British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 24th March 2021

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 10 - The Long Good Thursday

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

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 15 - Were-Gran

Gran needs new teeth. Probably not wise to nab a set found on the side of the road though, under a full moon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Train

Tickets Please

Episode 1

Why does an intercity journey turn into an emotional rollercoaster? Because the train staff have to battle with their thwarted infatuations for each other. And those toughies in the wedding carriage aren't helping matters.

CITV 7:05am (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.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 12 - Quantum Of Rudeness

Danger Mouse creates a rather rude villain.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 6, Episode 6

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 2 - Zero Tolerance

Life at the health centre takes an unexpected turn when a desperate man turns up waving a gun and demanding access to the drugs cabinet.

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.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 38 - Caernarfon Castle, Wales

How will the Go Jetters retrieve Xuli's treasured 'Academy Ace' flying trophy from Caernarfon Castle?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar. Image shows from L to R: Geeta Bhandari (Harvey Virdi), Granny Kumar (Meera Syal), Maya Kumar (Ambreen Razia)

Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar

Series 1, Episode 6

Granny Kumar is joined by Doctor Who star Mandip Gill and Evening Standard Best Actress award winner Josette Simon.

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 3 - Pet Rescue

Ella and Stanley have the decorators in, so Janet has volunteered to look after their dog, Biggles--much to George's disgust. However, George is determined to overcome his aversion and bond with the mutt.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Life With The Lyons. Image shows from L to R: Richard (Richard Lyon), Barbara (Barbara Lyon), Ben (Ben Lyon). Copyright: BBC

Life With The Lyons

I Don't Know What To Get Her: Barbara's worried about her brother's risqué new girlfriend.

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

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 10 - Germnastics

It looks like Pottsfield's hopes of winning the gymnastic competition are over when everyone comes down with a fever. Only Danny and Mick can save the day!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Day Of Reckoning

In the past, ex-jockey Fred Quilly took £300 from a race-gang to pull a horse. He failed to stop his horse winning and is convinced the gang are out for revenge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 1, Fishing for Compliments: The women find something fishy about their accountant.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Officer Driscoll (Amina Zia), Officer Meekie (Mark Bonnar), Officer Braithwaite (Dominic Coleman). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Episode 4 - The Witness

Dougie Parfitt wants Fletch to join his crew as his consigliere. But when Fletch tries to broker a peace with Dougie's arch rival, things don't quite go according to plan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 10, Episode 4

Victoria Coren Mitchell and her guests Julia Hartley-Brewer, Richard Osman and Giles Coren discuss David Bowie, iceberg houses and The Great British Bake Off.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:05am (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 4, Episode 5 - The Bells Are Ringing

Sid and Jean are shocked when Mike announces his intention to marry an old school friend of Sally's. But they're absolutely flabbergasted when Sally informs them that it'll be a double wedding - as she's going to marry her old friend's father!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Snap. Copyright: BBC

Snap

Series 1, Episode 2

Doug and Molly try to show the world they can start afresh - but then his mum disappears.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 23 - More About Twirling

The Twirlywoos find themselves in a sports hall. They watch a gymnast dance whilst twirling a ribbon. Toodloo copies the gymnast, twirling a ribbon. Chickedy and Chick join in and Great BigHoo tries too but he ends up twirling his ribbon around Toodloo, Chickedy and Chick.

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 12, Episode 1 - Return Of The Warrior

Life without Seymour soon becomes boring for Compo and Clegg - but not for long.

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On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 7 - Mum's Last Fling

When Mum uses kiss-proof lipstick and stays out until 1:30am, everyone suspects the worst.

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On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 8 - Radio Control

Blakey installs a two-way radio in Stan and Jack's cab, but should he believe all he hears?

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

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Highlights Special - It's A Wicked World Special

A special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring ghastly Genghis Khan, the wise Confucius and a dance-off during a naval battle! There's also a Bollywood number from Queen Victoria. With Rattus to guide the way.

Talking Pictures TV 10:20am (repeat)
The Passionate Stranger. Image shows left to right: Carlo / "Mario" (Carlo Giustini), Judith Wynter / "Leonie Hathaway" (Margaret Leighton)

The Passionate Stranger

When an Italian chauffeur is taken on by a married couple, the novelist wife writes him into her new book. He finds the manuscript and, believing she's in love with him, tries to woo her.

