British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 14th July 2021

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 5 - Guess Who's Coming To Pinner

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Fair Intellectual Club. Image shows from L to R: Alison (Jessica Hardwick), Marjory (Samara Maclaren), Ishbel (Caroline Deyga). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Fair Intellectual Club

Episode 1 - An Encounter with Mr Newton

The young ladies of a secret Edinburgh scholarly society encounter Isaac Newton. He is struggling with a new theory. Thanks to mathematical genius Alison, the penny finally drops.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 46 - Duplicate Mouse

Danger Mouse teams up with a duplicate team of Danger Agents to stop Big Head.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 17 - Jurassic Bark

Gnasher finds a Gnashersaurus rex thigh bone while digging in Beanotown Park!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Unite. Image shows from L to R: Gideon (Ivo Graham), Tony (Mark Steel), Imogen (Claire Skinner), Ashley (Elliot Steel)

Unite

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chicken Man

Ashley starts a new job promoting a local fried chicken restaurant, and after inadvertently stopping a jewellery heist, he becomes a national hero. Meanwhile, Gideon and Rebecca open up a vegan pop up cafe, Imogen holds a Jiu Jitsu class and Tony catches up with one of his old comrades from The Revolutionary Party for Working Workers (Marxist-Leninist).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 3, Episode 5 - Crossed Lines

Hester's desperate to win election to a local community committee. However, she's up against a newcomer to the neighbourhood; tall, thin, younger and - it seems - popular with everyone; even William!

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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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 9 - The Television Set

Tony decides he's fooled the neighbours for long enough: it's time to buy a television set for real. Unfortunately, he's not appreciated the cost. Cue, Sidney James...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 3, Episode 6 - Alarums And Excursions

As the Fields' 25th wedding anniversary fast approaches, a discussion about extra-marital relations gives William the perfect idea for a present. Meanwhile next door, John has forgotten Sonia's birthday - Hester to the rescue!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Big Jim And The Figaro Club. Big Jim (Norman Rossington). Copyright: BBC

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Episode 5 - Boning Up On History

Perkins wants to dig for post war Britain, but he is soon up to his neck in trouble as Jim and the gang soil his plans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (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 4, Episode 6 - Oh What A Tangled Web

When Captain Peacock and a female staff member don't return home one evening, word quickly gets out that they spent the night together.

CITV 8:55am (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 9am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 3

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair.

CITV 9:10am (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.

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

Bless This House

Series 3, Episode 5 - One Good Turn Deserves A Bother

When Sid selflessly takes home his boss's antique, solid silver tea set for safe-keeping, little does he know that a mini crimewave and his own heightened paranoia will get the better of him. There's only one option: a rota to keep watch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Granville decides to get cool. He's got the open necked shirt and the shades, but where's a poor errand boy going to find a medallion?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 5 - More About Pulling

The Twirlywoos watch a man whose car is stuck in the mud.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 1 - Romance Is Dead

Rosie and the team have to organise the Brighton end of the Hearts of England Romance Tour. All the participants are wealthy Americans in their twilight years, so Kate seizes the opportunity to earn a quick buck!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:45am (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 6, Episode 6 - Fire Down Below

As Norman makes his moves on Chrissy, Robin's feeling increasingly down in the dumps. Facing the evening alone, Larry comes to the rescue - but only seems to want him as second-man for a less than appealing double-date!

CITV 9:55am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 46 - In The Garden

Mr Bean digs a hole in his garden - and finds a bomb!

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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 27, Episode 5 - Barry In Danger From Reading And Aunt Jessie

Alvin decides to lead a jealous Nora up the garden path.

CITV 10:10am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 47 - A Magic Day Out

Mr Bean and Irma are off for a day at the seaside. Irma is travelling light, but Bean wants to take almost everything his owns in an enormous trunk. Arriving at the seaside, Bean's trunk gets accidentally swapped with that of a famous stage magician. As Bean entertains Irma pulling rabbits out of hats. the angry magician arrives on the scene - and he is not a happy bunny.

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?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (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 27, Episode 6 - Who's That Merry Man With Billy, Then?

Recruitment for Billy's Merry Men receives an unexpected boost.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Lonely Herdsman

When Marlene drags Boycie and Tyler to visit her mother Dora, the battle lines are drawn. Back at the farm, Bryan tries his hand at poetry to stop him feeling lonely whilst Mrs Cakeworthy surfs the net to help him find a solution.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
What's Funny About.... Image shows from L to R: Jon Plowman, Peter Fincham

What's Funny About...

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Vicar Of Dibley

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman talk to Dawn French and Richard Curtis about their much-loved sitcom The Vicar Of Dibley. They discuss how to make a fundamentally nice character funny, Richard's curious appetite for writing quite so many weddings, and Dawn's strangest ever Vicar Of Dibley gig.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:55am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Highlights Special - The Supies

Duckula is hosting The Supies awards show and the danger agents are all in attendance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12pm (repeat)
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!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 9 - The Television Set

Tony decides he's fooled the neighbours for long enough: it's time to buy a television set for real. Unfortunately, he's not appreciated the cost. Cue, Sidney James...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 2 - Caught Short Alien

When Shaun's old friend the Alien drops by for a much-needed loo break, Shaun is only too happy to let him use the facilities in the Farmhouse. While he's going about his business he leaves Shaun in charge of his intriguing new gadget.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:15pm (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 3, Episode 3 - Artful Bodgers

Danny destroys a freshly painted mural just as it is about to be photographed.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 13 - Waffle's Doggy Buddies

