British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 24th April 2019

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries

Episode 2, The Turbulent Tale of the Troubl'd Tragedy: Historical comedy adventure by Ged Parsons, with Dominic Jephcott, Bill Wallis and Roy Hudd.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 19 - More About Turning

The Twirlywoos visit a skate park. They spot a skateboard and jump on, practising turning and trick moves.

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

Mr Bean

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

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

The Six Mothers-In-Law Of Henry VIII

Episode 5

Catherine Howard was an ambitious girl - one with a reputation and a Duchess as her adviser.

U&Dave channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 17

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 33 - Ralf's Last Prank

When Dennis and the gang think they have caused Ralf to lose his job, they're determined to make his last day at Bash Street School totally blam by setting up the greatest prank Ralf's ever known.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (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 2 - Sweet And Sour Piglet

It's the MI5 - MI6 annual grudge match cricket game, and Maxwell's department have drawn the short straw and must compete. Meanwhile, spies from China are preparing their own scheme to do their worst to MI5's finest, and have given one agent extensive plastic surgery to become Peter's exact double.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 21 - Nero Come Home

On seeing his adopted goldfish get busted for stealing top-secret documents, Penfold bewails the fact he has never had a pet of his own to love.

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 4 - Begrudging a Crunchie

Malcolm surprises Ramesh by announcing she wants to become a Foster carer.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 18 - Ahoy There

A game of beach volleyball is interrupted when a ball thrown by Bevel dislodges the gang's raft.

U&Dave channel logo 7:35am (repeat)
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 18

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 7:50am (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 3 - Sex, Spies And Videotape

Flint suffers an attempted mugging on the street near her home, and falls for the handsome stranger who comes to her aid. Meanwhile, Piglet is given permission to tell Sarah who his employer really is, as the department is involved in filming a recruitment video to engage the public.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 11 - Harbin Ice City, China

When Grim HQ's heating gets stuck on, Glitch looks for a cold place to land and cool down.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 2 - The Float A Peddle Fiddle

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Lucky Feller. Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Lucky Feller

Episode 9 - Where There's Life There's Soap

When the machines at the launderette break down and start spewing out soap suds on a Sunday afternoon, Shorty and Randy are hired by the owner to get his 'automated, computerised' system running again. Not a good time for the truth to be revealed about Randy and Kath!

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

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 2.12, Home From Home: Jennifer's mission to save plants from the old house goes awry.

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 14 - The House Of Justin

Justin's house opens its doors as a department store. Will the first ever customer, Andy Day, manage to buy any of the bargains on offer?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:50am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 7 - Gorgeous George III

King George III goes from a young unpopular king to a much-loved figure some 60 years later, and we learn a bit about his court life along the way. Meanwhile, across the world we hear about some of the words we have got from India, and the Battles of the Day team give their unique insight into the American Revolution.

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 1, Episode 2 - Fools Rush In

Gary may refuse to buy himself a suit for an interview in 1993 - but he can hardly take Phoebe to a 1940 dance in sweatshirt and trainers.

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 6 - The Last Temptation Of Daley

Arthur, who has not been himself since told to stop drinking and smoking, demands police protection from an angry customer.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 22 - Wacky Washing

Sooty and the gang are running Mr Slater's laundrette! But when Sweep confuses red paint with washing powder, he's left in a bit of a spin. Will the football kit be clean in time for the match?

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)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Be Prepared

Episode 1 - Survival

Miles Rummings is determined to run a scout troop, and so four misfits attempt to venture where no scout has ventured before.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (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 3 - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?

Time-travelling Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 1 - Full

The Twirlywoos are in a kitchen, where they watch a man turn on a tap and fill a glass with water. When he leaves, the Twirlywoos come out and turn the tap on. They fill a glass with water and then start to find other things around the kitchen to fill up.

Talking Pictures TV 10:05am (repeat)
The Boy Who Stole A Million

The Boy Who Stole A Million

Comedy about a boy who 'borrows' a million from the bank he works at, and is soon chased by both the bank and mobsters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15am (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 second series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Ability

Series 2, Episode 4 - Weekend Away

Matt's parents invite Jess and Matt to join them for a weekend away.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 2 - The Float A Peddle Fiddle

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

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 8

Adrian makes several attempts to write Marigold a letter ending their relationship. The Iraq War begins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For Richard

Richard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.

