British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 3rd April 2019

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:20am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 15 - More About Inside

The Twirlywoos watch a man polish a suit of armour. As he is polishing, the man drops the cloth inside the suit of armour.

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

The Six Mothers-In-Law Of Henry VIII

Episode 2

The mother of Anne Boleyn has a gentleman admirer. Why should that threaten danger for the Queen?

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Fan

Walter attempts to ruin The Dinmakers' chance of reaching fame. He will stop at nothing - even wearing a frock, and pretending to be a fan called Wanda who loves Dennis in order to break up the band!

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 50 - Mouse Rise

Danger Mouse faces his toughest challenge ever as a mysterious super-villain releases all the villains from Arkwright and plots the end of our hero.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 7, Episode 1 - Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger

In this opening episode, we pick up on Dave's relationship with his best friend Lesley. Does Dave see a future in the friendship, and what does Lenzie think of his blossoming bromance?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (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 2 - Fair Exchange

Sarah is mistakenly captured by a couple of bumbling Russian agents, and getting little support from drummond or Maxwell, Piglet goes about securing her return himself.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 3 - Ready, Set, Check

It's race day in Craft City and Bob is determined to come first and win the trophy, until disaster strikes and his go-kart starts falling apart! Has Bitz got a solution?

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 23 - Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland

A giant Grandmaster Glitch means big trouble for the Giant's Causeway - can the Go Jetters stop him in his tracks?

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

The Navy Lark

Series 7, Episode 12 - The Potarneyland Training Exercise

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (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 3 - A Room With A View

Since the fall of the Berlin wall, agents have been flooding into Britain. Dexter and Flint are staking out a house belonging to two such unwelcome guests, and Peter's brought in to help assist their surveillance by new electronic means ahead of a visit by their East German controller.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 2.9, Pastures New: It is moving day, but the removal men are a little too thorough.

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 19 - Alien Visitors

Justin and Robert are surprised when three messy aliens called the Odd Bods turn up on their doorstep and start causing chaos around the house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 5, Episode 9 - Love The One You're With

When he hears a wartime story, Gary is forced to rethink his vow never to change history.

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 4 - Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur

Faced by a massive tax demand, Arthur considers taking his own life.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Black Hand

Ace detectives Secret Sooty and Agent Bone take on their arch enemy the Black Hand. Can they stop his dastardly plans, or will his exploding beans get the better of them? Guest starring Joe Pasquale.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 5, Episode 10 - My Heart Belongs To Daddy

When Gary's past catches up with his present, he wonders what, if anything, might lie in his and Phoebe's future.

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

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 4 - In Which Spode Is Unsuccessful And Gussie Unrepentant

Gussie upsets his fiancee when he looks elsewhere on the menu.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 16 - More About Fitting Together

The Twirlywoos watch a lady trying to make a picnic bench, fitting planks of wood together. Her dog comes to tell her it is time for a walk. Whilst she is away, the Twirlywoos start fitting together the planks of wood, but are they following the instructions for the picnic bench or making something completely different?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 28th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

Radio 4 10:40am
15 min
Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk. Copyright: Sweet Talk

Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk

Episode 3

Karen tries to toughen up the girls with fighting talk and terrifying new names.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15am (repeat)
Tony Hancock

Hancock's Ashes

Play imagining behind-the-scenes as Willie Rushton brings Tony Hancock's ashes back to Britain.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ability. Matt (Lee Ridley). Copyright: BBC

Ability

Series 2, Episode 1 - Disability Exam

The second series of the award-nominated comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:55am (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 2, Episode 1 - Camera Calamity

Every year Hank's school photo matches his school report perfectly - they're both terrible. But this year Hank's making sure his photo is picture perfect - until McKelty ruins it with a fountain of fizzy drink. Can Hank get clean and tidy and back in front of the camera before the photographer leaves? And will Emily get her place at the Institute of Scientific Excellence without her parents messing it up for her?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 5, Episode 1 - Greed

Everyone's mysteriously keen to stay in on Saturday night, and Bill's furious to discover why - Ben has bought a lottery ticket. The family are soon bickering over how to split the potential winnings.

