British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 29th May 2021

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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 5

Maggie confronts the heartache of being unable to conceive, and in the race against her biological clock she learns her test results from the doctor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Kind Hearts And Coronets

Radio adaptation of the classic Ealing comedy about a man murdering his way to dukedom. Starring Harry Enfield as the D'Ascoyne family.

Talking Pictures TV 6:05am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

The Headless Ghost

A repeat of this 1959 film.

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 14 - High And Low

The Twirlywoos learn about high and low when they watch a lady trying to hang a mirror at the right height. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoo Screen gives them a seesaw to play with.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 35 - No More Mr Ice Guy

The Snowman is hired as Danger Mouse's new sidekick, leaving Penfold without a job.

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Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 3, Episode 1

A pile of manure has been dumped on Martin's drive by accident. When a skip arrives for the removal of the waste product, he ends up with more unwanted rubbish.

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Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 18 - Lord Bean

Mr Bean finds out he is a lord and visits his Scottish family home - but keeping a castle is a costly business.

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Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 36 - Bot Battles

There's relief all around when Penfold's pilfering of Squawk's gadgets and clandestine late night trips to shady warehouses turns out to preparation for his taking part in 'bot battles'.

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

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 8, Episode 6

Trying to win Lauren's shiny gold stars are team captains Tara and Caleb, who are joined by comedians Jarred Christmas, Ola Labib, Nathan Caton, and CBBC's Naomi Wilkinson.

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Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 19 - Car Wars

Mr Bean finally has a showdown with the mysterious Reliant Robin. Who will be the victor?

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 4 - Rainforests Of Sumatra, Indonesia

When Grandmaster Glitch invents the world's most pungent perfume, he finds he needs one more ingredient: the super stinky aroma of the titan arum, a huge flower that blooms once every few years in the rainforests of Sumatra.

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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 7, Episode 7 - The Heart Has Its Reasons

Having dropped off Jenny at university in the East End, Bill and Ben find the van being looted by a group of pre-teen tearaways. They manage to catch one of the group, Declan, but are more moved than angry when he explains he has no parents.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 2

Biographer Anthony Holden and actress Stella Duffy are joined by writer and broadcaster Lynne Truss and editor of the Erotic Review Rowan Pelling to dish the dirt on the bad boys and girls in history. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 8 - Things Get Chilli

Pieface falls under the influence of a fiery chilli pepper and unexpectedly turns rogue.

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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 9 - Spud-U-Love

Paul the Potato is love-struck by the poster girl potato.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 2 - Missing Teddy

Bean tracks down the men responsible for kidnapping his teddy - only to find he is not their only captive!

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Good Cause

Confusion reigns when Rosie's company tackles a gala charity concert for Afghans. But there's confusion over whether it's for the people or the dogs?

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We Have Been Watching. Image shows from L to R: Jo Joyner, Johnny Vegas. Copyright: Crook Productions

We Have Been Watching

Episode 4

In this episode the finest moments from Porridge, The Young Ones, Gavin & Stacey and One Foot In The Grave are viewed and celebrated by stars such as John Challis and Sue Holderness; Sally Phillips and Sarah Hadland; Mathew
Baynton and Jim Howick; and Russell Tovey and Sarah Solemani.

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Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 5 - Monster Mountain

Bob wants to plant a sign on the top of Mount Robo-Bob, so they set off in grippy shoes to climb it.

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Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 4, Episode 2 - Wrestling Night

Clive has forgotten to book an audience for wrestling night and two of the wrestlers have pulled out. That means only one thing - it's time for Danny and Mick to showcase their wrestling skills.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 5 - No Parking

Mr Bean takes his teddy to the cinema but has trouble finding a parking space.

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The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 2 - Poo Dunnit?

Is the zoo getting rich from selling the animals' poo?

CITV 8:55am (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 9:10am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 11 - Sports Day

Determined to win this year's Sport's Day, finally making Betty's dreams come true, Dave 'adapts' Anna's chair to speed things up in the final race.

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Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of eight episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Children's Party

It's the grand opening of Slater's Children's Club and Sooty, Sweep and Soo are helping Richard organise a party.

