British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 10th May 2019

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Blithe Spirit

Blithe Spirit

Film based on the stage hit by Noel Coward. A writer is haunted by the ghost of his first wife Elvira after accidentally summoning her during a séance.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 7 - In And Out

The Twirlywoos cause confusion at the stables when they keep letting a horse out. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoos have fun bouncing in and out of the Box.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Laura (Olivia Nixon), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 1, Episode 2

Creative team Joe and Teddy find themselves reduced to working on posters for industrial adhesives, cast iron stoves, and jewellery for dogs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (repeat)
Lucky Feller. Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Lucky Feller

Episode 12 - A Night On The Moors

With a wedding finally in the air and a certain urgent matter to be settled, Kath has persuaded Shorty to take her to Bournemouth for a trial weekend. But they take a wrong turning...

U&Dave channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 1, Episode 6

Comedians Jason Manford and Ed Byrne join host Dara O Briain, games expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games; Asteroids, FIFA '16, Big Buck Hunter, Trials Fusion and a special endgame 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 49 - Get Lost

The gang get lost in the woods and stumble into the Land of Lost Things, where Gnasher gets 'dognapped' by a Gnashersaurus rex which has lost its beloved egg. To save Gnasher they have to rely on 'Pieface logic' to reunite the G-rex with its egg, and stop Walter from making a record-breaking giant omelette with it.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 40 - We Aren't Family

Danger Mouse finds himself in a dance-off to win back one of Squawk's deadly inventions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Ruby Wax: Frazzled. Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax: Frazzled

Episode 1 - Two

Ruby Wax returns to talk about mental health and mindfulness in her inimitable style, using comedy and insight to make us laugh and reflect on what it means to be human.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Lucky Feller. Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Lucky Feller

Episode 13 - The Wedding

Now that his dreams are about to come true, Shorty is absolutely terrified about the events to come. It's almost as though he knew in advance what was about to happen...

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 8 - Snowy Sports Day

Everyone is excited about competing in Snowy Sports Day.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 40 - Cave Of Crystals, Mexico

While in Mexico, Glitch takes a short cut through the Cave of Crystals, a hidden space that contains some of the biggest crystals in the world!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

Episode 12: The former Goon Show star presents his one-man show, in which he plays everything from a ghost-hunter to a hole collector.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (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 7 - Would You Like To Swing On A Star

Gary's fictitious job with Ron may cover his trips to 1941, but it doesn't pay the bills. The antique trade may provide an answer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Robbery with Violence: Comedy, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett.

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 3, Episode 1 - The New Neighbour

Justin, Robert and Little Monster are surprised to meet their exciting new neighbour, Mac the Explorer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45am (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 8 - Nice Work If You Can Get It

Gary's new career as a 1940s entertainer is taking off, as is his trade in wartime 78s. But can he take the strain of two opening nights in two different eras?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:50am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 4

The Horrible Histories team recount an unusual Stuart highwayman who doesn't always steal victims' cash.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:55am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 5 - Christmas Duty

Stan and Jack are lumbered with last-minute Christmas Day duty after the rostered clippie falls ill, which spoils the whole family's plans for dinner.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Alarm System

Richard is concerned about security at the park - and it's Sooty Security Services to the rescue. But when the police arrive, will Richard be caught red-handed?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (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 sixth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:25am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 8 - The Anniversary

Stan and his family are celebrating Olive and Arthur's 10th wedding anniversary. Aunt Maud has seen fit to send them a dog as a gift, but Arthur is none too amused.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 8 - Cleaning

The Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:40am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 4 - Looking For Mr. Goodtime

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

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

George & Mildred

Series 4, Episode 4 - All Work And No Pay

George's no-nonsense approach to traffic control has annoyed one too many of his superiors and colleagues, and after a stern talking to - plus some characteristic advice from Jerry - he manages to resign. Needless to say, Mildred is not pleased.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 3 - Empty Saddles

Fred Quilly's horses are tired. Fred suggests more oats; Joe Maplin - the knackers' yard. Peggy, Ted and all the staff rally round to protect Fred and his horses with unexpected results.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Hugo Rifkind

Hugo Rifkind's Search For Power

Episode 2

Hugo looks at the influence of journalists, speaking to Owen Jones, Sam Coates and James Ball as he attempts to determine what level of power they wield.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 3 - Aunty Noor

Mrs Khan takes on more shifts at the local supermarket, leaving Mr Khan in charge as househusband.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

Episode 12: The former Goon Show star presents his one-man show, in which he plays everything from a ghost-hunter to a hole collector.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Robbery with Violence: Comedy, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett.