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 2

Ricky and Roxay forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 7, Episode 12 - The Potarneyland Training Exercise

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 2, Episode 2 - No Room For Two

It's Friday afternoon and tomorrow Hank will be in charge of the coolest stall at the school fair - this weekend is going to be amazing! Except Emily's room is being redecorated and she will be sleeping in with Hank until it's done. Plus she's bringing Katherine with her. Maybe this weekend won't be so amazing after all.

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 3

Dion and Travis are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

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

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 2.9, Pastures New: It is moving day, but the removal men are a little too thorough.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 5, Episode 2 - We'd Like To Know A Little Bit About You For Our Files

David doesn't appear to have slept in his bed, and after discovering a scrap of paper with a woman's name on, Jenny and Rona convince Bill he's discovered sex.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Partridge Season

The Punch and Judy man gets drunk, and everyone has the problem of covering up for him so that he is not discovered by the senior camp staff.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 27 - Muscle Bean

Mr Bean needs to impress Irma, who is infatuated with the hunky deliveryman. Bean tries to improve his physique at the gym, but has little success. Instead he opts for an inflatable muscle suit.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 28 - A New Friend

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 3 - Scandal

Bren's mother, Petula, turns up with a new boyfriend, Clint, who's young enough to be BREN'S son. His mother isn't best pleased, and chains herself to the factory gates in protest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 5, Episode 1 - Greed

Everyone's mysteriously keen to stay in on Saturday night, and Bill's furious to discover why - Ben has bought a lottery ticket. The family are soon bickering over how to split the potential winnings.

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

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 6 - Eric Of Arabia

Lovejoy is asked to authenticate some Chinese pottery. And Eric starts a vintage motorbike business that lands Lovejoy in hospital.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 5, Episode 2 - We'd Like To Know A Little Bit About You For Our Files

David doesn't appear to have slept in his bed, and after discovering a scrap of paper with a woman's name on, Jenny and Rona convince Bill he's discovered sex.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 23 - Eau De Alien

Zig and Zag think the way to fame is through your own celebrity scent. However, Eau de Alien has a little too much animal attraction.

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

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 6 - He Ain't Heavy

Diddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. Shows include The Diddy Step and there is street magic in Abracamazing.

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

Minder

Series 6, Episode 5 - From Fulham With Love

Arthur extends the grasping hand of free enterprise across the Iron Curtain when a Russian ship arrives in port, but finds himself involved in a diplomatic situation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 28th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 27 - Muscle Bean

Mr Bean needs to impress Irma, who is infatuated with the hunky deliveryman. Bean tries to improve his physique at the gym, but has little success. Instead he opts for an inflatable muscle suit.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 28 - A New Friend

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

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

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 4 - In Which Spode Is Unsuccessful And Gussie Unrepentant

Gussie upsets his fiancee when he looks elsewhere on the menu.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 21 - Rock And Roll

Bitz and Bob are helping famous artist La Purl move a very large rock across the beach, as she needs it for a mysterious work of art.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 24 - The Golden Gate Bridge, USA

It is a very foggy day, and the Golden Gate Bridge foghorns are missing. Can the Go Jetters help?

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5pm (repeat)
Carry On Teacher. Image shows from L to R: Mr. William Wakefield (Ted Ray), Mr. Gregory Adams (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Teacher

A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 20

Captain Adorable takes on a new outer-space adversary in the form of a green sock, newsreader Arthur Sleep has some problems with an annoying fly, fitness guru Keith Fitt demonstrates how not to do squats and fading acrobat act the Berrito Brothers show off their space hopping skills.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 10 - Magic

Bell is booked at a magic conference - but the real trick is how to sneak past Mrs Morgan.

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

The Six Mothers-In-Law Of Henry VIII

Episode 2

The mother of Anne Boleyn has a gentleman admirer. Why should that threaten danger for the Queen?

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Legend Of Sir Waffle

Waffle has accidentally flooded Mrs Hobbs' kitchen and she's furious. Jess and Simon mop up while Waffle, with Doug and Evie's help, makes George a special new bed to say sorry.

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 7 - Moving

Sharon's two bedroom flat above the café becomes hot property. Both Dorien and Garth want to rent it out. After prospective buyers decide against purchasing Dorien's house, it looks like Tracey may sell hers and suddenly Sharon needs the flat herself.