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 12, Episode 2 - Come In Sunray Major

Foggy goes hi-tech to establish good communications with Compo and Clegg.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 6 - Poorly Soo

Soo has had an accident on her roller-skates and needs to stay in bed. Luckily Sooty and Sweep are on hand to bake her a cake - but they only have eggshells and pepper! Can Richard come to the rescue?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 1 - Gunfight At The O.K. Laundrette

Terry finds himself caught up in a robbery of the week's takings at the O.K. Laundrette. Whilst he attempts to talk round the armed gang in an overnight hostage situation, Arthur's more interested in drumming up publicity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (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 1, Episode 7 - Backs To The Wall

Whilst in the garden Tom feels a twinge in his back which later requires medical attention. Their harvest urgently needs gathering but it'll take Barbara alone a full week to collect - and there are storms brewing. Can anyone assist?

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 47 - The Ball

The nasty tennis player is big and angry and wants his ball back - the one Mr Bean managed to throw onto the roof of a house across the road. Paralysed with vertigo, 60ft up on a window sill, Bean is eventually brought to earth by the helpful intervention of a neighbour's pet hamster.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 48 - Toothache

Bean is tormented by the toothache from hell, but his DIY attempts to pull it out fail, and he is left with no choice but to visit the dreaded dentist. Can Bean face the dentist's chair? Or will the dentist despair of him?

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Alexei Sayle's The Absence Of Normal. Alexei Sayle

Alexei Sayle's The Absence Of Normal

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Nameless Park

In Liverpool there's a nameless park near St Michael's Hamlet. It's a beautiful if jagged place, filled with strangely exotic plants. Jason's sister has a strong affinity with the park and takes her wheelchair user brother for regular trips around its paths. But when Jason falls critically ill, the true nature of their parents emerges.

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 3, Episode 1 - The Early Birds

After accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.

CITV 11:45am (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.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 15 - Were-Gran

Gran needs new teeth. Probably not wise to nab a set found on the side of the road though, under a full moon.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual Suspects

When secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Life With The Lyons. Image shows from L to R: Richard (Richard Lyon), Barbara (Barbara Lyon), Ben (Ben Lyon). Copyright: BBC

Life With The Lyons

I Don't Know What To Get Her: Barbara's worried about her brother's risqué new girlfriend.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 12 - Moving Waffle

Connie and Ruby move into Maple Close with their dog, Jelly. Waffle is not allowed to go on a family camping trip but accidentally goes on a different adventure.

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 1, Episode 5 - Pillow Talk

Boycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.

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

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 2 - Timmy's Hiccup Cure

Kid has the hiccups, so he and Timmy try everything to get rid of them. A loud bang does the trick.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 1, Fishing for Compliments: The women find something fishy about their accountant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Day Of Reckoning

In the past, ex-jockey Fred Quilly took £300 from a race-gang to pull a horse. He failed to stop his horse winning and is convinced the gang are out for revenge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Officer Driscoll (Amina Zia), Officer Meekie (Mark Bonnar), Officer Braithwaite (Dominic Coleman). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Episode 4 - The Witness

Dougie Parfitt wants Fletch to join his crew as his consigliere. But when Fletch tries to broker a peace with Dougie's arch rival, things don't quite go according to plan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Jalaal Hartley, Jessica Ransom, Tom Stourton, Harrie Hayes, Rachel Cash, Emily Lloyd Saini

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Special - Mayflower Malarkey

The Puritans set sail, Queen Elizabeth I loses a colony, and the Founding Fathers sing!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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 1, Episode 7 - Backs To The Wall

Whilst in the garden Tom feels a twinge in his back which later requires medical attention. Their harvest urgently needs gathering but it'll take Barbara alone a full week to collect - and there are storms brewing. Can anyone assist?

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 1, Episode 5 - Pillow Talk

Boycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.

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

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 10 - Germnastics

It looks like Pottsfield's hopes of winning the gymnastic competition are over when everyone comes down with a fever. Only Danny and Mick can save the day!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (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.

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 3, Episode 1 - The Early Birds

After accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 47 - The Ball

The nasty tennis player is big and angry and wants his ball back - the one Mr Bean managed to throw onto the roof of a house across the road. Paralysed with vertigo, 60ft up on a window sill, Bean is eventually brought to earth by the helpful intervention of a neighbour's pet hamster.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 15 - Bubble Quest

Princess Purl has one more task to complete to stay a princess.

