British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 5th March 2021

Talking Pictures TV 6am (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.

CITV 6:50am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 8 - Wishes

If there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Lenny Henry

Rudy's Rare Records

Series 4, Episode 5 - Miss Reenie Comes to Stay

Adam has a surprise for his dad's birthday - his sister Reenie. It backfires when Rudy's sister turns out to be the house guest from hell and plans to stay for six months.

CITV 7:05am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 9 - Crush

Dave gets a girlfriend who turns out to be an alien. And she turns out to bear a striking similarity to a everyday household item.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 49 - Mousefall

Danger Mouse faces his toughest challenge ever as a mysterious super-villain releases all the villains from Arkwright and plots the end of our hero.

U&Drama channel logo 7:15am (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 3

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (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 3, Episode 9 - A Little Learning

George is devastated when Ella and Stanley ban him from their 40th wedding anniversary party. The situation calls for some drastic action. Admittedly George's attempts to make new friends via the calling cards in telephone booths backfire somewhat but when he obtains some magic pork scratchings which increase his brain power, miraculous effects occur.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 36 - School Of Croc

When Walter leaves his pampered pet croc, Crunchzilla, to fend for itself, Dennis and the gang help him to get in touch with its wild side. Walter does his best to prevent them, as he needs to keep the croc tame in the hope of getting back his father's limo keys, which Crunchzilla has accidentally swallowed.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am
15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 44 - School of Life

Miss Mistry arranges to tag along with Dennis and the gang after school.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 45 - Endangered Species, Sao Paulo, Brazil

The rare Black Lion Tamarins need help to survive in the pristine forests of Sao Paulo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Anna Morris

Anna Morris: Kid-Life Crisis

Anna Morris talks about her dilemma of whether to have children as a 40-year-old woman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (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 3, Episode 10 - A Day To Remember

It's a bad day for Planet Earth when George accidentally erases his own memory, to the extent he can't remember who ThermoMan is, let alone that he is ThermoMan. For Janet it's a dream come true. George turns into a model husband who volunteers to change nappies and take Ollie for strolls in the park - a first in the Sunday household!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Bill Stickers is Innocent: The bungling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Mick Potts), Danny (Danny Adams). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 7 - White Wedding

With a wedding to organise, nothing can go wrong today. But Danny accidentally orders 10,000 toilet rolls and needs to hide them from the boss...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (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 9, Episode 4 - Calling All Customers

The staff decide to use a play staged over CB airwaves to attract business to Grace Bros.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Alan Davies Show. Alan (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

The Alan Davies Show

Episode 1 - Poo

Alan, Kate and Murray get themselves separately locked in and have to be rescued.

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 19 - Alien Visitors

Justin and Robert are surprised when three messy aliens called the Odd Bods turn up on their doorstep and start causing chaos around the house.

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

Still Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 3

Granville discovers a gap in the shop's security, and a cherry picker arrives in the street, which gives Madge terrible anxiety. Meanwhile, Eric and Kath decide to do something together, and Gastric enjoys the home cooking of a nearby neighbour, which ruins Granville's plans to get him together with Madge... will he find a solution?

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

No More Jockeys

Set 3, Episode 7 - Set 3, Game 7

With the set all tied with Alex, Tim and Mark each havin won two games each, today witnesses one of the most problematic categories ever in the history of the game: "No more previously played".

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20am (repeat)
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 3, Episode 2 - Tea For Two & Four For Tea

Sid and Jean are curious to discover a love note tucked into Mike's shirt, but delighted to discover that the sender is very attractive, well-off, and highly intelligent - but less pleasingly, she's older than them!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Sit Crom. Copyright: BBC

The Sit Crom

Episode 5 - Night Exercises

As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.

Talking Pictures TV 9:35am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Old Mother Riley's Ghosts

A repeat of this 1941 film.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 10 - More About Underneath

The Twirlywoos are in a warehouse, underneath a cardboard box. They watch a man load a lorry with parcels, but then he goes to load the box which the Twirlywoos are hiding underneath.

