British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 23rd May 2019

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 29 - Hiding

The Twirlywoos are at a child's birthday party. They watch an adult hide a bag of chocolate gold coins for a treasure hunt.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Astonishing Adventures Of Agent Whiff-Whaff

Dot and the gals from personnel are getting squiffy over Agent Bertie Whiff-Whaff. Bertie wants Dot promoted, but can Dot handle life on the other side of the hallway?

U&Dave channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm. Nick Helm

Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm

Episode 3 - Leeds

Nick travels to Leeds with his best mate David Trent, where they tuck into Yorkshire pudding wraps for breakfast before Nick seeks out some chicken soup to help mend his broken heart at a Jewish deli.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 11 - Give Peas A Chance

Mayor Wilbur passes a law to increase the healthy eating in Beanotown, replacing all foods with peas... of the mushy variety! The gang must avoid the people of Beanotown who are rapidly turning into Zompeas after eating the green mush. Dennis uses the only ordinary peas in town to sabotage Wilbur's mush making factory and save the day!

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink Dawn

The Professor's young visitor - competition winner Dawn Crumhorn - becomes a Barbie-like pink-obsessed child-villain after an accident in the lab.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Jeremy Hardy

When Jeremy Hardy Spoke To The Nation

Episode 1

The first in a two-part look back at one of Radio 4's best-loved comedians.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 4, Episode 1 - Wheels

Peter's asked to deliver the company chairman his car - a flash Mercedes. Giving it a quick drive around, he encounters a group of anti-car, anti-pollution protesters and is swiftly arrested alongside them.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 17 - Up, Up And Away

It's the day of the kite festival and first up are Zip and Pop, who dazzle the crowd with their performance.

U&Dave channel logo 7:35am (repeat)
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm. Nick Helm

Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm

Episode 4 - Brighton

Nick goes back to Brighton to catch up with some old friends and take his mind off his ex.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

The Go Jetters race to fix the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but has it really been glitched?

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

Something To Shout About

Episode 2.21: With holiday fever in the air, Mavis is persuaded to head off to France.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 4, Episode 2 - Match Of The Day

After managing to secure a ticket to a major international football match at Wembley, Peter manages to lose - and reacquire - his ticket numerous times. Will he make it to see the big game?

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

The Goon Show

Series 9, Episode 7 - The Seagoon Memoirs

Driving a piano on the Great North Road, Neddie must seek Bloodnok's assistance.

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 10 - Pirate Day

Justin, Robert and Little Monster try to protect Gem's jewels from naughty Captain Sinker when the stars of Swashbuckle drop in for Pirate Day. Guest starring Gemma Hunt and Ella Kenion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 3, Episode 7 - Turned Out Nice Again

If there's one wartime entertainer Gary can't stand it's George Formby. When George turns up wanting to record Gary's latest song, Gary has to find a way to keep musical history intact.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:50am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of the children's sketch show.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:55am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 15 - Boxing Day Social

Arthur's mother and younger sister Linda are visiting for Christmas, and when Jack suggests that Linda might like to attend the depot's Boxing Day Social, Arthur maintains that she's above such events...

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 20 - The New Poster

Richard is set to lose his job if business doesn't improve. Sooty and Sweep decide to make some new posters to advertise Slater's Holidays - but this means tricking Richard into having his photograph taken at the worst possible moment. What will the guests think of the disastrous results?

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

Minder

Series 9, Episode 13 - For A Few Dollars More

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (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 8 - There's Something About A Soldier

Yvonne wants Gary to get a 'sensible' job with her new company, while his life in the 1940s seems threatened by a returning hero. Is this the time to make a clean break with the past?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 13 - Vacancy For Inspector

Inspector Blake decides to divide and rule by promoting Jack, to the rank of Inspector. He quickly spills all of his pal's secrets...

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

Rent

Series 4, Episode 2

Maria and Richard receive a windfall, while Paul and Ruby are busy house-hunting.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 30 - Pulling

The Twirlywoos watch a carpenter at work. They see her measuring wood with a tape measure.

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 5, Episode 1 - In Whom We Tryst

Simon and Oliver find a new way to fall out when they both fall for the same beautiful shop assistant. But their efforts to win her over find them in danger of losing more than their hearts.

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

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 6 - Fishy Business

Mildred accidentally disposes of George's beloved goldfish, Moby. He's initially distraught, but soon decides to give homing pigeons a try...

