British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 17th May 2019

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 19 - Balancing

The Twirlywoos are at a gym hall where they watch a gymnast practicing a routine on a balance beam.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

A selection of episodes from the second series of the David Jason sitcom.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 6 - Griller Thriller

Dennis' ultimate hero, Grizzly Griller, plans on trekking to the source of the River Beano, broadcasting the treacherous path on live TV. Dennis introduces him to his pet hamster, Galahad - only to discover they are his biggest fear! Grizzly is so afraid that Dennis must disguise himself as his hero and go in his place!

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Highlights Special - The Supies

Duckula is hosting The Supies awards show and the danger agents are all in attendance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Suzi Ruffell

Suzi Ruffell: Postcards To Portsmouth

Suzi Ruffell records a stand-up special for BBC Radio 4 in her hometown.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 13 - Woolly Wonder Girl

Police Chief Bevel has his hands full trying to stop rowdy rascals Zip and Pop on their noise-making spree in Craft City.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Eiffel Tower, France

In France, Grandmaster Glitch breaks the Eiffel Tower when he uses it as a TV aerial. Can the Go Jetters fix it?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 1, Episode 1 - Peel Bananas The Burkiss Way

The best techniques on peeling bananas and how to get people off lightly.

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

TB or not TB: Sixty years of smoking takes its toll on Albert.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35am (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 3, Episode 3 - One O'Clock Jump

Gary is worried about Yvonne's depression at being out of work and confused by the fact that the present PC Deadman is obviously Reg's grandson and yet Reg doesn't have any children.

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 6 - Very Pongy Cheese

Justin and Robert get given some very pongy cheese, but the horrible smell makes Little Monster run away and attracts the attention of Funella Furchester and a very cheeky mouse. Guest starring Louise Gold.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:50am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Busmen's Ball

The annual Busmen's Ball comes round once again and Arthur has decided that he and Olive will not be attending such a low-brow affair. Then he discovers what this year's cabaret is going to be...

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 8

A selection of monarchs, a rather unsavoury make and singing suffragettes provide the entertainment in another packed episode of the historical comedy sketch show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 3, Episode 4 - It's A Sin To Tell A Lie

Gary's best friend and printer Ron is having marriage problems and it seems that his latest batch of 40s currency won't pass the quality threshold. Or could there be another time-traveller on Gary's patch?

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Great Outdoors

Richard is taking the Children's Club on a camping trip into the country but Sooty and Sweep sneak along too. With Sweep in charge of map-reading and Sooty playing tricks with his magic wand, it's not long before things go wrong.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:15am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:25am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 7 - Canteen Trouble

Canteen girl Suzy is very good to Stan and Jack when over-serving their meals, and under-charging! Naturally this upsets Blakey, who is determined to beat Jack and Stan at their own game...

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 20 - Joining Up

The Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!

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 9 - Last Orders At The Winchester

The Winchester Club is faced with permanent closure when one of Arthur's schemes backfires.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55am (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 eighth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

Forces TV 10am (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 4, Episode 3 - No Flame Like An Old Flame

Simon's love life hots up when an old flame reappears on the scene.

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 5, Episode 2 - In Sickness And In Health

Mildred's in hospital with a suspected grumbling appendix, leaving George home alone for a few days. Or he would be, if Jerry didn't drop by!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am (repeat)
Kieran Hodgson

Decline And Fall

Episode 2

Paul Pennyfeather continues his adventures, including a trip to British prison.

Forces TV 10:30am (repeat)
Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

Series 1, Episode 5

Lilley's principles are fast getting in the way of smooth relations amongst C Flight, before Marsh nails his boots to the floor.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Hugo Rifkind

Hugo Rifkind's Search For Power

Episode 3

The journalist takes an offbeat look at the topic of authority, looking at groups deemed to be important and elite, and asking if they truly are as important as people think.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 1 - Together Again

It is 1960 - the new season at Maplin's Holiday Camp is about to commence. The staff arrive by train to prepare the camp for the holiday-makers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 1, Episode 1 - Peel Bananas The Burkiss Way

The best techniques on peeling bananas and how to get people off lightly.

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

TB or not TB: Sixty years of smoking takes its toll on Albert.