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

Series 8, Episode 6 - Who's Looking After The Café Then?

Ivy has no faith in her nephew's capability to run the cafe in her absence so she closes down for the day. But she hasn't reckoned on the goodwill and expertise of Foggy who, with the unskilled assistance of Compo and Clegg, will not only run the cafe, but clean the paintwork above the front window....

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:55am (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 4, Episode 3 - All In The Game

Roper is convinced the upstairs flat is riddled with woodworm, so Jo, Robin and Chrissy have to stay out overnight whilst Jerry and his workmate Tom begin fumigation. Larry's hoping to strike lucky with a new girl, so with nowhere else to go the trio are forced to camp down with Mr and Mrs Roper.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:15am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 3 - Mardy Mary Queen Of Scots

We follow the young Mary as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland, to Queen in France, back to Queen in Scotland, and finally to Elizabeth I's public enemy no. 1 - with a bit of Queenian Rhapsody thrown in for good measure! Meanwhile across the world we meet silver-nosed Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, and Mr H gives us his unique take on the epic Battle of Lepanto in another History's Craziest Fools.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 1 - Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

Arriving at Seymour's to find barriers and barbed wire,
Compo and Clegg realise that he must have invented something breathtakingly original: and so he has, but their initial interest is dimmed when the pedal-powered thing has to be road- and field-tested.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 17 - The Dance Competition

Sooty Sweep, Soo and Richard take to the ballroom floor in Mr Slater's annual dance competition - but who will win the prize? Guest starring Helen Pearson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (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 5 - Party

The canteen are tasked with catering the factory's Christmas do, and must stick to a Japanese theme as a multi-national merger is being negotiated.

Talking Pictures TV 11:15am (repeat)
The Boy Who Stole A Million

The Boy Who Stole A Million

Comedy about a boy who 'borrows' a million from the bank he works at, and is soon chased by both the bank and mobsters.

CITV 11:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 30 - Dig This

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

CITV 11:30am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 31 - Bean Hypnotised

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Mark Bonnar

For The Love Of Leo

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Clipper of Comely Bank

Edinburgh widower Leo still mourns his wife and is surprised to meet a woman from his past, when all he expected was a haircut.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Weaver's Tale

Tom's latest plan is to buy a loom and that he and Barbara should begin producing their own cloth. By happy coincidence, it seems Margo has her heart set on a loom - but Jerry, with Barbara's encouragement, is keen to curtail her spending.

CITV 11:45am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 10 - Bike

Anna is practising for the school cycling test and is good at it. Dave isn't quite as skilled, but with a new bike from his parents he really hopes to pass.

CITV 12pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 8 - Wishes

If there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 49 - The World Is Full Of Stuff

Penfold disappears when stuff all over the world goes missing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Bill Stickers is Innocent: The bungling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:15pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 8 - Training Waffle

Evie, Doug, Jess and Gramps take Waffle to his first puppy training class. Waffle can't resist causing chaos. Simon stays at home to look for his missing sock.

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 3, Episode 7 - Lust In Translation

Bryan gets more than he bargained for when he meets his new love and the staff's loyalties are severely tested. Llewellyn seizes the opportunity of securing extra labour for his harvest.

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

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 18 - Timmy's Treasure Trail

Harriet and Osbourne lay a treasure trail for the class, but Kid spoils the fun by eating the clues.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Alan Davies Show. Alan (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

The Alan Davies Show

Episode 1 - Poo

Alan, Kate and Murray get themselves separately locked in and have to be rescued.

Talking Pictures TV 12:55pm (repeat)
The Punch And Judy Man. Image shows from L to R: Charles Arthur Ford the Sandman (John Le Mesurier), Wally Pinner (Tony Hancock). Copyright: MacConkey Productions

The Punch And Judy Man

Comedy starring Tony Hancock as a seaside entertainer in one of Britain's lesser coastal towns.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 5, Episode 6 - If The Cap Fits....

Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 18, Episode 4

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz, and is joined by Ashley Storrie, Alistair Barrie, Amy Matthews & Stuart Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 9, Episode 4 - Calling All Customers

The staff decide to use a play staged over CB airwaves to attract business to Grace Bros.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:45pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Luella Shakespeare (Jo Joyner), Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton), Rory Harrison (Ed Brody)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 3, Episode 10 - Teach Me, Dear Creature

Frank and Lu delve into the world of private tutoring, while a reunion with an old RADA mate presents Sebastian with a choice about his future which could change everything for the agency.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Bad Move. Ken (Philip Jackson). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Holding Back The Tide

Series 3, Episode 3 - Walk On

When a touring theatre group holds auditions in Breck Howe, John Hector is determined to take centre stage as Richard dreams of running away to join them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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 5 - Party

The canteen are tasked with catering the factory's Christmas do, and must stick to a Japanese theme as a multi-national merger is being negotiated.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:55pm (repeat)
Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

On the verge of release from a psychiatric hospital, former Chief Inspector Dreyfus is driven mad by a chance encounter with the cause of his breakdown, Jacques Clouseau. Dreyfus assembles a network of top assassins to kill his enemy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 7 - Lust In Translation

Bryan gets more than he bargained for when he meets his new love and the staff's loyalties are severely tested. Llewellyn seizes the opportunity of securing extra labour for his harvest.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Mick Potts), Danny (Danny Adams). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 7 - White Wedding

With a wedding to organise, nothing can go wrong today. But Danny accidentally orders 10,000 toilet rolls and needs to hide them from the boss...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 36 - School Of Croc

When Walter leaves his pampered pet croc, Crunchzilla, to fend for itself, Dennis and the gang help him to get in touch with its wild side. Walter does his best to prevent them, as he needs to keep the croc tame in the hope of getting back his father's limo keys, which Crunchzilla has accidentally swallowed.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 8

A pond, door, car and banana are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Weaver's Tale

Tom's latest plan is to buy a loom and that he and Barbara should begin producing their own cloth. By happy coincidence, it seems Margo has her heart set on a loom - but Jerry, with Barbara's encouragement, is keen to curtail her spending.

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

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 13 - Running On Empty

Mr Bean is on his way to the seaside when the Mini runs out of petrol. Undeterred he manages to get a push, but for some reason the do-gooders don't want to push him all the way to the beach!

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 8 - Snowy Sports Day

Everyone is excited about competing in Snowy Sports Day.

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

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 14 - Bean Bug

Mr. Bean becomes Mrs. Wicket's house-mate when he suffers a flea infestation. Will they get on?

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

Lovejoy

Series 2, Episode 4 - Montezuma's Revenge

Does the curse of an ancient Mayan statue acquired by Lovejoy cause two murders?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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 8, Episode 6 - Who's Looking After The Café Then?

Ivy has no faith in her nephew's capability to run the cafe in her absence so she closes down for the day. But she hasn't reckoned on the goodwill and expertise of Foggy who, with the unskilled assistance of Compo and Clegg, will not only run the cafe, but clean the paintwork above the front window....

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
The Sit Crom. Copyright: BBC

The Sit Crom

Episode 5 - Night Exercises

As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 46 - Go Jet Academy: Dream Team Trouble

Ubercorn and Glitch have to team up when they get stuck at the most remote place on Earth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 1 - Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

Arriving at Seymour's to find barriers and barbed wire,
Compo and Clegg realise that he must have invented something breathtakingly original: and so he has, but their initial interest is dimmed when the pedal-powered thing has to be road- and field-tested.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
15 min
GiggleQuiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

GiggleQuiz

Series 2, Episode 6 - Arthur Sleep's Leaky Pipes

Keith Fitt and Ann Teak try to help Arthur fix some leaky old pipes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Lenny Henry

Rudy's Rare Records

Series 4, Episode 5 - Miss Reenie Comes to Stay

Adam has a surprise for his dad's birthday - his sister Reenie. It backfires when Rudy's sister turns out to be the house guest from hell and plans to stay for six months.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 12 - Waffle And Pepper

Waffle and Jess visit Angela at the kennels and help Waffle's new friend, Pepper.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
Brush Strokes. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Karl Howman), Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn), Sandra (Jackie Lye), Eric (Mike Walling). Copyright: BBC

Brush Strokes

Series 3, Episode 5

The threat of competition from Jacko's new decorating business starts to worry Lionel - especially when his staff begin to defect. Suddenly, however, he appears to have the upper hand - or does he?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Anna Morris

Anna Morris: Kid-Life Crisis

Anna Morris talks about her dilemma of whether to have children as a 40-year-old woman.

