British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 22nd May 2021

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 3

Mim's catering skills are put to the test when the team turn up on her doorstep for a meeting that Roger's not told her about. She gets even more upset when she overhears the men saying that they don't intend to take their wives away on the next trip.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 4

Roger approaches Kevin for some tips on spicing up his and Mim's sex life. Kevin is only too happy to oblige but the outcome is not quite what Roger anticipates!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:25am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 7 - In And Out

The Twirlywoos cause confusion at the stables when they keep letting a horse out. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoos have fun bouncing in and out of the Box.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 3

Martin is put in a difficult situation at his own dinner party. He has to use all his powers of discretion in order to tell Paul that his wife has arrived. Not only did no one know he was married but he's sat in his living room with another girl.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 31 - Daylight Savings Crime

Danger Mouse and Penfold are celebrating another noisy victory, gleefully ringing Big Ben's bell when an over-excited Penfold falls, pushing the clock hand forward, causing the sun to go down prematurely.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 14 - Viral Bean

Mr Bean is trying to find a nice quiet place to read his book so he sets off for the library. There he is distracted by some funny online videos on the library computer. Before he knows it, Mr Bean is recording his own video, which is uploaded for everyone to see. Things start to go crazy when people check it out and his popularity takes off. Will he enjoy being in the public eye and how long will his celebrity last?

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 32 - The Law Of Beverages

Baron Greenback brews a plot to steal every beverage on the planet, mix them all together, making an un-drinkable disgusting sludge.

Talking Pictures TV 7:30am (repeat)
Mother Riley Meets The Vampire. Image shows left to right: Old Mother Riley (Arthur Lucan), Vampire (Bela Lugosi)

Mother Riley Meets The Vampire

A repeat of this 1952 film.

BBC Two 7:30am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Lauren Layfield

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 8, Episode 5

Trying to win Lauren's shiny gold stars are team captains Evie and Alfie, who are joined by TV Presenter Ben Cajee and comedians Zoe Lyons, Bec Hill and Marlon Davis.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:35am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 15 - Super Spy

Mr Bean is obsessed by his TV hero Super Spy and is excited when his very own Super Spy kit arrives in the post. While Mr Bean is pretending to be his favourite character, and delighting in all his gadgets, he spots some unusual goings on in the Bruisers' house next door. Naturally Mr Bean assumes the worst and sets out to rectify the situation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 8, Episode 5 - Carry On Screaming

As the adoption proceedings with Declan progress, social services manage to trace some of Ben's relatives - family he never knew he had, and talk of something handed down through the male line...

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 32 - The Grand Canyon, USA

Kyan is wire-walking across the Grand Canyon, but Glitch wants to cheat and win. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 1

Gyles Brandreth chairs the quiz show celebrating gossip, scandal and controversy. Team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy are joined by Rosie Millard and Jenny Colgan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 5 - Blamjitsu Sensei

JJ is convinced that Mrs Creecher is secretly a master of Blamjitsu.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (repeat)
We Have Been Watching. Image shows from L to R: Jo Joyner, Johnny Vegas. Copyright: Crook Productions

We Have Been Watching

Episode 3

In this episode classic clips from Blackadder, Outnumbered, Only Fools And Horses and Extras are watched and discussed by guests including Maxine Peake and Diane Morgan; Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn; Nigel Planer and Adil Ray; and James Acaster and Nish Kumar.

CITV 8:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 24 - Bean At The Museum

Mr. Bean digs up Bruiser Snr's medallion and rushes off to the local museum convinced he's found treasure.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 1, Episode 5 - Survival Of The Fittest

Rosie's company hosts a management team building course. It all goes well until the murder mystery dinner, but it isn't Rosie who makes a killing.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 1 - Castle Makeover

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 4, Episode 1 - Cabaret Night

It's staff charity cabaret night at the Pottsfield Leisure Centre and special guest and ventriloquist Paul Zerdin is performing. When his sidekick Sam goes missing. Danny and Mick have to step up to perform their own ventriloquist act.

CITV 8:40am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 25 - A Car For Irma

Mr. Bean pimps his car in order to prove to Declan - a rival in love - that Bean's car is better.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:45am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Big Bang

It's the zoo's annual inspection day, and this year it's serious.

