British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 16th April 2019

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 12 - More About Over

Stop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.

CITV 6:40am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Episode 3.10, Sobering Thoughts: Comedy, with Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam.

U&Dave channel logo 7:15am (repeat)
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 1

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 25 - Postcards From The Veg

Pieface laments that Paul is looking peaky and needs a holiday. Dennis has a plan! But its only when Walter kidnaps Paul that he realises his chips are down and he needs the gang's help to put things right!

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 2, Episode 5 - Trouble With Reception

Drummond decides that a reception at the Bishwani Embassy would be a good opportunity to bug the ambassador's office. Unfortunately for the MI5 team, a guerilla group choose that night to make demands of their home Government...

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 13 - A Loo To A Kill

Filming has begun for Danger Mouse: The Movie! Scarlet Johamster has been cast as Penfold while Danger Mouse is apparently the only one 'great enough' to take on the title role.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 3 - Michael Rosen

Poet and broadcaster Michael Rosen reads from his diaries, which focus on his life growing up as a naughty schoolboy in the 1960s and his early enthusiasm for politics.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 11 - Sinking Feeling

When heavy things are put on soft surfaces like sand, they sometimes sink. Spreading the weight across a bigger surface area can help to stop that sinking feeling, so we're making sand shoes from cardboard and ribbon.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40am (repeat)
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 2

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (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

Mild-mannered, unassuming electronics teacher Peter Chapman is head-hunted by MI5 to teach their spies about the latest espionage technology.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 47 - The Gobi Desert, Mongolia

Glitch's giant drill causes a dino-disaster for the team's fossil hunt in the Gobi Desert.

Forces TV 8am (repeat)
Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the nation service sitcom.

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

Play It Cool

Episode 6: Ian Carmichael, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims share the life stories of famous actors and scribes.

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 6, Episode 8 - Something Fishie

Life becomes explosive when Gary and Phoebe have to deal with a protection racket. Yvonne receives a rude surprise.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
The Boy In The Dress. Dennis (Billy Kennedy). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

The Boy In The Dress

An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 7 - No Hiding Place

Bob and Terry go to extraordinary lengths to avoid hearing a football score before they watch a recording of the match on TV.

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 2, Episode 8 - Posh Nosh

Despite his best efforts, Robert cannot get Justin's Cake-a-pulter Hundred Thousand to work. This is a job for Roberta the superturbo robot - but only after Justin has treated her and Robert to a not-so-peaceful dinner in the house.

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 6, Episode 9 - Flash, Bang, Wallop

Gary has to take drastic measures to make sure that a compromising photograph from the 1940s is not seen in the present day.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
45 min version
(repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 99, Episode 1

What a time it is to be a topical comedian, with Brexit finally sorted, and the political landscape wide open again, the panellists can joke about all sorts of things. Or maybe not. Miles' guests are New Statesman journalist Helen Lewis, comedians Alun Cochrane and Desiree Burch, and writer and broadcaster Andy Hamilton.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 15 - The Rainy Day

With heavy rain closing the park and leaks in the caravan roof, Richard's spirits are certainly dampened. Can expert plumbers Sooty and Sweep solve the problem or is everybody in for a super soaking?

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 31st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 13 - More About Gone

Stop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:45am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 6 - The Wrong Goodbye

A local property developer offers to buy Arthur's lock-up and car lot. Terry suspects that the deal is bent and turns to DS Jones for help.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:45am (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Series 3, Episode 1

The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

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

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 7, Episode 7 - The Heart Has Its Reasons

Having dropped off Jenny at university in the East End, Bill and Ben find the van being looted by a group of pre-teen tearaways. They manage to catch one of the group, Declan, but are more moved than angry when he explains he has no parents.

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

Play It Cool

Episode 6: Ian Carmichael, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims share the life stories of famous actors and scribes.

Radio 4 12:04pm
14 min
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole And The Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Episode 2

Adrian goes to Glenn's passing-out parade. He furnishes his new loft apartment on credit and gets to know Marigold.

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 8, Episode 1 - Fame

Bill is furious when Ben, David and Jenny reveal they've invited a fly-on-the-wall documentary crew to record the family for a screen test. They try to be as interesting as possible, but Bill's determined to show them up.