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

Heresy

Series 10, Episode 4

Victoria Coren Mitchell and her guests Julia Hartley-Brewer, Richard Osman and Giles Coren discuss David Bowie, iceberg houses and The Great British Bake Off.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 48 - Toothache

Bean is tormented by the toothache from hell, but his DIY attempts to pull it out fail, and he is left with no choice but to visit the dreaded dentist. Can Bean face the dentist's chair? Or will the dentist despair of him?

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

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 5 - Benin Bronze

Lovejoy comes under suspicion when a priceless bronze goes missing.

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 12, Episode 1 - Return Of The Warrior

Life without Seymour soon becomes boring for Compo and Clegg - but not for long.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Snap. Copyright: BBC

Snap

Series 1, Episode 2

Doug and Molly try to show the world they can start afresh - but then his mum disappears.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 39 - The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The team dives into action as Glitch's treasure hunt endangers the Great Barrier Reef.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 10 - Jeopardy Mouse

When the Baron rearranges the countries of the world Danger Mouse reluctantly joins forces with his American counterpart, Jeopardy Mouse, and takes New Zealand for a spin.

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 12, Episode 2 - Come In Sunray Major

Foggy goes hi-tech to establish good communications with Compo and Clegg.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Train

Tickets Please

Episode 1

Why does an intercity journey turn into an emotional rollercoaster? Because the train staff have to battle with their thwarted infatuations for each other. And those toughies in the wedding carriage aren't helping matters.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 9 - Waffle's Dog Family

Waffle feels left out of the Brooklyn-Bells' fun, so he sets off to find his doggy family.

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 5, Episode 6

Jacko loses his home and his job, and things look so desperate that for a moment an offer from Elmo of free board and lodging above the wine bar looks tempting. But only for a moment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar. Image shows from L to R: Geeta Bhandari (Harvey Virdi), Granny Kumar (Meera Syal), Maya Kumar (Ambreen Razia)

Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar

Series 1, Episode 6

Granny Kumar is joined by Doctor Who star Mandip Gill and Evening Standard Best Actress award winner Josette Simon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Day Of Reckoning

In the past, ex-jockey Fred Quilly took £300 from a race-gang to pull a horse. He failed to stop his horse winning and is convinced the gang are out for revenge.

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 9, Episode 6 - Lost And Found

Tiddles goes missing and the staff try to comfort a distraught Mrs. Slocombe. Unfortunately she misinterprets Mr. Humphries's gestures for something a bit more romantic...

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Joe Lycett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 2 - Look At Me

Lolly Adefope tries long distance painting. Hugh Dennis is befuddled by an egg.

YouTube 6pm
9 min
Wragg And Wragg. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Tom Wragg), Calum (Calum Wragg-Smith)

Wragg And Wragg

Series 2, Episode 8 - Singing and Dancing

Tom and Calum sing and dance.

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 3, Episode 1 - The Early Birds

After accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Empire-ical Evidence. Image shows from L to R: Anuvab Pal, Andy Zaltzman. Copyright: Somethin' Else

Future Empire-fect

Episode 1

Andy Zaltzman and Anuvab Pal take a light-hearted look at the future of the relationship between Britain and India in fields such as politics, medicine, culture, trade, hospitality and, of course, cricket. They begin by asking how the two nations plan to work together in business, trade and politics - or not.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 11

DI Bones investigates an unusual Victorian traffic accident, Roman scientist Pliny the Elder suffers a Stupid Death in ancient Pompeii, Prime Ministers Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill argue online over what to do about Adolf Hitler, and we discover the horrible history of early Australia.

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 12, Episode 5 - That's Not Captain Zero

Foggy helps when a van breaks down.

CITV 6:55pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Officer Driscoll (Amina Zia), Officer Meekie (Mark Bonnar), Officer Braithwaite (Dominic Coleman). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Episode 4 - The Witness

Dougie Parfitt wants Fletch to join his crew as his consigliere. But when Fletch tries to broker a peace with Dougie's arch rival, things don't quite go according to plan.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by Keeley Hawes and Stephen Mangan, while Lee Mack is joined by Kevin Bridges and Professor Brian Cox OBE.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Life With The Lyons. Image shows from L to R: Richard (Richard Lyon), Barbara (Barbara Lyon), Ben (Ben Lyon). Copyright: BBC

Life With The Lyons

I Don't Know What To Get Her: Barbara's worried about her brother's risqué new girlfriend.