CITV 8:55am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bored Silly

Gran accidentally wins a board game as a Bingo prize, and after being locked up for years the game has a vendetta all of its own.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

An everyday story of towering genius, set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century.

CITV 9:10am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'Eck

Betty wants a nice photo of Dave and Anna, but the camera George uses happens to belong to Gran, and it's been cursed by an ancient mummy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of eight episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Gloomsbury. Image shows from L to R: Henry Mickleton (Jonathan Coy), Vera Sackcloth-Vest (Miriam Margolyes), DH Lollipop (John Sessions), Lionel Fox (Nigel Planer), Venus Traduces (Morwenna Banks), Ginny Fox (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Little Brother Productions

Gloomsbury

Radio parody of the arty Bloomsbury group. Stars include Alison Steadman, Miriam Margolyes, Morwenna Banks, Jonathan Coy and John Sessions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am (repeat)
The Sit Crom. Copyright: BBC

The Sit Crom

Historical sitcom set in Cromwellian England by Sue Limb, a sequel to The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Sports Day

It's the annual sports day and Sooty and Sweep are competing for the cup - but who will win the day?

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 3, Episode 5 - Robert's Book

Robert is trying to read a book, but Justin and Little Monster really want him to play with them instead.

Radio 4 10:30am
30 min
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 3, Episode 2 - Lord Byron

Was Lord Byron the original celebrity? He might have been, you know. You should hear about the "things" that his fans sent him in the post! Find out the truth behind the first boy ever described as, "mad, bad and dangerous to know". Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Ed Gamble and historian Dr Corin Throsby.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30am (repeat)
Alison And Maud

Alison And Maud

Comedy series starring Denise Coffey and Miriam Margolyes as two sisters running a bed and breakfast in Norwich.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 18, Episode 37

Former England rugby player Ugo Monye, TV presenter and writer Richard Osman, football broadcaster Bianca Westwood and comedian Kojo 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, Episode 5 - Waffle's Big Night In

Simon is taking Jess out for a birthday dinner, so Gramps is on babysitting duty.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 8, Episode 3

This week Mark is joined by Clare Grogan who made a terrible first impression during a high profile breakfast, Chaser Paul Sinha who tells us what it's really like on the red carpet, and joining in from L.A. Greg Proops remembers the joys of getting a cheap haircut in Glasgow.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Neck

In Whitby, a magician notices strange bite marks on the neck of a woman he has just met.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 9 - Wily Winston Churchill

This episode follows Winston Churchill from a young soldier in India during the time of Queen Victoria, through the First World War, to victory in World War II, and finally to his retirement in the Swinging Sixties. Meanwhile across the world, meet the American soldier literally spreading propaganda around the battlefields, and learn about Gandhi's more eccentric side.

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

The News Quiz

Series 105, Episode 6

Andy Zaltzman and panellists including Anand Menon, Geoff Norcott, Eleanor Tiernan and Felicity Ward square up to the week's headlines.

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

The Elephant Man

Episode 1, Endangered Species: Assistant head keeper Terry Lyon's future hangs in the balance as Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 6 - Crafty Cleopatra

Egyptian queen Cleopatra clashes with her brother, seizes power and hooks up with great Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Meanwhile, across the world, we catch up with the thoughts of famous Chinese philosopher Confucius and encounter the less glamorous side of life in Rome.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 33 - Easter Island, Chile

When the Grimbots build their own Easter Island statue, it collapses and threatens the ancient Moai statues.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 34 - The Parthenon, Greece

The Grimbots are flying the Vroomster and their dodgy manoeuvres are about to flatten the Parthenon - Go Jetters, Go!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 2 - Marmalade Mayhem

Bitz is excited to be serving her yummy Bitz mix marmalade to lots of hungry customers at the Jungle Cafe.

CITV 1:50pm (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 2pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Christmas Special - The Chigwell Connection

Tracey and Sharon start a "Free the Chigwell Two" campaign when they discover that the detective who arrested Darryl and Chris may be bent.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
There Is No Escape. Andrew (Andrew Lawrence). Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

There Is No Escape

Episode 1 - Domestic Bliss

An argument with his girlfriend about cleaning escalates, and Andrew storms out to find something to eat.