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 6 - Love & Marriage

Robin and Vicky finally get married.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 7, Episode 1 - Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger

In this opening episode, we pick up on Dave's relationship with his best friend Lesley. Does Dave see a future in the friendship, and what does Lenzie think of his blossoming bromance?

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 2, Episode 2

Jacko tries to do right by a customer and incurs Lionel's wrath. Sandra continues to refuse his advances, but is upset when he accompanies a mysterious redhead to a party.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Partridge Season

The Punch and Judy man gets drunk, and everyone has the problem of covering up for him so that he is not discovered by the senior camp staff.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
Ladies Who Do. Image shows left to right: Mrs. Cragg (Peggy Mount), James 'Jim' Ryder (Harry H. Corbett)

Ladies Who Do

Comedy about a group of cleaning ladies to City bigwigs.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 38 - Nightmare Neighbours

Luke's master plan to make his room uninhabitable and move in next door with Resus backfires when a pack of vampire rats invades.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 7, Episode 2 - Wizardy Lizardy Gubbins

Local psychic and futurologist Keith Futures finds it hard to find a buyer for his Kimodo Dragon. Meanwhile, Mrs Birkett mourns the passing of her beloved cat, Biscuits.

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 7, Episode 1

Billy has mixed fortunes as he finds himself in trouble with the law but meets a girl who melts his heart. Joey finds his past catching up with him but it is Jack and Adrian who are held hostage for his past misdemeanours... Freddie is conspicuous by his absence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 3 - Scandal

Bren's mother, Petula, turns up with a new boyfriend, Clint, who's young enough to be BREN'S son. His mother isn't best pleased, and chains herself to the factory gates in protest.

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 5

Famous monk St Augustine struggles to introduce Christianity to Saxon England, Stuart diarist Samuel Pepys annoys the smartest men in Britain, we witness a daring escape from the Tower of London, and we find that Joan of Arc's story is quite an unusual one for a teenage girl.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 7, Episode 12 - The Potarneyland Training Exercise

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

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 5, Episode 1 - Full Steam Behind

Foggy takes Compo and Clegg to see a piece of history - the Steam Preservation Society's reopening of an old railway line.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?

There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.

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

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 2.9, Pastures New: It is moving day, but the removal men are a little too thorough.

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

Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk

Episode 3

Karen tries to toughen up the girls with fighting talk and terrifying new names.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 4 - Come In, Your Time Is Up

The platoon are going away camping, but their trip is spoiled when the Vicar, the Verger and the Sea Scouts set up beside them. Things take a new turn at dawn when a group of bailed-out German airmen are found floating in the river.

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 5, Episode 6

Drag performer 'Cheryl Hole' and soon to be husband Haydn are next up on the sofa to face Jimmy and Katherine's relationship rocking questions, as they will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

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

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 10 - Magic

Bell is booked at a magic conference - but the real trick is how to sneak past Mrs Morgan.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Out-takes - Unseen

The boys' latest adventure has been an even bigger hit than their first and the laughs keep coming with this special episode of unseen footage from James, Jack, Freddie and Jamie's eventful US adventure. Featuring outtakes, unseen pranks and behind-the-scenes antics.

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 11 - The Week I Became A Genius

Miss Adolf has prepared a week of punctuation catch-up classes and Hank is incredibly bored. A bit of crafty ego-playing by Mr Rock soon has things taking an inspirational turn!

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 5

Leo and Geo are this week's victims in love and putting their relationship to the test when they are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds. Will they chose love or money?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Kate (Gabrielle Glaister). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells

Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?

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

Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of Character

Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 1

In the first episode of the new series Russell looks at Ebola, the UK Independence Party, Oscar Pistorius and a reopened Irish pub...

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Urban Myths: Backstage At Live Aid. Bob Geldof (Jonas Armstrong). Copyright: Little Rock

Urban Myths: Backstage At Live Aid

A comedy drama imagining what happened back stage at the Live Aid event.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 14 - Numbers

With Noel Fielding, Colin Lane and Sarah Millican.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:15pm (repeat)
Tony Hancock

Hancock's Ashes

Play imagining behind-the-scenes as Willie Rushton brings Tony Hancock's ashes back to Britain.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lady Farrow (Holly De Jong), Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 2 - Head

Blackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...

Comedy Central 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 2

Russell looks at The Queen joining Twitter, David Cameron vs Barack Obama and sheep on drugs...