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

2point4 Children

Series 1, Episode 4 - Love And Marriage

Bill's mother comes to stay, and is just as difficult as ever. Meanwhile, Bill's also finding it increasingly difficult to communicate and reason with Jenny - could daughter be turning into mother?

London Live 1pm (repeat)
Father's Doing Fine

Father's Doing Fine

A repeat of this 1952 film.

CITV 1:05pm (repeat)
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!

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 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True Love

Marlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.

CITV 1:20pm (repeat)
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.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Julia Sutherland

The Funny Life Of...

Series 2, Episode 1 - Iain Stirling

Julia Sutherland is joined in conversation by Iain Stirling, one of Scotland's most successful stand-up comedians, to find out what drives him to succeed.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (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.

YANGA! channel logo. 2pm (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 2pm (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 4, Episode 2 - Home Brew

While searching through some ancient scrolls and paperwork left behind by the old squire, Boycie discovers a medieval recipe for a traditional local liquor. With the help of his staff, he goes into full-scale production, attracting customers from far and wide, including two whom he had hoped he had seen the last of.

YANGA! channel logo. 2:30pm (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 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 sixth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 25 - Chip Off The Old Block

The Farmer has taken up sculpting, but unintentionally drops a huge slab of stone on top of Timmy's teddy. Shaun and the flock must struggle and strain to lift the heavy block and retrieve the precious toy.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 24 - You Want Frights With That?

Zig and Zag stage their own haunting in a bid to get their video onto their favourite TV show Ghost Hunters Live, If They Weren't Dead 5.

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

Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Kakiemon Tiger

Lovejoy is menaced by a private debt collector, causing him to attempt to hijack one of Charlotte's auctions.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 20 - Why So Clonely

Dennis accidentally clones himself and uses his exact opposite clone to do all his chores and abide by the rules at school. All is going to plan until Walter realises what has happened and unleashes a clone cat army on the den!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 6 - X Marks The Spot

Bitz, Purl and Bob are on a treasure hunt on Faraway Island with the help of an old map, and they find a huge chest full of yummy chocolate coins.

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

Minder

Series 9, Episode 5 - Opportunity Knocks And Bruises

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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 5, Episode 12 - Round And Round Went The Great Big Wheel

The platoon are called upon to help work on a camp which is testing a new weapon, a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire - by Pike's home-made portable radio.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 41 - Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Isles Of Scilly

It's a dark night and Glitch is flying his Grim HQ over the sea around the Isles of Scilly.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 22

The Lost Pirate has got a plan to find his way off a desert island - he's going to send a message in a bottle. Newsreader Arthur Sleep mistakes his diary for the news script.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 4, Episode 7 - Take My Advice

Millie is anonymously blogging advice to school parents. Mum writes in and eventually realises it is Millie. Fran is caught in the middle and Leo tries to teach Declan to be cool.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Laura (Olivia Nixon), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 1, Episode 2

Creative team Joe and Teddy find themselves reduced to working on posters for industrial adhesives, cast iron stoves, and jewellery for dogs.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:05pm (repeat)
Carry On Cleo. Cleopatra (Amanda Barrie). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cleo

The Carry On team take on ancient history and the big-budget film Cleopatra. Caesar's plan goes awry when Antony is captivated by Cleopatra.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 16 - School Dog Waffle

The Brooklyn-Bells take Waffle to school to ask the headteacher if Waffle can visit class.

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 9, Episode 2 - Mummies & Daddies

As Tracey and Sharon leave the ante-natal class they bump into a pregnant Kimberley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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 1, Episode 4 - Love And Marriage

Bill's mother comes to stay, and is just as difficult as ever. Meanwhile, Bill's also finding it increasingly difficult to communicate and reason with Jenny - could daughter be turning into mother?

