British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 16th July 2019

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:20am (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!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Queen Of Song

Rosie is asked to arrange a showcase concert for a new potential rival to Celine Dion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Piglet Files

Series 3, Episode 6 - Under New Management

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

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 15 - Super Paul

After Dennis persuades Pieface that Paul is an undercover super hero, Gnasher, JJ and Rubi go along with the story and help Dennis to 'prove it'. However, his genius plan comes to a sticky end, when Pieface begins to think that with Paul at his side, he is completely invincible!

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 9 - I Believe In Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse gains a following of crazed felines - but it's not all good news!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 11, Episode 5

Joining Victoria Coren Mitchell to commit heresy about pets and Donald Trump's Twitter account are Germaine Greer, Sathnam Sanghera and David Mitchell.

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

Pilot, Episode 1 - A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Sheila fancies having a small porch added to the back door off the kitchen, so calls in a local builder. Peter heads off to see his bank manager for a loan to cover the quote...

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 14 - A Birthday Surprise

Bitz, Bob, Bevel, Zip and Pop are making Purl a surprise birthday present - the best hairclip ever!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Episode 1 - Testing Times

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

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

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Al Read Show

The Al Read Show

A compilation of highlights from the comedy veteran's 1950s show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Episode 7 - The Spare Room

Is Audrey jealous when Devere takes a shine to her guest?

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 4, Episode 9 - Justin's Comet

Justin and Robert are having a stargazing party to watch the rare Justin's Comet, which is passing over Justin Town for the first time in a gazillion years. They set up a massive telescope so everybody can witness the event together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
You Rang, M'Lord?. Image shows from L to R: Ivy Teasdale (Su Pollard), Alfred 'Alf' Stokes (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

You Rang, M'Lord?

Series 3, Episode 3 - Mrs. Lipton's Nasty Turn

Ivy finds out the truth about Alf's orphans and Miss Cissy decides to go into politics, much to Lord Meldrum's disgust.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:50am (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 6 - On The Omnibuses

There is a celebration at Luxton & District marking 50 years of motor buses. Exhausted from a new working schedule, Stan sits down to feel the comfort in the company's first ever motor bus and promptly falls asleep, dreaming of the day it was introduced...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:50am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Great Escape

It's the day of the zoo's annual stock take. As all the animals get ready to be counted.

CITV 8:55am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 19, Episode 6

Topical satire for the summer of 2019.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 18 - Who's A Clever Bird?

Richard has booked a circus to entertain the guests but it hasn't arrived, so Sooty asks the owner of the bird garden to save the day with his clever budgies.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:25am (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 7 - Goodbye Stan

With the cost of living heading ever-upwards, Stan's had enough and decides to apply for a different job: at a car factory. In the north!

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 17 - More About Next To

The Twirlywoos watch a waiter set a wedding table in a marquee. The waiter places plates and cutlery next to each other. The Twirlywoos then decide to help out by getting items from outside and placing them next to the plates until there is an entire garden's worth of items on the table. The bride and groom enter and are amazed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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 20th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:55am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 7 - Staycation

When Millie overhears Mum and Mike discussing a holiday in France, she contrives an invitation for herself and Lauren too. But maybe she should have waited to find out the details first. She tries to play Mum and Dad off against each other in the holiday stakes, but ends up with an epic fail for Lauren, Craig, and most of all, herself.

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 11, Episode 2 - The Best Laid Plans

Simon and Oliver celebrate their 10th anniversary as neighbourly rivals.

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 1, Episode 9 - My Husband Next Door

With the Fourmiles on holiday for the week, Mildred has been entrusted with the key so that she may water their plants. Lucky timing for George as his television has just stopped working. But Mildred's keen that their money is not spent on a repair or replacement, but redecorating their sitting room...

Forces TV 10:30am (repeat)
Keep It In The Family. Image shows from L to R: Muriel Rush (Pauline Yates), Dudley Rush (Robert Gillespie). Copyright: Thames Television

Keep It In The Family

Series 3, Episode 1 - Splitting Headaches

Susan causes parental headaches by announcing her intention to move out of the basement flat in the family home and in with her boyfriend.

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

Get Some In!

Series 4, Episode 2

A fifth bed appears in D6 and the group are horrified to discover it's Marsh - wanting to be friends! Meanwhile, Lilley's fainting is not getting any better.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

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

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

Get Some In!

