British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 2nd October 2020

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:50am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 6 - Timmy Finds Treasure

Timmy is a pirate captain and leads his chums on a treasure hunt to find the X that marks the spot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Alone

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Big Match

Mitch has plans to watch the Australian tennis final on his own but no-one else quite got the memo and they all turn up to watch the match too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Chef!. Image shows from L to R: Everton Stonehead (Roger Griffiths), Gareth Blackstock (Lenny Henry)

Chef!

Series 2, Episode 2 - Time Flies

The atmosphere at Le Chateau Anglais reaches boiling point when Janice suspects there might be a new addition to the Blackstock household. She puts Gareth's sudden potency down to his fishing in sub-zero temperatures. But is Gareth really ready for fatherhood?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 24 - Bitzer's Basic Training

Bitzer thinks The Farmer is planning to replace him, so Shaun helps to knock his friend into shape. Unfortunately Bitzer goes completely over the top with his training regime and starts running the farm with military precision driving everyone crazy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 40 - All 5it

It's time for Danger Mouse to face the music when he goes undercover as the fifth member of Quark's mega-popular (but secretly evil) boy band.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 10 - Chichen Itza, Mexico

Grandmaster Glitch's giant ball game threatens El Castillo. Can the Go Jetters bounce back and save it?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 2, Episode 3 - Meat

The American ambassador is coming to town, and Dot is in charge of cooking up a storm. She must prepare a delicious cut of veal to woo the Ambassador. It's a shame she just ate it. How will they wriggle out of this one?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Chef!. Image shows from L to R: Everton Stonehead (Roger Griffiths), Gareth Blackstock (Lenny Henry)

Chef!

Series 2, Episode 3 - Do The Right Thing

To what lengths will Gareth Blackstock, best chef in Britain and probably the world, go to acquire the best ingredients for his acclaimed dishes?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:55am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 1 - Castle Makeover

Bob really wants his castle to look more like Bitz's, and everyone pitches in to help, but things don't go to plan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Share And Share Alike

Episode 7, The Film: A film unit arrives at the factory - and Lesley sees himself as the star.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (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...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Patterson

Episode 5

Patterson has many duties - from starting his erotic novel to mending his estranged wife's fence.

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, Highlights Special - Justin's Favourite Song

Justin is in a singing mood so Robert uses a new invention to help Justin pick his favourite song.

CITV 8:50am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 31 - Super Trolley

Nipping to the shops for a few provisions proves a nightmare for Bean when a mile-long shopping list from his landlady and a clapped-out trolley with a wonky wheel conspire to ruin his day. So he constructs his own trolley, with a petrol mower, pram wheels and an extra pair of hydraulic hands.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 2 - Save Our Heritage

It's novelty night in the ballroom. Meanwhile, an old cottage complete with old tenant crosses Joe Maplin's plans for expansion. Jeffrey Fairbrother has an idea to retain the status quo.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9am (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 2, Episode 6 - Carry Me Back To Old Southampton

Robin fails his National Diploma in Catering and decides to move back home to Southampton and work for his dad.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 2 - Rick Wakeman

In the hot seat is prog rock legend Rick Wakeman.

YouTube 9am
28 min
No More Jockeys. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Alex Horne, Tim Key

No More Jockeys

Set 2, Episode 2 - Set 2, Game 2

With Watto taking the early lead in the second set, can Horne and Key secure their first wins of the set?

CITV 9:05am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 32 - Magpie

When nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:10am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 7 - Timmy's Truck

Timmy is determined to play with Otus's new remote-controlled truck, but his ambitious stunts end up breaking it.

Talking Pictures TV 9:20am (repeat)
Trottie True. Trottie True (Jean Kent)

Trottie True

Trottie True, Camden girl and star of the Victorian music hall, finds love across a surprising class divide.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30am (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 3, Episode 1 - Cuckoo In The Nest

It's been two weeks, and Larry's still sleeping on the sofa. But more annoyingly, he's constantly in the bathroom and eating all of the food in the flat. Chrissy, Jo and Robin have all had more than enough: it's time for him to go!

