British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 28th May 2019

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 5 - More About Rolling

A man is putting a poster up on a billboard. The Twirlywoos help the man by rolling the strips of the poster out of the van.

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

Mr Bean

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 2, Episode 3 - Turret

Matt gets to mentor the boss's granddaughter and design a building with a great big turret (possibly).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 4, Episode 6 - Rear Window

Having failed to ingratiate himself with the new neighbours, Peter manages to sprain his ankle falling from a ladder. Sat in bed with little more to do than look out of the window, he soon becomes convinced that the short-tempered new neighbour has murdered his wife.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 16 - Wonder Sausage

The world famous Wonder Sausage is on show in Butch Butcher's shop.

U&Dave channel logo 7:25am (repeat)
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm. Nick Helm

Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm

Episode 13 - Notting Hill

Nick Helm bumps into Crazyhead star Susan Wokoma on the way to the same audition in Notting Hill.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Return Of Danger K

When an old enemy returns, Colonel K must come out of retirement to save the world from an outbreak of rudeness.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 13, Episode 4 - Planned Parenthood

Ed gets a surprising offer of work in 'New-Mum lit" - writing parenting baby books.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 21 - Gripping Yarn

Bob, or Big Bad Robo Wolf, showing just how bad he is, locks Ra-Purl-Zel in the castle tower.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (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 1, Episode 3 - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?

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

U&Dave channel logo 7:50am (repeat)
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm. Nick Helm

Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm

Episode 14 - Glasgow

Nick is joined by fellow stand-up Ed Gamble to sample some traditional Scottish delicacies including haggis, black pudding and cullen skink - and deep fried pizza.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 28 - The Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain

Grandmaster Glitch turns Segovia Aqueduct into a giant water slide and the Go Jetters must stop it toppling to the ground.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (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 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.

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 13 - End Of An Era

It's Bob and Thelma's big day, and he's on tranquilisers.

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 13 - Dustomatic 3000

Justin accidentally throws away Robert's favourite duster, so Justin tries to cheer him up by getting him a brand new futuristic dusting machine: the Dustomatic 3000.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (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 four episodes of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 3 - Private Hire

Stan is in an awkward position, somewhere between the dog track, his wages, and Mum's housekeeping money! After borrowing a small amount to tide him over from depot lout Basher, Stan's ready to do almost anything for money!

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

The News Quiz

Series 99, Episode 7

The guests this week are Frankie Boyle, Jen Brister, Helen Lewis and Mark Steel. It was the week Theresa May resigned, Nigel Farage was covered in milkshake and bastions of Britishness British Steel and Jamie's Italian hit the skids.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 25 - The Marching Band

Richard is preparing a show that will blow everything away and the gang are desperate to take part. But what can Sweep do? With his bagpipes and batons causing nothing but trouble, Sooty comes up with some mischief of his own.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 4 - Stan's Worst Day

Damage to the bus causes Stan, Jack and Blakey to remember the week Blake was first promoted to inspector, and Arthur came to rent the Butlers' spare room.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 6 - More About In And Out

The Stop-Go Car visits the Twirlywoos. It drives in to Peekaboo's house and then out again. The Stop-Go Car does this over and over again until Peekaboo decides he has had enough and sends the Stop-Go Car out.

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

Hearing With Hegley

Series 3, Episode 7

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

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 4 - Kung Who

Oliver has accepted Simon's challenge to take up judo but he has absolutely no idea about martial arts. He is in for a big surprise if he continues to believe that a karate chop is some kind of Japanese cutlet!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Pilot, Episode 1 - The New Tenant

A run-down boarding house in an unnamed northern English town is home to Miss Ruth Jones, an administrator at the local university; a medical student, Alan; the grubby, unfriendly landlord Rupert Rigsby, and his cat, Vienna. When a room in the house becomes vacant Miss Jones suggests that she knows a suitable candidate.

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

Get Some In!

