British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 18th April 2019

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Demobbed. Norman (Norman Evans). Copyright: Butcher's Film Service

Demobbed

Demobbed from the army, four troublesome soldiers are reunited with their old Sergeant.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 16 - More About Through

The Twirlywoos watch a fisherman threading through cord to repair his nets.

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)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 1, Episode 1 - Top Shelf

Alice and Snoo have to resort to some rather unconventional means to get people into the library. A very low shelf, a book about zombies, a hosepipe ban and some hummingbirds bring the public flocking in.

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

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 5

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 27 - Freewheelin'

It's the famous Beanotown Freewheeler Derby! During practice, the gang realise Walter's go-cart is especially speedy. Worried that Walter will beat his record, Dennis creates a lighter, faster cart but loses control and injures himself. It is up to Rubi's wheelchair know how and Dennis' carting skills to win the race.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 15 - Gold Flinger

Quark tricks Danger Mouse into transporting a ticking timebomb back to earth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Lucky Feller. Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Lucky Feller

Episode 7 - The Power And The Glory

The local church needs some wiring repaired and Kath suggests to the vicar that Shorty and Randy should do it. When Shorty learns that Kath got them the job and she's waiting for them in the church, he decides that "this is the Moment" and plucks up his courage...

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

Meet David Sedaris

Series 7, Episode 2

The American humorist presents more words of wit and wisdom, reading from his books, columns and diary entries in which he observes the frailties of the human condition.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 13 - Plipp And Zopp

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

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

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 6

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 7:55am (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 7 - Under Cover Activity

Piglet is embroiled in a blackmail case when Drummond enlists him to help entrap a Russian agent. If it goes wrong his marriage could be in danger, but it seems really rather a simple affair...

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 51 - The Nazca Lines, Peru

The Go Jetters race to protect ancient artwork in Peru when Glitch erases the Nazca Lines.

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

Get Some In!

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the nation service sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 2.16: Maggie asks her friends to help fix up a cottage she has bought. Surely nothing can go wrong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25am (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 3, Episode 1 - Guerillas In The Mist

A bit of casual reconnaissance work for Piglet, Lewis and Dexter goes disastrously wrong when the target turns out to be an old friend of Drummond's - now quite mad and intent on blowing up the Channel Tunnel!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 9, Episode 2 - I Was Monty's Treble

The British hatch a cunning plan to confuse the Germans. But who (or what) is Eccles?

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 10 - The Snow Monster

A snow monster has been spotted up Monster Mountain. Justin decides to go exploring to try to spot the snow monster for himself.

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 6, Episode 10 - Accentuate The Positive

With the war coming to an end, there are surprises in store for Gary, his two wives, and Ron.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 17 - The Dance Competition

Sooty Sweep, Soo and Richard take to the ballroom floor in Mr Slater's annual dance competition - but who will win the prize? Guest starring Helen Pearson.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:15am (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed Wine

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

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.

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

Bristow

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Girl Next Door

When a new face appears in the office opposite Chester-Perry's building - she causes quite a stir.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 17 - More About Cleaning

The Twirlywoos find themselves in a hall with a very dirty floor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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 1, Episode 1 - Rites Of Passage

TV repair man Gary's search for a customer takes him over fifty years further than he intended. Or could it all be a dream? Finding himself in 1940s Britain, with the bombs raining around him, Gary soon discovers that he can handily walk between the present and the past. Unfortunately, this new-found gift sees him torn not only between two periods, but two lovers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (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 first series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 2.16: Maggie asks her friends to help fix up a cottage she has bought. Surely nothing can go wrong.

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 4

Adrian attends a crisis meeting with the Flowers family, and meets Marigold's older sister Daisy. He tries in vain to end his relationship with Marigold.

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 8, Episode 4 - After The Fox

Having been tipped off that their bid for a lucrative party contract is being drastically undercut by a larger company, Bill and Rona end up heading to Calais for some cheap alcohol. They return with an uninvited passenger.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 9, Episode 2 - I Was Monty's Treble

The British hatch a cunning plan to confuse the Germans. But who (or what) is Eccles?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 5 - Carry On Screaming

As the adoption proceedings with Declan progress, social services manage to trace some of Ben's relatives - family he never knew he had, and talk of something handed down through the male line...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 2 - Carnival Time

Joe Maplin insists that the staff take part in the Town Carnival by putting in a float. Spike is given the job of producing the tableau.