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 3 - More About Up And Down

The Robot visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat. The Twirlywoos take turns to turn the Robot's key which causes the Robot to shoot up and down, taking Chickedy and Chick with it!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Minor Adjustment

Episode 6, Foetal Attraction: Sarah wants a third child, though Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (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 20, Episode 1 - The Pony Set

Auntie Wainwright has a new line in all things equestrian - even a riding simulator, which Compo thinks might come rather handy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:45am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Gemma Whelan. Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 8 - Ruthless Rulers

A look at the most ruthless rulers of all time. Henry VIII is so demanding he has a brick wall built at his bedroom door every night, those vicious Vikings find that sorry seems to be the hardest word, hold your nose in Versailles, because Louis XIV hasn't got any loos, and rock out with the Warlords from Hell.

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 3 - The Last Straw

Following her latest social failing, Mildred considers emigrating to Australia. Jeffrey is only too delighted to put aside his lamp-post campaign and help out in the process, but is George as keen, and will Australia want them?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15am (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 20, Episode 2 - How Errol Flynn Discovered The Secret Of Nora Batt

Compo tries to win Nora's heart by dressing up as Robin Hood.

ITVBe 10:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Alarm System

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 4, Episode 4 - Vote For Me

It's election night on Diddy TV. Laugh at some extraordinary ailments in Hilarious Illnesses and Blue Peter's Radzi is in the hot seat for Diddy Chat.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:50am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 28 - Duck!

When Shaun and the flock discover that a pair of nesting ducks have stolen their bedding to make a comfy new home up on top of Bitzer's kennel, the battle is on to set things straight.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55am (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...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:55am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 29 - The Stare

Bitzer gets his wish for some peace and quiet when Shaun becomes hypnotised by Mowermouth the goat and finally stops bothering him. But with the whole flock under the influence of Mowermouth's powerful gaze, Bitzer soon realises just how much he needs his old buddy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 47 - Crouching Dennis Hidden Yeti

The gang's efforts to help JJ master the ancient art of blamjitsu are ruined by Walter's plans to capture the Beanotown yeti. Dennis and the gang defend the yeti, and help JJ unleash her inner blam, in a gravity-defying blam-jitsu face-off with the WilburCorp henchbot.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:15am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 48 - Double Crust

When Crusty the robot pie spy is forced by Doctor Pfooflepfeffer to send her photos of Professor Screwtop's latest inventions, the gang get their own back by tricking Crusty into sending her the silliest inventions they can think of.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 5, Episode 2 - Autobiography

Richard decides it's time to write his celebrity autobiography. He enlists help from Sir Ian McKellen, David Tennant and Peter Capaldi in order to complete his masterwork.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35am (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 4, Episode 5 - Frenzy

After weeks of work the kitchen is finally complete, and Bill can get to work.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Share And Share Alike

Episode 7, The Film: A film unit arrives at the factory - and Lesley sees himself as the star.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

A selection of episodes from the second series of the musical children's sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15pm (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 4, Episode 6 - You Only Live Twice

The ground floor of the house has been all but destroyed, and Bill's understandably distraught. For once the family all come together to tackle the problem - organised by Bette!

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Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 13 - Waffle's Doggy Buddies

An old friend of Gramps, Mr Willow, brings along his two dogs to play with Waffle. Evie feels a bit left out until Waffle reassures her. The two new dogs escape into Mrs Hobbs's garden, so Waffle has to save the day.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 13 - Timmy's Plane

Finlay makes a fantastic paper plane and Timmy tries to copy him, but his versions won't fly as well.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Patterson

Episode 5

Patterson has many duties - from starting his erotic novel to mending his estranged wife's fence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
CITV 1:45pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 21 - Bog Roll Roll

It's the biggest sporting event in Grimsby - the bog roll roll. All Dave has to do is chase the bog roll down the hill and catch it.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:45pm (repeat)
The Indian Doctor. Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar). Copyright: Rondo / Avatar

The Indian Doctor

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Fete

The South Welsh mining village of Trefelin is preparing for the annual summer fete.