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Urban Myths: The Sex Pistols Vs Bill Grundy. Bill Grundy (Steve Pemberton)

Urban Myths: The Sex Pistols Vs Bill Grundy

A comedy drama about the infamous appearance of The Sex Pistols on Bill Grundy's live teatime television show.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 1 - Back In Fashion

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 4 - Tea For Three

When a pretty niece of Trigger's arrives in the Nag's Head, Del and Rodney indulge in a little sibling rivalry in an effort to win her fair hand. One of them, however, ends up doing a spot of unscheduled hang-gliding.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Urban Myths: Bob Dylan: Knockin' On Dave's Door. Bob Dylan (Eddie Marsan)

Urban Myths: Bob Dylan: Knockin' On Dave's Door

A one-off comedy drama about Bob Dylan meeting a plumber in north London.

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 10

The boys and their guests thrash out the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics. With guests Dr Christian Jessen, Russell Kane, Kimberley Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
White Gold. Joanne Scott (Rachel Shenton). Copyright: Fudge Park

White Gold

Series 2, Episode 5

Vincent takes his family to Malta under the guise of a summer holiday, where he receives a lucrative job offer in time shares.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Champion Of Champions, Episode 1 - Wiley Giraffe Blower

Critically-acclaimed, multi-award nominated Taskmaster welcomes back all five series champions: Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan, Noel Fielding, Rob Beckett and Bob Mortimer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 7, Episode 1 - Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger

In this opening episode, we pick up on Dave's relationship with his best friend Lesley. Does Dave see a future in the friendship, and what does Lenzie think of his blossoming bromance?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Bounty Hunters. Image shows from L to R: Nina Morales (Rosie Perez), Barnaby Walker (Jack Whitehall). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 5

When McQueen discovers the painting he has been given is fake, a gun fight ensues at Barnaby and Nina's wedding, arranged to allow a safe place for the hostage/painting exchange. As the dust settles, Barnaby realises what true friendship really is and Nina claims her bounty from the Sherman Twins.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 2 - And So To Bed

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Urban Myths: Marilyn Monroe & Billy Wilder. Marilyn Monroe (Gemma Arterton). Copyright: Little Rock

Urban Myths: Marilyn Monroe & Billy Wilder

Comedy about the filming of Some Like It Hot.

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

Everyone Quite Likes Justin

Series 2, Episode 6

Justin is still living with his father-in-law, still working with his ex-wife and still calling on his gran for her words of wisdom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Eddie Izzard, Trevor Noah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 1 - Eddie Izzard, Josh Widdicombe, Trevor Noah

Eddie Izzard hosts, with special guests Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah.

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 second and third series of the cornershop sitcom.

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 9

Russell Howard interviews Will Poulter, addresses free speech, and takes Jon Richardson to cuddle therapy.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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?

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 6, Episode 3

Peter Curran and Patrick Marber discuss childhood sightings of wigs, the revival of the Sedan Chair to make Britain great again and archive of Bette Davis destroying an interviewer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
And Now, In Colour

And Now, In Colour

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mike's House

Comedy series starring Tim Firth, Tim de Jongh, Michael Marshall Smith and William Vandyck.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Prom

Jenny Joyce organises a 50s style prom but the girls are more intrigued by the arrival of a new girl at Lady Immaculate. Erin, Clare and Michelle are looking for prom dates but Orla has already got someone special in mind.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
35 min
The Hangover Games. Image shows from L to R: Matt Richardson, Ken Cheng

The Hangover Games

Episode 6 - Brighton

Three glamorous club hostesses from Brighton take on the Hangover Games challenge. Comedian Matt Richardson wakes them at the crack of dawn after a big night out, challenging them to engage with marauding seagulls and a boa constrictor snake.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (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.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Tom Parry

Tom Parry's Fancy Dressed Life

Episode 4 - Texas

It is the final party of the year, and Tom is off to a wedding. Can a sweepstake, some cowboy boots and a little bit of line dancing end Tom's fancy-dressed year on a high?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Delve Special. David Lander (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Delve Special

Series 4, Episode 1 - There's One Born Again Every Minute

Intrepid reporter David Lander investigates the Sincere Repentist Church.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 1, Episode 1 - Cooking The Books