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 7 - No Hiding Place

Bob and Terry go to extraordinary lengths to avoid hearing a football score before they watch a recording of the match on TV.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 6 - Sausages Or Limelight

Spike Dixon is in love. Unfortunately his prospective father-in-law insists that Spike gives up showbusiness and comes into his lucrative butchery empire.

London Live 1pm (repeat)
Make Mine Mink. Major Rayne (Terry-Thomas)

Make Mine Mink

Comedy about a genteel, middle class group of misfits who become hobbyist thieves in aid of charity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Special - Minnellium

It's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 2pm (repeat)
Comedy Legends. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 1 - Tommy Cooper

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting with Tommy Cooper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25pm (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 7, Episode 7 - The Heart Has Its Reasons

Having dropped off Jenny at university in the East End, Bill and Ben find the van being looted by a group of pre-teen tearaways. They manage to catch one of the group, Declan, but are more moved than angry when he explains he has no parents.

Forces TV 3pm (repeat)
Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the nation service sitcom.

CITV 3pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10pm (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 8, Episode 1 - Fame

Bill is furious when Ben, David and Jenny reveal they've invited a fly-on-the-wall documentary crew to record the family for a screen test. They try to be as interesting as possible, but Bill's determined to show them up.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 6 - Meet The Robo Parents

Zig and Zag create Robo-parents simply to use them to get the family deal at the Pizzeria, however the robots 'parental programme' gets out of control!

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Ring

Lovejoy tricks Lady Jane into bidding for him in an illegal "ring" at an auction.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 2 - Dare Dennis

A bungled attempt at a stunt leads Dennis to accidentally become an internet star and Beanotown celebrity. But his moment of fame is short-lived and he is soon replaced by Walter's cat who can play the piano. Dennis has to stage the best stunt yet to gain back his audience.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:55pm (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 31st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Entrepreneur

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 1 - Danger Mouse Begins... Again

Duty has called, and the world's greatest secret agent, Danger Mouse is blasting back onto our screens.

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

Genius

Series 2, Episode 4 - Chris Addison

With Chris Addison. Ideas include weighing scales built into shoes, clairvoyant newsreaders and selling socks in threes.

CITV 4:30pm
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Dog's Life

Mr. Bean is charged with keeping an eye on Irma's dog Mopsy, but Mopsy is a very wilful pooch! Who is really in charge of who?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Sitcom adapted by Sue Limb from her hit novel, starring Imelda Staunton as a school teacher.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 8 - Snowy Sports Day

Everyone is excited about competing in Snowy Sports Day.

CITV 4:45pm
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 4 - Big Stink

Mr Bean crashes his mini into a pool of slurry and is desperate to get himself and his car - and poor Teddy - clean again!

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 48 - Bioluminescent Bay, Puerto Rico

Glitch's bath time puts the creatures of Puerto Rico's Bioluminescent Bay in bubble-trouble.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 4

The Berrito Brothers show off their basketball skills to a small audience, while Storybook Stan has problems reading a book about flying, and Professor Muddles struggles to get his latest invention - a Bounce Back Fence - to work properly.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Episode 3.10, Sobering Thoughts: Comedy, with Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 13 - Helpful Waffle

Waffle tries to help his friend, Pepper, find a new owner.

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 7, Episode 3 - Cheers

Darryl and Chris are finally released; whilst Chris is immediately run over, Darryl is left unamused by the changes in Sharon's life. And after a night out with the boys, she's distraught to find a massive wadge of cash in his pocket...

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 3, Episode 9 - Be It Ever So Humble

There's a crisis in the bistro when dishwasher Albert Riddle resigns. To add to their problems, Robin and Vicky discover that they have unwittingly broken the law.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 3 - Michael Rosen

Poet and broadcaster Michael Rosen reads from his diaries, which focus on his life growing up as a naughty schoolboy in the 1960s and his early enthusiasm for politics.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:55pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 6 - Sausages Or Limelight

Spike Dixon is in love. Unfortunately his prospective father-in-law insists that Spike gives up showbusiness and comes into his lucrative butchery empire.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
Double Bunk. Image shows from L to R: Jack Goddard (Ian Carmichael), Sid Randall (Sid James)

Double Bunk

Comic adventure following a group of four taking a relaxing cruise down the Thames - or so they hope.