CITV 2pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 22 - Spud-Ageddon

The Spuds don't care about a carbon footprint, since George has come home with a haul of free electronics that they all want to test out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 2 - Rick Wakeman

In the hot seat is prog rock legend Rick Wakeman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 2 - Save Our Heritage

It's novelty night in the ballroom. Meanwhile, an old cottage complete with old tenant crosses Joe Maplin's plans for expansion. Jeffrey Fairbrother has an idea to retain the status quo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Minor Adjustment

Episode 6, Foetal Attraction: Sarah wants a third child, though Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45pm (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...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 35 - Send In The Clones

Danger Mouse and Penfold come up against themselves as Quark creates cheap copies of our heroes in his latest money-making scheme.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mr Choosy

More posh cat drama in Downton Moggy and 'live' nature coverage in Guffwatch.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 38 - Nightmare Neighbours

Luke's master plan to make his room uninhabitable and move in next door with Resus backfires when a pack of vampire rats invades.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:25pm (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 4, Episode 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

CITV 4pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 31 - Super Trolley

Nipping to the shops for a few provisions proves a nightmare for Bean when a mile-long shopping list from his landlady and a clapped-out trolley with a wonky wheel conspire to ruin his day. So he constructs his own trolley, with a petrol mower, pram wheels and an extra pair of hydraulic hands.

YouTube 4pm
3 min
Storytime With Silcox. Mark Silcox. Copyright: Turtle Canyon Comedy

Storytime With Silcox

Episode 10 - The Cock And The Fox

Mark Silcox tells the story of the cock and the fox.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:10pm (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 20, Episode 1 - The Pony Set

Auntie Wainwright has a new line in all things equestrian - even a riding simulator, which Compo thinks might come rather handy.

CITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 32 - Magpie

When nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.

Talking Pictures TV 4:20pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Some People

Early Clive Donner musical comedy with Kenneth More, Angela Douglas and David Hemmings.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 20 - Show Bitzness

Everyone is practising their acts for the big talent show, and Purl has even made a beautiful sparkly curtain for the front of the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:50pm (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 20, Episode 2 - How Errol Flynn Discovered The Secret Of Nora Batt

Compo tries to win Nora's heart by dressing up as Robin Hood.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 8 - Venice, Italy

Grandmaster Glitch demands the Grimbots find somewhere with no cars so he can practice riding his bike without stabilisers.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:55pm (repeat)
Carry On Teacher. Image shows from L to R: Mr. William Wakefield (Ted Ray), Mr. Gregory Adams (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Teacher

A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Alone

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Big Match

Mitch has plans to watch the Australian tennis final on his own but no-one else quite got the memo and they all turn up to watch the match too.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 5 - Waffle Gets Snowy

Callum takes Evie, Doug, Simon and Waffle for after-school fun at an indoor snow arena.

U&Drama channel logo 5:25pm (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 3, Episode 5 - Crossed Lines

Hester's desperate to win election to a local community committee. However, she's up against a newcomer to the neighbourhood; tall, thin, younger and - it seems - popular with everyone; even William!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:30pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 2 - Save Our Heritage

It's novelty night in the ballroom. Meanwhile, an old cottage complete with old tenant crosses Joe Maplin's plans for expansion. Jeffrey Fairbrother has an idea to retain the status quo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 2, Episode 3 - Meat

The American ambassador is coming to town, and Dot is in charge of cooking up a storm. She must prepare a delicious cut of veal to woo the Ambassador. It's a shame she just ate it. How will they wriggle out of this one?

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 3, Episode 4

Having become unadvisedly engaged at a local hunt ball, Harvey welcomes a new guest for a short stay at Bayview - his mother.

CITV 6pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 23 - Rat Pack

Dave wants to learn to play the drums at school, but is given the recorder. With a talent show around the corner, Dave gets practising.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix, Rose Matafeo. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 10 - Think About The Spirit

Five comedians had one dream: to become the Series 9 Taskmaster Champion. Now it's the Grand Final and after nine gruelling episodes that precious dream is still alive for all of them - bar one. Alex Horne has the stats handy as they ponder peas, teas and absent keys.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (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 4, Episode 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

CITV 6:15pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 24 - Flea Man

Dave and Fuzzypeg the dog get dirty playing at the local dump, so dirty in fact that Fuzzypeg picks up an extremely grumpy flea.

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

The News Quiz

Series 103, Episode 5

Andy Zaltzman hosts the satirical quiz in front of a virtual audience, with guests Zoe Lyons, Jena Friedman, Mark Nelson and Simon Evans.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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 7, Episode 5 - The Gestapo Ruins A Picnic

After discovering a call-to-arms poster from the resistance in the town square, the General instructs Von Klinkerhoffen to reopen Nouvion's newspaper as a propaganda tool - with René installed as puppet editor under Gruber's command.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 5

Some Bronze Agers argue about building the world's first city, Bob Hale explains the entire history of the Renaissance, Mary Seacole sings about her Crimean hotel and William Shakespeare gets into a rap battle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Share And Share Alike

Episode 7, The Film: A film unit arrives at the factory - and Lesley sees himself as the star.