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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 13 - Dustomatic 3000

Justin accidentally throws away Robert's favourite duster, so Justin tries to cheer him up by getting him a brand new futuristic dusting machine: the Dustomatic 3000.

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Battle Of Salamis

Greg Jenner, historian Professor Michael Scott and comedian Shappi Khorsandi, head back to 480BCE for one of history's most notorious naval battles - The Battle of Salamis.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 18, Special - Champion of Champions

As Fighting Talk marks its 700th episode, Colin Murray is joined by the best four players from across this series. Who will become the new Champion of Champions: football presenter Natalie Pike, comedian Neil Delamere, cricket commentator Charles Dagnell, or journalist and broadcaster Mina Rzouki?

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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.

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

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 8, Episode 4

This week Mark is joined by Homes Under The Hammer presenter Martel Maxwell, who shares some of the behind the scenes secrets you might not want to know. Also on the show are comedian and ex-jungle celebrity Andrew Maxwell and Scottish stand-up Jamie MacDonald, who tells the story of giving a total stranger his 'blind-guy' directions to the pub.

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

Steptoe And Son

Series 4, Episode 1 - Full House

Card sharks fleece Harold, so Albert steps in.

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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.

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

The News Quiz

Series 105, Episode 7

Andy Zaltzman is joined this week by Alice Fraser, Hugo Rifkind, Daliso Chaponda and Lucy Porter.

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

Cleaning Up

Episode 1

A new cleaner reports for duty. Turns out he and his boss have met before.

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Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 7 - Gorgeous George III

King George III goes from a young unpopular king to a much-loved figure some 60 years later, and we learn a bit about his court life along the way. Meanwhile, across the world we hear about some of the words we have got from India, and the Battles of the Day team give their unique insight into the American Revolution.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 5 - Go Jet Academy: Artificial Reef

Kyan, Lars and Foz pick up litter on the Academy beach after a storm, while Xuli dives down to check the coral reef. She spots something in the murky depths: a huge rusty submarine lies across the reef, and the moustache on the bow means it must belong to Grandmaster Glitch. What's worse, it's leaking oil!

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 6 - Machu Picchu, Peru

The Go Jetters head to the ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu to watch Kyan compete in the Inca Trail Marathon.

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Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 6 - X Marks The Spot

Bitz, Purl and Bob are on a treasure hunt on Faraway Island with the help of an old map, and they find a huge chest full of yummy chocolate coins.

CITV 1:50pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 21 - Bog Roll Roll

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

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 5, Christmas Special - It Happened In Hollywood

Sharon and Tracey discover that their real father's name is George Hamilton and conclude that he must be the Hollywood actor. They decide to go to Los Angeles to find him, but cannot raise the fare. Dorian agrees to pay for them as long as she can go too...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The In Crowd

The In Crowd

Episode 4.1: Compulsive Liars Anonymous and a birthday shock.

CITV 2:05pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 22 - Spud-Ageddon

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (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?

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Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 17 - Timmy Gets The Job Done

It is time to spring-clean the nursery, but Timmy wants to go outside and play, so he rushes his chores.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (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.

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

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 5 - Teenealogy

Snobby Ollie mocks Mr Malone's ancestry, inspiring the gang to teach him a lesson. Then when Ollie discovers he's actually related to Mr Malone, his dreams begin to unravel.

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Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Highlights Special - Waffle So Far

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 3, Episode 2 - Grooming

Jason probes the minefield of hair removal; why women buy clothes that they don't fit into yet; and the differing pressures on men and women to diet and work out.

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So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Look And Love

Rob enters a modelling competition and Lily is determined he will win using 'the look'. Martha practices dating, only her lovestruck date Rufus doesn't know it's just pretend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 1

The journey begins and ends - where else!? - at Ricky's hometown of Liverpool; but the duo are quickly on the road for the first leg of their trip, heading to Lancashire hot-spots including Blackpool.

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

Kind Hearts And Coronets

Radio adaptation of the classic Ealing comedy about a man murdering his way to dukedom. Starring Harry Enfield as the D'Ascoyne family.