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 third series of the wartime 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 3, Episode 4

Jacko and Sandra's relationship is now strictly Platonic. But, although he is now a 'free man' again, Jacko is thinking more about his life in general than his love life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters

Episode 2

Can the witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?

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

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 5 - Samira Ahmed

Journalist Samira Ahmed reads from her diaries and is interviewed about her childhood in 1980s London, when she was obsessed with school work - and Dallas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Special - Minnellium

It's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.

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 10

Jack has good news from Leonora when she announces she is pregnant and Joey decides to join Adrian in Scotland to marry Roxy. Meanwhile, Lilo Lill has news of Freddie's whereabouts while Grandad dreams about his own calamitous funeral...

CITV 6:55pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

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

Play It Cool

Episode 6: Ian Carmichael, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims share the life stories of famous actors and scribes.

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 6, Episode 3 - The Odd Dog Men

A chance encounter with an unwilling and resentful dog-walker suggests to Foggy that this might just be the business opportunity he has been waiting for all his life. With the reluctant assistance of Compo and Clegg, he sets out to prove that 'walkies' could mean big money for them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25pm (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 3, Episode 3 - The Lion Has 'Phones

Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30pm (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 9

There is public confusion when King Charles II bans coffee shops, a seasick chicken ruins a Roman sea battle, mighty Egyptian Pharaoh, Ramesses II, meets some smelly peasants on Historical Wife Swap, and a cave-dwelling Stone Age couple try to buy their first house.

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 7 - No Hiding Place

Bob and Terry go to extraordinary lengths to avoid hearing a football score before they watch a recording of the match on TV.

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

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 20 - Sade's New Dress

Sade and Gladys clash when Sade decides she doesn't want to wear traditional African clothes at her college's cultural day.

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 8, Episode 4 - Never Say Die

Oliver thinks Simon is a hypochondriac until one day it seems there may be something genuinely wrong with him after all.

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 3, Episode 5 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blown up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it!

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

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 21 - Funke's First Aid

Funke fails her first aid test at the café and hatches a plan to keep her job. Bayo and Tobi came up with a creative scheme after Gladys cancels their Sky Sports subscription.

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 8, Episode 5 - Moving On

Proud grandparents Simon and Oliver become worried when David and Lyn think about moving again, just when the antique dealers are becoming used to having them around. They will especially miss their young grandson, so the pair plot to keep their family with them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Mr Hamilton (Bruce Boa). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad

Basil gets himself in a fluster when a rather abrupt American guest arrives at the hotel. His English wife is rather more relaxed, but after confusion with the evening meal, temperaments soon change all-round.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Only Fools and Horses spin-off.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 7

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Geri Halliwell, Frank Skinner, Katherine Ryan, Adam Buxton. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 7 - Katherine Ryan, Geri Horner, Adam Buxton

Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show. Katherine Ryan, Geri Horner and Adam Buxton competing to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include phone calls, pens that don't work and marathons.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Mulhern, Leigh Francis, Rochelle Humes, Louis Walsh. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 5, Episode 4

The star-studded panel for this edition of the madcap programme are presenter Stephen Mulhern, X Factor judge Louis Walsh, and pop star Rochelle Humes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse

Every hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Alice Levine, Frank Skinner, Bill Bailey, Una Stubbs. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 8 - Bill Bailey, Una Stubbs, Alice Levine

Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show. Bill Bailey, Una Stubbs and Alice Levine compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include taramasalata, people who talk too loudly and drama cliches.

YANGA! channel logo. 10pm (repeat)
Number 6. Mansour Bellow

Number 6

Episode 6

The comics tonight are Travis J and Shabba.

