British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 1st April 2019

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

Flying The Flag

Episode 3.5, Cool Heads: The diplomats take action as a hijack hits their wives' fact-finding shopping trip.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 10 - Prank Wars

Dennis discovers that Ralf the janitor is the legendary Prankmaster General and is told he could become his successor. Walter won't let this happen and challenges him to a prank battle to win Ralf's book of pranking - the infamous Prankypedia.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (repeat)
The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Piglet Files

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Question Of Intelligence

When Peter Chapman is fired from his job as electronics lecturer at a polytechnic, a new role comes along almost immediately. His first day in the job doesn't exactly go to plan...

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 48 - High School Inedible

DM and Penfold go back to school to thwart the plans of an evil food scientist and his killer hot dogs.

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 1 - Castle Makeover

Bob really wants his castle to look more like Bitz's, and everyone pitches in to help, but things don't go to plan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 5

The Two Ronnies are back again with another helping of their greatest work.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:55am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 19 - Amazon Rainforest, South America

Glitch wants a picnic so he stops the rain in the rainforest, upsetting the local tree frogs.

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 3 - The Last Bus Home

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.

Talking Pictures TV 8:20am (repeat)
The Gay Dog

The Gay Dog

Comedy film about a northern miner and his greyhound racing obsession.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

Mainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the German should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.

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 17 - Justin's Lost Voice

Justin is in a singing mood and has been singing so loudly all day that he has lost his voice. Ever the caring friend, Robert tries various funny ways to help.

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 5, Episode 8 - Have You Ever Seen A Dream Walking

Phoebe's in the present, Yvonne is in the past, and when they meet in the middle, the sparks really begin to fly. Gary is convinced that he is losing his mind, and no one seems able to help him find it.

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 3 - Meeting Thirty-Three

Donations this week come from Private Eye co-founder Richard Ingrams, former CBS and Sony President Sir Howard Stringer and satirical comedy writer Jane Bussmann.

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

Minder

Series 6, Episode 2 - Life In The Fast Food Lane

Arthur gets into the car phone business, not realising he is dealing with a dodgy supplier. And Terry fancies a girl who tries to hide her rich family background.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 1 - Fitness Funatic

Richard is determined to get into shape at the new health spa. The only problem is that no one has warned him that Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge! Is Sweep's swirling jacuzzi about to leave Richard in a spin? Amy Childs of TOWIE and Celebrity Big Brother fame is the guest star.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Snap. Copyright: BBC

Snap

Series 3, Episode 1

Divorced Doug and Molly try to revive their relationship. Tonight it's the 'first date'.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 12 - More About High And Low

The Twirlywoos watch people using a lift in a building. Chickedy and Chick follow two people into the lift and go up high with them, waving to Great BigHoo and Toodloo.

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 27th and 28th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC Three 10am
23 min
Fleabag. Image shows from L to R: Hot Misogynist (Ray Fearon), Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 5

Claire has a crisis and turns to Fleabag for help, whilst a familiar face makes a reappearance at the cafe. Hilary makes a friend, Martin demands answers, and Godmother and Dad's wedding hangs in the balance.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk. Copyright: Sweet Talk

Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk

Episode 1

Karen shares her secret past with her avid young audience.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off. Giles Wemmbley Hogg (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off

Brexit Special - Article 50

The upper-middle-class twit returns for a one-off special in which he vows to sort out Brexit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (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 4, Episode 3 - Fortuosity

Upon Bill's ripping up of a chain letter, the Porter clan's luck appears to disappear with instantaneous effect. Hopefully Ben will be safe on his "adventure day" out!

Comedy Central 12pm (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan host the game show that puts couples to the test. Harry and Charlotte will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

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 3 - The Last Bus Home

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 12:20pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 4, Episode 4 - Curiosity Killed The Cat

Bill's bedridden with flu, and as Ben trapses the streets of Chiswick in chase of Snowdrop, the Grimes' latest pet, the builders continue their slow progress in the kitchen. Or so her loving family keep insisting. As for Rona, well...