Series 4, Episode 3

A day out in Blackpool offers a plethora of delights for all: Lilley's first pint; girls for Jakey; and perhaps a liason for Leckie. Then the boys run into, of all people, Alice Marsh...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 1

Hyacinth gets more than she bargained for on a senior citizens' daytrip to the seaside.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Al Read Show

The Al Read Show

A compilation of highlights from the comedy veteran's 1950s show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (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 1 - Testing Times

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Episode 7 - The Spare Room

Is Audrey jealous when Devere takes a shine to her guest?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 4, Episode 3 - Forward Mr. Grainger

Mr. Grainger is appointed temporary manager while Mr. Rumbold attends a conference, and proves to be quite the dictator. However, Mr. Rumbold's early return puts Mr. Grainger in hot water with his co-workers.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 7 - More About Wrapping

The Twirlywoos find themselves in a hospital and watch a nurse wrapping a man's leg in bandages.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals

A Royal visit is made to the factory; Stan hopes to be recognised by the Prince, whom he met in 1967, but the Prince is only interested in bumming a smoke and a bunk-up in a cupboard with Brenda.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Making Plans With Nigel. Stuart (Mark Benton). Copyright: Sweet Talk

Making Plans With Nigel

Comedy drama about a man who develops breast cancer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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

Series 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The Wedding

Arkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 3 - Friday The 14th

Del's weekend fishing trip to Boycie's country cottage strangely coincides with a local restaurant owner's need for cheap fish. On the journey they are stopped by the police who inform them of an escaped killer who is believed to be in the vicinity. They arrive at the empty cottage with a sense of foreboding...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Search of the Inner Tiger

It's time for the zoo's new tiger cub to meet his massive, meat-munching, food-obsessed dad.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 34 - Shirley Whirley

In a bid to help move Shirley around the farm, Shaun has the idea of fitting up Shirley with wheels. Using a remote control, Shaun can now manoeuvre his large friend around easily - until the farmer's TV remote interferes with the signal, causing Shirley to run amok.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 15 - Super Paul

After Dennis persuades Pieface that Paul is an undercover super hero, Gnasher, JJ and Rubi go along with the story and help Dennis to 'prove it'. However, his genius plan comes to a sticky end, when Pieface begins to think that with Paul at his side, he is completely invincible!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 20th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 4 - Desert Road Trip

Bob is excited to see an amazing cactus that only flowers once a year, but the gang's race across the hot sandy desert slows to a crawl when Bitz and Purl over-engineer their vehicle.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 2, Episode 4 - Don't Be Naughty

Meet the world's most stupid detective in a new crime drama, and it's eviction night in Diddy Brother.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Best Behaviour. Ramsley (Jordan Maxwell). Copyright: Zeppotron

Best Behaviour

Episode 2

Holly Walsh and the panel - Mark Steel, Isy Suttie and Tom Allen - tackle the social minefield of parties, including the suggestion of a new rule banning all small talk and an end to evening-only wedding invitations.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:10pm (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 7 - Work Experience

When a work experience student arrives at Pottsfield, Danny and Mick see a chance to get her to do all their work so that they can experience all the fun!

U&Drama channel logo 4:20pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 4, Episode 3 - A Gift from Fidel

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

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

Go Jetters

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

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

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 6

Keith Fitt demonstrates his karate skills, Will Barrow fills up a birdbath in the garden and Gail Force places the final card on a giant house of cards.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 11, Episode 5

Joining Victoria Coren Mitchell to commit heresy about pets and Donald Trump's Twitter account are Germaine Greer, Sathnam Sanghera and David Mitchell.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Queen Of Song

Rosie is asked to arrange a showcase concert for a new potential rival to Celine Dion.

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 4, Episode 10 - Sisters Are Doing It...

There's trouble for Tracey when her new as a secretary exposes her to sexual harassment from her boss.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 4, Episode 3 - Forward Mr. Grainger

Mr. Grainger is appointed temporary manager while Mr. Rumbold attends a conference, and proves to be quite the dictator. However, Mr. Rumbold's early return puts Mr. Grainger in hot water with his co-workers.

Talking Pictures 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.