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 12, Episode 5

Jimmy, Sean and Jon thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Vernon Kay, Tim Minchin, Joe Wilkinson and Rachel Riley.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Don't Forget The Driver. Image shows from L to R: Rita (Luwam Teklizgi), Peter Green (Toby Jones)

Don't Forget The Driver

Episode 2

Kayla endures her first day of work at the Snack Shack and Joy is visited by a community nurse, who is worried about the deterioration of her health.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 3 - Michael Rosen

Poet and broadcaster Michael Rosen reads from his diaries, which focus on his life growing up as a naughty schoolboy in the 1960s and his early enthusiasm for politics.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 7

Mad challenges await ex-Spice Girl Geri Horner, Chelsea legend John Terry and funnyman Josh Widdicombe as they team up with Jamie, Freddie and Romesh for another riotous round of the James Corden-hosted hit show. On the cards this week is a heady heading challenge and a splashing, slam-dunking race through water.

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Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 5 - Beer

Blackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!

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Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons return for a new series with guests Milton Jones, Patrick Kielty and Mark Watson joining in the mocking.

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The Casebook Of Max And Ivan

Series 1, Episode 3

Max and Ivan investigate a spate of sporting injuries. With guest star Jessica Hynes.

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Adrian Mole And The Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Episode 2

Adrian goes to Glenn's passing-out parade. He furnishes his new loft apartment on credit and gets to know Marigold.

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The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 14, Episode 7 - Jeremy Clarkson, Emma Bunton, Sara Pascoe, Samson Kayo, Mumford and Sons

This time, Jonathan Ross's guests are The Grand Tour and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? host Jeremy Clarkson; Spice Girl Emma Bunton; the hilarious Sara Pascoe; BAFTA-nominated comedy actor from BBC Three's Famalan - Samson Kayo; and the multi award-winning, multi platinum-selling Mumford and Sons.

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Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 6 - Chains

Melchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.

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Porridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old Hands

It's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.

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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 5, Episode 2 - I've Never Seen A Cat

This week, Dave Gorman fires up his laptop and big screen and Dave takes to fatherhood with his usual mischievous spirit: playing tricks with singing toys, interrogating children's TV characters, and messing with modern Monopoly.

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...At The Stand

Fred At The Stand 2, Episode 3

Jess Robinson, Raul Kohli, Elf Lyons and Chris Forbes are on the show this week.

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Son Of Cliché

The Weird Dimension: Sketch comedy, starring Chris Barrie, Nick Maloney and Nick Wilton.

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Never The Twain

Series 8, Episode 4 - Never Say Die

Oliver thinks Simon is a hypochondriac until one day it seems there may be something genuinely wrong with him after all.

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Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 5 - Marcus Brigstocke and Rich Hall

Jack Dee presents two guests this week, as Marcus Brigstocke muses on Britain's relationship with America, and Rich Hall demonstrates how Bill Gates defies gravity. Plus, Jack answers more text messages from the audience.

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The Maltby Collection

Series 3, Episode 6

Walter continues to be suspicious of his wife's attempts at reconciliation, and the Crumb-Looselys' long-distance relationship steers towards the rocks.

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Never The Twain

Series 8, Episode 5 - Moving On

Proud grandparents Simon and Oliver become worried when David and Lyn think about moving again, just when the antique dealers are becoming used to having them around. They will especially miss their young grandson, so the pair plot to keep their family with them.

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Porridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Hustler

Gambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?

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Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 3

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

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Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters

Episode 2

Can the witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?

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Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone Yard

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.

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Black Books

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Big Lock-Out

A new security system ensures Manny is locked in and Bernard out. Fran is obsessed by the voice of an old friend.

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Minder

Series 7, Episode 6 - The Wrong Goodbye

A local property developer offers to buy Arthur's lock-up and car lot. Terry suspects that the deal is bent and turns to DS Jones for help.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 4

Team captain Rob Beckett and guest team captain Katherine Ryan discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points. They're joined by guests Johnny Vegas, Alex Brooker, Anna Richardson and Sophie Duker.

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Your Face Or Mine

Series 5, Episode 7

Celebrity Big Brother contestant and ex-professional footballer Jermaine Pennant is next up on the sofa with glamour model wife, Alice Goodwin. The pair will be facing some difficult questions from Jimmy and Katherine as they try and win thousands for charity.