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 9, Episode 4 - Calling All Customers

The staff decide to use a play staged over CB airwaves to attract business to Grace Bros.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 46 - Agent 58

It's Crimicon - the Annual Criminal world convention - and DM and Penfold are joined by a brand new secret agent to stop Isambard Brunel from selling a potentially catastrophic custard bomb doomsday weapon.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
Traveller's Joy. Image shows from L to R: Beatrice 'Bumble' Pelham (Googie Withers), Reggie Pelham (John McCallum). Copyright: Gainsborough Pictures 1928 Limited

Traveller's Joy

Restricted as to how much money they can take abroad, a divorced couple find themselves stuck, penniless, in the same Swedish hotel.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (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 7, Episode 7 - The Agent

Mr. Goldberg runs an employment agency as a sideline, and several staff members seek out his services to get better paying jobs elsewhere.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, David Baddiel. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 4 - Quisps

David Baddiel shows a readiness to bare his chest and Katy Wix robs a piggy bank (of its undercarriage). Meanwhile, Greg Davies's gorgeous assistant Alex Horne is powerless in the face of Ed Gamble's creative vision.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Weaver's Tale

Tom's latest plan is to buy a loom and that he and Barbara should begin producing their own cloth. By happy coincidence, it seems Margo has her heart set on a loom - but Jerry, with Barbara's encouragement, is keen to curtail her spending.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 58, Episode 2

Joining Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis this week are Chris McCausland and Zoe Lyons with music supplied by Tim Sutton and Sooz Kempner.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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

Series 9, Episode 4 - The Really Masculine Purse

Compo can't believe his luck when Seymour personally selects him to road-test a revolutionary new concept of a gentleman's purse and, what is more, there will actually be real money provided. For once Compo willingly agrees to help...

CITV 6:55pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 9 - Crush

Dave gets a girlfriend who turns out to be an alien. And she turns out to bear a striking similarity to a everyday household item.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Granville (David Jason), Leroy (James Baxter), Gastric (Tim Healy). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 3

Granville discovers a gap in the shop's security, and a cherry picker arrives in the street, which gives Madge terrible anxiety. Meanwhile, Eric and Kath decide to do something together, and Gastric enjoys the home cooking of a nearby neighbour, which ruins Granville's plans to get him together with Madge... will he find a solution?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Bill Stickers is Innocent: The bungling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign.

CITV 7:10pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 10 - Bike

Anna is practising for the school cycling test and is good at it. Dave isn't quite as skilled, but with a new bike from his parents he really hopes to pass.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 5 - Who's Feeling Ejected Then?

Seymour comes up with a car-safety device which will not only save lives, but make him rich and famous. With the help of Wesley and a specially made car chassis, the safety seat is tested and it is Compo who goes up in everyone's estimation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Alan Davies Show. Alan (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

The Alan Davies Show

Episode 1 - Poo

Alan, Kate and Murray get themselves separately locked in and have to be rescued.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:35pm
30 min
The Tommy Cooper Hour. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Thames Television

Tommy Cooper At The BBC

Marking the centenary of his birth, Lenny Henry presents a selection of performances by the comedian, whose bumbling persona hid a real talent as a magician. Though much of Cooper's TV work was aired on ITV, he did make a number of memorable appearances on the BBC.

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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 5, Episode 5 - The Desperate Drive Of Corporal Jones

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send half of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for some 25-pounders.

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Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Holly Bears A Prickle

Doc Martin and Louisa are finally going on a date. They have found the perfect spot for romance, the stunning grounds of a country house while classical music plays.