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 5, Episode 6 - Great Expectations

Vicky's baby is due at any moment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Ruby Wax: Frazzled. Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax: Frazzled

Episode 1 - Two

Ruby Wax returns to talk about mental health and mindfulness in her inimitable style, using comedy and insight to make us laugh and reflect on what it means to be human.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:45pm (repeat)
So Awkward Files. Copyright: Channel X

So Awkward Files

Episode 4 - Martha and Jas

Martha doesn't need any help filling in her form. Jas is determined to help out though, cheerfully listing Martha's weaknesses and recalling all the occasions when she didn't tell the truth.

YANGA! channel logo. 6pm (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.

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 fifth 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 5, Episode 7

In an attempt to cheer themselves up Jacko and Elmo go off to a night spot for a drink and sample the local talent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True Love

Marlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.

YANGA! channel logo. 6:30pm (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.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 99, Episode 5

The EU Election, the birth of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, and the fall in the number of GPs working in the UK. Miles Jupp is joined by Bugler Andy Zaltzman, stand-ups Desiree Burch and Andrew Maxwell, and star of The Mash Report, Rachel Parris.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 1, Episode 5 - Relationships

After the events of Norwich it becomes clear that Alistair is in love with Jean instead of Judith. He also asks for more rewrites, so Lionel checks back into the hotel and seeks Sandy's services once more. As he struggles, Jean arrives and offers to lend a hand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 4, Episode 2 - Home Brew

While searching through some ancient scrolls and paperwork left behind by the old squire, Boycie discovers a medieval recipe for a traditional local liquor. With the help of his staff, he goes into full-scale production, attracting customers from far and wide, including two whom he had hoped he had seen the last of.

Union Jack 7pm
30 min
Josh Berry

Josh Berry's Fake News

Series 2, Episode 4

Join impressionist Josh Berry as he says - forget the facts - it's fake news!

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 7

Joan of Arc gets a visit from a confused angel, a pirate captain tries to make his crew dress like ladies, and Mrs Celt enjoys being a Roman on Historical Wife Swap.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

Episode 12: The former Goon Show star presents his one-man show, in which he plays everything from a ghost-hunter to a hole collector.

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 8, Episode 4 - Catching Digby's Donkey

The complete inability of Digby to catch a simple-brained animal is beyond the comprehension of Lance Corporal Signwriter Foggy Dewhurst. With the assistance of Compo and Clegg - a small but well-trained team - Foggy sets out to show the animals once and for all who is boss.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 11 - A Brush With The Law

After one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!

CITV 7:25pm (repeat)
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 One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Beth (Katie Redford). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 6

It's a day full of bad surprises for Granville when the till becomes unwell, Leroy buys an ice cream van and the Black Widow finds him overheating in a tight spot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Robbery with Violence: Comedy, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett.

CITV 7:40pm (repeat)
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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45pm (repeat)
So Awkward Files. Copyright: Channel X

So Awkward Files

Episode 4 - Martha and Jas

Martha doesn't need any help filling in her form. Jas is determined to help out though, cheerfully listing Martha's weaknesses and recalling all the occasions when she didn't tell 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 3, Episode 3 - A Nose For Quality

Simon takes steps to protect his interests when members of the landed gentry visit both his and Oliver's shop.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 12 - Round And Round Went The Great Big Wheel

The platoon are called upon to help work on a camp which is testing a new weapon, a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire - by Pike's home-made portable radio.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Morwenna Newcross (Jessica Ransom), Janice (Robyn Addison)

Doc Martin

Series 8, Episode 1 - Mysterious Ways

After having therapy to save their marriage in the last series, Martin and Louisa face the challenge of living happily together with their baby James Henry. Meanwhile wedding bells are ringing for Portwenn's police constable, Joe Penhale and the Doc's nanny, Janice Bone.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:05pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 4, Episode 7 - Take My Advice

Millie is anonymously blogging advice to school parents. Mum writes in and eventually realises it is Millie. Fran is caught in the middle and Leo tries to teach Declan to be cool.

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 3, Episode 4 - The End Of The Line

David and Lyn inform their fathers that they have no intention of having children, so Oliver and Simon resort to drastic action in a bid for a grandchild.