Comedy Central 12:30pm (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 2

Anthony and Jestina will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

Mainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the German should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 1 - Together Again

It is 1960 - the new season at Maplin's Holiday Camp is about to commence. The staff arrive by train to prepare the camp for the holiday-makers.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 23 - Jurassic Bean

Mr Bean goes in search of wildlife, but he is not expecting to see anything prehistoric!

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Saddled. Image shows from L to R: Sue (Sally Reid), Francis (Robin Laing), Dawn (Lucianne McEvoy), Mark (Greg McHugh), Jack (Richard Rankin), Brennan (Richard Gadd)

Saddled

Series 1, Episode 1 - On Your Bike

Dawn laughs at husband Mark when he suggests joining her cycle group, so he buys himself a bike and invites himself along anyway.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 24 - Caring Bean

Mrs Wicket is injured and Mr Bean has to look after her - then her demands start to become a pain.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 1, Episode 1 - Monday

It's Monday and aside from a missing delivery of granary torpedos, the team must also deal with a new, inexperienced and somewhat naive human resources manager.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 4, Episode 3 - Fortuosity

Upon Bill's ripping up of a chain letter, the Porter clan's luck appears to disappear with instantaneous effect. Hopefully Ben will be safe on his "adventure day" out!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 4, Episode 4 - Curiosity Killed The Cat

Bill's bedridden with flu, and as Ben trapses the streets of Chiswick in chase of Snowdrop, the Grimes' latest pet, the builders continue their slow progress in the kitchen. Or so her loving family keep insisting. As for Rona, well...

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

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 4 - Angel Trousers

Lovejoy tries to sell some Second World War medals and finds himself in peril from a sinister Italian.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 21 - Best Behaviour

Zig and Zag think they need to learn manners. However, they accidentally enrol themselves on an obedience class for dogs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 27th and 28th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:40pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 3 - The Return Of The Invincible Man

Arthur hires failed safecracker Scotch Harry for a job and finds himself with a bandaged fugitive on his hands.

Talking Pictures TV 3:45pm (repeat)
Bottoms Up. Professor J. Edwards M.A. (Jimmy Edwards). Copyright: Transocean Films

Bottoms Up

Feature film based on the TV sitcom Whack-O!, starring Jimmy Edwards as the headmaster of Chiselbury School, 'for the sons of gentlefolk'.

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

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 4 - Let's Face The Music

Featuring I'm not a Celebrity, Get Me in There! Also with Crime Diddy and an appeal to help elderly people buy their own catapult.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 23 - Jurassic Bean

Mr Bean goes in search of wildlife, but he is not expecting to see anything prehistoric!

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 3 - Meeting Thirty-Three

Donations this week come from Private Eye co-founder Richard Ingrams, former CBS and Sony President Sir Howard Stringer and satirical comedy writer Jane Bussmann.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 24 - Caring Bean

Mrs Wicket is injured and Mr Bean has to look after her - then her demands start to become a pain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Snap. Copyright: BBC

Snap

Series 3, Episode 1

Divorced Doug and Molly try to revive their relationship. Tonight it's the 'first date'.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 19 - Jungle Fashion Show

It's fashion show time. Bitz has designed some fantastic hats, Bob is taking the photographs, Purl is modelling them and Bevel is guiding them through the jungle to find the perfect place to hold the show.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 20 - The Dead Sea, Middle East

The Go Jetters are relaxing by the Dead Sea when Grandmaster Glitch causes a custard catastrophe - to the Vroomster!

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

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 15

Know-it-all antiques 'expert' Ann Teak examines a valuable piggy bank, gardener Will Barrow has problems with a thirsty butterfly, newsreader Arthur Sleep tells some more groan-inducing jokes, and fitness guru Keith Fitt demonstrates how to do press-ups.