Series 2, Episode 4

Marsh is thrilled to be sending C Flight out on a field exercise across country, where they'll face a race back to camp against the combined might of the RAF Regiment.

Comedy Central 12pm (repeat)
Blockbusters. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Dara O Briain hosts a comedic reboot of the classic game show Blockbusters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 1 - It's Murder

The drunken antics of Mr Partridge cause Yvonne and Barry to start a petition to get him sacked. Unfortunately, Mr Partridge goes missing...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Comedy Central 12:30pm (repeat)
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 2

University students and best friends Molly and Samuel take on Marshall for a chance to win some cash and take on the Gold Run. This week they'll be hoping to win a London City experience including scaling the O2 Arena and taking a ride on the Thames Rocket.

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 13 - End Of An Era

It's Bob and Thelma's big day, and he's on tranquilisers.

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 3, Episode 2 - When The Children Are Asleep

When Bill sees a couple of people acting strangely in the street, she soon has them pegged as burglars. With Mr and Mrs Grimes from next door away on holiday and police on the doorstep, a peculiar night of alarms, silent phone calls and broken glass begins.

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 7 - Brothers And Sisters

A family reunion leaves the staff of Winterdown Farm all tied up and lost for words, love is in the air for Bryan, and Boycie attempts to bury the past before the Driscoll Brothers bury him.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 2 - Out

The Twirlywoos help a painter make an unusual work of art, and the Stop-Go Car has something surprising coming out of its boot!

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 2pm (repeat)
Comedy Legends. George Burns. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 7 - George Burns

Barry Cryer examines the life and work of George Burns, the New York comedian best known for his long-running radio and television show with wife Gracie Allen.

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 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?

When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.

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 3:15pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 2 - Karma Farmer

The Farmer is stressed out and has had enough of the farm and it's inhabitants. He storms off for a break, suitcase in hand, only to reappear almost immediately, the same, but somehow different. The farm is transformed into a hippy commune where work and chores are abolished and the animals are encouraged to express themselves...

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

Lovejoy

Series 6, Episode 2 - Day Of Reckoning

Charlotte is invited to a wealthy client's house for lunch, but she finds herself at the mercy of a killer. Meanwhile, Lovejoy is sent on a wild treasure hunt through East Anglia.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 7 - Lost Tempers In Space

Danger Mouse and Jeopardy Mouse find themselves stranded on a far-flung planet inhabited by Fly People.

CITV 3:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 30 - The Dog Ate It Miss

Gnasher accidentally gulps down Dennis' permission slip for the school trip! There's only one thing for it - they need Prof von Screwtop to use his shrink ray to shrink them down to bite-size humans so they can travel on a sausage into Gnasher's tummy and find the slip! Easy! Well it would be if it wasn't for the tiny alien empress Miasma living in there.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 18 - Ahoy There

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

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

Genius

Series 3, Episode 1 - Rob Newman

With Rob Newman. Winning idea is marketing hitch-hiking as 'environmental traveling'.

U&Drama channel logo 4:20pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 6, Episode 3 - Somewhere - Over The Rainbow?

Tinker is in a very strange mood: he abandons Beth at a bus stop, ruins a deal for Lovejoy and leaves a pint of beer half drunk. Then he disappears without trace.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation. Jeremy Hardy. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation

Series 10, Episode 2 - How To Define Oneself In Terms Of Regional, Cultural And Geopolitical Identity Without Tears.

In a post-referendum world, Jeremy Hardy examines questions of nationality, identity and accents.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 1 - It's Murder

The drunken antics of Mr Partridge cause Yvonne and Barry to start a petition to get him sacked. Unfortunately, Mr Partridge goes missing...

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 21 - The Forbidden City, China

Some runaway Chinese drums roll towards the Forbidden City. Can the Go Jetters stop them?