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

Your Face Or Mine

Series 5, Episode 11

The last episode in the series features adult entertainment workers Junior and Megan, who are soon to be wed.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:30pm
30 min
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. Joe Lycett. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 1, Episode 6

Joe Lycett fights for the consumer rights of the Great British public. This time, Joe and celebrity guest Liza Tarbuck take on the housing market and send a letting agent packing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Weaker Sex?

The stress of 'a 36 hour day' starts to take its toll on Barbara after she is left to restore an old range to its former glory. The Goods also celebrate the first signs of life in their vegetable patch and viciously defend it from the birds.

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Doc Martin. John Rahmanzai (Art Malik)

Doc Martin

Series 8, Episode 2 - Sons And Lovers

With Janice gone, Martin and Louisa are looking for a nursery for James. Mrs Tishell is shocked to learn that Al has very high blood pressure. Ruth is approached about selling her farm. Louisa helps with the diagnosis of a pupil, which spurs her on to explore a possible career change. This is not welcome news for Martin, who dislikes change of any kind, even if it could be for the better.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Diane Morgan, David Mitchell, Richard Osman, Rob Brydon, Rory Reid, Lee Mack, Daisy May Cooper. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 6

This episode's guests are Daisy May Cooper, Diane Morgan, Richard Osman and Rory Reid.

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The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 4 - Pig's Lib

There are two new additions to the Good family: Pinky and Perky the pigs. Margo does not share Tom and Barbara's enthusiasm and the pigs are sent away. Having made Margo feel guilty, Tom is allowed to retrieve them from certain death...

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Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

Forces TV 10pm (repeat)
Bless This House. Sid Abbott (Sid James). Copyright: Thames Television

Legends Of British Comedy

Episode 2 - Sid! - The Best Of Sid James

With his trademark dirty laugh, Sid was made for the Carry On films. With extracts from his finest on-screen moments, there are also fond tributes from his many co-stars.

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Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 4

Dr Lawrence watches Anne take part in a theatre production.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Joe Lycett. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 8

Jimmy Carr hosts the last in the current series, as Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Alan Carr and Joe Lycett. Plus special guest Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
The Comedy Bus. Suzi Ruffell. Copyright: Spelthorne Community Television

The Comedy Bus

Episode 5 - Suzi Ruffel's Portsmouth

Suzi Ruffell returns home to the city she left at eighteen for the bright lights of London. Now, almost 12 years later, she's returning home with her bus mates to for a journey of self-discovery and giving Pompey a second chance. She'll be taking her gaggle of comedians to the south coast where they'll re-live some of Suzi's fondest childhood memories by visiting a skate park, trying their hand at the arcade games, and giving 'gay Portsmouth' a real chance by visiting local drag performer Cherry Liquor.

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Gary: Tank Commander. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Robert Jack), Charlie (Scott Fletcher), Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh), Adam (Paul-James Corrigan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 1, Episode 5 - In The Field

Gary complicates a training exercise by agreeing to pick up a cooker for his Dad. Collecting it with a tank is one thing - hiding it from the sergeant is another.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ruby Wax: Frazzled. Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax: Frazzled

Episode 1 - Two

Ruby Wax returns to talk about mental health and mindfulness in her inimitable style, using comedy and insight to make us laugh and reflect on what it means to be human.

BBC Two 10:20pm
10 min version
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

The Mini Mash Report, Episode 3. Highlights from the satirical news show, presented by Nish Kumar, as a cast of comedy correspondents give their take on the week's events.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?. Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: BBC

Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?

Episode 5 - Money

Comic explanation of human development via stand-up, song and sketch.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 25, Episode 6 - Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Kevin Hart, Octavia Spencer, Shakespears Sister

Will Smith talks about his bucket list, Naomi Scott says it's surreal starring with Will, Octavia Spencer says being scary is fun, Kevin Hart jokes about playing a villain, if only an animated one, and Shakespears Sister performs live in the studio.

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The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 5 - Anarchy in Royston Vasey

The nosebleed epidemic worsens. Geoff and Brian bury Mike alive. Tubbs and Edward leave the local shop to find a 'no-tail' for David. Pauline is pushed to the limit. Les McQueen is astonished that Creme Brulee have reformed without him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Double Acts. John Finnemore. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Goliath Window

It is the year 1820, and Mark and Luke have agreed to meet in the vestry of St Anne's church in the village of Mayton Chennett. Starring Simon Kane and John Finnemore.