Talking Pictures TV 4:05pm (repeat)
The Beachcomber

The Beachcomber

Drunken womaniser Ted is sent to a tropical island by his family where he meets new friends.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:10pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the first series of the remake of the animated comedy.

U&W channel logo 4:40pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 5, Episode 7 - How To Be Art

Charleigh spends the entire day standing as part of Rolf Smorgasbord's latest art piece.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 2

The duo explore the beauty of Cumbria's Lakes, taking in some of the most famously breath-taking scenery in the British Isles.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 2 - Missing Teddy

Bean tracks down the men responsible for kidnapping his teddy - only to find he is not their only captive!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (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.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 5 - No Parking

Mr Bean takes his teddy to the cinema but has trouble finding a parking space.

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Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 11 - 'Orrible Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell rises from obscurity, challenges King Charles I in the English Civil War, and ultimately orders the King's execution - as he says, a it was a 'cruel necessity'. In other parts of Britain there are a bunch of oddly named Puritan soldiers, and the great writers Shakespeare and Milton square up for a word battle.

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 fourth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

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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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 15 - Quark Games

The heroes find themselves fighting for their lives on an alien world in Quark's latest money-spinning sports event.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 episodes from the third series of David Jason sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 7:10pm (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 first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

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

My Teenage Diary

Series 9, Episode 6 - Bill Oddie

Bill Oddie reads his teenage diaries, written on an Outward Bound course in 1958 involving hill walking, abseiling and jumping into freezing cold waterfalls.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 2 - Battle School

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.

U&W channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (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 second series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Judge Brimble (David Killick)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 2, Episode 5 - No More Cakes And Ale

In a race against the clock, Frank and Lu must track down a vital witness in a crown court trial.

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60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 17, Episode 8 - Jeremy Clarkson, Alesha Dixon, Steve Coogan, Emma Thompson, Emma Stone, Niall Horan, Anne-Marie

The host welcomes presenter Jeremy Clarkson, Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon and actors Steve Coogan, Emma Thompson and Emma Stone. Plus, Niall Horan and Anne-Marie chat and perform together in the studio.

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Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years And A Lovely Bit Of Squirrel

Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years And A Lovely Bit Of Squirrel

A documentary special looking at hit sitcom Friday Night Dinner as it turns 10 years-old.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Andrew Maxwell

Welcome To Wherever You Are

Pilot, Episode 1

Andrew Maxwell presents some of the best stand-ups from outside the UK.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 3, Episode 6

Agnes and the family are joined by Dani Dyer, Paddy McGuinness and Jason Donovan, and Foley's bar is pumping with music from Busted.

Channel 5 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton), Mr. Wilberforce Clayborne Humphries (John Inman), Mr. Harman (Arthur English), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister). Copyright: Anglo-EMI

Are You Being Served?

The staff of Grace Bros. take a trip to Costa Plonka while the department is being remodelled.

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

Josie Long: Romance And Adventure

Episode 4

Josie and Darren go camping but find themselves disastrously ill-equipped for the great outdoors.

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 4 - Job Interviews and Office Politics

Jason holds forth on the best ways to pass a job interview and to negotiate office politics.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Ally (Daisy Haggard), Paul (Martin Freeman). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 1 - No Surrender

With Ava now ten years old and Luke almost thirteen, Paul and Ally now must confront their burgeoning independence, and question whether their tried and tested parenting style is still going to hold up. Spoiler alert - it doesn't.

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 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 5

Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and David Mitchell. Nick Helm is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley is back on numbers-and-letters duty.

U&Dave channel logo 11:25pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Kevin Bridges, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 3 - Kevin Bridges, Sara Pascoe, Phill Jupitus

Kevin Bridges introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Sara Pascoe and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Two Episodes Of Mash. Image shows from L to R: Diane Morgan, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: BBC

Two Episodes Of Mash

Series 2, Episode 1

The show moves to Radio 4, and Diane and Joe discover they don't actually have a radio series at all. Find out why Rapunzel is getting a haircut, and what spiders do for entertainment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Ray (Gregor Fisher), Simon (Joe Wilkinson), Esther (Susannah Fielding), David (Ben Rufus Green), Sue (Sue Johnston)

The Cockfields

A repeat-run from the entire first series.