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

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 9 - Robin Hood's Giant Pumpkin

DIY Dan tries to tidy up lots of autumn leaves, Arthur Sleep is joined by a squirrel newsreader, and Robin Hood cheats at the giant vegetable contest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 2, Episode 3 - Turret

Matt gets to mentor the boss's granddaughter and design a building with a great big turret (possibly).

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 12 - Waffle's Day Out

AJ takes Evie and Anaya swimming, but Waffle must stay at home with Simon. Refusing to miss out on the fun, Waffle begins an adventure of his own and sets off to find Evie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:15pm (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 3, Episode 2 - When The Children Are Asleep

When Bill sees a couple of people acting strangely in the street, she soon has them pegged as burglars. With Mr and Mrs Grimes from next door away on holiday and police on the doorstep, a peculiar night of alarms, silent phone calls and broken glass begins.

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 2, Episode 1 - Getting A Grip

Overdue bills lead to the electricity being cut off. Garth has been fighting in school and the central heating is leaking. Roll on two useless plumbers, a pair of female plumbers who botch it up and one who couldn't give a firm time arriving just as the house begins to flood.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 13, Episode 4 - Planned Parenthood

Ed gets a surprising offer of work in 'New-Mum lit" - writing parenting baby books.

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

Get Some In!

Series 2, Episode 4

Marsh is thrilled to be sending C Flight out on a field exercise across country, where they'll face a race back to camp against the combined might of the RAF Regiment.

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 10 - The Old Magic

Bob takes Terry out for a meal to make up for not giving him the job of best man.

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 7 - Brothers And Sisters

A family reunion leaves the staff of Winterdown Farm all tied up and lost for words, love is in the air for Bryan, and Boycie attempts to bury the past before the Driscoll Brothers bury him.

Talking Pictures TV 6:30pm (repeat)
Crooks Anonymous

Crooks Anonymous

Comedy about a petty criminal trying to change his ways and start a new life.

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 4 - Kung Who

Oliver has accepted Simon's challenge to take up judo but he has absolutely no idea about martial arts. He is in for a big surprise if he continues to believe that a karate chop is some kind of Japanese cutlet!

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 13, Episode 5 - Punk Rock Vampires

Aa British horror film that Ed wrote in the 1970s - called Punk Rock Vampires - comes back to haunt Ed, presenting the opportunity to make a few quid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?

When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.

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 3 - Living Together, But Where?

Jean and Lionel decide the time has come for them to begin living together. However, there is some confusion about who is to go and live with whom! Will they end up still living apart?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
So Awkward Files. Copyright: Channel X

So Awkward Files

Episode 2 - Jas and Lily

Lily is eager to help Jas with her form. Although Jas herself just wants to eat snacks, look at puppies on the internet and see how many cushions she can balance on her head. Lily being Lily decides to take control and complete the form the way she thinks best.

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 time-travel sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 2

Ken Livingstone, Reginald D. Hunter, Fern Britton and Stephen Mangan are the guests trying to lie this week. Does the 'D' in Reginald's name stand for 'Delicious' and is Lee Mack lying about a sausage roll?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (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 1

Today's show features an annoying French prankster from the Middle Ages, and more.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
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 8, Episode 4 - Come In, Your Time Is Up

The platoon are going away camping, but their trip is spoiled when the Vicar, the Verger and the Sea Scouts set up beside them. Things take a new turn at dawn when a group of bailed-out German airmen are found floating in the river.

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 9 - Jaws

Edie's days of carrying a heavy dustbin full of rubbish are numbered - Seymour is going to install a new waste-disposal unit for her. All it needs is a more powerful than usual motor, a bit of assistance and hey presto...!

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

Mr Bean

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

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 13 - End Of An Era

It's Bob and Thelma's big day, and he's on tranquilisers.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 3

Joining David Mitchell this week are songstress Jamelia and comic Marcus Brigstocke; while Mancunian motor-mouth Terry Christian and comedian and TV presenter Jimmy Carr unite with Lee Mack in a bid to outwit the opposing team.