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 2, Episode 3 - Hormones

Bill fears she may be pregnant, and takes out the stress on Ben, whose testosterone is boiling over. Jenny, meanwhile, is acting oddly but only Rona appears to notice the signs.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 7 - Mime Games

Mr Bean is chased home by an angry mime artist.

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 1, Episode 3 - The Country Wife

Boycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 8 - Spring Clean

Mr Bean tries his hand at a spot of DIY plumbing.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Julia Sutherland

The Funny Life Of...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Elaine C Smith

Julia Sutherland is joined in conversation by the actor and comedian Elaine C Smith as she looks back over her life and career.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 15 - Covering

The Twirlywoos see a tablecloth covering a table and decide to cover some things of their own. Back in the Boat everyone gets covered in spots! How will they get rid of them?

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 1, Episode 4 - Hay Fever

Marlene allows Boycie to buy a maximum of six cows for the farm - and is less than impressed when Elgin, Jed and Bryan turn up with a herd of 300. The vet is called out when bull Rocky fails to take any notice of the females, and Tyler prepares to sit a local private school's entrance exam.

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 2:35pm (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 eighth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Kieran Hodgson

Decline And Fall

Episode 2

Paul Pennyfeather continues his adventures, including a trip to British prison.

Talking Pictures TV 3:05pm (repeat)
The Love Lottery. Rex Allerton (David Niven). Copyright: Ealing Studios

The Love Lottery

After a Hollywood star is duped by a gambling syndicate, he's forced to offer himself as first prize in an international lottery.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 3 - Jobsworth

Zig and Zag discover the joys of 'buying stuff', but to buy stuff you need money, and to get money you need a job!

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

Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 9 - The Peking Gun

Lovejoy finds an unusual and valuable Chinese cannon being used as a plant pot, but when Charlotte takes him to London to sell it they are kidnapped.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 23 - Pig Trouble In Little Beanotown

More adventures with Dennis and Gnasher in Beanotown.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 10 - Brilliant Beach Circus

It's circus time on Faraway Island, and everyone can't wait to show off their amazing acts.

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

Minder

Series 9, Episode 10 - Cars And Pints And Pains

If Arthur can't sell his second-hand cars, he'll just have to hire them out.

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 6, Episode 6 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

The van runs out of petrol in the middle of a huge storm, so the platoon have to take shelter in a large, dark and gloomy house.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Glitch creates big trouble with a little pyramid when he and the Go Jetters visit Egypt.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 2 - Wizard Tripwick's Banana Spell

Wizard Tripwick tries to show his wizarding pupils how to make bananas magically appear, and Captain Adorable vlogs about his latest superhero mission.

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

Millie Inbetween

Series 4, Episode 8 - Best Actress Goes To...

There is family drama as Leo is cast as Juliet and Lauren as the Friar. The girls realise they need to help Leo find his inner Juliet. Mike's building a go-kart, but needs Fran's help.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 5 - Waffle Grows

It's Waffle's last day at the Brooklyn-Bells' but he still finds time to upset neighbour Mrs Hobbs. Simon hears Waffle speak. Will he finally agree that the family can keep the special dog?

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 1, Episode 2 - Just Visiting

With their husbands locked up, Tracey is depressed while Sharon couldn't be happier. Tracey and Darryl's son turns up playing truant from boarding school, unaware of his dad's situation. When Sharon lets slip, he destroys Tracey's belongings. Meanwhile in prison, tension is mounting between Chris and Darryl.

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 2, Episode 3 - Hormones

Bill fears she may be pregnant, and takes out the stress on Ben, whose testosterone is boiling over. Jenny, meanwhile, is acting oddly but only Rona appears to notice the signs.

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 6, Episode 4 - When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

When a water main bursts outside the bistro, Robin and Vicky decide to move in with Nicholls to escape from the noise of the drilling. It doesn't take long for the crying of the babies to get on his nerves.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Suzi Ruffell

Suzi Ruffell: Postcards To Portsmouth

Suzi Ruffell records a stand-up special for BBC Radio 4 in her hometown.