YANGA! channel logo. 2pm (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 1, Episode 2 - Driving Lesson

After being sacked, Funke applies for a new job as a minicab driver. The problem is she can't drive. The only one who can teach her is her number one nemesis - Bayo. Will he teach her and will she get the job?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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 2, Episode 9 - Gravy

Petula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.

YANGA! channel logo. 2:30pm (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 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary

Funke enlists the help of Sade to help her fit into a fabulous gown for a Black Tie Gala. Gladys is excited about her wedding anniversary but typically Bayo forgets. Can he make it up to her in time to enjoy the day?

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

Get Some In!

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the nation service sitcom.

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 8, Episode 4 - After The Fox

Having been tipped off that their bid for a lucrative party contract is being drastically undercut by a larger company, Bill and Rona end up heading to Calais for some cheap alcohol. They return with an uninvited passenger.

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.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 9 - Bye Bye Barn

Shaun and the Flock discover that the Farmer has grand plans for their barn - that don't include them! Drastic action is needed if life on the farm is ever going to be the same again.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 8 - It Came From Zog

Zig and Zag turn their hands to the movie business - but they are only in it for the free popcorn.

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Colour Of Mary

A disgraced snooker ace wants Lovejoy to find him the billiard table belonging to Mary Queen of Scots. And Charlie Gimbert makes an unwelcome return from Europe.

Talking Pictures TV 3:30pm (repeat)
Crooks In Cloisters. Image shows from L to R: Walter (Ronald Fraser), Bikini (Barbara Windsor), Squirts (Bernard Cribbins). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Crooks In Cloisters

Film about a band of London thieves who decides to make a strategic retreat to a Cornish monastery.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 4 - Raiders Of The Lost Sweetie

Mrs Creecher confiscates Dennis' rare sour sweetie - The Tongue Destroyer. Dennis is desperate to get the sweet back and takes his friends on an adventure to the school's 'Confiscatorium', a secret place where all confiscated goods are hidden in the depths of Bash Street School.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 8, Episode 5 - Carry On Screaming

As the adoption proceedings with Declan progress, social services manage to trace some of Ben's relatives - family he never knew he had, and talk of something handed down through the male line...

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 3 - Whatever Happened To Her Indoors

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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

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

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

Bristow

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Girl Next Door

When a new face appears in the office opposite Chester-Perry's building - she causes quite a stir.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 10 - Bevel Genie's Home Sweet Home

Bitz, Bob and Purl are on a treasure hunt in Big Hot Sandy Desert.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 1 - Petra, Jordan

In this episode, Grandmaster Glitch goes on a desert adventure to uncover a mysterious lost city. If only it hadn't already been discovered! As Glitch attempts to beat a group of tourists to Petra in Jordan, he crashes his Grimbler in the Siq gorge. Vibrations from the Grimblers engines shake the surrounding area, causing the treasury building to shake apart. Can the Go Jetters save the ancient city?

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 6

Keith Fitt demonstrates his karate skills, Will Barrow fills up a birdbath in the garden and Gail Force places the final card on a giant house of cards.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 1, Episode 1 - Top Shelf

Alice and Snoo have to resort to some rather unconventional means to get people into the library. A very low shelf, a book about zombies, a hosepipe ban and some hummingbirds bring the public flocking in.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 15 - Sponsored Waffle

Waffle, Simon, Doug, Evie and Ruby do a sponsored silence to raise money for the school.

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 5 - Porridge

Whilst Dorien is trying to gather further evidence against Marcus for their divorce proceedings, Tracey's attempts to get Darryl back into work and a position of responsibility backfire spectacularly.

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 11 - The Long Distance Runner

Has Robin really decided to take up jogging or are there other reasons for going out early in the morning?

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

Meet David Sedaris

Series 7, Episode 2

The American humorist presents more words of wit and wisdom, reading from his books, columns and diary entries in which he observes the frailties of the human condition.

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 6

Lionel has now become so paranoid about Jacko setting up his own decorating business right opposite Bainbridge's, that Veronica decides that action is called for. Jacko, however, has more important things on his mind.