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 3, Episode 3 - A Nose For Quality

Simon takes steps to protect his interests when members of the landed gentry visit both his and Oliver's shop.

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The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 6 - Royston Vasey and the Monster from Hell

The nosebleed epidemic claims a distinguished victim, and the Legz Akimbo Theatre Company misjudge the public mood.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 7 - Enough

Are Lee and Lucy ready for another child?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler. Tim Fitzhigham. Copyright: BBC

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Series 2, Episode 3

Can Tim FitzHigham cook a pudding underneath ten feet of water?

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 3, Episode 4 - The End Of The Line

David and Lyn inform their fathers that they have no intention of having children, so Oliver and Simon resort to drastic action in a bid for a grandchild.

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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 6 - Leeds

The Leeds Grand Theatre hosts comedy from Ardal O'Hanlon, Jack Whitehall, Andi Osho & Sean Collins.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
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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.

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The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Juan Mata, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 10

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks charity with Manchester United star Juan Mata. Stand-up from Julian Deane.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 7

Jimmy Carr, Rob Beckett and guest team captain Tom Allen discuss and dissect the topics of the week. They're joined by guests Scarlett Moffatt, Harriet Kemsley, Wes Nelson and Rosie Jones.

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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.

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Rob Brydon Live. Rob Brydon

Rob Brydon Live

TV broadcast of Rob Brydon's 2009 stand-up show.

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Porters. Pippa (Sophie McShera)

Porters

Series 2, Episode 2 - Orc & Pradeep

Mr Pradeep spends a day as a porter for charity. Meanwhile, a woman dressed as an orc is admitted to the hospital with an extreme allergic reaction.

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My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 11, Episode 9 - Darts All, Folks

Ben discovers that he is not quite the darts player his father was, and Susan discovers that her new personal trainer is not quite fit for purpose.

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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.

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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 2 - Winston Churchill's Pants

Sharp stand-up from Dave Gorman, who answers life's burning questions. What is Richard Branson capable of? And should David Dickinson be stopped?

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The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 5 - Anarchy in Royston Vasey

The nosebleed epidemic worsens. Geoff and Brian bury Mike alive. Tubbs and Edward leave the local shop to find a 'no-tail' for David. Pauline is pushed to the limit. Les McQueen is astonished that Creme Brulee have reformed without him.

Forces TV 2:10am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore

Legends Of British Comedy

Short documentary series originally released on VHS in 1996, showcasing some of British comedy's greatest ever talents.

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The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 6 - Royston Vasey and the Monster from Hell

The nosebleed epidemic claims a distinguished victim, and the Legz Akimbo Theatre Company misjudge the public mood.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott), Andy (Nick Helm). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 1, Episode 1 - Mind The Cracks

The seemingly simple task of caring for his nephew spirals into a bizarre misadventure for the pair, involving a faked injury, a car crash, a visit to a gay club, a lot of lying, and some hard lessons in life.

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Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 5 - Sunday For Seven Days

Albert and Harold plan a visit to the cinema.

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

Harry Hill's TV Burp

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

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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 14, Episode 1

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

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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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Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Gwen (Sydney Rae White), Andy (Nick Helm). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 1, Episode 2 - Party Monster

After a series of personal humiliations, Andy's forced to babysit a sick Errol. Upon learning his nephew is faking illness to get out of a child's birthday party, Andy's determined to teach Errol how to be a party monster.

U&Drama channel logo 3:20am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Bonds That Bind Us

Albert wins on the premium bonds and goes to the West End.

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

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 7

Actor and comedian Catherine Tate, Pointless creator and co-presenter Richard Osman and Wild Things host Kate Humble are the latest guests on Lee Mack's riotous panel show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Laura (Olivia Nixon), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 1, Episode 2

Creative team Joe and Teddy find themselves reduced to working on posters for industrial adhesives, cast iron stoves, and jewellery for dogs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Ruby Wax: Frazzled. Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax: Frazzled

Episode 1 - Two

Ruby Wax returns to talk about mental health and mindfulness in her inimitable style, using comedy and insight to make us laugh and reflect on what it means to be human.

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