British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 20th February 2021

U&Yesterday channel logo 6am (repeat)
What A Carry On. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

What A Carry On

A selection of episodes covering the best of the Carry On films.

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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 1, Episode 1 - Three's A Crowd

Flatmates Chrissy and Jo are somewhat startled to find a man asleep in their bath, the morning after a party to say goodbye to newly-married third flatmate Eleanor. As it happens, the stranger, Robin, is new to London and looking for a place to live.

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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 18 - Exchange

Dave demands to go on a foreign exchange. He soon finds himself headed for a week-long stay in a flat a few doors down.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 19 - Bad Computer

George finds a computer called Val but Val has a mind of her own. Soon she's set about uploading embarrassing videos to social media.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30am (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 1, Episode 2 - And Mother Makes Four

Chrissy's mother is due for her twice-yearly visit, but she's such a worrier about her daughter living in London, there's no way she'll understand having a man in the flat. Robin'll just have to stay out.

Talking Pictures TV 7am (repeat)
Old Bill And Son. Copyright: Rex

Old Bill And Son

Wartime comedy following a son and his father, who signs up to fight alongside him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 2, Episode 6 - Wedding

Janet's dad is insisting that her baby be born in wedlock, and Thermoman's bosses on Ultron are of the same mind. But as usual things don't go smoothly for the world's favourite superhero as the baby starts to arrive during the marriage ceremony.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 11 - Birthday Bear

Mr Bean is shocked when Teddy receives a birthday card from Bean's girlfriend.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 5 - 3DTV

The Farmer is very excited by his new purchase. He calls on Bitzer to set up his new TV while he readies himself to watch life in 3D. To his surprise, it's more 3D than he could ever have imagined.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Mole

Mr Bean's landlady is hopping mad when she finds mole hills on her lovely croquet lawn.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 25 - Postcards From The Veg

Pieface laments that Paul is looking peaky and needs a holiday. Dennis has a plan! But its only when Walter kidnaps Paul that he realises his chips are down and he needs the gang's help to put things right!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the [c]Adil Ray] sitcom/

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 24 - Go Jet Academy: Whale Rescue

The Go Jetters race to the rescue when a pod of whales becomes stranded at the Academy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Whole Tooth

When Gnasher gnashes Walter's portrait, he gets revenge with a titanium sausage that leaves Gnasher toothless and miserable. Dennis and the gang decide to stage a heist to 'borrow' some diamonds until Gnasher's teeth grow back!

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

The Motion Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Dr Phil Hammond watches over proceedings in the quirky debating game, with guests Hugh Dennis, Jon Plowman, Jenny Eclair and Nick Revell.

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Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 18 - Timmy Shapes Up

Timmy and Kid are obsessed with triangles. Nothing else will do - everything must be three-sided.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 1, Episode 2

Humourous tales based on J. B. Morton's popular and whimsical Daily Express column, By The Way.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:50am
10 min
Monster Court

Monster Court

Episode 8 - The Case Of The Chatty Mums

Judge Smudge gets cross when the publishers reject the titles for his new autobiography.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 24 - Caring Bean

Mrs Wicket is injured and Mr Bean has to look after her - then her demands start to become a pain.

CITV 9:40am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 25 - Opera Bean

Mr Bean's car has broken down and he is late meeting Irma at the opera. Bean finally arrives, but is refused entry because of his filthy attire. Forced to borrow some clothes from the local launderette, Bean is mistaken for the star of the show, and ends up on the stage giving the operatic performance of a lifetime!

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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

A selection of 13 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 4 - Sooty's Space Rocket

When Sooty builds his own space rocket, he is determined to be the first teddy bear on Mars. But when the rocket crash-lands on Mr. Slater's mobile toilet, will all his dreams go down the pan?

CITV 10:25am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 16 - Get Lost

George wins tickets to the local stately home. It's not long before Dave and the rest of the Spuds find themselves lost in its maze.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (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 4 - Secret Sock Detective

Justin has lost his favourite socks and is convinced that someone in Justin's House must have taken them, he even starts to suspect his trusty friends!

TNT Sports 1 logo 10:30am (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 6, Episode 6

Ian Stone, Ivo Graham and Chris McCausland talk about Liverpool's Premier League form.