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

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters

Episode 4

Lancre's new ruler teeters on the edge of madness and the witches set to work.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 2 - Carnival Time

Joe Maplin insists that the staff take part in the Town Carnival by putting in a float. Spike is given the job of producing the tableau.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 7, Episode 3

The American humorist presents more words of wit and wisdom, reading The Silent Treatment and more diary extracts.

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

Liverpudlian Boswell family are experts at exploiting the system to get by in life, with plenty of dodgy deals and government handouts to help.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy

Petula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.

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 10

A Victorian businessman goes undercover in his own factory, there's a right royal squabble over who should rule medieval England, we meet eccentric Georgian politician Mad Jack Mytton and the Real Tudor Hustle reveals the cleverest con tricks by naughty historical criminals.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 2.16: Maggie asks her friends to help fix up a cottage she has bought. Surely nothing can go wrong.

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 5 - One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By Man

Compo reveals an unnatural desire to have his photograph taken in that most forbidden territory - Nora Batty's bedroom. What is worse, he chooses to realise this ambition at a time when Nora is at her most defensive. However Compo doesn't see this as a serious problem and, with a little help from his friends, he plots a way over her doorstep.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 9, Episode 2 - I Was Monty's Treble

The British hatch a cunning plan to confuse the Germans. But who (or what) is Eccles?

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 3, Episode 6 - Room At The Bottom

Mainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.

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 9, Episode 2 - A Point Of Honour

Simon, egged on by Oliver, gallantly rises to defend his Aunt Eleanor's honour when she is insulted.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Blockbusters. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 5

Dara O Briain schools our sixth former contestants Leyla, Oisin, and Olly as they take on this iconic trivia-based quiz for the chance to win some epic prizes! No phones allowed.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 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 8:20pm (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 3, Episode 8 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decide to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, when the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring still hanging onto it.

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 9, Episode 3 - A New Lease Of Life

Old antique dealers never die, they simply fade away, but Simon decides he's fading away far too quickly for his own good.

Comedy Central 8:30pm (repeat)
Blockbusters. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 4

This week, friends Nana and Millie take on wannabe actor Campbell.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (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 fourth series of the cornershop sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Tommy Tiernan, Stephen Fry, Sarah Millican, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 9 - Messing With Your Mind

With Tommy Tiernan, Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
Dead Pixels. Image shows from L to R: Nicholas 'Nicky' Kettle (Will Merrick), Usman (Sargon Yelda), Russell (David Mumeni), Megan 'Meg' Jefferies (Alexa Davies)

Dead Pixels

Series 1, Episode 4 - Big Nose

Meg starts live streaming from Kingdom Scrolls but flatmate Alison worries she won't make a living from it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Terry Alderton, Adam Hills, Andi Osho. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry Alderton

Adam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.

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 7

Guests Russell Kane, Mark Watson and Louise Redknapp join Jimmy, Jon and Sean.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Scot Squad. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 5, Episode 3

Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson's latest rehabilitation venture sees him join forces with Sir Tom Hunter; sparks fly when PC Jack McLaren and his partner PC Sarah Fletcher offer a helping hand at the scene of a fire, and Acting Sergeant Ken Beattie gets a shock as he solves a murderous cold case.

Quest 10pm
60 min
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Shaun Williamson, Al Murray, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 7

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne, oversees the clash between The Chase from Nuneaton and The Duke of Cambridge from Battersea.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows from L to R: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Eshaan Akbar, Frankie Boyle, Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe, Grace Blakeley. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 3, Episode 4

Frankie Boyle is joined by Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Eshaan Akbar, Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe and Grace Blakeley. Topics include the continued saga of Brexit and dating in the modern world.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Porters. Tillman (Rutger Hauer)

Porters

Series 2, Episode 6

It's the annual hospital emergency incident simulation day, but after being accidentally knocked out Simon wakes up in the middle of a real disaster. Meanwhile, Frankie goes for a job interview.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 7, Episode 2

The American humorist presents more words of wit and wisdom, reading from his books, columns and diary entries in which he observes the frailties of the human condition.