Bookshop owner Bernard dreads the end of the financial year as his accounts beckon, Fran is an unlikely birth partner and accountant Manny swallows The Little Book of Calm.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Alexander Armstrong

Have I Got News For You

Series 53, Episode 3

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sara Pascoe and Andy Hamilton.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 1, Episode 2 - Manny's First Day

New arrival Manny is on a mission to impress as Bernard's assistant. But Bernard far from approves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Eddie Izzard, Trevor Noah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 1 - Eddie Izzard, Josh Widdicombe, Trevor Noah

Eddie Izzard hosts, with special guests Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 15 - Next

With Frankie Boyle, Ross Noble and Lucy Porter.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Jason Manford Live: First World Problems. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live: First World Problems

TV broadcast of Jason Manford's 2014 live stand-up DVD, First World Problems.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (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 4 - Death in Royston Vasey

Geoff, Mike and Brian take a disastrous detour on the way to the plastics convention, and the mayor is forced to make an appearance to calm growing public concern.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Justin Moorhouse, Aisling Bea, Alan Davies, Vic Reeves, Jo Enright. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 3, Episode 3

Alan is joined by Aisling Bea, Justin Moorhouse, Jo Enright and Jim Moir (Vic Reeves) to discuss such varied subjects as living without central heating, performing stand-up at weddings and mansions, stories of stealing, befriending old men, Jim's working with pigs experiences and being star-struck.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 2am (repeat)
Bounty Hunters. Image shows from L to R: Nina Morales (Rosie Perez), Barnaby Walker (Jack Whitehall). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 5

When McQueen discovers the painting he has been given is fake, a gun fight ensues at Barnaby and Nina's wedding, arranged to allow a safe place for the hostage/painting exchange. As the dust settles, Barnaby realises what true friendship really is and Nina claims her bounty from the Sherman Twins.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2am (repeat)
Comedians Watching Football With Friends. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Emily Dean, Lee Mack. Copyright: Avalon Television

Comedians Watching Football With Friends

Episode 4

There's more laughs as Sean Lock, Lee Mack and Adrian Chiles check out this week's England games. With Vick Hope, David Seaman and Matt Forde.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 1

This week, Harry takes a look at the return of Downton Abbey, ex-model Lorraine Pascale's Home Cooking Made Easy, plus Coach Trip and The X Factor.

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, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1

The smash-hit sports panel show runs into extra time with a special featuring 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 2, Episode 1

Lee Mack is joined by Got To Dance host Davina McCall, comedian Paddy McGuinness and actor Stephen Mangan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 2

Harry has a singalong at Downton Abbey, meets his long-lost brother Brian Belo, and eyes Katie Price's new reality contest show with more than a little suspicion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 1, Episode 2 - Manny's First Day

New arrival Manny is on a mission to impress as Bernard's assistant. But Bernard far from approves.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Episode 6

Sir Bradley Wiggins, Jimmy Carr and Sara Cox are the guests in a packed episode which features a synchronised diving challenge, a trip to the velodrome with a difference, and Mini Motors.

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

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 6 - Eric Of Arabia

Lovejoy is asked to authenticate some Chinese pottery. And Eric starts a vintage motorbike business that lands Lovejoy in hospital.

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 4

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.

Talking Pictures TV 3:25am (repeat)
Heavens Above!

Heavens Above!

1963 film starring Peter Sellers as a socially progressive vicar who is appointed by mistake to a wealthy parish.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:25am (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!

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 4am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Image shows from L to R: Martin Clunes, Lee Mack, Aisling Bea, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 6, Episode 1

Is our skin crawling with mites? Do we think we're better looking than we actually are? And do we enjoy movies more if someone spoils the ending? Martin Clunes, Jimmy Carr and Aisling Bea bid to find out.

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

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 4 - In Which Spode Is Unsuccessful And Gussie Unrepentant

Gussie upsets his fiancee when he looks elsewhere on the menu.

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

The Six Mothers-In-Law Of Henry VIII

Episode 2

The mother of Anne Boleyn has a gentleman admirer. Why should that threaten danger for the Queen?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 7, Episode 1 - Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger

In this opening episode, we pick up on Dave's relationship with his best friend Lesley. Does Dave see a future in the friendship, and what does Lenzie think of his blossoming bromance?

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