CITV 7:10pm (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.

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 12, Episode 6 - Das (Welly) Boot

Compo finds a new way to Nora's heart.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Episode 1, Fishing for Compliments: The women find something fishy about their accountant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 6, Episode 3 - The Royal Train

The platoon go to the railway station in order to honour the King, who is travelling through. When another train blocks the line, Mainwaring decides to move the train himself, but then there is the small matter of stopping it.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 4 - Deborah Meaden, Paloma Faith, Jason Manford

Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden, singer Paloma Faith and stand-up Jason Manford nominate people who use the phrase "all due respect", Fifty Shades of Grey and Lush into Room 101.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 5 - Country Music

Rob and Romesh hang out with the biggest selling female country star of all time, Shania Twain.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 6, Episode 4 - We Know Our Onions

The platoon go on a course with a van full of onions that Walker has sold to Hodges. While the men start to fall behind in their training, Hodges makes an attempt to get his onions.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mel Giedroyc, Hugh Dennis, Cilla Black

One half of Mel & Sue, one half of Punt & Dennis, and all of Cilla Black try to cast parent and toddler fun groups, Las Vegas and knickers into Room 101.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live: First World Problems. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live: First World Problems

TV broadcast of Jason Manford's 2014 live stand-up DVD, First World Problems.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Gyles Brandreth, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Sally Phillips. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 3 - Piecemeal

With Jimmy Carr, Sally Phillips and Gyles Brandreth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 1 - Door Handle

Eddy's become bogged down in the detail whilst renovating the kitchen after Patsy's fire, and is on the hunt for a very specific door handle. If only she could remember where she saw it - or which continent it may be on...

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Chris McCausland

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 18 (Channel 4: Series 19), Episode 6

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on Jon Richardson and Chris McCausland in the words-and-numbers quiz. Nick Helm joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Comedy Legends. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 8 - Morecambe & Wise

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas Day shows became a national institution.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar. Image shows from L to R: Geeta Bhandari (Harvey Virdi), Granny Kumar (Meera Syal), Maya Kumar (Ambreen Razia)

Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar

Series 1, Episode 6

Granny Kumar is joined by Doctor Who star Mandip Gill and Evening Standard Best Actress award winner Josette Simon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 3, Episode 1

Dawn French (the funny one) and Jennifer Saunders (the other funny one) set off on a gorgeous voyage of discovery to the limits of luscious comic loveliness. Funny beyond normal tolerance levels.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 2, Episode 2

The Questers continue their search for the Sword of Asnagar but when the Chosen One is sent to a spa to lose weight, they all fall under the spell of the evil sorcerer Dietica.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (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!

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the wartime sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 1

It's just a normal evening in at the Royles': Jim's piles are playing up, there's not an awful lot on telly, Antony and Darren are off to the Pear Tree after eating, and Baby David needs his nappy changed.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Ed Byrne and Hal Cruttenden.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Tom Mayhew

Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum

Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit To Work

In the final episode of the series Tom talks about growing up in a working class family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Radio Active. Image shows left to right: Angus Deayton, Philip Pope, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens

Radio Active

Series 3, Episode 1 - Euroshow

Radio Active goes continental with reporters in Berlin, Paris and Madrid doing their bit for European Unity.

Comedy Central Extra 11:10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
The Skewer

The Skewer

Series 3, Episode 11

This week, the Line Of Duty coppers investigate vaccine corruption, "is it safe?", and waving the flag for flags.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong

Weak At The Top

Series 2, Episode 2 - Booty

John Weak reveals the feminist metatext of a chocolate bar ad that features a bikini-clad model with lips that could suck the hair shirt off a Benedictine monk at 50 yards.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 4 - Deborah Meaden, Paloma Faith, Jason Manford

Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden, singer Paloma Faith and stand-up Jason Manford nominate people who use the phrase "all due respect", Fifty Shades of Grey and Lush into Room 101.

Comedy Central Extra 12:15am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Darren Harriott. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 7

Konnie Huq, Hal Cruttenden, Aisling Bea and Nathan Caton join team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 1 - Door Handle

Eddy's become bogged down in the detail whilst renovating the kitchen after Patsy's fire, and is on the hunt for a very specific door handle. If only she could remember where she saw it - or which continent it may be on...