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

Flying The Flag

Episode 3.5, Cool Heads: The diplomats take action as a hijack hits their wives' fact-finding shopping trip.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
15 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 2 - Waffle At The Kennels

Waffle is staying at Angela's kennels while the Brooklyn-Bells are on holiday.

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 6, Episode 5 - All Day And All Of The Night

Sharon has to have work done on the café, and Chris's cousin Georgiou undertakes to do the work cheaply and at night. However he turns the place into an all-night Greek nightclub and Dorien is the star attraction, dancing the night away for £600.

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 2, Episode 4 - Three Times Table

The steak house next door makes a take-over bid for the bistro.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Ryan Sampson, Tom Palmer, Richard David-Caine

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 7 - Preposterous US Presidents

Horrible Histories takes a look at America and its various presidents, from George Washington to the present day, including President Jackson's rude parrot, the establishment of the Secret Service, German cowboys, and spy Mary Elizabeth Bowser.

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 1 - Together Again

It is 1960 - the new season at Maplin's Holiday Camp is about to commence. The staff arrive by train to prepare the camp for the holiday-makers.

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 13

Veronica returns to the scene with a proposition for Jacko which leaves him full of guilt, Lionel wallows in self-pity and unironed shirts and Philip becomes the man his nanny always told him he would be.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
Go To Blazes. Image shows from L to R: Alfie (Norman Rossington), Bernard (Dave King)

Go To Blazes

Comedy about a group of smash-and-grab robbers who deduce that posing as fireman will enable the perfect getaway.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 1, Episode 1 - Monday

It's Monday and aside from a missing delivery of granary torpedos, the team must also deal with a new, inexperienced and somewhat naive human resources manager.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 36 - Earworm!

In an attempt to ingratiate himself with Vein, Resus gets Luella to bring an earworm back to life - with potentially disastrous results.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Ankle Tag. Image shows from L to R: Bob (Steve Speirs), Alice (Katy Wix), Gruff (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Ankle Tag

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Charity Gig

Ex-fraudster Bob gets the opportunity to catch up with a former resident of C Wing, who has written about his time in prison.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 22, Episode 1

David Mitchell returns with the comedy panel show, with Richard Osman, Holly Walsh, Luisa Omielan and Jack Dee taking part in the first edition, as they lie on the subjects of mice, Las Vegas, Beyonce and rubbish.

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 12

Aveline is finally pregnant but the timing is not to her liking now she has made the "glossies". Meanwhile, Grandad has been robbed, but his possessions are replaced when all the family rally round.

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 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem Bells

The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 3

The boys test their horsepower to the max on Stone Age Top Gear, Charles Dickens sings about his life and books, the Greek philosophers host weird dinner parties on Historical Come Dine With Me, and Vlad the Impaler reveals his horrible new plan for keeping out the neighbours.

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 3 - The Last Bus Home

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 6 - Greenfingers

The trio get passionate about vegetables.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

Mainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the German should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.

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 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To Go

Mrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk. Copyright: Sweet Talk

Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk

Episode 1

Karen shares her secret past with her avid young audience.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Sean Lock

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 3

Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on guest captain Alan Carr and Roisin Conaty in the classic words and number quiz. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Warren. Image shows from L to R: Sheila (Judith Barker), Liz (Martine Brown), Colin (Aaron Neil), Charlie (Tim Preston), Danny (Oscar Morgan), Bill (David Hargreaves). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Warren

Episode 6 - The Funeral

Warren's family-packed car breaks down following an altercation en route to Anne's Auntie Faye's funeral. Stuck on the motorway with his annoying family, Warren's day couldn't get any worse.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

Sheffield Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Up North

Up North

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dating Up North

Colin Wood gets himself a girlfriend, who tells him how to run the bar... stop Mick and his mates from having any drinks on credit. Patch is in trouble after his Uncle Tom checks the books and sees the Taxi business is losing money thanks to Mick. Skint Flint starts dating Mick's sister who lives in Blackpool and turns out to be a man-eater.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
This Time With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Simon Denton (Tim Key), Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Tommy Chaucer (Seb Cardinal). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

This Time With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 6

Faced with some of the toughest challenges that live TV can throw at a man - rancour behind the scenes, a viewer in danger, a segment on ladies fashion - Alan calls on 'Sidekick' Simon Denton to step up to the plate. But will they sink or swim?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 7

Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.