Forces TV 6pm (repeat)
Keep It In The Family. Image shows from L to R: Muriel Rush (Pauline Yates), Dudley Rush (Robert Gillespie). Copyright: Thames Television

Keep It In The Family

Series 3, Episode 1 - Splitting Headaches

Susan causes parental headaches by announcing her intention to move out of the basement flat in the family home and in with her boyfriend.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Great Un-Escape

Whilst the inhabitants of the nearby POW camp have been busy tunneling out, Fairfax and Carstairs are desperate to tunnel in. Helped by René, Edith and the rest of the resistance, they break through just as the tunnel is discovered by the Colonel and Captain; soon all are trapped inside the camp!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Good Omens. Image shows from L to R: Crowley (Peter Serafinowicz), Aziraphale (Mark Heap). Copyright: BBC

Good Omens

Episode 2

Realising they have been protecting and corrupting the wrong child, Aziraphale and Crowley set out to discover what happened to the real son of Satan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 1

Hyacinth gets more than she bargained for on a senior citizens' daytrip to the seaside.

CITV 6:25pm (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.

Talking Pictures TV 6:30pm (repeat)
Double Bunk. Image shows from L to R: Jack Goddard (Ian Carmichael), Sid Randall (Sid James)

Double Bunk

Comic adventure following a group of four taking a relaxing cruise down the Thames - or so they hope.

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 11, Episode 2 - The Best Laid Plans

Simon and Oliver celebrate their 10th anniversary as neighbourly rivals.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 11, Episode 6

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show, inviting Jo Bunting, Phil Wang and Richard Osman to commit heresy about superhero movies and rock stars.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Dad Made Me Laugh. Copyright: BBC

Dad Made Me Laugh

Episode 1, Michael Sellers: Series in which Sally Magnusson talks to the sons and daughters of famous funnymen to see whether their dads made them laugh at home. Michael Sellers remembers the effect father Peter had on his life.

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 7, Episode 4 - The Bypass

Out at the house in Hampshire, Jean and Lionel get caught up in a countryside crisis when they learn a bypass is to be built around the village.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Kate (Gabrielle Glaister). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells

Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Stephen Mangan

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 7

Regular captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Steph McGovern and Jo Caulfield.

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)
The Al Read Show

The Al Read Show

A compilation of highlights from the comedy veteran's 1950s show.

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 14, Episode 3 - The Phantom Of The Graveyard

The three geriatric delinquents decide to pay their respects to "Old Sylvester" with a few formal drinks but first they must buy a new funeral suit for Compo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Episode 7 - The Spare Room

Is Audrey jealous when Devere takes a shine to her guest?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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

Series 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The Wedding

Arkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 12 - Knights And Knaves

With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Sue Perkins & the Rev. Richard Coles.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Highlights Special - Best Of

Think it's all over? It's not yet. Tune in for this special look back at the biggest laughs and wackiest challenges of Series 13.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 3 - Friday The 14th

Del's weekend fishing trip to Boycie's country cottage strangely coincides with a local restaurant owner's need for cheap fish. On the journey they are stopped by the police who inform them of an escaped killer who is believed to be in the vicinity. They arrive at the empty cottage with a sense of foreboding...

YANGA! channel logo. 9pm (repeat)
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 1, Episode 2 - Driving Lesson

After being sacked, Funke applies for a new job as a minicab driver. The problem is she can't drive. The only one who can teach her is her number one nemesis - Bayo. Will he teach her and will she get the job?

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

Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise

"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals

A Royal visit is made to the factory; Stan hopes to be recognised by the Prince, whom he met in 1967, but the Prince is only interested in bumming a smoke and a bunk-up in a cupboard with Brenda.

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 16, Episode 8

Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular talking points by celebrity guests Freddie Flintoff, Lorraine Kelly, Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 3

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live From The West End. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live From The West End

A one-off live performance from the comic genius, recorded at the Lyric Theatre in 1995.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Danny Bhoy, Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee Nelson

Danny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 2 - The NFL

As Super Bowl fever takes over the world, Rob and Romesh go on a mission to learn all about America's best loved sport.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The World's End. Image shows from L to R: Andy Knight (Nick Frost), Gary King (Simon Pegg), Oliver (Martin Freeman). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Working Title Films

The World's End

Sci-fi comedy film about five friends attempting to recreate a legendary pub crawl, but the future looks rather bleak for both them and the world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lady Farrow (Holly De Jong), Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 2 - Head

Blackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
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Series 2, Special - Minnellium

It's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 3

In this show, captain Jon Richardson and Jason Manford take on guest captain Alan Carr and Katherine Ryan. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 11

Storylines from this episode include: Valentine's Day; Karl's pulling techniques; fish vs. humans; and the final Monkey News.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Ellie Taylor, Sam Simmons

In this week's third episode, multi-award winning Gina Yashere hosts as she introduces surreal Australian comedian Sam Simmons and rising comedy star Ellie Taylor to the stage.