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50 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 21, Episode 5 - Easter Special

Keith Lemon hosts as captains Holly Willoughby and Paddy McGuinness are joined by Bebe Rexha, Sair Khan, Johnny Vegas and birthday boy Will Mellor.

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30 min
Lee And Dean. Image shows from L to R: Nikki (Camille Ucan), Lee (Miles Chapman)

Lee And Dean

Series 2, Episode 2

When Lee finds himself with nowhere to live, Dean invites him back to the flat - but it's a very different place now with Dani there. Things go horribly wrong at Terry's will reading, Nikki becomes an unlikely flag-bearer for feminism and a new face causes upset in the building firm.

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Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Father Peter (Peter Campion), Sister Michael (Siobhán McSweeney). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 3

The girls have been up all night cramming for a big exam.

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30 min
Comedians Watching Football With Friends. Copyright: Avalon Television

Comedians Watching Football With Friends

Episode 7

Ian Stirling and Josh Widdicombe are amongst the comedians watching football this week.

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Grn Scrn Gr8s

Grn Scrn Gr8s

Episode 7

Another round of improv scenes hosted by Simon London. Competing this week are Darran Griffiths, Jimmy Jones, Lola Jagun and Yoms.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
15 min
Newsjack Unplugged. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 3, Episode 5

Darren Harriott is back, and he's joined by Sophie Duker.

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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, Highlights Special

Relive the boys' epic US adventure with this look back at the highlights from series two. From a rocky monster trucking competition and an embarrassing stint as cheerleaders, to a calamitous firefighting drill and a high-stakes race across the Big Apple, this special episode looks back at the trip's most memorable moments. Plus, there's another chance to see the loser's unforgettable performance at New York's number one drag club.

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Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 4

Derry is welcoming the 'Children of Chernobyl', and the Quinns are hosts to one of these 'children' - Katya.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 6

Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.

Radio 4 10:45pm (repeat)
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 4

Adrian attends a crisis meeting with the Flowers family, and meets Marigold's older sister Daisy. He tries in vain to end his relationship with Marigold.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 1, Episode 1

Strap in for a 15 minute delve in to a world of oddness performed in front of a live studio audience.

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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Keeley Hawes), David (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Episode 5 - Diddle Diddle Dumpling

A couple's world is changed forever by a seemingly chance find in a local street. David and Louise and their daughter all live in their lovely house. But when David brings home a single black shoe, the new arrival becomes a life-changing obsession that threatens to come between all of them.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Alone

Series 1, Episode 2 - Not Listening But Hearing

Will and Mitch's sleep is disturbed by some frankly outrageous sex noises coming from upstairs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Alan Parker's 29 Minutes Of Truth. Alan Parker (Simon Munnery). Copyright: BBC

Alan Parker's 29 Minutes Of Truth

Episode 1: Songs, sketches, and radical ideas from Alan Parker Urban Warrior, the revolutionary created by Simon Munnery.

Forces TV 11:05pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 9, Episode 2 - A Point Of Honour

Simon, egged on by Oliver, gallantly rises to defend his Aunt Eleanor's honour when she is insulted.

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The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 1 - From Hell

While boss Douglas does his best to run Reynholm Industries into the ground, Jen has to deal with a builder from Hell, Roy loses 20 quid and Moss learns how to stand up to ruffians.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons unleash mock and awe on another week with the help of guests Sarah Millican, John Bishop and Chris Addison.

Forces TV 11:35pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 9, Episode 3 - A New Lease Of Life

Old antique dealers never die, they simply fade away, but Simon decides he's fading away far too quickly for his own good.

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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Inside No. 9

Dark comedy anthology series from Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Each episode focuses on the goings-on around something to do with the number 9.

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The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 2 - Are We Not Men?

A new football website allows Roy and Moss to pass as 'proper' men for a momentous couple of days. Meanwhile, Jen goes out with a man who looks like a magician.

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60 min version
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Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 5

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Tim Loughton.