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 22, Episode 1 - Getting Barry's Goat

Tom causes chaos when he leaves something personal in Barry's garage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Patterson

Episode 5

Patterson has many duties - from starting his erotic novel to mending his estranged wife's fence.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 8

Joining the teams are Denise Lewis, Richard Osman, Robert Rinder and Katherine Ryan.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz), Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 7, Episode 6 - Other People's Children

Martin and Louisa do not seem to be having much success with their therapy, so Dr Timoney advises that they should try and take things back to the beginning of their relationship and plan a date.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (repeat)
CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8pm (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 8 - Race To The Bottom

Rewards Day is approaching and Lily is planning to choose ice-skating, so she can 'accidentally' stumble into Matt's arms on the ice. This year, however, it clashes with the dreaded Governor's Lunch.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Josh Widdicombe, Alice Roberts. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions / Black Dog Television

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 2 - William

Hugh Dennis, Lucy Porter, Omid Djalili and Alice Roberts are the guests in this second episode.

U&W channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

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Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz), Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 7, Episode 7 - Facta Non Verba

Martin has new neighbours: Erica the new art teacher at Portwenn school has moved in with her daughter, Bernie.

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Billy Connolly

An Audience With...

Episode 7 - Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly offers his unique brand of stand-up humour to a star-studded audience including Twiggy, Clive James, Michael Brandon, Ringo Starr and Samantha Fox.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Damian Lewis

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 1

Actor and producer Damian Lewis hosts as the satirical quiz returns for its 60th series. Journalist Katy Balls and comedian Chris McCausland join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

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

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

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

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 2 - Debbie

When a twenty-year old girl turns up on Lee's doorstep and announces that he might be her father, Lee goes into immediate denial. Until, that is, he remembers a one-night stand he had at a party that Tim threw to celebrate the end of his accountancy exams back in the 1980s. Is Lee mature - or rich enough - to be a father?

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Limmy's Other Stuff. Brian Limond

Limmy's Other Stuff

A final TV special from Brian Limond.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 2, Episode 3 - Meat

The American ambassador is coming to town, and Dot is in charge of cooking up a storm. She must prepare a delicious cut of veal to woo the Ambassador. It's a shame she just ate it. How will they wriggle out of this one?

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A League Of Their Own. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 15, Episode 7

Romesh is on hosting duties for the last time this series, keeping a lazy on guests Mo Gilligan, hockey player and Olympic gold medal winner Sam Quek, Man United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard, and boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. Meanwhile, Freddie and Jamie take the time to slip off for a quick round of golf.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Tom Parry

Tom Parry's Fancy Dressed Life

Episode 2 - Max

Nightmarish flashbacks to his university days threaten to spoil Tom's enjoyment of the annual Parry family party.

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Morecambe & Wise In America. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe

Morecambe & Wise In America

A repeat-run of the entire series exploring Eric and Ernie's adventures in the USA.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 28, Episode 1 - Dolly Parton, Rupert Everett, Lolly Adefope, Riz Ahmed, Sara Pascoe, Roisin Murphy

Dolly Parton says she was overwhelmed by Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You; Rupert Everett talks about Oscar Wilde; Riz Ahmed says rapping is a big part of him; Lolly Adefope jokes about sharing a scene with Tom Cruise; Sara Pascoe reveals she's got married; and Roisin Murphy performs live in the studio.

BBC Three 10:45pm
30 min
Stand Up For Live Comedy. Paddy Raff. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Stand Up For Live Comedy

Episode 2 - Belfast

Paddy Raff hosts the showcase for emerging comic talent from Belfast. Rachel Fairburn, Mary O'Connell and Shane Todd are the guests.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Charlotte And Lillian. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte (Helen Monks), Lillian (Miriam Margolyes). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Charlotte And Lillian

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Photo

Charlotte wants a photo to document her visits with Lillian, but her plans to publicise her tireless charity work are scuppered when Lillian demands full editorial control.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley

TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 4, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican is persuaded by Marcus Brigstocke to try a few new experiences, including eating with chopsticks.