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 2

Mike and John set off to Broadhaven Primary School in Haverfordwest, where an alleged UFO sighting took place in 1977.

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 6

In the last episode of the series, Nish and Catherine Bohart address the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and Northern Irish border; Rachel looks at MPs' PR disasters and public funding shortfalls; and Geoff Norcott investigates businesses aligning themselves with the latest popular causes and politically correct issues.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Frank Skinner, Steven Moffat, Rochelle Humes. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 3 - Jimmy Carr, Steven Moffat, Rochelle Humes

Jimmy Carr, Steven Moffat and Rochelle Humes compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, with topics including sandy beaches, other people's opinions and being Scottish.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Timewasters. Image shows from L to R: Pastor Gabriel (Javone Prince), Horace (Samson Kayo). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Timewasters

Series 2, Episode 5 - Blurred Lines

General Hands agrees to come and play at the club, but Nick's more than a little put out when he forms a much closer bond with Jason. Lauren, meanwhile, is enraged when her money goes missing.

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

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 2

University students and best friends Molly and Samuel take on Marshall for a chance to win some cash and take on the Gold Run. This week they'll be hoping to win a London City experience including scaling the O2 Arena and taking a ride on the Thames Rocket.

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 2 - A Slanging Match Made In Heaven

After a visit from Lady Utterline Amoral and the gossipy Lytton Scratchy, Henry's suspicions are raised that Vera and Venus's on-off romance might just be back on.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
Fleabag. Image shows from L to R: Hot Misogynist (Ray Fearon), Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 5

Claire has a crisis and turns to Fleabag for help, whilst a familiar face makes a reappearance at the cafe. Hilary makes a friend, Martin demands answers, and Godmother and Dad's wedding hangs in the balance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night

A local restauranteur and friend to the Fawltys, André, helps them arrange a special gourmet night in the hotel restaurant in order to make the best use of new chef Kurt's considerable talents...

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Frank Skinner, Vicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 4 - Vicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe

Vicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig and Josh Widdicombe compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, with topics including real ale, hotel leaflets and coat hangers.

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 7

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

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Chris O'Dowd. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Special

What a year. From Royal weddings to Brexit, 2018 has been hectic. Join Russell and a very special guest as they look back on the biggest news and maddest headlines of 2018.

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 6

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical look through the week's news, with contributions from Zoe Lyons, Lucy Porter, Rachel Parris and Luke Kempner.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Lizzy Yarnold, Alan Carr, James Corden, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Tony Bellew. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 1

For the first episode in the new series, Tony Bellew, Lizzy Yarnold and Alan Carr join the teams.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans

Sybil's in hospital, receiving treatment for an ingrowing toenail. Basil's left at the hotel to carry out a fire alarm test and oversee a group of German guests. What could possibly go wrong?

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Porters. Anthony De La Mer (Daniel Mays)

Porters

Series 2, Episode 3

Simon's first night shift coincides with Halloween and an escaped prisoner roaming the wards - will he and Frankie survive?

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Up For It. Image shows from L to R: Rosco McClelland, Ashley Storrie, Christopher MacArthur-Boyd

Up For It

Series 1, Episode 4

Ashley Storrie, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland join some Live Action Role Players to create their own fantasy film, give their Guide to Dating and learn self-defense from some MMA experts.

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

Concrete Cow

Series 2, Episode 6 - War

This week, a war poet is told that the troops prefer limericks.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Justin Moorhouse, Hal Cruttenden, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom Stade

Hal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.