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

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters

Episode 4

Lancre's new ruler teeters on the edge of madness and the witches set to work.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Harriet Kemsley

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Phil Wang take on guest captain Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley. Plus David O'Doherty and Joe Wilkinson join Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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Game On. Image shows from L to R: Martin Henson (Matthew Cottle), Mandy Wilkins (Samantha Janus), Matthew Malone (Ben Chaplin). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Game On

Series 1, Episode 2 - Matthew - A Suitable Case For Treatment

Matthew can not sleep and due to him playing the Manic Street Preachers at full volume in the early hours, neither can Martin or Mandy. Alone and bored in the flat, Matthew turns his attention to the pizza delivery girl.

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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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Stitches. Stiches (Ross Noble). Copyright: Kaleidoscope Entertainment

Stitches

Psychological comedy-horror-fantasy film starring Ross Noble as a zombie clown.

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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 1, Episode 2 - Driving Lesson

After being sacked, Funke applies for a new job as a minicab driver. The problem is she can't drive. The only one who can teach her is her number one nemesis - Bayo. Will he teach her and will she get the job?

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Game On. Image shows from L to R: Martin Henson (Matthew Cottle), Mandy Wilkins (Samantha Janus), Matthew Malone (Ben Chaplin). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Game On

Series 1, Episode 6 - Fame

Mandy is away for the weekend and Martin is out with Wally Bazoum (from the bank). Bored and alone, Matthew's peace is disturbed by a band rehearsing in the flat upstairs. There's only one thing to do: join them.

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Porters. Tillman (Rutger Hauer)

Porters

Series 2, Episode 6

It's the annual hospital emergency incident simulation day, but after being accidentally knocked out Simon wakes up in the middle of a real disaster. Meanwhile, Frankie goes for a job interview.

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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 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary

Funke enlists the help of Sade to help her fit into a fabulous gown for a Black Tie Gala. Gladys is excited about her wedding anniversary but typically Bayo forgets. Can he make it up to her in time to enjoy the day?

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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 6, Episode 3

With Frankie Boyle, Vanessa Feltz, Lee Mack and ex-Hollyoaks star Matt Littler.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Sports-based panel show fronted by comedians, with a host of sport and celebrity stars.

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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 7 - Ends

Mike's professional life comes into question as he is interviewed for re-entry to the TA and Tim's love life is equally rocky when he hears from Sarah. He cannot understand why Daisy and Mike aren't happy for him. Daisy finally overcomes a massive writer's bloke and Brian takes Twist out.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 6

Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.

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Comedians Watching Football With Friends. Copyright: Avalon Television

Comedians Watching Football With Friends

Episode 7

Ian Stirling and Josh Widdicombe are amongst the comedians watching football this week.

Comedy Central Extra 2am
60 min version
(repeat)
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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.

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Game On. Image shows from L to R: Martin Henson (Matthew Cottle), Mandy Wilkins (Samantha Janus), Matthew Malone (Ben Chaplin). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Game On

Series 1, Episode 2 - Matthew - A Suitable Case For Treatment

Matthew can not sleep and due to him playing the Manic Street Preachers at full volume in the early hours, neither can Martin or Mandy. Alone and bored in the flat, Matthew turns his attention to the pizza delivery girl.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons unleash mock and awe on another week with the help of guests Sarah Millican, John Bishop and Chris Addison.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Sports-based panel show fronted by comedians, with a host of sport and celebrity stars.

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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.

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Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Colour Of Mary

A disgraced snooker ace wants Lovejoy to find him the billiard table belonging to Mary Queen of Scots. And Charlie Gimbert makes an unwelcome return from Europe.

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The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 7 - Ed Miliband

Live comedy show curated by Stewart Lee. On tonight's bill Robin Ince is joined by the oddity of Josie Long and Simon Munnery, plus Alun Cochrane and Tony Law.

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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.

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Dead Pixels

Series 1, Episode 4 - Big Nose

Meg starts live streaming from Kingdom Scrolls but flatmate Alison worries she won't make a living from it.

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

Bristow

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Girl Next Door

When a new face appears in the office opposite Chester-Perry's building - she causes quite a stir.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 1, Episode 1 - Top Shelf

Alice and Snoo have to resort to some rather unconventional means to get people into the library. A very low shelf, a book about zombies, a hosepipe ban and some hummingbirds bring the public flocking in.

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

Meet David Sedaris

Series 7, Episode 2

The American humorist presents more words of wit and wisdom, reading from his books, columns and diary entries in which he observes the frailties of the human condition.

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