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

Get Some In!

Series 2, Episode 1

C Flight are initially put out when their regular routine is changed; but as it's in favour of some real training - both with guns on the ground, and on a real air flight - they quickly change their minds. Corporal Marsh, however, is far less keen with the latter endeavour.

Talking Pictures TV 11:35am (repeat)
Who Goes There!

Who Goes There!

A repeat of this 1952 film.

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 5 - Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's On The Fiddle

Peggy finds a personal letter from Joe Maplin to Clive Dempster which causes everyone to believe that the Squadron Leader has been sent to the camp as a 'mole'.

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

Something To Shout About

Episode 2.21: With holiday fever in the air, Mavis is persuaded to head off to France.

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

The Goon Show

Series 9, Episode 7 - The Seagoon Memoirs

Driving a piano on the Great North Road, Neddie must seek Bloodnok's assistance.

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 7 - Thank Your Lucky Stars

As David lies unconscious on a hospital bed, Rona struggles to make it to her wedding on time. Meanwhile, Bill is looking for someone to blame.

London Live 1pm (repeat)
Please Turn Over. Image shows from L to R: Josephine Halliday / 'Blanche Gaunt' (Julia Lockwood), Dr. Henry Manners / 'Dr. Adam Gay' (Leslie Phillips). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Please Turn Over

An average family's life is turned upside down when their teenage daughter writes a best-selling steamy novel.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 51 - Treasure!

In a dark and cobwebby corner of his attic, Mr Bean finds a treasure map. But tricky clues lead Bean up the chimney, round the bend, down the garden path, up the blinking wall and nearly all the way to Australia!

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 5 - Schoolboy French

The circle of life comes knocking at the Boyces' door with Tyler's French exchange student and a past love from Peckham sheds new light on old memories.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 52 - Homeless

After a regrettable episode involving his landlady sleepwalking into his room, Mr Bean suddenly finds himself out on his ear with nowhere to live. Near to tears, he yearns for the cosy familiarity of his old home. But a scarecrow and a pair of false teeth come to his rescue.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 19 - Pop

The Twirlywoos learn about popping when they encounter a machine that makes bubbles. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo interrupts teatime when he blows some bubbles of his own.

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 2, Episode 6 - More Questions Than Answers

Llewellyn has been forced to employ teachers over the summer as casual labour but even they can't help the fact that his farm is running at a massive deficit. With Boycie's farm doing well, Llewellyn challenges him to a pub quiz in the hope of winning £5,000.

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 ninth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 7 - Fanzillas

Zig and Zag become football superfans. They learn that it is all about the winning and not just the taking part as they cost Burbia United the cup.

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

Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 13 - The Price of Fish

While Lovejoy goes away with Charlotte to value an antique clock, Charlie Gimbert tries to evict him. And an antique fish reveals a romantic secret.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 4 - Ernest Penfold And The Half-Price Wand

The streets of are London teeming with hundreds of wannabe wizards, all brandishing identical wands. After discovering that the wands are mass-produced shavings from Merlin's legendary staff, DM and Penfold set out to stop Quark's latest money-making scheme by reuniting the staff with its rightful owner.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 27 - Freewheelin'

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

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

Minder

Series 10, Episode 1 - A Fridge Too Far

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

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 14 - Princess Purl Day

It's the Princess Purl Day parade in Craft City.

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

Rent

Series 4, Episode 2

Maria and Richard receive a windfall, while Paul and Ruby are busy house-hunting.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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 5 - Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's On The Fiddle

Peggy finds a personal letter from Joe Maplin to Clive Dempster which causes everyone to believe that the Squadron Leader has been sent to the camp as a 'mole'.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 13 - Lake Titicaca, South America

What goes up must come down! Grandmaster Glitch lands with a splash in Lake Titicaca.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 6 - Captain Adorable's Shopping

Rapids Johnson enjoys a trip to a woodland cinema, Will Singalot and the Merry Band play hide-and-seek, and Captain Adorable attempts to carry some shopping bags.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Astonishing Adventures Of Agent Whiff-Whaff

Dot and the gals from personnel are getting squiffy over Agent Bertie Whiff-Whaff. Bertie wants Dot promoted, but can Dot handle life on the other side of the hallway?

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 9 - Waffle And The Good Dog

The Essam family visit the Brooklyn-Bells. Jess hopes their well-behaved dog, Baxter, will teach Waffle how to be good, but Waffle has other ideas...