Comedy Central 8pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Alan Carr, Paul Drayton. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Episode 7

Alan Carr bravely hands his phone over to Michael as he sends a text to his contacts. There's live music from Irish rockers Snow Patrol, stand-up from Kerry Godliman and Michael makes another dream come true when Rachel from Bolton thinks she's going to the Museum Of Humanity.

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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 5, Episode 2

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.

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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 5, Episode 6 - If The Cap Fits....

Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.

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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 7 - Incomprehensible

With Brian Cox, Ross Noble and Sue Perkins.

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This Time With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

This Time With Alan Partridge

A selection of episodes from the first series of the magazine programme parody.

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Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 6 - Nowt So Queer

Portwenn is buzzing with the news of the engagement of Dr Ellingham and headmistress Louisa Glasson.

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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 8 - Inequality

With Clive Anderson, Sandi Toksvig and Henning Wehn.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan), Jim Watt, Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 6, Episode 7 - One In One Out

Tam and Frances enjoy fame and fortune with their new addition, but it means baby sitting stints for Jack and Victor which is proving a bit of a strain.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 X.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Anna Morris

Anna Morris: Kid-Life Crisis

Anna Morris talks about her dilemma of whether to have children as a 40-year-old woman.

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

The Last Leg

Series 21, Episode 8

Adam, Josh and Alex look towards the end of lockdown with the assistance of Joanna Lumley and Nish Kumar.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Alan Parker's 29 Minutes Of Truth. Alan Parker (Simon Munnery). Copyright: BBC

Alan Parker's 29 Minutes Of Truth

Alan Parker's 59 Minutes Of Truth, Episode 4: An anarchy cocktail of music and comedy mixed by the urban warrior. Do you rave or rock?

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 28, Episode 21 - Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar, Daisy Ridley, Bryan Cranston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Imelda May

Bryan Cranston says his new series portrays every parent's nightmare, Vicky McClure jokes that she may run away to Gretna Green to marry, Adrian Dunbar says the new series of Line Of Duty will shock audiences, Chiwetel Ejiofor reveals the Marlon Brando tricks employed on his new film, Daisy Ridley says she feels like a grown up after Star Wars, and Imelda May performs live in the studio.

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The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 6

Brent is made redundant. The news of his departure is not having the devastating effect on the office that he would have liked, but brighter things are on the horizon as Inside Paper are writing a feature on him.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live In Scotland. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live In Scotland

The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Newsjack. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack

Series 24, Episode 2

This week, we find out how people planning on getting round the wedding capactiy limits, how Pokemon's Ash and Pikachu are getting on after 25 years together, and we speak to the rugby Referee from Wales' win over England.

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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.

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Stand Up & Deliver. Katie McGlynn. Copyright: Lime Pictures

Stand Up & Deliver

Episode 2

Just fifteen days after first starting their comedy training, the five celebrities will take to the stage for one last gig. With the audience voting for their winner using the time-tested clapometer, who will have the last laugh and get top billing as the Stand Up And Deliver champion?

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Only An Excuse?. Jonathan Watson

Only An Excuse?

Highlights Special

Scotland boss Stevie Clarke comes to terms with actually qualifying for something, King Kenny appears in a biopic and deconstructs cinema and ace-pundit Charlie Nick compares the Scotland team to a selection of puddings. Elsewhere a respected TV travelogue veteran discovers the joys of a rail-replacement bus service in Ayrshire, the Professor answers the people's questions and a gonk washes-up on the beach in TV crime spoof Millport.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
I Think I've Got A Problem. Image shows from L to R: Dr Boone (Bob Monkhouse), Tom Caine (Graham McPherson). Copyright: BBC

I Think I've Got A Problem

Series 2, Episode 1

In an attempt to rid him of the band that lives in his head, Tom's been sent to a special centre for the entertainingly afflicted. The treatment's going well - until the band can't take any more and make Tom burst into song.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm
PRU. Image shows from L to R: Belle (Pia Somersby), Halil (Jaye Ersavas), Hanna (Kosar Ali), Jaeden (Michael Boahen), Anthony (Tom Moutchi). Copyright: Domizia Salusest

