British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 30th April 2019

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
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Innocents In Paris

Comic tale following a disparate group of British travellers in Paris over the course of a single weekend.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 9 - This Way, That Way

The Twirlywoos are chased this way and that way when they encounter a dog in a park. When the Tea Machine starts acting strangely Toodloo has to run back and forth across the Boat to keep up.

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

Second Thoughts

Episode 3.13, Faint Possibility: Liza earns cult status after she divulges the secrets of her love life on Woman's Hour.

U&Dave channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Sam Pamphilon, Gregg Wallace, Dara O Briain, Ellie Gibson, Steve McNeil, Jodie Kidd. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 3, Episode 1

Broadcasters Gregg Wallace and Jodie Kidd pick up the joystick to play five video games: Spy Hunter, Total War: Rome II, Battlefield 1, Push Me Pull You and special endgame Dara's Buttery Spuds in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 39 - Gnash Hit

Gnasher becomes the star of an action movie, playing Grizzly's on-screen sidekick. But filming keeps him and Dennis apart, leaving Dennis feeling lonely. Could Dennis and Gnasher really become Grizzly and Gnasher?

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 29 - For Your Insides Only

Penfold takes a trip inside Danger Mouse's body to save him from a deadly aversion to his own heroism.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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 6 - Under New Management

The department is thrown into disarray when Maxwell brings in a new chief, pushing Drummond down the pecking order: a brash, no-nonsense northern woman. The sackings commence quickly, but Piglet and Drummond don't intend to simply roll over.

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

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 6 - Chris Packham

Naturalist Chris Packham reads from the nature diaries he kept as a teenager and is interviewed about his formative years, which were mostly spent up trees, looking for birds.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 22 - Bitz's Campout Conundrum

On a camping trip to High Snowy Mountain, Bitz, Bob and Purl offer to help a very tired bear-sitter Bevel get two bear cubs to take their nap so he can arrange a surprise picnic for them.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 21 - Tepui Mountains, Venezuela

Foz, Kyan and Lars are climbing a Tepui in Venezuela, with Xuli exploring this amazing place in her Vroomster.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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 7 - With Friends Like These

Faced with mounting cutbacks from their respective governments, MI5 and the KGB are forced to collaborate in order to prove their worth. Is the staged kidnap of a senior Russian minister really wise?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30am (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 6 - In The Mood

Yvonne delivers an ultimatum to Gary, but Ron makes him an offer he can't refuse. Will he return to 1940, and if he does, will he ever come back to the 1990s?

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 9 - Storm In A Tea Chest

Bob and Terry take a trip down memory lane.

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 18 - Monster Sitting

There is a Grand Robot Ball in Justin Town - it's the perfect way for Robert to recharge his batteries. But Robert can only go to the ball if he can find someone to look after Little Monster - and Justin.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 11 - 'Orrible Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell rises from obscurity, challenges King Charles I in the English Civil War, and ultimately orders the King's execution - as he says, a it was a 'cruel necessity'. In other parts of Britain there are a bunch of oddly named Puritan soldiers, and the great writers Shakespeare and Milton square up for a word battle.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 4 - Brew It Yourself

Stan gets himself in hot water when a home brewing attempt results in a beer far more potent than he'd intended!

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

The News Quiz

Series 99, Episode 3

Ayesha Hazarika, Andy Zaltzman, Ellie Taylor and Mark Steel join Miles Jupp for a look at the news. Among the stories this week - a round up of the candidates announced so far in a crowded EU Election field; activist Greta Thunberg's visit to the UK in support of the Extinction Rebellion protests; and the risk of spying as Chinese telecom company Huawei are invited to work on 5g provision in the UK.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10am (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 2, Episode 1 - Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Six months after time-travelling philanderer Gary turned his back on 1940, Ron persuades him to return for the one big deal which will set them up for life.

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 10 - Too Many Crooks

Arthur starts a catering business.