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

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 2.12, Home From Home: Jennifer's mission to save plants from the old house goes awry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55pm (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 4 - The Pay-Off

The local Council are determined to build a hospital next to Maplin's Holiday Camp. Joe Maplin sends a shoebox full of money to Jeffrey with instructions that he is to bribe the four councillors.

London Live 1pm (repeat)
Laughter In Paradise. Image shows from L to R: Captain James Deniston Russell (Alastair Sim), Station Constable (Colin Gordon)

Laughter In Paradise

Comedy about four people who face tough challenges as set out in a relative's will.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries

Episode 2, The Turbulent Tale of the Troubl'd Tragedy: Historical comedy adventure by Ged Parsons, with Dominic Jephcott, Bill Wallis and Roy Hudd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35pm (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

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Rocky Start

Determined to settle down to a quiet, village life, Boycie's first job is to sack the farm manager and ingratiate himself with the locals. Marlene is scathing - the farm has no animals and no crops - so what do these people do all day? But, undeterred, Elgin talks Boycie into starting a proper farm and their first priority is to buy a bull from a bankrupt local farmer who is fond of a drink or two.

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 2, Episode 3 - The Café

Funke has a trial day for a job at the local café and Bayo sets out to get her fired!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For Richard

Richard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
Paddington Station. Copyright: BBC

Where This Service Will...

Episode 1 - Where This Service Will Continue

Fifteen months after they met on a train, David has come to find Suzie.

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 2, Episode 4 - Credit To Sade

Sade runs up Bayo's phone bill and resorts to drastic measures to get the money to pay him back. Tobi and Kevin try to convince mum to buy them a new computer game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Dr. Samuel Johnson (Robbie Coltrane). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And Incapability

When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...

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 3pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 13 - The Skateboard

Shaun decides he wants to have a go at skateboarding and sets about building a skatepark from scrap he finds in the dump. Before too long he gets carried away and suddenly discovers it's a bit riskier than he first thought. Bitzer to the rescue.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 12 - All Washed Up

Mayhem ensues when Zig and Zag's washing machine breaks down. What should they do? Take it to the hospital for an emergency operation of course.

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 6 - Judgment Of Solomon

Lovejoy and Gimbert are in pursuit of a priceless collection ofjudaica which has mysteriously appeared in an Essex cottage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat

A public health inspector's visit leaves Basil with a long list of improvements to make to the hotel, but when he discovers that Manuel has been keeping a pet rat for the past year, things go from bad to worse!

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 8 - Night Of The Living Veg

Mrs Creecher uses the school's allotment to hold Class 3C's 'Biggest Veg' competition.

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 7 - A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In Shepherd's Bush

Arthur asks Ray to mind a valuable racing pigeon.

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 second series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Be Prepared

Episode 1 - Survival

Miles Rummings is determined to run a scout troop, and so four misfits attempt to venture where no scout has ventured before.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 14 - A Birthday Surprise

Bitz, Bob, Bevel, Zip and Pop are making Purl a surprise birthday present - the best hairclip ever!

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 12 - Dover, England

The Go Jetters arrive at the White Cliffs of Dover in England, to cheer Kyan as he finishes a cross-channel swim, but a large cloud of dust blocks his way to the shore.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 10

DIY Dan does his best to demonstrate how to give a garden fence a makeover, while Keith Fitt and Arthur Sleep play air guitar, and Ann Teak tries to play the lute.

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

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 13 - Prizes

Polly helped Evan with his family - but can he ever forgive her for revealing his secret?

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

The Six Mothers-In-Law Of Henry VIII

Episode 5

Catherine Howard was an ambitious girl - one with a reputation and a Duchess as her adviser.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
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 7, Episode 7 - Three Up, Two Down

With Darryl back inside, the business dead, and money equally unforthcoming, Sharon and Tracey are forced to consider selling Dalentrace and moving somewhere cheaper. Garth considers moving in with his girlfriend.

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 4, Episode 2 - Person Friday Required

Vicky begins to wonder if husbands and wives should work together after her chance meeting with an ex-colleague.

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 4 - Begrudging a Crunchie

Malcolm surprises Ramesh by announcing she wants to become a Foster carer.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
Folly To Be Wise

Folly To Be Wise

A repeat of this 1953 film.