CITV 10:40am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 17 - Freeze A Jolly Spud Fellow

Summer rears its hot, cheeky head in Grimsby but Dave has found a way to keep the Spud flat nice and cool. Maybe too cool.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 18, Episode 24

Footballer presenter Natalie Pike, presenters David Alorka and Rick Edwards, and comedian Alex Edelman join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Highlights Special - Waffle So Far

Simon and Waffle are home alone. Simon recalls the first time he met Waffle as a pup, and the pair share memories of the Wonder Dog becoming part of the Brooklyn-Bell family.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 18, Episode 2

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz, and is joined by guests Catherine Bohart, Raymond Mearns, Jay Lafferty & Liam Withnail.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 104, Episode 8

Andy Zaltzman chairs the satirical quiz, and is joined by guests Andrew Maxwell, Ayesha Hazarika, Scott Bennett and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 4, Episode 4 - A Box in Town

Albert hinders Harold's romantic endeavours.

U&Drama channel logo 12:35pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 2, Episode 7 - No Sex Please, We're Brickies

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

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Beth Granville. Copyright: Alex Brenner

Foiled

Series 4, Episode 4 - Everything's Mikes

Sabrina's dad treats the team to an unexpected day out. But their excitement wanes when they realise they are going to spend the day in a karaoke booth.

U&Drama channel logo 1:35pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 2, Episode 8 - Marjorie Doesn't Live Here Anymore

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Tina C: Herstory. Tina C (Christopher Green). Copyright: BBC

Tina C: Herstory

Episode 1

Country music star Tina C brings her life story to Radio 4. From humble beginnings to chart-topping glory. Her humble start in life provides a rich seam of stories, which fed into her early work.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Masterson Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Phelim McDermott, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC

The Masterson Inheritance

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 1

The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 24 - The Golden Gate Bridge, USA

It is a very foggy day, and the Golden Gate Bridge foghorns are missing. Can the Go Jetters help?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (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 3 - Locustium Insectium

Jas has fallen in love big time with the school locusts and is tenderly looking after them.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 3, Episode 1 - Love

Tim Key grapples with the concept of love by telling the story of one man's romance with a beautiful cashier. Musical accompaniment is provided by Tom Basden.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:15pm (repeat)
David Soul

iGod

Episode 1 - Food

Ian goes to jail for manslaughter after cooking some lamb shanks. In jail he tries to redeem himself by making the world's greatest tomato soup with a certain special ingredient.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 4 - Waffle Explores

It's Evie and Doug's first playdate together with their friends. They try out their new ball pit, but Waffle can't join in because he's not toilet trained. He finds fun elsewhere.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (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 4 - The Kiss

When Jas asks Lily what her first kiss with Matt was like Lily panics - there hasn't been a first kiss yet! It makes her doubt whether they are actually going out. Phobic Ollie is tested to the max, and Mr Malone is freaked out because he thinks Mrs Griggs is flirting with him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 4, Episode 6 - Beauty

God visits Hell and Satan persuades him to scrap mankind and leave Hell to it, and take him and the Professor to Heaven with him. However, the Professor has other ideas.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 9, Episode 2 - Anniversary

Eleesha celebrates her seven-year friend-i-versary with Fleur - but Katie has other ideas!

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4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 9, Episode 3 - Keys

Reiss decides to get a confiscated toy back by borrowing a set of keys for the school.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Episode 7 - Moon Mayhem

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's Moon landing on 20th July, Horrible Histories takes a special look into space.

CITV 5pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 24 - Caring Bean

Mrs Wicket is injured and Mr Bean has to look after her - then her demands start to become a pain.

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Chicken Run

Chicken Run

Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.

CITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 25 - Opera Bean

Mr Bean's car has broken down and he is late meeting Irma at the opera. Bean finally arrives, but is refused entry because of his filthy attire. Forced to borrow some clothes from the local launderette, Bean is mistaken for the star of the show, and ends up on the stage giving the operatic performance of a lifetime!

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series VI.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 30 - Queen Of The Weevils

Our hero's lack of belief in wizardry comes back to bite him as an evil Magical Queen, the Queen of Weevils, is released and determined to take revenge on the world.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:30pm (repeat)
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench). Copyright: Blueprint Pictures

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Sequel to the hit 2012 comedy drama in which a group of British pensioners retire to a hotel in India.

CITV 6:30pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Starfish Called Gareth

The Spuds take the camper van on holiday, and end up at the bottom of the sea. Dave has to resort to a resourceful solution to get help.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail Hydrant

Danger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.

CITV 6:45pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 2 - Donkey

Dave rescues an endangered donkey from the docks. Hiding it in the camper van, things take a turn when the donkey eats Gran's glasses.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 3 - Spoilsport

Shaun persuades Bitzer to take part in his game of cricket but Bitzer is more worried about the condition of the pitch than the game.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:55pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 28 - Chez Bash

When Olive surprises herself and everyone around her by actually becoming a good cook, Dr Pfooflepfeffer tries to cash in by turning the school canteen into an exclusive and super-expensive dining experience.