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

Sooty

Series 3, Episode 3 - Who's Got Talent

Sweep takes singing and dancing lessons from Steps star Faye Tozer - but will he be good enough to win Mr Slater's talent show?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 5 - Busmen's Perks

Olive wants to redecorate her bedroom. By far the cheapest approach is for Stan to get a couple of cans of cheap bus paint from the garage. After all, everyone's at it - even the boss.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 10 - Up And Down

The Twirlywoos learn about up and down when they play with a bouncy ball. Back in the Boat Peekaboo has something else for them to bounce on.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:40am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

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

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

Hearing With Hegley

Series 3, Episode 3

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50am (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 third and fourth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 2 - And So To Bed

As if Mildred wasn't already sick enough of having to just 'make do and mend', the marital bed promptly gives way after a good few decades' service. Unfortunately, George is on a Higher Purchase blacklist.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 8: The Owl And The Ivy, Episode 2 - Part 2

Under Fleur's influence, Gareth gets a tattoo and Diane suggests an experiment in sleeping arrangements.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 8 - It's A Blue World

Ted Bovis is offered the chance to hire an artistic but explicit film to show to the male adult campers.

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 9 - Storm In A Tea Chest

Bob and Terry take a trip down memory lane.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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 2, Episode 1 - Testing Times

Sleepless nights, confusion over chemicals and an EU farm inspection - just a normal day on the farm for Boycie and Marlene.... until Boycie loses his hair!

CITV 1:05pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 43 - The Robot

Bean buys a robot to clean his flat, but it ends up trashing half the town!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs Boyce

Boycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 44 - Ice Cream

Bean wants an ice cream from the ice cream van, but ends up serving himself - along with every kid in town!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 2 - Underneath

The Twirlywoos learn about underneath when they visit a hat shop. Back in the boat, the Box brings a rainbow for the Twirlywoos to dance underneath.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Dave (Kris Marshall), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 3

Mrs Khan is very keen to go on holiday. But holidays cost money, plus there's Shazia's honeymoon to pay for.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 2pm (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.

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 11 - Tobi's Arsenal Birthday

Dad promises to take Tobi to the Arsenal game for his birthday. When he realises how expensive tickets are, he goes to extraordinary lengths to find cheaper ones and get Tobi to the game!

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 12 - The Washing Machine

When the washing machine breaks Dad tries to hide the fact that he has cancelled the house insurance from Gladys. Funke auditions for a West End theatre role.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 7

A plane, chair, pencil and watering can are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 16 - Billy Goat's Grief

There's a neighbourhood inspection so Zig and Zag employ a herd of goats to eat their untidy garden neat - what could possibly go wrong?

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 10 - Irish Stew

Lovejoy and Jane go to Ireland in search of a Yeats painting. But two stolen pages from a medieval manuscript prompt another investigation.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Fan

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

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:45pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 11 - The Odds Couple

Arthur offers Ray's services to stop a compulsive gambler from losing anymore of her husband's money.

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

Genius

Series 2, Episode 6 - Armando Iannucci

With Armando Iannucci. Ideas include criminals being forced to wear only flip-flops, Tetris - The Movie, and extra-long running shoes.

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

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 7 - Spa Day

Mrs. Wicket demands Mr. Bean drive her and Miss Wince to the spa, and wait outside until they're done. But Bean gets bored, and looks for fun!

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

Up The Garden Path

Series 3, Episode 4 - Taking It on the Chin

As Izzy's love-life grows ever more complicated - she's in for a big surprise.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 18 - Mayor Bevel's Mega Wheel

Bitz, Bob and Purl are building a giant Mega Wheel in Craft City for Mayor Bevel, and the local citizens are getting very excited.

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

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 8 - Charity Bean

Bean is cajoled by Irma and spurred by jealousy of the fund-raising star Declan into raising money for a donkey sanctuary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:50pm (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 8 - It's A Blue World

Ted Bovis is offered the chance to hire an artistic but explicit film to show to the male adult campers.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 22 - Go Jet Academy: Biogas Power

Glitch is excited when Lars refits the Grimbler with new, clean biogas boosters that could make it even faster than the Vroomster!

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 14

Keith Fitt discovers how difficult it is being a newsreader, while loveable Humphrey enters a village show.

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

Second Thoughts

Episode 3.13, Faint Possibility: Liza earns cult status after she divulges the secrets of her love life on Woman's Hour.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 8 - Waffle's Playdate

Evie, Waffle, Ruby and Jelly have a playdate, and Mrs Hobbs has a delivery shop disaster.

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 8, Episode 1 - Trouble And Strife

With money in short supply, Sharon's new job is vital, although Tracey wonders whether the price is too high. Meanwhile Dorien is planning a party in her flat.