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Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 10 - Clumpsy Swayey Clumsy Man

It's the final episode of Series 8 and one of the five intrepid comics is set to win Greg Davies's gorgeous golden head. Lou Sanders chews on some stationery, Sian Gibson is crushed by a caravan, Paul Sinha wrecks a camera, Joe Thomas gets cross and Iain Stirling waves a stick about. The Taskmaster's loyal lickspittle Alex Horne stands by, gripping his tablet for dear life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 11, Episode 5

Joining Victoria Coren Mitchell to commit heresy about pets and Donald Trump's Twitter account are Germaine Greer, Sathnam Sanghera and David Mitchell.

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The Office

Series 1, Episode 2 - Work Experience

David hires Donna, his lodger and the daughter of his best friend. While showing her round the office he discovers a doctored pornographic image of himself. Gareth, due to his covert operations skills, is told to catch the culprit.

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dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine

After the events of New Year's Eve, Anita's left the canteen. Her replacement, Christine, has chronic flatulence and manages to upset, annoy, and/or anger everyone within a couple of hours. On top of that, the social services want Petula to live with Bren!

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 12

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics including a questionnaire, organ donation and slippers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
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Alun Cochrane's Fun House

Episode 4 - The Bedroom

Alun Cochrane concludes his series in the bedroom - will things get saucy this week?

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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 2 - Nobbly Bobbly

Donna discovers a dreadful secret in her late mother's house. Louise decides to reveal the awful truth about Janet & Gaz. Meanwhile, even biscuit therapy isn't enough to overcome Jonny's fear of leaving the house.

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The Two Ronnies

A selection of three episodes of the sketch series starring Barker and Corbett.

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Takin' Over The Asylum

Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love

Eddie and the gang pull out all the stops to save the radio station by staging a coup at the open day.

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QI

Series K, Episode 13 - Kitchen Sink

With Jason Manford, Richard Osman and Victoria Wood.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
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Mr Muzak

Series 1, Episode 1 - We've Only Just Begun

With a gig at a Carpenters-themed wedding on the horizon, Nigel has to contend not only with his job at an Italian Restaurant run by a probably-not-an-actual-Italian, but also with Pav's mysterious new Ukrainian friend, Stan, and some disturbing news about his new musical partner.

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The Croft & Pearce Show

Episode 1

Listeners meet June and Jean, two middle-class ladies driven to the brink by the strain of village life in the Home Counties; as well as a rowdy Geordie called Brown Owl; and an over-excited work experience girl.

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Never The Twain

Series 11, Episode 2 - The Best Laid Plans

Simon and Oliver celebrate their 10th anniversary as neighbourly rivals.

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The Literary Adventures Of Mr Brown

Episode 1 - Unsolicited Reading

Kurtis overdoses on Hilary Mantel.

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Bussmann And Quantick Kingsize

Bussmann And Quantick Kingsize

Episode 1: Comedy sketches and monologues, written by Jane Bussman and David Quantick.

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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 1 - Edinburgh

In this week's opening episode, Michael starts his Comedy Roadshow at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where he is joined by headline guest Rhod Gilbert, with additional stand-up from Mark Watson, Stewart Francis and Kevin Bridges.

Forces TV 11:40pm (repeat)
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Keep It In The Family

Series 3, Episode 1 - Splitting Headaches

Susan causes parental headaches by announcing her intention to move out of the basement flat in the family home and in with her boyfriend.

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Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by 5 guests: Ed Byrne, Matt Forde, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
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Good Omens

Episode 2

Realising they have been protecting and corrupting the wrong child, Aziraphale and Crowley set out to discover what happened to the real son of Satan.

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

Get Some In!