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

So Awkward Files

Episode 5 - Rufus and Martha

Rufus is miserable because all his answers point to him being a failure. Martha attempts to raise his spirits by reminding of his many talents - like being musical, stylish and slightly above average at chess.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
Very Important Person. Sir Ernest Pease KBE FRS / Lt. Farrow, RN (James Robertson Justice). Copyright: Independent Artists

Very Important Person

1961 film spoofing stiff-upper-lipped war dramas, starring James Robertson Justice as a bombastic scientist who ends up in a PoW camp.

Forces TV 6pm (repeat)
Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

Series 1, Episode 5

Lilley's principles are fast getting in the way of smooth relations amongst C Flight, before Marsh nails his boots to the floor.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 4 - Moving On

When Terry sees the changes that have happened to his home town since he's been away, he is horrified. The labour exchange add to his misery by sending him for a job interview with a company who's staff are all too familiar. He decides to seek out Hughie, an old army buddy, in deepest Berwickshire.

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 1, Episode 3 - The Country Wife

Boycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.

Forces TV 6:30pm (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 4, Episode 3 - No Flame Like An Old Flame

Simon's love life hots up when an old flame reappears on the scene.

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

The News Quiz

Series 99, Episode 6

The wonderfully salty Miles Jupp is joined by broadcaster Julia Hartley Brewer and comedians Fred MacAulay, Neil Delamere and Geoff Norcott. Theresa May almost definitely agreed to step down as Prime Minister, Donald Trump declared a State of Emergency over Huawei and Alabama voted to outlaw abortion in almost every circumstance.

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 2, Episode 4 - Why?

As the book launch draws nearer, Lionel shops for a new suit but finds himself getting more and more pessimistic about its success. This naturally leads him to question Alistair's constant enthusiasm.

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 1, Episode 4 - Hay Fever

Marlene allows Boycie to buy a maximum of six cows for the farm - and is less than impressed when Elgin, Jed and Bryan turn up with a herd of 300. The vet is called out when bull Rocky fails to take any notice of the females, and Tyler prepares to sit a local private school's entrance exam.

Forces TV 7pm (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.

Union Jack 7pm
30 min
Josh Berry

Josh Berry's Fake News

Series 2, Episode 5

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 10

King Charles I sends someone else to get married for him, a new recruit regrets joining the Georgian Army, and Queen Cleopatra reveals her weird beauty secrets.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 1, Episode 1 - Peel Bananas The Burkiss Way

The best techniques on peeling bananas and how to get people off lightly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (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 6, Episode 5 - The Honourable Man

A member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits a family title and becomes 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.

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 9, Episode 3 - Dried Dates And Codfanglers

Compo discovers - too late - that the little black ball he has just tossed into Seymour's pond is of great sentimental value to him - particularly relating to one Nora Batty. But Seymour is more interested in demonstrating his new voice-activated, electronic door-lock.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 7 - Mime Games

Mr Bean is chased home by an angry mime artist.

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

TB or not TB: Sixty years of smoking takes its toll on Albert.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 8 - Spring Clean

Mr Bean tries his hand at a spot of DIY plumbing.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:50pm (repeat)
So Awkward Files. Copyright: Channel X

So Awkward Files

Episode 5 - Rufus and Martha

Rufus is miserable because all his answers point to him being a failure. Martha attempts to raise his spirits by reminding of his many talents - like being musical, stylish and slightly above average at chess.

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 6, Episode 6 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

The van runs out of petrol in the middle of a huge storm, so the platoon have to take shelter in a large, dark and gloomy house.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Al Large (Joe Absolom), Morwenna Newcross (Jessica Ransom)

Doc Martin

Series 8, Episode 3 - Farewell My Lovely

Martin is left holding the baby when Louisa has to take Year Six pupils sailing.

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

Millie Inbetween

Series 4, Episode 8 - Best Actress Goes To...

There is family drama as Leo is cast as Juliet and Lauren as the Friar. The girls realise they need to help Leo find his inner Juliet. Mike's building a go-kart, but needs Fran's help.