BBC Two 7pm (repeat)
Perry And Croft: Made In Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Croft, Jimmy Perry. Copyright: BBC

Perry And Croft: Made In Britain

Episode 3 - Birds & Bees

Tonight we look at how British morality and attitudes evolved regarding romance and gender roles.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 29 - Screwtop School

Professor von Screwtop gets mistaken for the new kid in school and joins Class 3C for the day. Rubi is so embarrassed at her dad's antics that she resorts to pranking to get him into trouble and out of the way.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 8, Episode 5 - Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Brandreth reads the diaries of this boarding school days at Bedales in the 1960s, and talks about his love of theatre and of wearing socks and sandals.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20pm (repeat)
Paddington 2. Copyright: Heyday Films

Paddington 2

Acclaimed film sequel. Paddington Bear finds himself incarcerated for a crime he did not commit.

BBC Two 7:30pm (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 1, Episode 5 - The Showing Up Of Corporal Jones

A Major from HQ believes that Jones is too old to serve in the Home Guard. However, following Mainwaring's pleas and Jones's clear enthusiasm, he agrees to allow the butcher to stay with the platoon - as long as he can complete an assault course in 15 minutes.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the first series of the prison-based sitcom.

BBC Two 8pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood

Victoria Wood: A BAFTA Tribute

BAFTA and the BBC join forces to celebrate one of Britain's best loved entertainers with a special gala event.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
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 Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
City Lights. Willie Melvin (Gerard Kelly). Copyright: BBC

City Lights

Scottish comedy about a banker dreaming of becoming a writer.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
Victoria At The Albert. Victoria Wood

Victoria At The Albert

Winner of this year's Best Stand Up at the British Comedy Awards in a one-woman show recorded during last year's 'At it Again' tour.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Gary: Tank Commander. Image shows from L to R: Mickey (James Rottger), Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh), Jacko (Robert Jack), Charlie (Scott Fletcher), Sergeant Thomson (Stuart Bowman). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 3, Episode 5 - Achtung Charlie

Gary is desperate to return home from a boring posting in Germany, but things start looking up after Charlie announces his engagement. The bride-to-be makes quite an impression, but Gary's initial misgivings turn to excitement when he is asked to be best man.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Brendan O'Carroll sitcom.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
The Farm. Image shows from L to R: Callie (Karen Fishwick), Donnie (Chris Forbes), Jim MacDonald (Jim Smith). Copyright: BBC Studios

The Farm

Farmer Jim tries to win some extra land, only to find himself in trouble with a rambler.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood

Victoria Wood: A BAFTA Tribute

BAFTA and the BBC join forces to celebrate one of Britain's best loved entertainers with a special gala event.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Party Party

The Party Party

Episode 4: No one in Microcosm notices that the quiz show Narrator goes missing.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm (repeat)
Scotland Unsolved. Image shows from L to R: DC Andrea McGill (Louise McCarthy), DC Megan Squire (Julie Wilson Nimmo). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scotland Unsolved

Episode 1

Our crime-fighters wonder if a quarrel over Monopoly led to some lighthouse keepers mysteriously vanishing. And they take a trip down Scotland's spookiest road and undertake some deep thinking before they give their verdict on whether or not the Loch Ness Monster is real.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Elastic Planet. Oliver Postgate. Copyright: BBC

Elastic Planet

Episode 2 - The Train

You and five other passengers are sitting in a carriage on a train to Whittleble in 1947 - a child genius, a government minister, a man with the head of a fish, an opera singer and a chef.

BBC Two 10:35pm (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 3 - Scandal

Bren's mother, Petula, turns up with a new boyfriend, Clint, who's young enough to be BREN'S son. His mother isn't best pleased, and chains herself to the factory gates in protest.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm
25 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Special Guests: Series 1, Highlights Special

A look back at some of the most memorable moments from recent series of the talk show. Amongst the guests featured are Oprah Winfrey, Boris Johnson, Sandra Bullock, Tom Hanks, One Direction, Michael McIntyre, Dame Joan Collins, Big Narstie, Danny Dyer, James Corden, Carrie Fisher, Russell Howard and Colin Farrell.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

We Know Everything

Episode 2: Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle audience quirky questions.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Educating Rita. Image shows from L to R: Rita (Julie Walters), Dr. Frank Bryant (Michael Caine)

Educating Rita

Moving comedy drama about a hairdresser who dreams of rising above her drab urban existence. Stars Julie Walters and Michael Caine.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Miranda Hart, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Special Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Tina C: Herstory. Tina C (Christopher Green). Copyright: BBC

Tina C: Herstory

Episode 2

It is 1999, and a live country band helps Tina explore hits from her back catalogue. Tina C explores her role as a feminist icon with Jenni Murray.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 14