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

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 8

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 Midnight
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.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Patrick Stewart

Have I Got News For You

Series 53, Episode 1

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman and Camilla Long in a new series of the long-running topical news quiz.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:05am (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 1, Episode 1 - Beginnings

Daisy stumbles upon Tim (thinking he's a drug dealer) when they are both flat hunting. After finding a great place that specifies "professional couples only", they decide to pretend to be a couple. They move into Marsha's house and meet Brian.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35am (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gatherings

Daisy decides that they should have a housewarming (anything to avoid tidying up or work). However, despite her aspirations of a party full of writers, artists and other media types, she is only able to find the paperboy. Tim, Mike, Daisy, Twist and Brian all feel old when they compare themselves to Amber. Brian discovers a big secret about the couple.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:40am
45 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Justin Moorhouse, Hal Cruttenden, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom Stade

Hal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

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

U&Dave channel logo 1am
65 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Ross Noble, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, David Baddiel. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 10 - Nature/Nurture

With David Baddiel, Cariad Lloyd and Ross Noble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10am (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 1 - Destination: Royston Vasey

An unusual circus comes to Royston Vasey, and Pauline faces up to life on the dole.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45am (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 2 - Lust for Royston Vasey

The nosebleed epidemic takes hold, Royston Vasey receives a visit from the flamboyant Herr Lipp and his students, and Pauline gets a job serving fries at Burger Me!

Talking Pictures TV 1:50am (repeat)
Sailor Beware. Image shows from L to R: Carnoustie Bligh (Gordon Jackson), Emma Hornett (Peggy Mount), Albert Tufnell (Ronald Lewis). Copyright: Remus Films

Sailor Beware

1950s farce starring Peggy Mount as a formidable mother who scares her daughter's naval fiancé.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:55am (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 16, Episode 10

In the final show of this series Aisling Bea and Stacey Dooley join the trio to help dissect the week's events and talking points.

U&Dave channel logo 2:05am
50 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 49, Episode 1

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by Daniel Radcliffe and guest panellists Diane Morgan and Armando Iannucci.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (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 2

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (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 4

A photographer offers Aveline more money for a nude shoot and is made to wish he hadn't, while Jack makes an inauspicious entry into the art world.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:50am (repeat)
The Big Narstie Show. Image shows from L to R: Mo Gilligan, Big Narstie

The Big Narstie Show

Series 2, Episode 6

In this week's show guests include Zawe Ashton, Sue Perkins, Matt Lucas, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Melvin Odoom and Ms Banks.

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

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 7

Tiff Stevenson on the discovery of DNA, James Acaster talks Henry II and Thomas Beckett, and Romesh Ranganathan chats William the Conqueror.

U&Drama channel logo 3:05am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 4 - Angel Trousers

Lovejoy tries to sell some Second World War medals and finds himself in peril from a sinister Italian.

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 18, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Jack Dee, Rob Beckett, Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney and Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gatherings

Daisy decides that they should have a housewarming (anything to avoid tidying up or work). However, despite her aspirations of a party full of writers, artists and other media types, she is only able to find the paperboy. Tim, Mike, Daisy, Twist and Brian all feel old when they compare themselves to Amber. Brian discovers a big secret about the couple.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 4am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Image shows from L to R: Paul Hollywood, Lee Mack, Gabby Logan, Hal Cruttenden. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 7

Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan and Hal Cruttenden join Lee Mack in the studio to test out more obscure facts and theories.

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 3 - Meeting Thirty-Three

Donations this week come from Private Eye co-founder Richard Ingrams, former CBS and Sony President Sir Howard Stringer and satirical comedy writer Jane Bussmann.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Snap. Copyright: BBC

Snap

Series 3, Episode 1

Divorced Doug and Molly try to revive their relationship. Tonight it's the 'first date'.

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

Flying The Flag

Episode 3.5, Cool Heads: The diplomats take action as a hijack hits their wives' fact-finding shopping trip.

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

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