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 5 - The Thing In The Cellar

As the Goods are removed from the electricity grid, Tom builds a generator to turn the waste from their animals into electricity. However, when it's finally called into use, the generator packs up, and Tom grovels to Jerry for use of his freezer.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 5

Russell looks at landing a probe on a comet, Kim Kardashian's attempt to break the internet and a loose tiger in Paris.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Morwenna Newcross (Jessica Ransom)

Doc Martin

Series 8, Episode 4 - Faith

Having worked as missionaries in Kenya, Morwenna's parents, Jack and Tara Newcross, pay her a surprise visit.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 7

Comedian Rhod Gilbert guest presents. Fellow comedian Tom Allen & broadcaster Emma Barnett appear as panellists alongside team captains Ian Hislop & Paul Merton.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Alice Levine. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 11 - Objects And Ornaments

Sandi Toksvig looks at some Objects And Ornaments. Along the way, you'll discover where you can find an actual UFO, and meet the world's best-dressed crab. With Sarah Millican, Alice Levine and Cariad Lloyd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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 6 - The Pagan Rite

After a proposal from his old boss, Tom decides to take on some freelance work in order to treat Barbara to the pampering she misses from their old life. Barbara is furious as she thinks Tom has given up the dream but when she finds out it is for her she is extremely grateful.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 6

Russell looks at UKIP getting another MP, immigration, Paddington Bear and um, names for female masturbation...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's Spell

The family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Vegas, Sean Lock. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 16 (Channel 4: Series 17), Episode 1

Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on guest captain Alan Carr and Lou Sanders. Plus The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Comedy Central Live. Iain Stirling

Comedy Central Live

Episode 1 - Iain Stirling

Iain Stirling performs live from Camden in the first of nine stand-up specials. With brand new material, Iain talks about growing old and his previous work as a children's TV presenter.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Josh Widdicombe

Josh Widdicombe: What Do I Do Now... Live

Edited TV version of Josh Widdicombe's 2016 stand-up release.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
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 6 - Stagging On

Gary and Charlie are on guard duty on Gary's birthday. Charlie starts a rumour about himself that gets out of hand, and Gary's determination to enjoy his birthday is tested by some awful presents and unexpected guests.

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40 min
Sliced. Image shows from L to R: Scott (Phil Daniels), Mario (David Mumeni). Copyright: Lovely Electricity

Sliced

Series 1, Episode 3

Naomi is rightly furious when she gets sent a rather saucy gift. Ricky gets propositioned whilst on a delivery, and Mario's looking for someone to have a bit of fun with.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Suzi Ruffell

Suzi Ruffell: Postcards To Portsmouth

Suzi Ruffell records a stand-up special for BBC Radio 4 in her hometown.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 17, Episode 1

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker reunite live on Fridays with their honest and upbeat brand of satirical comedy as the UK continues the journey towards Brexit. Tonight's guests are Jonathan Ross and Katherine Ryan.

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There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Phil Wang, Jennifer Saunders, Alan Carr, Matthew Broderick, Tom Allen, Michael Sheen

There's Something About Movies

Series 1, Episode 3

Alan Carr sorts the film buffs from the film duffs as he puts Tom Allen, Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Saunders and Phil Wang's film trivia to the test.

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

The Mash Report

The Mini Mash Report, Episode 4: Nish Kumar and a cast of comedy correspondents present the satirical and surreal take on everything that has - and hasn't - happened in the news this week.

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 6 - Violence

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

It's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
Jack Whitehall

The Graham Norton Show

Series 25, Episode 7 - Jack Whitehall with Gwendoline Christie, Luke Evans, Peter Crouch, David Walliams, Sam Fender

Guest-hosted by Jack Whitehall. Gwendoline Christie talks about Game Of Thrones; Luke Evans says he had a 'pinch me' moment with Jennifer Anniston; Peter Crouch has a cheeky response for Prince Harry; David Walliams jokes about Simon Cowell; and Sam Fender performs live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 6

Ian and Paul are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sindhu Vee and Jess Phillips MP.

Forces TV 11pm (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 4, Episode 3 - No Flame Like An Old Flame

Simon's love life hots up when an old flame reappears on the scene.

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

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 1, Episode 5 - English For Pony-Lovers

In a small town in Germany, Lorna is about to give Elke an English lesson.

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Live At The Apollo. Al Murray. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 2 - Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane

Al Murray introduces comedy from Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane.

Forces TV 11:30pm (repeat)
Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

Series 1, Episode 5

Lilley's principles are fast getting in the way of smooth relations amongst C Flight, before Marsh nails his boots to the floor.