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 6 - Substitute

Sharon is refusing to see Chris and considers divorce. Tracey is smitten with Dorien's hunky celebrity lodger and is furious when she receives a letter written by Darryl to another woman, though it isn't as it seems.

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 7 - Thank Your Lucky Stars

As David lies unconscious on a hospital bed, Rona struggles to make it to her wedding on time. Meanwhile, Bill is looking for someone to blame.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:20pm (repeat)
Carry On Nurse. Image shows from L to R: Matron (Hattie Jacques), Sister (Joan Hickson). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Nurse

Much to the nurses' frustration, the patients at Haven Hospital have no intention of lying quietly whilst awaiting surgery or recovery.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Jeremy Hardy

When Jeremy Hardy Spoke To The Nation

Episode 1

The first in a two-part look back at one of Radio 4's best-loved comedians.

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

Get Some In!

Series 2, Episode 1

C Flight are initially put out when their regular routine is changed; but as it's in favour of some real training - both with guns on the ground, and on a real air flight - they quickly change their minds. Corporal Marsh, however, is far less keen with the latter endeavour.

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 8 - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

Bob believes that Terry needs to broaden his horizons and meet new friends.

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 2, Episode 5 - Schoolboy French

The circle of life comes knocking at the Boyces' door with Tyler's French exchange student and a past love from Peckham sheds new light on old memories.

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 5, Episode 1 - In Whom We Tryst

Simon and Oliver find a new way to fall out when they both fall for the same beautiful shop assistant. But their efforts to win her over find them in danger of losing more than their hearts.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Jeremy Hardy

When Jeremy Hardy Spoke To The Nation

Episode 2

Narrated by his great friend and colleague Sandi Toksvig, this programme features never before broadcast behind-the-scenes material and shines a light on how and why the man once described as "an incendiary vicar" stayed so funny and so beloved for over thirty years.

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 3, Episode 1 - We'll Always Have Paris

Lionel and Jean finally embark on their romantic holiday in Paris (only 38 years late). The dream turns sour when the heavens open and they find they are not alone in this lovers' paradise.

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 2, Episode 6 - More Questions Than Answers

Llewellyn has been forced to employ teachers over the summer as casual labour but even they can't help the fact that his farm is running at a massive deficit. With Boycie's farm doing well, Llewellyn challenges him to a pub quiz in the hope of winning £5,000.

Talking Pictures TV 6:55pm (repeat)
A French Mistress

A French Mistress

A repeat of this 1960 film.

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 sixth series of the tme travel sitcom.

Union Jack 7pm
One Night Stand With Jericho Comedy

One Night Stand With Jericho Comedy

Episode 3

Stand-up from Oxford's Jericho Comedy club.

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 12

Ug and Grunt show us how to paint like a caveman, some silly WW2 codebreakers forget their own code, and Henry VIII challenges the King of France to a wrestlemania-style showdown!

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

Something To Shout About

Episode 2.21: With holiday fever in the air, Mavis is persuaded to head off to France.

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 7 - Set The People Free

Clegg and Compo are well used to the sight of Wally and Howard carrying out routine domestic chores under the close scrutiny of their wives - it's a sort of tradition. Unable simply to accept their plight, Seymour decides to help them escape for a few moments of freedom. All he needs is a good, well-thought-out plan.

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 7, Episode 5 - The Captain's Car

There is good news for the platoon: they are to welcome a French General and Mainwaring is to get a staff car - a Rolls-Royce, no less. It is decided to have the car camouflage-painted.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 51 - Treasure!

In a dark and cobwebby corner of his attic, Mr Bean finds a treasure map. But tricky clues lead Bean up the chimney, round the bend, down the garden path, up the blinking wall and nearly all the way to Australia!

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

The Goon Show

Series 9, Episode 7 - The Seagoon Memoirs

Driving a piano on the Great North Road, Neddie must seek Bloodnok's assistance.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 52 - Homeless

After a regrettable episode involving his landlady sleepwalking into his room, Mr Bean suddenly finds himself out on his ear with nowhere to live. Near to tears, he yearns for the cosy familiarity of his old home. But a scarecrow and a pair of false teeth come to his rescue.

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 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem Bells

The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 10

Dara O Briain schools sixth former contestants Olivia, Max, and Matt.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 49, Episode 6

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guests host Robert Peston and panellists Roisin Conaty and Rob Delaney.