YANGA! channel logo. 8pm (repeat)
YANGA! channel logo.

Rib Busters: Comedy Show

Rib-cracking comedy series presented by Cokobar, which brings you highlights from its renowned comedy shows.

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 5 - High Finance

Jones is in financial danger as he has an outstanding £50 overdraft with the bank, and cannot afford to pay his staff. Helping to assess his books, Mainwaring discovers that the debt has a long and confusing trail to it.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 1 - Adam

With John Sessions, Danny Baker and Hugh Laurie.

YANGA! channel logo. 8:30pm (repeat)
YANGA! channel logo.

Rib Busters: Comedy Show

Rib-cracking comedy series presented by Cokobar, which brings you highlights from its renowned comedy shows.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 5

Granville tries to tempt the locals with a big wheel of cheese which seems to be on the turn.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 1

In the first episode of the new series Russell looks at Ebola, the UK Independence Party, Oscar Pistorius and a reopened Irish pub...

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (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 3

Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock look at the what people have been talking about this week. The teams are joined by Jack Dee, musician Example, Jerry Springer and Roisin Conaty.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Only Fools and Horses sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Danny Bhoy, Dara O Briain, Nina Conti. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy

Dara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 6

Granville has bought a job lot of turnips that will need clever selling with the promise of their amazing medicinal qualities.

Radio 4 9:30pm (repeat)
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 4, Episode 1 - Phryne

Natalie Haynes is joined by Professor Edith Hall and comedian Katy Brand as she stands up for Phryne, the Greek courtesan famed for her wit and beauty.

Comedy Central Extra 9:35pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 2

Russell looks at The Queen joining Twitter, David Cameron vs Barack Obama and sheep on drugs...

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

Number 6

Episode 14

Kane Brown presents Victor Daniels and Mo Real.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 5 - Cardigan

Gary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Brennan Reece, Phil Wang, Rachel Parris. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 4 - Phil Wang, Brennan Reece, Rachel Parris

Phil Wang hosts, as he introduces the charismatic Brennan Reece and star of The Mash Report and talented musical-comedian Rachel Parris to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Lou Sanders. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 3 - Stuck In A Mammal Groove

Joe Thomas struggles with the definition of a mammal, Iain Stirling devises an explosive chemistry experiment and Sian Gibson sends a NSFW text to Greg.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 13, Episode 4 - Planned Parenthood

Ed gets a surprising offer of work in 'New-Mum lit" - writing parenting baby books.

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

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 5

Russell talks masturbation in the cinema, uniform dating, and answers questions on cannabis and super powers. His guests are Katherine Ryan and Daniel Simonsen.

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Number 6

Episode 15

On the show tonight are Jimmy James Jones and Annette Fagon.

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Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'

Series 2, Episode 1

This week, listeners meet the masseuses who might make your visit to their spa more than a little stressful, find out whether Mary's embarrassing flatulence has got any better and discover who Julia is, or was.

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Men Behaving Badly

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

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Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 6

Russell talks weird people, twerking, Geordie Shore, and answers questions on the Yorkshire accent and penis puppy. His guests are Andrew Maxwell and Phil Wang.

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Never The Twain

Series 5, Episode 4 - Kung Who

Oliver has accepted Simon's challenge to take up judo but he has absolutely no idea about martial arts. He is in for a big surprise if he continues to believe that a karate chop is some kind of Japanese cutlet!

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Porridge

A selection of episodes from three episodes of the prison-based sitcom.

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QI

Series A, Episode 6 - Antidotes

With Howard Goodall, Jo Brand and Danny Baker.

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Man At The Helm

Man At The Helm

Episode 3

The kids begin to wonder if Charlie Bates is reliable man at the helm material and decide the local vet is a much better option.

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Vent

Series 1, Episode 4 - Switching Off

Ben's doctors wonder if lying in a coma might be making him depressed, and they send in the hospital psychiatrist to see him. This has a surprising effect on Ben, Mary and Mum.