Series 4, Episode 2

A fifth bed appears in D6 and the group are horrified to discover it's Marsh - wanting to be friends! Meanwhile, Lilley's fainting is not getting any better.

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Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 1, Episode 6 - Amanda Holden & Busted

Keith takes Amanda Holden on a booze cruise to Calais and goes guitar shopping with rock band Busted, chatting about their lives and careers along the way.

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Dad Made Me Laugh

Episode 1, Michael Sellers: Series in which Sally Magnusson talks to the sons and daughters of famous funnymen to see whether their dads made them laugh at home. Michael Sellers remembers the effect father Peter had on his life.

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Boomers

Series 2, Episode 6 - Wedding

Maureen's mum Joan shocks everyone with a surprise announcement that proves there's still life in the old dog yet!

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

Get Some In!

Series 4, Episode 3

A day out in Blackpool offers a plethora of delights for all: Lilley's first pint; girls for Jakey; and perhaps a liason for Leckie. Then the boys run into, of all people, Alice Marsh...

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Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert, as well as panellists Armando Iannucci and Lucy Prebble.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
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Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 9

Russell Howard answers questions on Percy Pigs, Marmite and Muslims and also reveals his most awkward sexual moment. His guests are Steve Bugeja and Tommy Tiernan.

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Year Of The Rabbit

Episode 6

Things get a whole lot worse for Rabbit when he wakes up with blood all over his hands and a butchered corpse lying opposite him.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 20, Episode 7

In this edition, Aisling is joined by Alex Brooker and Katherine Ryan, while Rob teams up with Natalie Cassidy and Tom Allen, to discuss the nation's favourite holidays.

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The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 5 - Peter Cook & Dudley Moore

This episode tells the fascinating story of the double act that changed the face of British comedy - Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.

London Live 1:15am (repeat)
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Can You Keep It Up For A Week?

Infamous 1974 sex comedy, starring Jeremy Bulloch as walking disaster-area Gil.

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

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 10

Russell Howardtalks about depressed dogs and regretful flashers; plus answers questions on sex from a virgin. His guests are Ed Gamble and Fern Brady.

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Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee Nelson

Danny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.

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John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 3, Episode 6 - John Cleese

John Cleese discusses his early success as a writer and performer on The Frost Report, being a founding member of Monty Python and star and co-writer of the comedy classic Fawlty Towers. Bishop asks Cleese about his move to Los Angeles and continued success in Hollywood.

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The Office

Series 1, Episode 2 - Work Experience

David hires Donna, his lodger and the daughter of his best friend. While showing her round the office he discovers a doctored pornographic image of himself. Gareth, due to his covert operations skills, is told to catch the culprit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 2 - Nobbly Bobbly

Donna discovers a dreadful secret in her late mother's house. Louise decides to reveal the awful truth about Janet & Gaz. Meanwhile, even biscuit therapy isn't enough to overcome Jonny's fear of leaving the house.

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Football Genius. Tim Vine. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Football Genius

Episode 1 - West Bromwich Albion v Wimbledon

In this week's big match, Paul Sinha's team of AFC Wimbledon supporters take on Sam Quek's side of West Bromwich Albion fans but which team manager will be lifting the Football Genius trophy at full time?

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Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 2, Episode 4

Comedians Ellie Taylor and Jon Richardson join host Dara O Briain, team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon and resident gaming expert Ellie Gibson. Taking on the joystick challenge they compete against each other in Crash Team Racing, Azetc Challenge, Duck Tales, Speedrunners and War Blimey.

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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 1 - Edinburgh

In this week's opening episode, Michael starts his Comedy Roadshow at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where he is joined by headline guest Rhod Gilbert, with additional stand-up from Mark Watson, Stewart Francis and Kevin Bridges.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Jack Dee, Rob Beckett, Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney and Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
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Best Behaviour

Episode 2

Holly Walsh and the panel - Mark Steel, Isy Suttie and Tom Allen - tackle the social minefield of parties, including the suggestion of a new rule banning all small talk and an end to evening-only wedding invitations.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
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Smelling Of Roses

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Queen Of Song

Rosie is asked to arrange a showcase concert for a new potential rival to Celine Dion.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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Heresy

Series 11, Episode 5

Joining Victoria Coren Mitchell to commit heresy about pets and Donald Trump's Twitter account are Germaine Greer, Sathnam Sanghera and David Mitchell.

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