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

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 9

Sam, Vanessa and Waneka they take on this iconic trivia-based quiz.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 5 - Slang Gang

Head of school council Jade comes up with the idea of a graffiti wall at school, with pupils invited to express themselves on it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Krupa Pattani), Naani (Adlyn Ross), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Episode 1 - Farley Manor

Mr Khan gets into a state at a stately home, when Naani takes the law into her own hands.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the second series of the cornershop sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
There's Something About Movies. Katherine Ryan. Copyright: CPL Productions

There's Something About Movies

Series 1, Episode 4

Whose screen smarts are Oscar-worthy? And whose deserves a Razzie? Alan Carr quizzes Jason Isaacs, Rob Delaney, Mandeep Dhillon and Katherine Ryan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Krupa Pattani), Naani (Adlyn Ross), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Episode 2 - Family Photo

Mr Khan bites off more than he can chew when he takes on a new role as a lollipop man, and a family photo opportunity causes friction between sisters Alia and Shazia.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Colin (Jonathan Watson), Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 2

Alarm bells are ringing at the start of episode two, when a car's security system awakes the neighbours in the middle of the night.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (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 17, Episode 2

Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock look at the what people have been talking about this week. The teams are joined by Steve Jones, David O'Doherty, Deborah Meaden and Seann Walsh.

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.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Sindhu Vee, Tom Allen, Dara O Briain, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 1

Dara O Briain hosts as Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Sindhu Vee join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look at the news.

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Jeremy Hardy

When Jeremy Hardy Spoke To The Nation

Episode 1

The first in a two-part look back at one of Radio 4's best-loved comedians.

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50 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 21, Episode 10

Keith Lemon welcomes Mel B, Marvin Humes, Susanna Reid, Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash, alongside regular team captains Holly Willoughby and Paddy McGuinness.

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YANGA! channel logo.

Rib Busters: Comedy Show

Episode 5

Comedy from the best African comedians in the UK.

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Britain Versus The World. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Ed Byrne, Henning Wehn. Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Britain Versus The World

Episode 2

Joining the British captain, Hal Cruttenden, is the Mancunian comedian Justin Moorhouse while the captain of the Rest of the World - Henning Wehn - is teamed with Danish stand-up Sofie Hagen.

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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Greg (Reece Shearsmith), Roger (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Episode 4 - Empty Orchestra

What better way to celebrate Roger's promotion than a full-on, old-school karaoke session? An evening of hopes, dreams, intrigue, romance, betrayal and an awful lot of singing.

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

Never The Twain

Series 5, Episode 1 - In Whom We Tryst

Simon and Oliver find a new way to fall out when they both fall for the same beautiful shop assistant. But their efforts to win her over find them in danger of losing more than their hearts.

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QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 10 - Bills

With Clive Anderson, Phil Kay and John Sessions.

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30 min
Toby Foster

Live At Eleven

A topical comedy pilot hosted by Toby Foster.

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Alan Parker's 29 Minutes Of Truth. Alan Parker (Simon Munnery). Copyright: BBC

Alan Parker's 29 Minutes Of Truth

Episode 6: Comedy, with Simon Munnery.

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

The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 5 - Bad Boys

Roy and Moss become juvenile delinquents for the day and have an uncomfortable experience at a shopping centre.

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The Ranganation. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Fay Ripley. Copyright: Zeppotron

The Ranganation

Series 1, Episode 1

Topics on Romesh's new show include shower habits and mobile phone usage. With guests Rob Beckett and Fay Ripley.

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

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Episode 5 - Diddle Diddle Dumpling

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

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Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

Series 2, Episode 1

C Flight are initially put out when their regular routine is changed; but as it's in favour of some real training - both with guns on the ground, and on a real air flight - they quickly change their minds. Corporal Marsh, however, is far less keen with the latter endeavour.

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

The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 6 - Reynholm vs Reynholm

Douglas finds marriage agrees with him - for all of two weeks. He's then in court - defending himself - with the help of Jen, Roy, Moss and others.

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QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 11 - Beats

All the questions have a music theme. With Mark Gatiss, Linda Smith and Sean Lock.

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Every Home Should Have One

Every Home Should Have One

Marty Feldman stars as an advertising executive tasked with making porridge more interesting.