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

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Series 2, Episode 4

Tim FitzHigham and his old nemesis Alex Horne recreate a 19th century bet - can Tim ride a horse from London to Dover and back before Alex makes 1 million dots on a piece of paper?

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 4 - Conference

Determined to put a stop to Lucy flirting at an Annual Trade Conference in order to get work, Lee takes evasive action.

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 1

Russell returns to mock the madness of the news. He talks Isis with New York Times journalist Rukmini Callimachi and gets päntsdrunk with Greg Davies.

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Rock & Chips. Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Rock & Chips

In Peckham, the Trotters are all under one roof: Grandad, Joan, husband Reg and the teenage Del Boy. Things suddenly change, however, when ex-con Freddie Robdal appears.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 7 - Magic

When Lucy's god-daughter is suddenly dumped on her twenty-four hours before the girl's birthday party, it is left up to Lee to decide on an appropriate entertainment for fourteen nine-year olds.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
The Comedy Bus. Darren Harriott. Copyright: Spelthorne Community Television

The Comedy Bus

Episode 6 - Darren Harriott's Birmingham

Having had a sheltered upbringing, Darren takes his bus mates to the city he grew up in, in an attempt to get out of his comfort zone. He'll be commandeering, and inevitably crashing a canal boat, visiting the club Darren used to bounce on and Iain will see how far he can push Darren by abseiling with him down a hotel!

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 8

Rob Beckett and guest team captain Josh Widdicombe discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points. They're joined by guests Joe Swash, Harriet Kemsley, Dotty, and Suzi Ruffell.

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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.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 1

Russell Howard talks about running a marathon, a male massage, and answers questions about time travel, feminism, and Transformers. His guests are Nish Kumar and Sara Pascoe.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Sliced. Image shows from L to R: Scott (Phil Daniels), Mario (David Mumeni). Copyright: Lovely Electricity

Sliced

Series 1, Episode 3

Naomi is rightly furious when she gets sent a rather saucy gift. Ricky gets propositioned whilst on a delivery, and Mario's looking for someone to have a bit of fun with.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, Judy Murray, James Corden, Daniel Ricciardo, Rob Beckett, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 7

The regulars are joined by guests Judy Murray, Rob Beckett and Daniel Ricciardo.

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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.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 2

Russell talks about the ridiculousness of homophobia, answers a question on bullying, and sniffs the audience. His guests are Rob Delaney and Tiff Stevenson.

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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Reece Shearsmith, Alan Davies, John Robins, Tiffany Stevenson. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 3, Episode 4

Alan is joined by John Robins, Russell Howard, Reece Shearsmith and Tiffany Stevenson to discuss such varied subjects as Freddie Mercury's penis-shaped birthday cake, cruel animal mishaps, John Robins's nudist beach experience, recovering after general anaesthetic and being caught out by technology.

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

Steptoe And Son

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Siege Of Steptoe Street

The Steptoes are in debt and are worried how they are going to pay it off.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Al Murray. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 2 - Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane

Al Murray introduces comedy from Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am
45 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2016 News For You

A compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news of 2016. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.

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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 6

Jimmy, Jon and Sean are joined by Carol Vorderman, Tony Law, Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, and Alice Levine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Kieran Hodgson

Decline And Fall

Episode 2

Paul Pennyfeather continues his adventures, including a trip to British prison.

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Lee And Dean. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Mark O'Sullivan), Lee (Miles Chapman)

Lee And Dean

Series 2, Episode 6

The boys are in Spain and have never been happier. They're working hard and enjoying life in the sun, until a grisly discovery sends them spiralling back to their old ways.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (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.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Image shows from L to R: Danny Dyer, Lee Mack, Meera Syal, Jason Byrne. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 4

This week, Lee is joined by Jason Byrne, Danny Dyer and Meera Syal.

Talking Pictures TV 4:10am (repeat)
Watch Your Stern. O/S Blissworth (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Anglo Amalgamated

Watch Your Stern

Naval comedy. HMS Terrier is thrown into disarray when the top secret plans for a new torpedo are damaged.

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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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Suzi Ruffell

Suzi Ruffell: Postcards To Portsmouth

Suzi Ruffell records a stand-up special for BBC Radio 4 in her hometown.

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