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The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 8

On this week's show, Russell welcomes Rob Delaney for an emotional, in-depth chat; investigates bungee dance with Jessica Knappett; and looks at the latest political developments in the UK, US and Europe.

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Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry Alderton

Adam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.

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Get Some In!

Series 2, Episode 4

Marsh is thrilled to be sending C Flight out on a field exercise across country, where they'll face a race back to camp against the combined might of the RAF Regiment.

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Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 8

Writer and broadcaster Victoria Coren Mitchell will host the penultimate episode of the current series, joined by Jess Phillips MP and comedian Ahir Shah.

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Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 1, Episode 6 - Work

In the last of the series, Tim has laid on a final episode treat: A professional musician will accompany him as he tackles the thorny issue of 'work'. Tom Basden is also present.

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Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 7

Joining David this week are Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and impressionist Ronni Ancona. Teaming up with Lee are comedian and author Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan.

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Jigsaw

Series 1, Episode 6

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

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Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 4 - Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle

Live stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle.

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Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

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Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 8

Writer and broadcaster Victoria Coren Mitchell will host the penultimate episode of the current series, joined by Jess Phillips MP and comedian Ahir Shah.

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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 1

In the first episode of the new series Russell looks at Ebola, the UK Independence Party, Oscar Pistorius and a reopened Irish pub...

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Mock The Week

Series 9, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis and Russell Howard return with a special edition of the show.

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Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 5 - Cardigan

Gary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.

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CelebAbility

Series 2, Episode 7

Celebrity guests in this week's episode are Perri Kiely, Roman Kemp, Tanya Bardsley, Ferne McCann and Laura Jackson.

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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 2

Russell looks at The Queen joining Twitter, David Cameron vs Barack Obama and sheep on drugs...

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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 5, Episode 8 - My Childhood Is Ruined

Dave peeks behind the curtain to reveal secrets of how TV is made. He also examines the nature of happiness with the help of Kate Middleton's clothes and Thomas the Tank Engine.

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Men Behaving Badly

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 8, Episode 6

Kelly Osborne, Terry Christian, Reginald D. Hunter and Isy Suttie take part in the topical comedy show.

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Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry Alderton

Adam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.

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Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and the team look back over another week's events. Featuring guests Ed Byrne, Jack Whitehall, Chris Addison and Miles Jupp.

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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 12 - Jayde Adams At The Comedy Store

Fabulous Jayde Adams hosts a night of comedy at the legendary Comedy Store in London with the marvellous Adam Hess, the wonderfully funny Tom Lucy and the fantastic Tez Ilyas.

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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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Mock The Week

Series 9, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis and Russell Howard return with a special edition of the show.

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At-Issue

At-Issue

10 minute short film by stop-motion animator Drew Roper.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 6, Episode 2

Rob Brydon, Emma Bunton and Carol Vorderman join funnyman Lee Mack to challenge more improbable facts. Using whatever wacky means possible, they'll be testing whether parents can tell if their kids are lying, whether you can control someone's hand with your brain and if just one spoonful of olive oil can calm an entire lake.

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Genius

Series 3, Episode 1 - Rob Newman

With Rob Newman. Winning idea is marketing hitch-hiking as 'environmental traveling'.

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Who Goes There!

Who Goes There!

A repeat of this 1952 film.

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Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation

Series 10, Episode 2 - How To Define Oneself In Terms Of Regional, Cultural And Geopolitical Identity Without Tears.

In a post-referendum world, Jeremy Hardy examines questions of nationality, identity and accents.

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The Architects

Series 2, Episode 3 - Turret

Matt gets to mentor the boss's granddaughter and design a building with a great big turret (possibly).

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Ed Reardon's Week

Series 13, Episode 4 - Planned Parenthood

Ed gets a surprising offer of work in 'New-Mum lit" - writing parenting baby books.

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