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The Comedy Bus

Episode 1 - Tom Allen's Bromley

Having never had what you would consider a 'normal' Bromley boy childhood, Tom Allen is back in South East London to re-do his unspent youth. He'll be playing football, going to his first ever night out clubbing, and even hosting his first ever house party with the help of his comic friends.

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Series M, Christmas Special - Merriment

With Bill Bailey, Jenny Eclair and Johnny Vegas.

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Black Books

Series 1, Episode 6 - He's Leaving Home

Manny runs away from Black Books, much to Fran's dismay and Bernard's indifference.

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Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 1, Episode 2

Joe's celebrity guest is Richard Madeley. They pull back the covers on sub-par hotel rooms and take low budget airlines for a bumpy ride.

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Soho Theatre Live

Episode 1 - Joel Dommett

Joel Dommett is the first in the Soho Theatre Live series to take to the stage and the hilarious episode sees Joel at his funniest as he discusses the fails and mishaps of his dating life, the infamous catfishing scandal and the pranks he used to play on his Grandad.

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Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 5 - Marcus Brigstocke and Rich Hall

Jack Dee presents two guests this week, as Marcus Brigstocke muses on Britain's relationship with America, and Rich Hall demonstrates how Bill Gates defies gravity. Plus, Jack answers more text messages from the audience.

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Lee And Dean

Series 2, Episode 1

Scattered to the four corners of - well, Stevenage - best mates Lee and Dean are no more... until a funeral brings them back together for the first time since the tears and revelations of Great Yarmouth. Meanwhile, Mrs. Bryce-D'Souza has made a fresh start, and Dean has a surprising new addition to his life.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 7, Special - Big Brother 9 Special

Along with host Jimmy Carr, team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford, and special guests Vanessa Feltz and Danny Wallace, a gang of Big Brother names past and present participate in this look back at the British public's favourite moments from the 2008 BB series.

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Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Ring

Lovejoy tricks Lady Jane into bidding for him in an illegal "ring" at an auction.

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Have I Got News For You

Series 49, Episode 7

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frank Skinner and panellists Cariad Lloyd and Jon Ronson.

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The Piglet Files

Series 2, Episode 5 - Trouble With Reception

Drummond decides that a reception at the Bishwani Embassy would be a good opportunity to bug the ambassador's office. Unfortunately for the MI5 team, a guerilla group choose that night to make demands of their home Government...

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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 12 - Rob Beckett At The Comedy Store

The big teethed Rob Beckett hosts; he doesn't like the admin of tequila. He's joined by the accidental racist Suzi Ruffell, tardy Elis James, and the boozy John Robins.

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Comedians Watching Football With Friends

Episode 6

The laughs continue as Nish Kumar, Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Matt Forde, Jon Richardson and Rachel Yankey tune into the weekend's football.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp

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

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 3 - Cheers

Darryl and Chris are finally released; whilst Chris is immediately run over, Darryl is left unamused by the changes in Sharon's life. And after a night out with the boys, she's distraught to find a massive wadge of cash in his pocket...

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Harry Hill's TV Burp

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

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Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 5

Charlotte Ritchie reveals the truth behind The Cottingley Fairies (stars Catherine Tate and Mathew Horne), and Nish Kumar talks about the Invention of the Telephone (featuring Anthony Head).

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 19, Episode 6

Rob and Aisling are joined by Chris Kamara, Murder In Successville's Tom Davis and comedians James Acaster and Tiff Stevenson.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Episode 3

Lee Mack and Johnny Vegas, Mel Giedroyc and Freddie Flintoff test some facts.

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Genius

Series 2, Episode 4 - Chris Addison

With Chris Addison. Ideas include weighing scales built into shoes, clairvoyant newsreaders and selling socks in threes.

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Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Sitcom adapted by Sue Limb from her hit novel, starring Imelda Staunton as a school teacher.

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Second Thoughts

Episode 3.10, Sobering Thoughts: Comedy, with Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam.

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My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 3 - Michael Rosen

Poet and broadcaster Michael Rosen reads from his diaries, which focus on his life growing up as a naughty schoolboy in the 1960s and his early enthusiasm for politics.

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