CITV 2:05pm (repeat)
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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie Minds The Gap. Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie Minds The Gap

Series 2, Episode 1

Bridget asks who has the best sexism in the world, deconstructs a yogurt advert and looks at what happens when a perfectly normal woman appears on television.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 6 - Timmy Says Sorry

Timmy accidentally kicks a football through the nursery window and has to sit on the naughty stump.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Series 1, Episode 2 - Lust

Mark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from The Seven Deadly Sins with stand-up comedy. This week: Lust.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 3 - Where There's A Will

On the day Martha asks Lily for the 7p she owes her, Lily inherits a lot of money. Determined to prove Martha is petty, Lily decides to share her wealth with everyone.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 13 - Waffle And The Fleas

The Brooklyn-Bells call on Mrs Hobbs to persuade her not to move house, only to find that her cat, George, has fleas. They offer to help and discover a secret about Mrs Hobbs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack. Lucy Montgomery. Copyright: BBC

Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack

Series 2, Episode 1

Featuring a woman who has lost her son on the train, someone who can't stop watching the Royal Wedding, and a lady who wants her daughter to be in pink all the time.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 4 - Breaking Up

Lily's gut instinct tells her that fellow pupil Carla fancies Rob. Rob denies this but Lily sets out to prove her gut instinct is correct with the help of Martha.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:15pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the first series of the cartoon remake.

U&W channel logo 4:40pm (repeat)
Mr Stink. Image shows from L to R: Mr Stink (Hugh Bonneville), Chloe (Nell Tiger Free). Copyright: BBC / DEW Productions

Mr Stink

TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Phantom Toilet Blocker

It's chaos at Quayside as the toilets are blocked - but who is the phantom toilet blocker?

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

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 24 - Bean At The Museum

Mr. Bean digs up Bruiser Snr's medallion and rushes off to the local museum convinced he's found treasure.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:05pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 5 - Horrid Henry VIII

We meet the young Henry as he struggles with his boring dad Henry VII, before becoming King himself, and going through wives like most people go through toothbrushes! Meanwhile across the world we meet the great Ottoman leader Suleiman the Magnificent in Turkey, and the mad, bad, and very dangerous to know Emperor Zhengde in China.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:10pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Ray (Ethan Lawrence). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 2 - Evil Under The Bun

Gemma and Terry heroically graduate from bunnies to bakers, when they are tasked with getting to the bottom of a poisoned pastry scandal as two rival baking families turn up the heat on a long-standing feud.

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

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 25 - A Car For Irma

Mr. Bean pimps his car in order to prove to Declan - a rival in love - that Bean's car is better.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 10 - Tricky Queen Vicky

This episode follows young Queen Victoria as she marries her true love Albert, and has to put up with the open sewers at the not-so-luxurious Buckingham Palace. Also featuring Australian outlaw Ned Kelly, and the Great Hedge of India.

U&W channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The Shore

With the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!

Talking Pictures TV 6:35pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Q Planes

A repeat of this 1939 film.

BBC Two 7pm (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 3, Episode 1 - The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal Jones

Walker suggests to Jones that he should loan the platoon his butchers' van, so that he can get free petrol for it. However, Mainwaring is ordered to have the vehicle converted to run on gas, causing more than a few problems and thwarting Walker's plan!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 14 - Danger Fan

Shortly after Danger Mouse's biggest fan comes to visit members of the team start to disappear.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere

An everyday story of towering genius, set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century.

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

My Teenage Diary

Series 9, Episode 5 - Julie Myerson

Rufus Hound invites writer Julie Myerson to revisit her formative by reading her teenage diaries in public for the first time.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Gloomsbury. Image shows from L to R: Henry Mickleton (Jonathan Coy), Vera Sackcloth-Vest (Miriam Margolyes), DH Lollipop (John Sessions), Lionel Fox (Nigel Planer), Venus Traduces (Morwenna Banks), Ginny Fox (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Little Brother Productions

Gloomsbury

Radio parody of the arty Bloomsbury group. Stars include Alison Steadman, Miriam Margolyes, Morwenna Banks, Jonathan Coy and John Sessions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A Lunchtime

Raquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:55pm (repeat)
The Boy In The Dress. Dennis (Billy Kennedy). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

The Boy In The Dress

An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.

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

Gavin & Stacey

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

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Marcia Fortby (Sian Reeves), Julienne Fortby (Janet Dibley)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 2, Episode 4 - Beware The Ides Of March

Frank and Lu investigate a series of deadly "accidents" on a psychic TV programme hosted by two warring sisters.