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Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club. Tom Allen. Copyright: Hot Sauce

Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club

Episode 3

This episode features sets from Lloyd Griffith, Joanne McNally and Kemah Bob, while Tom Allen will be trying out some new material.

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Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, James Acaster, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 10 - I Can Hear It Gooping

The series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies's coveted golden head to become just the seventh Taskmaster Champion in history?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Simon Evans Goes To Market. Simon Evans. Copyright: BBC

Simon Evans Goes To Market

Series 1, Episode 1 - Land

Simon and guests, including land expert Kevin Cahill, ask how land came to be traded, why we think bricks and mortar are a safe investment and who really owns the land we buy.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (repeat)
Short Stuff. Copyright: BBC

Short Stuff

Episode 4

Farmer Jim's new dog Floss has a powder issue and Pity Party have more nightmare neighbours.

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Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Jonnie Peacock, John Terry, Romesh Ranganathan, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Rachel Riley, Bradley Walsh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 3, Episode 1

On Frank's team this week will be Paralympic Gold Medallist Jonnie Peacock and Frank's regular wingman comedian Romesh Ranganathan. Joining Bradley are footballer John Terry and Countdown's Rachel Riley.

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Episode 4

Kevin Bridges takes on the Your Questions segment, and Jessica Brown Findlay joins Russell for a chat.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Dara O Briain, Deborah Frances-White, Rhys James, Tom Allen. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's worth of news in the company of guests Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Milton Jones and Deborah Frances-White.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Chambers Productions

Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking

TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.

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

Minder

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

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, David Mitchell, Richard Osman, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Robert Rinder, Denise Lewis. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 8

Joining the teams are Denise Lewis, Richard Osman, Robert Rinder and Katherine Ryan.

Comedy Central 1:30am (repeat)
Comedy Game Night. Kara Tointon. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Comedy Game Night

Episode 5

Joining Liza are Googlebox queen Scarlett Moffatt, Made In Chelsea's Ollie Locke, comedians Sally Phillips, Dane Baptiste and Sindhu Vee, and West End star Kara Tointon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 5

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

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Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Josh Widdicombe, Alice Roberts. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions / Black Dog Television

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 2 - William

Hugh Dennis, Lucy Porter, Omid Djalili and Alice Roberts are the guests in this second episode.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 2 - Rick Wakeman

In the hot seat is prog rock legend Rick Wakeman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 4

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Comedy Central 2:30am (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 3

Ali investigates American television and interviews Labour politician Roy Hattersley. The Message looks at issues surrounding family, and Chrissie Hynde performs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Minor Adjustment

Episode 6, Foetal Attraction: Sarah wants a third child, though Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun.

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Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, Natasia Demetriou, Sara Pascoe, Tom Allen. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 1, Episode 1

Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Nish Kumar, Natasia Demetriou and Tom Allen who compete to deliver the best lecture.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 1 - Burgling

Mark rediscovers single life after his disastrous wedding to Sophie, and he and Jeremy become victims of crime.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55am (repeat)
Chef!. Image shows from L to R: Everton Stonehead (Roger Griffiths), Gareth Blackstock (Lenny Henry)

Chef!

Series 2, Episode 3 - Do The Right Thing

To what lengths will Gareth Blackstock, best chef in Britain and probably the world, go to acquire the best ingredients for his acclaimed dishes?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10am (repeat)
Morecambe & Wise In America. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe

Morecambe & Wise In America

Episode 3

This episode looks at Eric and Ernie's first work in colour on American television and how they were invited to perform on a major TV special alongside stars like Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

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Hypothetical. Rosie Jones. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 2, Episode 8

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster return with ridiculous hypothetical scenarios for Jamali Maddix, Laura Lexx, Rosie Jones and Joe Lycett.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:15am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 6 - Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The Arse

Following his team's disqualification and the losing of the bet by proxy, Father Crilly must accept Byrne's forfeit - and kick Bishop Brennan up the arse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Alone

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Big Match

Mitch has plans to watch the Australian tennis final on his own but no-one else quite got the memo and they all turn up to watch the match too.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 2, Episode 3 - Meat

The American ambassador is coming to town, and Dot is in charge of cooking up a storm. She must prepare a delicious cut of veal to woo the Ambassador. It's a shame she just ate it. How will they wriggle out of this one?

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