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mel Giedroyc, Hugh Dennis, Cilla Black

One half of Mel & Sue, one half of Punt & Dennis, and all of Cilla Black try to cast parent and toddler fun groups, Las Vegas and knickers into Room 101.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30am (repeat)
Hey Tracey!. Image shows from L to R: Lady Leshurr, Roman Kemp, Megan Barton-Hanson, Joel Dommett, Shahid Khan, Melody Thornton, Stephen Bear

Hey Tracey!

Series 1, Episode 5

Joel Dommett is joined by Megan Barton Hanson, Roman Kemp, Lady Leshurr, Stephen Bear, Naughty Boy and Melody Thornton making cold calls to businesses to try to get the answers to quiz questions and win money for members of the public.

Talking Pictures TV 12:40am (repeat)
No Sex Please - We're British. Brian Runnicles (Ronnie Corbett). Credit: Columbia Pictures

No Sex Please - We're British

Ronnie Corbett and Arthur Lowe star in an adaptation of the long-running stage farce about a bank, some Swedish glassware, and obscene material.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 3, Episode 1

Dawn French (the funny one) and Jennifer Saunders (the other funny one) set off on a gorgeous voyage of discovery to the limits of luscious comic loveliness. Funny beyond normal tolerance levels.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (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 4, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by Keeley Hawes and Stephen Mangan, while Lee Mack is joined by Kevin Bridges and Professor Brian Cox OBE.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1:05am (repeat)
Dating No Filter. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Rosie Jones. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Dating No Filter

Series 1, Episode 4

Comedians Tom Allen, Suzi Ruffell, Judi Love, Munya Chawawa, Donna Preston and Verona Rose watch on as Oliver and Craig head out on the slopes for some tubing.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 8 - On The Autofront

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

Comedy Central Extra 1:15am (repeat)
Guessable?. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 8

The regulars welcome EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy, Phil Wang, Cariad Lloyd and Larry Dean into their loft to play an array of games.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Image shows from L to R: Tanya Bardsley, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 2, Episode 7

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

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:25am (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Joe Lycett, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 4 - Friendship Is Truth

What will Mel Giedroyc do to a humble pommel horse? Should Hugh Dennis climb that high? And why are Alex Horne and Noel Fielding dancing like a pair of shrews? As always, Taskmaster Greg Davies will deliver his judgements on their efforts, and his well-trained assistant Alex Horne is overseeing the tasks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 1

It's just a normal evening in at the Royles': Jim's piles are playing up, there's not an awful lot on telly, Antony and Darren are off to the Pear Tree after eating, and Baby David needs his nappy changed.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 2, Episode 2 - The One Before The One

Ed's and Lauren's future looks threatened by his past when an ex shows up. Roles are reversed when a bandaged Emma has to place her trust (and home) in Clive's hands and Debs and Keith find themselves having to deal with their son's tricky new 'discovery'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55am (repeat)
Henry IX. Image shows from L to R: Serena (Kara Tointon), King Henry (Charles Edwards)

Henry IX

Episode 2 - Exit Strategy

With news of the possible abdication leaked to the press, suspicion is all around and causing havoc with previously rock solid relationships within the Royal household.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (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 3 - Pet Rescue

Ella and Stanley have the decorators in, so Janet has volunteered to look after their dog, Biggles--much to George's disgust. However, George is determined to overcome his aversion and bond with the mutt.

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

Heresy

Series 10, Episode 4

Victoria Coren Mitchell and her guests Julia Hartley-Brewer, Richard Osman and Giles Coren discuss David Bowie, iceberg houses and The Great British Bake Off.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Snap. Copyright: BBC

Snap

Series 1, Episode 2

Doug and Molly try to show the world they can start afresh - but then his mum disappears.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Train

Tickets Please

Episode 1

Why does an intercity journey turn into an emotional rollercoaster? Because the train staff have to battle with their thwarted infatuations for each other. And those toughies in the wedding carriage aren't helping matters.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar. Image shows from L to R: Geeta Bhandari (Harvey Virdi), Granny Kumar (Meera Syal), Maya Kumar (Ambreen Razia)

Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar

Series 1, Episode 6

Granny Kumar is joined by Doctor Who star Mandip Gill and Evening Standard Best Actress award winner Josette Simon.

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