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 fourth series of the time travel sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Brush Strokes. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Karl Howman), Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn), Sandra (Jackie Lye), Eric (Mike Walling). Copyright: BBC

Brush Strokes

Series 4, Episode 2

Jacko decides to go back to working for Veronica at Bainbridges. He also has a run in with the law, when he tries to help Gloria out. Elmo decides to open a winebar.

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 4 - The Pay-Off

The local Council are determined to build a hospital next to Maplin's Holiday Camp. Joe Maplin sends a shoebox full of money to Jeffrey with instructions that he is to bribe the four councillors.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Simon Evans Goes To Market. Simon Evans. Copyright: BBC

Simon Evans Goes To Market

Series 5, Episode 1 - Adam Smith

Adam Smith is under Simon and Tim's jokenomics microscope.

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)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Rocky Start

Determined to settle down to a quiet, village life, Boycie's first job is to sack the farm manager and ingratiate himself with the locals. Marlene is scathing - the farm has no animals and no crops - so what do these people do all day? But, undeterred, Elgin talks Boycie into starting a proper farm and their first priority is to buy a bull from a bankrupt local farmer who is fond of a drink or two.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 8, Episode 2 - The Float A Peddle Fiddle

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 6, Episode 7 - From Wellies To Wet Suit

When Compo expresses a desire to explore the wonders of the deep, Foggy and Clegg, knowing his normal natural aversion to water, are so impressed that they readily sponsor his purchase of one slightly used frogman suit.

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

Not In Front Of The Children

Episode 2.12, Home From Home: Jennifer's mission to save plants from the old house goes awry.

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 4, Episode 8 - The Two And A Half Feathers

The Home Guard get a new private in their ranks, who just so happens to know Jones. However, their relationship is not a happy one with the new arrival claiming that Jones left him in the desert to die. It is down to Jones to unearth the truth.

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 10, Episode 3 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Simon and Oliver eagerly await the football results, hoping that they have picked the winning line and dreaming of becoming millionaires. But when Simon's numbers come up, the dream turns into a nightmare.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Comedy Legends. Joan Rivers. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 3 - Joan Rivers

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Joan Rivers, whose cutting wit and sarcasm left an indelible mark on the comedy world.

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 5, Episode 9

Jack and Dani (no, not THAT Jack and Dani) are next up on the sofa to face Jimmy and Katherine's relationship rocking gameshow, putting their relationship on the line to win thousands of £££s... sound familiar?

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

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 13 - Prizes

Polly helped Evan with his family - but can he ever forgive her for revealing his secret?

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

The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries

Episode 2, The Turbulent Tale of the Troubl'd Tragedy: Historical comedy adventure by Ged Parsons, with Dominic Jephcott, Bill Wallis and Roy Hudd.

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 4, Episode 11 - A. Wilson (Manager)?

Captain Mainwaring is horrified to learn that Wilson has not just been made the manager of his own branch of the bank, but that he has been promoted to Second Lieutenant of the Eastgate platoon.

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 10, Episode 4 - Happy Holiday

Simon and Oliver are looking forward to getting away from it all for a weekend in the country.

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 8

Luke and Jessica are the couple putting their relationship to the test this week. Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan host.

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

A selection of episodes from the first series of the prison-based sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Baldrick (Tony Robinson), Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 1 - Dish And Dishonesty

The House of Commons, now led by William Pitt the Younger, sets out to bankrupt the Prince Regent. Blackadder has a plan to stop them, but it'll involve a rigged by-election and new MP - there's only one man for the job...

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 5

Russell looks at the defiant people of Paris, the George Clooney effect and a bulldog with mad skills.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Urban Myths: Bleak House Guest. Image shows from L to R: Catherine Dickens (Monica Dolan), Hans Christian Andersen (Ian Hart), Charles Dickens (Stephen Mangan)

Urban Myths: Bleak House Guest

Comedy drama starring Stephen Mangan as Charles Dickens.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Stephen Fry, Sara Pascoe, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 13 - Monster Mash

With Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Urban Myths: Andy & The Donald. Image shows from L to R: Andy Warhol (Jack McBrayer), Donald Trump (Anthony Atamanuik). Copyright: Merman

Urban Myths: Andy & The Donald

Comedy about a 1984 meeting of Donald Trump and Andy Warhol.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 6

Russell looks at the reaction to the Paris terrorist attacks in the UK and USA, a drunk polar bear and boozy OAPs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Dr. Samuel Johnson (Robbie Coltrane). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And Incapability

When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...