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

Not Going Out

Christmas Special - Christmas Shopping

It is Christmas Eve and newlyweds Lee and Lucy are doing some last-minute shopping when an unexpected stranger turns their Christmas upside down.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
The Sit Crom. Copyright: BBC

The Sit Crom

Historical sitcom set in Cromwellian England by Sue Limb, a sequel to The Wordsmiths At Gorsemere.

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

Alison And Maud

Comedy series starring Denise Coffey and Miriam Margolyes as two sisters running a bed and breakfast in Norwich.

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 first and second series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
60 min
Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Chief Inspector Shepherd (Hannah Waddingham), Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dales Of The Unexpected

The intrepid duo are lured back into their old world of coach tours as they help the local police in a county-wide hunt for a bus-based serial killer.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Christmas Special - The True Meaning Of Christmas

It's Christmas Eve, and Lee and Lucy face a possible yuletide disaster when they discover the perfect present they have bought for their children has already been gifted to them by their grandparents.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35pm
55 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 17, Episode 7 - David Walliams, Aisling Bea, Bree Runway, Noel Gallagher

The host welcomes actor, children's author and BGT judge David Walliams; award-winning comedian Aisling Bea and singer and rapper Bree Runway; while singer-songwriter and former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher chats and performs in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Julie Friel, Aly Mahmoud, Anna Friel, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Rob Beckett, Teri Hatcher

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 3, Episode 1

Teri Hatcher, Rob Beckett, Anna Friel and Chris Kamara are among the guests as the chat show returns, with music by Calum Scott and Naughty Boy.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker, Tom Allen. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 6

Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker and Milton Jones.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Rigor Mortis

Rigor Mortis

Series 1, Episode 1

Radio sitcom in whic Peter Davison stars as a pathologist.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Josie Long: Romance And Adventure. Josie (Josie Long). Copyright: BBC

Josie Long: Romance And Adventure

Episode 3

Josie's 32nd birthday has her questioning whether her dream of one day having a family is now unrealistic.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rhys James, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Sindhu Vee, Ed Gamble, Eshaan Akbar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 7

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Eshaan Akbar, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Sindhu Vee and regular panellist Hugh Dennis. As usual, stand-up and improvisation are the name of the game as the contestants try to get one up on one another.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:50pm (repeat)
Scot Squad. Image shows from L to R: Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty), Ian Rankin. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 3, Episode 2

It's access to all departments in this week's Scot Squad as the spoof comedy flashes the spotlight on the good guys banging up the baddies across the land.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Jason Cook's School Of Hard Knocks. Jason Cook. Copyright: BBC

Jason Cook's School Of Hard Knocks

Episode 3 - Dumping and Proposals

Jason examines the difficulty of dumping someone and the perils of proposals.

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 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Rob Beckett go up against Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd. Jamie Laing joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters again.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
Best Of Chewin' The Fat. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Best Of Chewin' The Fat

Series 1, Episode 6

Highlights from the first two series of Scottish sketch show featuring a cast of recurring characters.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Deborah Meaden, Josh Widdicombe, Kate Williams, Sue Perkins, Sara Pascoe, Richard Osman, Danny Baker

Insert Name Here

Series 2, Christmas Special

Sue Perkins is joined by captains Josh Widdicombe and Richard Osman for a Christmas special, ahead of a second series early next year. Completing the line-up are Danny Baker, Sara Pascoe, Deborah Meaden and historian Kate Williams.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
Sandylands. Image shows from L to R: Nathan Wild (Simon Bird), Tina Taylor (Harriet Webb), The One-Eyed man (Hugh Bonneville), Emily Verma (Natalie Dew), Derek Swallows (David Walliams), Jeannie Swallows (Sophie Thompson), Terry Chino (Craig Parkinson). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sandylands

A repeat-run of the entire first series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 6, Episode 6 - Dame Kelly Holmes

Athlete Dame Kelly Holmes, a self-confessed chocoholic, tries her first deep-fried Mars bar, but will she try the chocolate-covered scorpion?

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated adaptation of the hit podcasts.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Rhod Gilbert, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 2 - Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Jon Richardson

Welsh comic Rhod Gilbert introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Kerry Godliman, and Jon Richardson at his misanthropic best.