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Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 3, Episode 5

Limmy's addiction to gaming really gets in the way of the show, and something weird keeps happening to his Facebook photos.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 13

Jimmy Carr is joined by Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck, taking on special guest captain Sarah Millican with Romesh Ranganathan. Susie Dent is joined by Phill Jupitus in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 5

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, talks to Michelle Wolf about being trolled on Twitter by Trump, and takes an ice bath with Paul Chowdhry.

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Have I Got News For You. Jeremy Paxman

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 1

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jeremy Paxman and panellists Steph McGovern and Josh Widdicombe.

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Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 3, Episode 6

The final episode in the series builds to a crescendo as Adventure Call phone-in host, Falconhoof, has two very feisty callers to deal with - if only they understood the concept of teamwork.

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There's Something About Movies. Katherine Ryan. Copyright: CPL Productions

There's Something About Movies

Series 1, Episode 4

Whose screen smarts are Oscar-worthy? And whose deserves a Razzie? Alan Carr quizzes Jason Isaacs, Rob Delaney, Mandeep Dhillon and Katherine Ryan.

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Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of Stand-Up

Russell hosts a special stand-up compilation, featuring a selection of performances from across all six series. The stand-ups have featured in the extended show, which sees Russell present some of the hottest emerging talent on the comedy scene.

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 1 - A Fridge Too Far

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

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Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Marley Wise (Sarah Alexander), Sergeant Hatfield (Stewart Wright)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dead Man's Chest

Marley moves into her new home and receives a visit from a handsome policeman and the local Neighbourhood Watch, while her ex-lover Michael's past comes back to haunt him.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Ed Gamble, Gary Delaney, Dara O Briain, Rob Beckett, Rhys James, Zoe Lyons

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Zoe Lyons.

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Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 1 - Eddie Izzard, Josh Widdicombe, Trevor Noah

Eddie Izzard hosts, with special guests Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah.

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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Taylor, Sally Phillips, Alan Davies. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 3, Episode 10

Alan is joined by Charlie Higson, Sally Phillips, Johnny Vaughan and Ellie Taylor to discuss such varied subjects as Josh Hartnett, emergency escapes from oil rigs, acts of charity and the potential use of men's Spanx.

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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 6 - Substitute

Sharon is refusing to see Chris and considers divorce. Tracey is smitten with Dorien's hunky celebrity lodger and is furious when she receives a letter written by Darryl to another woman, though it isn't as it seems.

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Comedy Store

Michael McIntyre is in top form with shopping politics, what Brits call extreme weather, Scottish money, and pregnancy tests just a few of the highlights in a classic show!

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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, Christmas Special - A Khan Family Christmas

It's Christmas Eve, ten months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding. Mr Khan is feeling extremely festive.

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

The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 5 - Bad Boys

Roy and Moss become juvenile delinquents for the day and have an uncomfortable experience at a shopping centre.

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The Alternative Comedy Experience. Image shows from L to R: Josie Long, David Kay, Stewart Lee, Henning Wehn, Simon Munnery, Paul Sinha, Phil Nichol, Tony Law, Paul Foot. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 2, Episode 1 - Career Suicide

Tonight's opener sees Tony Law, Bridget Christie, and Kevin Eldon included in the line-up. Stewart Lee meets them backstage.

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

The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 6 - Reynholm vs Reynholm

Douglas finds marriage agrees with him - for all of two weeks. He's then in court - defending himself - with the help of Jen, Roy, Moss and others.

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Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 3, Episode 5

Limmy's addiction to gaming really gets in the way of the show, and something weird keeps happening to his Facebook photos.

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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Blackbird + Gangster

Alan invites folk musician Blackbird Goodbrook into the studio to sing some songs about bees, before getting real with a reformed young offender turned youth leader.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 6, Episode 4

TV presenter Alex Jones and comedians Harry Enfield and Jason Byrne join Lee Mack to put far-fetched facts to the test. Can a Slinky defy gravity?

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Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 4, Episode 2

Maria and Richard receive a windfall, while Paul and Ruby are busy house-hunting.

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Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Astonishing Adventures Of Agent Whiff-Whaff

Dot and the gals from personnel are getting squiffy over Agent Bertie Whiff-Whaff. Bertie wants Dot promoted, but can Dot handle life on the other side of the hallway?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Jeremy Hardy

When Jeremy Hardy Spoke To The Nation

Episode 1

The first in a two-part look back at one of Radio 4's best-loved comedians.

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