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 9

The regulars are joined by singer Olly Murs, former member of the Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt, and comedians Matthew Crosby and Russell Peters.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
The Comedy Bus. Kiri Pritchard-McLean

The Comedy Bus

Episode 3 - Kiri Pritchard-McLean's Anglesey

The Comedy Bus has arrived in North Wales as Kiri takes her fellow Bus buddies to her home in Anglesey. They'll all be mucking in and getting a sweat on working for Kiri's Dad on the farm, team bonding by building rafts together before attempting to climb Snowden. Oh, and Joel gets naked...

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
75 min
Sanjeev Kohli's Big Talk. Sanjeev Kohli

Sanjeev Kohli's Big Talk

Episode 1

Sanjeev Kohli takes a sideways look at what's happening in Scotland and around the world, dissecting the big (and small) issues of the past seven days, with guests Karen Dunbar, Chris Forbes, Jay Lafferty, Darren McGarvey and Jack Foster.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bridget Christie, Sandi Toksvig, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 5 - Public & Private

With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Phill Jupitus and Bridget Christie.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Mel Giedroyc. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 9

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Mel Giedroyc and panellists Hal Cruttenden and Sathnam Sanghera.

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 4 - Begrudging a Crunchie

Malcolm surprises Ramesh by announcing she wants to become a Foster carer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 1 - Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert

Michael McIntyre introduces comedy from Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 8

Russell talks about an amusing ringtone, and answers questions on cats, wizards, and what cheers him up. His guests are Carl Donnelly and Iain Stirling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Hudson And Pepperdine Show

Episode 3: Comedy sketch show, written and performed by Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
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.

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 8

Adrian makes several attempts to write Marigold a letter ending their relationship. The Iraq War begins.

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 seletion of episodes from the fourth series of the cornershop sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
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.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 6, Episode 6

Peter Curran and Patrick Marber are joined by poet Benjamin Zephaniah, who reveals how he nearly took a job writing verses for a Greetings card company.

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

And Now, In Colour

Series 1, Episode 5 - Salisbury Plain

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

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 10, Episode 3 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Simon and Oliver eagerly await the football results, hoping that they have picked the winning line and dreaming of becoming millionaires. But when Simon's numbers come up, the dream turns into a nightmare.

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 9 - Canterbury

The Hangover Games is in leafy Canterbury, Kent, as Matt Richardson challenges an all-girl group of local friends to play some outrageous games for cash prizes while suffering from terrible hangovers. The girls must face dirty pints of chilli and fish sauce, as well as a twerking challenge, and a head-spinning ride on a beer bike.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Kieran Hodgson

Kieran Hodgson's Earworms

Episode 3 - Glazunov

Kieran Hodgson tries to teach his friend about the joys of Glazunov. With guest star Tessa Coates.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall), Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones' 20 Greatest Moments

Retrospective programme looking back at the best bits of sitcom The Young Ones.

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

Delve Special

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Resurrection Of St Jerome

Intrepid reporter David Lander probes the extravagant lifestyle of Caribbean despot Felipe Delnazo and his wife Isabella.

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 10, Episode 4 - Happy Holiday

Simon and Oliver are looking forward to getting away from it all for a weekend in the country.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 9

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Mel Giedroyc and guest panellists Adil Ray and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Urban Myths: Bleak House Guest. Image shows from L to R: Catherine Dickens (Monica Dolan), Hans Christian Andersen (Ian Hart), Charles Dickens (Stephen Mangan)

Urban Myths: Bleak House Guest

Comedy drama starring Stephen Mangan as Charles Dickens.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Rachel Riley. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 6

Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Plus special guests Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy. Copyright: North One Television

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy

Documentary about sitcom The Young Ones and its part in the alternative comedy scene.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sarah Millican, Stephen Fry, Eddie Kadi, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 14 - Messy

With Noel Fielding, Eddie Kadi and Sarah Millican.

YANGA! channel logo. 1am (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 3 - The Café

Funke has a trial day for a job at the local café and Bayo sets out to get her fired!

Comedy Central Extra 1am
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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries

Episode 2, The Turbulent Tale of the Troubl'd Tragedy: Historical comedy adventure by Ged Parsons, with Dominic Jephcott, Bill Wallis and Roy Hudd.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Anthony Joshua, Jack Whitehall, Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 1

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by guests Anthony Joshua, Rob Beckett and Roisin Conaty as the sports-based quiz show returns.