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Redknapp's Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, John Bishop

Redknapp's Big Night Out

Episode 5

Jamie Redknapp is with dad Harry and mate Tom Davis, as they chat with guests including John Bishop, David James, Tyson Fury, Judi Love and Declan Rice. Plus, Tom Grennan performs. James Corden is on video link.

Talking Pictures TV 12:15am (repeat)
The Amorous Adventures Of Moll Flanders. Moll Flanders (Kim Novak)

The Amorous Adventures Of Moll Flanders

A repeat of this 1965 film.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?

When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...

U&Dave channel logo 1am
60 min version (repeat)
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 6

Ian and Paul are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sindhu Vee and Jess Phillips MP.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15am (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Lepidus (Danny Webb), Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 7 - The New Flat

The boys face uncertainty when Landlord evicts them without notice from their flat. Marcus hopes his parents, who are visiting for the weekend, will help him onto the property ladder. But his dad has other plans for their savings. Jason's smooth-talking lands him a cushy job as an estate agent.

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Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 3 - Break

With the thought of sun, sea and sex in mind, Eddie and Richie prepare to leave for a holiday in, uh, Bridlington.

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The Lobster. Image shows from L to R: Nosebleed Woman (Jessica Barden), David (Colin Farrell)

The Lobster

In a dystopian near future, single people are obliged to find a romantic partner in 45 days or are transformed into beasts and sent into The Woods.

Comedy Central 1:25am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Scarlett Moffatt, Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 6

This week, Sara Pascoe invites comedians Katherine Ryan and Ed Gamble, plus Scarlett Moffatt and Gyles Brandreth, into the Comedy Central loft.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:40am (repeat)
Plebs. Esquilinus (Tim Downie). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 8 - The Wedding

Jason's brother Darius is getting married and Marcus desperately wants to hire out the Crown and Toga for the occasion, while Grumio offers his services as wedding planner. But their plans are threatened when they find out that Darius is a serial jilter. Elsewhere, Marcus clashes with their lazy postman.

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Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 4 - Dough

Eddie's been locked in his room working on a secret project for a full week: a printing machine. After flashing his £27 notes around the pub, landlord Dick tips off London's top forger to their scam.

U&Dave channel logo 2am
50 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 4

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Steph McGovern and panellists Richard Osman and Joan Bakewell.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
There Is No Escape. Andrew (Andrew Lawrence). Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

There Is No Escape

Episode 1 - Domestic Bliss

An argument with his girlfriend about cleaning escalates, and Andrew storms out to find something to eat.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:15am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Image shows left to right: Stacey Solomon, Iain Stirling, Marek Larwood. Credit: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 4, Episode 5

Stacey Solomon leads three friends in a series of games against Aljaz Skorjanec, Janette Manrara, Matt Richardson and Jayde Adams.

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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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Bridget Christie Minds The Gap. Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie Minds The Gap

Series 2, Episode 1

Bridget asks who has the best sexism in the world, deconstructs a yogurt advert and looks at what happens when a perfectly normal woman appears on television.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies. Image shows from L to R: Michael Palin, Richard E. Grant. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies

Episode 1 - Passport To Success

Richard traces the history of Ealing Studios, from the Silent Films made at the turn of the century, to the Music Hall comedies of the 30s and a film from the 40s that brought the phrase 'an Ealing Comedy' into the national lexicon - Passport To Pimlico.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Series 1, Episode 2 - Lust

Mark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from The Seven Deadly Sins with stand-up comedy. This week: Lust.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:25am (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 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Mia (Ella-Rae Smith), Marley Wise (Sarah Alexander)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fit

Marley's attempts to befriend her neighbours are disrupted by having to look after her wayward niece. Meanwhile, Adam, Michael and the Vicar have their own night out, which leads to courtroom drama.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack. Lucy Montgomery. Copyright: BBC

Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack

Series 2, Episode 1

Featuring a woman who has lost her son on the train, someone who can't stop watching the Royal Wedding, and a lady who wants her daughter to be in pink all the time.

Comedy Central Extra 4:05am (repeat)
Yesterday, Today & The Day Before. Sophie Duker. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Yesterday, Today & The Day Before

Episode 1

Topical comedy show offering a female take on world events, with the first edition featuring panellists Suzi Ruffell, Sophie Duker, Maisie Adam and Steph McGovern.

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