PRU

Episode 1 - Pilot

Why does laidback Jaeden never turn up for school? What has upset Belle so much that she's kicking bins down the corridor? Why is Halil being excluded from the PRU, and what has he done to annoy Hanna so much that she wants to dash a chair in his face?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Dobby (Isy Suttie), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 3 - The Love Bunker

Simon, Dobby's ex-boyfriend, invites Mark, Dobby, Jeremy and Superhans to join him and his friends for a paintballing weekend. Mark is convinced that Simon is using the weekend as a cover to get back with Dobby, and Jeremy is convinced he can life coach Neil, Simon's best friend.

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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 7

Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe take a satirical swipe at the week's news.

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This Time With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

This Time With Alan Partridge

A selection of episodes from the first series of the magazine programme parody.

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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 2, Episode 5 - A Song For Europe

Ted and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.

Comedy Central Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Roisin Conaty. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 1, Episode 5

Rhod is joined by comedians Sally Phillips, Richard Ayoade and Roisin Conaty as they travel back in time to their teenage years.

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Dating No Filter. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Rosie Jones. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Dating No Filter

Series 1, Episode 2

Will Jay and Candi's curling date be the perfect ice-breaker? Or will someone get the brush off? And when Danielle puts Wayne through his paces at a pole-dancing class, will he graduate from pole-mate to soulmate? Daisy May Cooper & Susan Wokoma, Tom Allen & Suzi Ruffell, Josh Widdicombe & Rosie Jones and Donna Preston & Verona Rose watch on.

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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 5 - Lenses

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Josh Widdicombe.

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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 2, Episode 6 - The Plague

With Bishop Brennan on his way in order to talk to Ted about Jack's nude sleepwalking, the parochial house suddenly becomes overrun by rabbits - the one animal Brennan is petrified of...

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 1:05am (repeat)
PRU. Image shows from L to R: Belle (Pia Somersby), Halil (Jaye Ersavas), Hanna (Kosar Ali), Jaeden (Michael Boahen), Anthony (Tom Moutchi). Copyright: Domizia Salusest

PRU

Episode 1 - Pilot

Why does laidback Jaeden never turn up for school? What has upset Belle so much that she's kicking bins down the corridor? Why is Halil being excluded from the PRU, and what has he done to annoy Hanna so much that she wants to dash a chair in his face?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:05am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 9 - Last Orders At The Winchester

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

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 6 - Liblabble

With Bill Bailey, Reverend Richard Coles and Sara Pascoe.

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Hey Tracey!. Image shows from L to R: Dane Baptiste, Nina Nesbitt, Jack Fincham, Joel Dommett, Melvin Odoom, Charlotte Dawson, Tom Read Wilson

Hey Tracey!

Series 1, Episode 2

Dane Baptiste, Nina Nesbitt, Jack Fincham, Melvin Odoom, Charlotte Dawson and Tom Read Wilson are the guests this time.

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Stand Up & Deliver. Katie McGlynn. Copyright: Lime Pictures

Stand Up & Deliver

Episode 2

Just fifteen days after first starting their comedy training, the five celebrities will take to the stage for one last gig. With the audience voting for their winner using the time-tested clapometer, who will have the last laugh and get top billing as the Stand Up And Deliver champion?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 6

Brent is made redundant. The news of his departure is not having the devastating effect on the office that he would have liked, but brighter things are on the horizon as Inside Paper are writing a feature on him.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the statistical panel game.

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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 2, Episode 5 - A Song For Europe

Ted and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
The Sit Crom. Copyright: BBC

The Sit Crom

Episode 5 - Night Exercises

As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Lenny Henry

Rudy's Rare Records

Series 4, Episode 5 - Miss Reenie Comes to Stay

Adam has a surprise for his dad's birthday - his sister Reenie. It backfires when Rudy's sister turns out to be the house guest from hell and plans to stay for six months.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Anna Morris

Anna Morris: Kid-Life Crisis

Anna Morris talks about her dilemma of whether to have children as a 40-year-old woman.

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