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 first series of the animated version of the hit podcast.

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 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep

Ted becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.

U&Dave channel logo 12:25am
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 57, Episode 3

Steph McGovern returns as guest presenter of Have I Got News For You for the series' third episode. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as panellists are journalist Ash Sarkar and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 3 - Speed 3

Mrs Doyle takes a fancy to new milkman Pat Mustard. After meeting Pat, Ted's sure than not all is as it seems, and sets out to discover just what he's up to. Little does he realise the danger Dougal will face.

U&Dave channel logo 1:25am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Chris Washington. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 10

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Milton Jones, Chris Washington and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 5 - Finger

After being knocked out by a psychotic Welshman, Richie wants revenge. It just so happens to be Taffy O'Jones's wedding day; having stolen his car, Richie and Eddie also take his honeymoon.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1:30am (repeat)
Redknapp's Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Harry Redknapp, Stephen Graham

Redknapp's Big Night Out

Episode 6

The final episode in the series features guests including Jesse Lingard, Mel B, Stephen Graham and Charlie Hedges.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:50am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 11 - A Well Fashioned Fit Up

Arthur's sortie into haute couture lacks the glamour he anticipated when he, and not Terry, ends up minding the frocks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
The In Crowd

The In Crowd

Episode 4.1: Compulsive Liars Anonymous and a birthday shock.

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CelebAbility. Image shows left to right: Stacey Solomon, Iain Stirling, Marek Larwood. Credit: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 4, Episode 6

Stacey Solomon leads three friends in a series of games against Katherine Ryan, Kieron Richardson, Denise Van Outen and Lauren Steadman.

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That's My Boy. Image shows from L to R: Ida Willis (Mollie Sugden), Robert Price (Christopher Blake), Angie Price (Jennifer Lonsdale). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

That's My Boy

Series 3, Episode 5 - Unfair Dismissal

After asking for a modest rise, the other residents of the block outvote the Prices and decide to fire doorman and caretaker Jim. Ida is outraged at the news, especially when she discovers his jobs will be split up between the flats.

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Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 6 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Warwick Davis, Dr. Christian Jessen

Frank Skinner is joined by TV presenter and poker player Victoria Coren Mitchell, actor Warwick Davis and host of Embarrassing Bodies Dr. Christian Jessen. Nominations include James Bond and people who send emails.

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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 6 - Carnival

When the local carnival ends in a riot, the boys go out looting. Richie grabs a video camera from the back of a BBC van, and they decide to find fame through filming their own movies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (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?

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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 5, Christmas Special - It Happened In Hollywood

Sharon and Tracey discover that their real father's name is George Hamilton and conclude that he must be the Hollywood actor. They decide to go to Los Angeles to find him, but cannot raise the fare. Dorian agrees to pay for them as long as she can go too...

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Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies. Image shows from L to R: Richard E. Grant, Hayley Mills. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies

Episode 3 - Killer Jokes

In this episode Richard looks at one of the steamiest comedies to date, The Titfield Thunderbolt, a proper comedy about trains, and explores the story behind one of Ealing's most famous films, The Ladykillers, and why it continues to inspire again and again.

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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.

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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 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep

Ted becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.

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The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 3, Episode 2 - Grooming

Jason probes the minefield of hair removal; why women buy clothes that they don't fit into yet; and the differing pressures on men and women to diet and work out.

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Yesterday, Today & The Day Before. Image shows from L to R: Ola Labib, Suzi Ruffell, Ria Lina, Maisie Adam. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Yesterday, Today & The Day Before

Episode 2

Topical comedy with Suzi Ruffell, Maisie Adam and Ria Lina. They're joined by special guest Janet Street-Porter and contributor Ola Labib.

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

Kind Hearts And Coronets

Radio adaptation of the classic Ealing comedy about a man murdering his way to dukedom. Starring Harry Enfield as the D'Ascoyne family.

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