

Ben Ashenden regales us with the story of Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot and Joe Lycett tells us all about the Krays.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 2

Lee Mack is joined by Rhod Gilbert, Ruth Jones and Richard Madely.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 6, Episode 2 - Meeting Thirty-Two

Donations this week come from evolutionary anthropologist Prof. Volker Sommer, singer and pianist Amanda Palmer and comedian, steampunk guitarist and occult transvestite Andrew O'Neill.

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

King Street Junior

King Street Junior Revisited 3, Episode 6 - This is Your Life

The excited staff and children prepare to celebrate the return of Mrs. Devon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 3.4, Drugs, Mr Ambassador?: Fortified by caffeine, nicotine and alcohol, the diplomats tackle the drug barons.

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

Just A Minute

Series 83, Episode 7

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

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