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 6 - Sorry Partner

James Nicholls has delusions of youth and ability and these are put to a severe test when he enters his badminton club's doubles tournament. And when a row over a girl splits him from his partner, Fanshawe, pride forces him to find a substitute.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:30pm (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 2, Episode 1 - Testing Times

Sleepless nights, confusion over chemicals and an EU farm inspection - just a normal day on the farm for Boycie and Marlene.... until Boycie loses his hair!

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

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 6 - Chris Packham

Naturalist Chris Packham reads from the nature diaries he kept as a teenager and is interviewed about his formative years, which were mostly spent up trees, looking for birds.

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 6

Jacko finds himself in a desperate predicament - but can he get himeself out of trouble?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (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 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs Boyce

Boycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 13, Episode 1 - The Wooden Spoon

Ed and Elgar return to London from their failed jaunt living in a shepherd's hut in the country destitute and on the lookout for a new roof over their respective heads. Could a carrier bag filled with wooden spoons be the answer to their problems?

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 8

As their holiday draws to a close, the Boswell party increases in number. They make a protest over rabbit-hunting and Lady Bowford takes a shine to Joey. Adrian has a rejection from his music publisher and reaches a crossroads in his life.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Dave (Kris Marshall), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 3

Mrs Khan is very keen to go on holiday. But holidays cost money, plus there's Shazia's honeymoon to pay for.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 1

A prank-loving Emperor hosts a dinner party on Roman Come Dine With Me, the Durham Home Guard injure themselves while learning first aid, and the Viking rock band paint the town red... literally.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
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 7, Episode 4 - Cheering Up Ludovic

Clegg is given the job of test driving Ludovic's new van.

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 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.

CITV 7:25pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 43 - The Robot

Bean buys a robot to clean his flat, but it ends up trashing half the town!

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 9 - Storm In A Tea Chest

Bob and Terry take a trip down memory lane.

CITV 7:40pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 44 - Ice Cream

Bean wants an ice cream from the ice cream van, but ends up serving himself - along with every kid in town!

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 8: The Owl And The Ivy, Episode 2 - Part 2

Under Fleur's influence, Gareth gets a tattoo and Diane suggests an experiment in sleeping arrangements.

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 11, Episode 5 - Two Fools And Their Money

Even the antiques business suffers from the recession, and Simon and Oliver both feel the pinch when a new bank manager takes over.

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 24 - Bayo's Union

Bayo rallies his co-workers to go on strike after being treated unfairly by his boss. Sade embarrasses herself whilst trying to impress her companion on her first date.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05pm (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 5, Episode 2 - Keep Young And Beautiful

Following questions in the House of Commons, it is proposed that older members of the Home Guard should join the ARP while younger members of the ARP join the Home Guard. It looks like most of Mainwaring's men could be in the firing line.

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 11, Episode 6 - The First Of The Queue

Simon and Oliver both have their eyes on a cut-price satellite dish.

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

Meet The Adebanjos

A British-African sitcom following a larger-than-life father struggling to instil his old-fashioned African values in his reluctant British household.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45pm (repeat)
Murder On The Blackpool Express. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson)

Murder On The Blackpool Express

Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.

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 second 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 9

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)
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 7, Episode 3

Joan Bakewell, Warwick Davis, Paul Hollywood and Jason Manford are the guests in this episode.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Eamonn Holmes, Scarlett Moffatt, Leigh Francis, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 5, Episode 6

Taking their seats as the star-studded panel for this edition of the exuberantly extraordinary programme are comedian Jimmy Carr, TV and radio presenter Eamonn Holmes, and former Queen of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
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, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Highlights from the irreverent panel show.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live

TV broadcast of Jason Manford's return to the stage with his 2011 live tour, recorded at the MEN Arena.

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

Number 6

Episode 8

Miss Mo'Real and Kojo are the stars performing on the show tonight.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Don't Forget The Driver. Image shows from L to R: Bradley (Jo Eaton-Kent), Joy (Marcia Warren), Rita (Luwam Teklizgi), Kayla (Erin Kellyman)

Don't Forget The Driver

Episode 4

Peter and Kayla leave Rita home alone, and she ventures into town to get her phone fixed. Meanwhile, Peter takes a group of Japanese tourists to Hampton Court, but the trip ends disastrously.