Sean Lock and Bill Bailey take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson with Isy Suttie. Susie Dent is joined by Joe Lycett.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 8, Episode 3 - Chris Addison interviews Derren Brown

Comedian and actor Chris Addison talks to illusionist Derren Brown about magic, comedy, art, faith and Hitler.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 4

TV presenter Claudia Winkleman, stand-up comedian Jason Manford, presenter Clive Anderson and comic actress Miranda Hart are the celebrity guests on a quest for the truth this week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 5 - Belfast

Comedy sensation Michael McIntyre is in Belfast as he continues his Saturday night entertainment show. Local hero Patrick Kielty is the headline act this week at the Waterfront Hall. Michael is also joined on stage by Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

A selection of episodes from the first series of the comedy about celebrities teenage years.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (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 1, Episode 5 - And God Created Woman

Ted ends up playing host to one of his favourite novelists, the rather attractive Polly Clarke. Meanwhile, a group of Nuns are also scheduled to pay visit to Craggy island.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 3

Angela Barnes, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Josh Widdicombe are the guests this week.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (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 1, Episode 6 - Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest

Father Jack consumes more floor polish than is good for him and leaves Ted and Dougal half a million pounds in his will. But will he stay dead long enough for them to claim it?

U&Drama channel logo 12:50am (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 2, Episode 7 - No Sex Please, We're Brickies

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
The Office. David Brent (Ricky Gervais)

The Office

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Ricky Gervais sitcom.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Joe Wilkinson

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 6

Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on Lee Mack and Katherine Ryan in the comedy words-and-numbers game, while Brett Domino joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues

Young Scottish stand-up comic Kevin Bridges performs his second live tour in front of a packed-out Glasgow arena crowd.

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Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 8

With guest host Jo Brand and panellists Ross Noble and Mona Chalabi.

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The Stand Up Sketch Show. Iain Stirling

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Routines by comedians including Huge Davies, Judi Love, Alfie Brown, Bobby Mair, Suzi Ruffell, Iain Stirling and Russell Kane are reconstructed as sketches.

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Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Stylax (Joel Fry), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Phallus

The boys bump into old school friend Fabianus, who is now a hot shot lawyer living the high life in Rome. Through him, Stylax reconnects with old flame Cordelia. Meanwhile, Grumio finds something unusual hiding in their wardrobe.

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The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 21, Episode 6

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by celebrity guests Sophie Duker and Armando Iannucci.

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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 2, Episode 8 - Marjorie Doesn't Live Here Anymore

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

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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

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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Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 1, Episode 11 - If The Dog Collar Fits ... Wear It!

When Sally brings a dog home, Sid is far from happy. But when he manages to lose the beast, he's more upset than anyone - especially as the family think he purposely got rid of the canine menace!

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Tina C: Herstory. Tina C (Christopher Green). Copyright: BBC

Tina C: Herstory

Episode 1

Country music star Tina C brings her life story to Radio 4. From humble beginnings to chart-topping glory. Her humble start in life provides a rich seam of stories, which fed into her early work.

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Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Stylax (Joel Fry), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Race

Marcus is stressed because the girls will soon be deported unless they raise 3,000 denarii. Stylax suggests they bet their savings on him winning an underground chariot race. Grumio visits Landlord in prison through a sewage pipe.

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The Masterson Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Phelim McDermott, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC

The Masterson Inheritance

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 1

The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Emma Bunton. Copyright: Avalon Television

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 4 - Hot Tub

Lee and Lucy play hot tub fantasy date with Anna and Toby, causing them to end up in hot water.

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Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 3, Episode 1 - Love

Tim Key grapples with the concept of love by telling the story of one man's romance with a beautiful cashier. Musical accompaniment is provided by Tom Basden.

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Not Going Out. Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 5 - Charlie

Lee is worried that Charlie is getting a reputation at school for being the class clown.

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David Soul

iGod

Episode 1 - Food

Ian goes to jail for manslaughter after cooking some lamb shanks. In jail he tries to redeem himself by making the world's greatest tomato soup with a certain special ingredient.

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Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 5 - Shazia's Gym Visit

Mr Khan's attempts to get a famous Pakistani cricketer to operate the mosque's annual Eid tombola come into conflict with Mrs Khan, Shazia and Amjad's local gym membership trial, with unexpected consequences.

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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 1, Episode 2 - Entertaining Father Stone

Father Stone, a priest even more boring than Dougal is stupid, is paying his annual visit - and he doesn't have to get back to his Parish for a few weeks...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 4, Episode 6 - Beauty

God visits Hell and Satan persuades him to scrap mankind and leave Hell to it, and take him and the Professor to Heaven with him. However, the Professor has other ideas.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

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