YANGA! channel logo. 1:30am (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 4 - Credit To Sade

Sade runs up Bayo's phone bill and resorts to drastic measures to get the money to pay him back. Tobi and Kevin try to convince mum to buy them a new computer game.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 4

Dara O Briain hosts the topical comedy show. Featuring guests Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.

U&W channel logo 2am (repeat)
John Bishop In Conversation With.... Image shows from L to R: John Bishop, Meera Syal. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 2, Episode 9 - Meera Syal

Multi-talented actress, screenwriter and author Meera Syal CBE sits down with John Bishop. Meera talks about the many influences behind her incredibly successful film, TV and writing career. She speaks candidly about her determination to create roles away from the stereotypes that were available to her and discusses working with her husband, actor Sanjeev Bhaskar.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2am (repeat)
Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:10am (repeat)
Brakes. Image shows from L to R: Livy (Julia Davis), Alan (Peter Wight), Layla (Mercedes Grower), Daniel (Noel Fielding), Elliott (Julian Barratt)

Brakes

Dark comedy about relationship break-ups.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
The Rebel. Image shows from L to R: Henry Palmer (Simon Callow), Margaret (Anita Dobson). Copyright: Retort

The Rebel

Series 2, Episode 3 - Health

A misjudged late-night dip in the sea leaves both Henry and Charles very much worse for wear. As their symptoms deteriorate, they ultimately end up in hospital.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 7 - Russell Kane At The Comedy Store

Russell Kane is tonight's host and he's talking teenage sex. He's joined by the frugal Nick Dixon, wine buff Tom Wrigglesworth, and playa Joel Dommett.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2:30am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Out-takes - Unseen - Vol 2

James Corden presents some previously unseen footage from the sports-based panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 5

Under Harry's TV microsope this week are Tamara Ecclestone, with her billion-dollar lifestyle struggle, and animal mimicry in Wild Britain With Ray Mears.

U&Dave channel logo 2:55am (repeat)
Crackanory. Image shows from L to R: Simon Callow, Ruby Wax, Sue Perkins, David Mitchell, Ben Miller, Katherine Parkinson, Meera Syal, Rik Mayall, Warwick Davis. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 2, Episode 6 - Let Me Be The Judge & I'm Still Here

Ruby Wax and Simon Callow spin these sublime yarns. A TV talent show judge gets a brutal taste of his own medicine and a street performer poses as a statue to foil an art heist.

U&Drama channel logo 3am (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 7 - Three Up, Two Down

With Darryl back inside, the business dead, and money equally unforthcoming, Sharon and Tracey are forced to consider selling Dalentrace and moving somewhere cheaper. Garth considers moving in with his girlfriend.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Drunk History. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Bradley Walsh). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 8

Elis James and John Robins discuss the Battle of Waterloo (stars Vicky Pattison and Hugh Dennis), and Tom Parry tells us about Arthur Conan Doyle becoming Sherlock (stars Bradley Walsh).

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:05am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 19, Episode 7

Gabby Logan, Paralympian Ellie Simmonds, Alex Brooker and David O'Doherty discuss the nation's most talked about sporting events of 2016.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 6

This week, Harry's a little concerned about the Sorority Girls, and wonders about different types of biscuits. Meanwhile, things in Albert Square are getting a bit dangerous and stunt doubles have to be called in.

U&Dave channel logo 3:25am (repeat)
Crackanory. Tamsin Greig. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 3, Episode 6 - Unlucky For Sam & Bob's House

First up is the story of a young student who tries to convince his extremely superstitious elderly landlady that her beliefs are unfounded. In the last tale of the series a man attempts to hide the CIA agent living under his house from his girlfriend. Is he really tracking an imminent alien invasion? Read by Simon Bird and Tamsin Greig.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 4am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 2

Jonathan Ross, Dara O Briain and Alex Jones attempt to out-fact each other as startling theories are put to the test in Lee Mack's riotous panel show.

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

Be Prepared

Episode 1 - Survival

Miles Rummings is determined to run a scout troop, and so four misfits attempt to venture where no scout has ventured before.

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

The Six Mothers-In-Law Of Henry VIII

Episode 5

Catherine Howard was an ambitious girl - one with a reputation and a Duchess as her adviser.

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 4 - Begrudging a Crunchie

Malcolm surprises Ramesh by announcing she wants to become a Foster carer.

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