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

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 6 - Chris Packham

Naturalist Chris Packham reads from the nature diaries he kept as a teenager and is interviewed about his formative years, which were mostly spent up trees, looking for birds.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Niall Horan, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Kirsty Gallacher, Nick Grimshaw, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 4

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by Nick Grimshaw, Niall Horan and Kirsty Gallacher for more sports trivia fun.

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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 3

Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney and Sara Pascoe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
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Warhorses Of Letters

Series 1, Episode 1

The first episode charts the early days of the romance of Marengo and Copenhagen, the horses of Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington. It is the beginning of the Peninsular Campaign and as their love blossoms, the shadow of impending combat looms over the two heroes.

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Live At The Apollo. Jo Brand. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 6 - Russell Howard and Jo Brand

Stand up comedy from Russell Howard and Jo Brand.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Matt Berry

I, Regress

Series 2, Episode 1

Matt Berry returns in the surreal and dark regression therapist comedy series.

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The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 14, Episode 9 - Michael Palin, Alexander Armstrong, Ashley Banjo, Katherine Ryan, Michael Sheen, Mark Ronson, Lukke Li

Jonathan's guests this time include iconic Monty Python star and travel presenter Michael Palin, and Pointless host Alexander Armstrong and Diversity member Ashley Banjo ahead of the return of the much-anticipated celebrity stripathon The All New Monty. Comedian Katherine Ryan will also be on the sofa alongside award-winning actor Michael Sheen, and chart-topping Mark Ronson will be performing with Lykke Li in the studio.

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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 and second series of the prison-based sitcom.

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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 5, Episode 4 - You Use A Spoon For Licking Custard

Dave Gorman asks what does the term 'generation' really mean? Why does his Mum use emojis? Are 'Life Hacks' really any help at all? All these questions and more, will be answered. Sort of.

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30 min
The Stand Comedy Club

...At The Stand

Fred At The Stand 2, Episode 5

Dana Alexander, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Helen Bauer and Alun Cochrane are the stars this week.

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Son Of Cliché

Son Of Cliché

Episode 2.5, Weird Magazines: Spoofing student life and a meaty mammal.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 6

Team captain Rob Beckett, guest captain Aisling Bea and celebrity panellists discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points. They're joined by Stacey Solomon, Liam Charles, Ed Gamble and Lou Sanders.

Forces TV 11:05pm (repeat)
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Never The Twain

Series 11, Episode 5 - Two Fools And Their Money

Even the antiques business suffers from the recession, and Simon and Oliver both feel the pinch when a new bank manager takes over.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 1, Episode 2 - Death

Tim attempts to get to the bottom of 'death' via his narrative poem The Boy Who Faked His Own Death.

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 11, Episode 6 - The First Of The Queue

Simon and Oliver both have their eyes on a cut-price satellite dish.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Jigsaw. Image shows from L to R: Tom Craine, Nat Luurtsema, Dan Antopolski. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jigsaw

Series 1, Episode 2

Stand-up comedians Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema combine their talents to piece together a rapid-fire and surreal sketch show.

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

Black Books

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Entertainer

Fran has a new hobby and Bernard has a date. Manny holds the key to success with both.

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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.

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Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. Joe Lycett. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 1, Episode 4

This time, Joe is helped by his assistant Mark Silcox and celebrity guest Prue Leith as he investigates private parking firms and car parks which are not fine to park in. Joe also tackles keyless car theft.

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The Truth About Women. Humphrey Tavistock (Laurence Harvey). Credit: STUDIOCANAL

The Truth About Women

To a husband unable to understand his wife, an old gentleman recounts romantic passages in his life: his first love, a "fast" girl, an adventure in the East, a romance in Paris, a title-seeking American, an artist and a nurse. Finally, how he married his wife.

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

Black Books

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fever

Fran is too hot for comfort, Bernard wants a summer fling and Manny tries to cool down for fear of onsetting his 'illness'.

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Psychobitches. Image shows from L to R: Emily Brontë (Katy Brand), Charlotte Brontë (Selina Griffiths), Anne Brontë (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Psychobitches

Series 1, Episode 2

Steve Pemberton plays an unusually gruff Dian Fossey. Katy Brand's pork pie-munching Diana Dors is confronted by Sam Spiro's glamorous Marilyn Monroe, while Sharon Horgan gives her take on a brooding Virginia Woolf and a love-struck Cleopatra.

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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?

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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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Live At The Apollo. Jo Brand. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 6 - Russell Howard and Jo Brand

Stand up comedy from Russell Howard and Jo Brand.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
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...

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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 2, Episode 11 - Tobi's Arsenal Birthday

Dad promises to take Tobi to the Arsenal game for his birthday. When he realises how expensive tickets are, he goes to extraordinary lengths to find cheaper ones and get Tobi to the game!

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QI

Series O, Episode 6 - Odds And Ends

Sandi Toksvig considers various odds and ends. Ever wondered how to tell a schnauzerorgan from a paddywhack? With Matt Lucas, Romesh Ranganathan and Liza Tarbuck.

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The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 2

Uber, Trump and Kim Jong-un get the Russell Howard treatment as he mocks the madness of the news. He also chats to comedy writer Adam Kay.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Soho Theatre Live. Mae Martin

Soho Theatre Live

Episode 5 - Mae Martin

The Summer of Stand Up continues with Mae Martin, the two-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee who brings her hit show Us to Soho Theatre. Mae hilariously discusses the 21st century stereotypes of gender, sexuality and identity, as well as the time she had THE sex talk with her mum.

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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 2, Episode 12 - The Washing Machine

When the washing machine breaks Dad tries to hide the fact that he has cancelled the house insurance from Gladys. Funke auditions for a West End theatre role.

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The Rebel. Angela (Frances Barber). Copyright: Retort

The Rebel

Series 2, Episode 4 - Drugs

When Charles's ex-wife is arrested in a drugs bust, Henry and Charles embark on a novel scheme to raise money for her defence lawyer.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
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Ross Noble Freewheeling. Ross Noble. Copyright: North One Television / Stunt Baby

Ross Noble Freewheeling

Series 2, Episode 4

Random roadtrip adventures with the Geordie comic. Ross brightens up a grandma's day, tries to unite the mods and rockers, and helps jobseekers in Sussex find work experience!

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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.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 19

Another rollicking, rip-roaring ride through TV Burps past, as your favourite big-collared telly critic presents more of the funniest moments from previous series.

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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 9 - James Acaster At The Comedy Store

Movie lover James Acaster hosts the show again. He's joined by legally homeless Sean McLoughlin, the creative Isy Suttie, and the immature Nathan Caton.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 21

Harry goes back on a trip through Burps of the past, visiting Downton Abbey and EastEnders, and taking a look at reality show Love Thy Neighbour and Stephen Fry and Mark Carwardine's Last Chance To See.

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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 10, Episode 4

With guests Jack Osbourne, Uri Geller, Tim Minchin and Holly Walsh.

Comedy Central Extra 3:05am (repeat)
Drunk History. Image shows from L to R: Sir Barnes Wallis (Chris O'Dowd), Sir Arthur Harris (Alexander Armstrong), A.R. 'Dick' Collins (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 3, Episode 1

In the first episode Chris O'Dowd and Alexander Armstrong star in Joel Dommett's drunken Dambusters. Plus, watch the Impractical Jokers' tipsy take on a presidential disaster, starring Joe Thomas, Joe Wilkinson and Brett Goldstein.

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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 2, Episode 1 - Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Six months after time-travelling philanderer Gary turned his back on 1940, Ron persuades him to return for the one big deal which will set them up for life.

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A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 4

The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.

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You Must Be Joking!

You Must Be Joking!

Film starring Terry-Thomas.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 6

Journalist and radio presenter John Humphrys, Irish stand-up comedian Ed Byrne and Humans and The IT Crowd actress Katherine Parkinson all join Lee Mack for his fun and fact-filled panel show.

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

Genius

Series 2, Episode 6 - Armando Iannucci

With Armando Iannucci. Ideas include criminals being forced to wear only flip-flops, Tetris - The Movie, and extra-long running shoes.

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

Up The Garden Path

Series 3, Episode 4 - Taking It on the Chin

As Izzy's love-life grows ever more complicated - she's in for a big surprise.

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Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Episode 3.13, Faint Possibility: Liza earns cult status after she divulges the secrets of her love life on Woman's Hour.

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

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 6 - Chris Packham

Naturalist Chris Packham reads from the nature diaries he kept as a teenager and is interviewed about his formative years, which were mostly spent up trees, looking for birds.

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