An old friend of Gramps, Mr Willow, brings along his two dogs to play with Waffle. Evie feels a bit left out until Waffle reassures her. The two new dogs escape into Mrs Hobbs's garden, so Waffle has to save the day.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Big Jim And The Figaro Club. Big Jim (Norman Rossington). Copyright: BBC

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Episode 5 - Boning Up On History

Perkins wants to dig for post war Britain, but he is soon up to his neck in trouble as Jim and the gang soil his plans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Granville decides to get cool. He's got the open necked shirt and the shades, but where's a poor errand boy going to find a medallion?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 4, Episode 6 - Oh What A Tangled Web

When Captain Peacock and a female staff member don't return home one evening, word quickly gets out that they spent the night together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal

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

CITV 2:20pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:20pm (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Oakley (Oakley Orchard), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Harry (Harry Still). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Single

A video of Nate singing at the Girls Here First gig has gone viral and he's feeling embarrassed.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
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.

CITV 2:35pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods

Twinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.

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

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 24 - Timmy And The Kite

Timmy and the class learn how to build and fly their very own kites.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 4, Episode 3 - The World's Strongest Diddy

Love blossoms Diddy-style in First Dates. We discover that Vets Do the Funniest Things and who will win the title The World's Strongest Diddy?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Lonely Herdsman

When Marlene drags Boycie and Tyler to visit her mother Dora, the battle lines are drawn. Back at the farm, Bryan tries his hand at poetry to stop him feeling lonely whilst Mrs Cakeworthy surfs the net to help him find a solution.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 9 - Ghost Thief

Stuff is going missing in the leisure centre so Danny and Mick decide to spend the night keeping guard. Can they control their fear and catch the thief? Of course not!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 20 - Why So Clonely

Dennis accidentally clones himself and uses his exact opposite clone to do all his chores and abide by the rules at school. All is going to plan until Walter realises what has happened and unleashes a clone cat army on the den!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 3

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 1 - Romance Is Dead

Rosie and the team have to organise the Brighton end of the Hearts of England Romance Tour. All the participants are wealthy Americans in their twilight years, so Kate seizes the opportunity to earn a quick buck!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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 27, Episode 5 - Barry In Danger From Reading And Aunt Jessie

Alvin decides to lead a jealous Nora up the garden path.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 7 - Avenue Of The Baobabs, Madagascar

Grandmaster Glitch tries his hand at stunt flying, but the Grimbots are unimpressed, giving him a unanimous thumbs down.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 46 - Duplicate Mouse

Danger Mouse teams up with a duplicate team of Danger Agents to stop Big Head.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Intern

Nate has to decide between Sasha and The Wonderland, while GHF are in turmoil.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Fair Intellectual Club. Image shows from L to R: Alison (Jessica Hardwick), Marjory (Samara Maclaren), Ishbel (Caroline Deyga). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Fair Intellectual Club

Episode 1 - An Encounter with Mr Newton

The young ladies of a secret Edinburgh scholarly society encounter Isaac Newton. He is struggling with a new theory. Thanks to mathematical genius Alison, the penny finally drops.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 2 - Waffle And The Birthday Wish

Evie gets a homemade dog house for her birthday, and Mrs Hobs takes up rollerskating.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (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 3, Episode 7 - History

As the girls sort out their jumble for a car boot sale, Tracey unearths a dark secret.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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 27, Episode 6 - Who's That Merry Man With Billy, Then?

Recruitment for Billy's Merry Men receives an unexpected boost.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Unite. Image shows from L to R: Gideon (Ivo Graham), Tony (Mark Steel), Imogen (Claire Skinner), Ashley (Elliot Steel)

Unite

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chicken Man

Ashley starts a new job promoting a local fried chicken restaurant, and after inadvertently stopping a jewellery heist, he becomes a national hero. Meanwhile, Gideon and Rebecca open up a vegan pop up cafe, Imogen holds a Jiu Jitsu class and Tony catches up with one of his old comrades from The Revolutionary Party for Working Workers (Marxist-Leninist).

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Marriage Settlement

A special competition is in full swing as Jeffrey Fairbrother arranges the settlement of his marital problems. These arrangements confuse some and amuse others.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Granville decides to get cool. He's got the open necked shirt and the shades, but where's a poor errand boy going to find a medallion?

CITV 6pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 44 - Ice Cream

Bean wants an ice cream from the ice cream van, but ends up serving himself - along with every kid in town!

CITV 6:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 45 - Birthday Party

Mr Bean is feeling down. Everyone has forgotten his birthday - and to make it worse - Mrs Wicket is having a noisy party downstairs.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Unite. Image shows from L to R: Gideon (Ivo Graham), Tony (Mark Steel), Imogen (Claire Skinner), Ashley (Elliot Steel)

Unite

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Wedding

On the day before Tony and Imogen's wedding, Gideon is adding the finishing touches to his "masterpiece" of a speech (four months in the making), Ashley needs to try and complete his driving test before the ceremony, Tony is struggling to pay an overdue car fine and Imogen's mum takes her to a spa hotel to relax, but instead tries to convince her she's marrying the wrong man.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 1

Richard has a new farm manager on the estate assessing Grantleigh farm's efficiency. When he suggests that, following Brabinger's accident, Ned should take over the role for a few weeks, suspicions are raised.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 4, Episode 6 - Oh What A Tangled Web

When Captain Peacock and a female staff member don't return home one evening, word quickly gets out that they spent the night together.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:40pm (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 3

The boys test their horsepower to the max on Stone Age Top Gear, Charles Dickens sings about his life and books, the Greek philosophers host weird dinner parties on Historical Come Dine With Me, and Vlad the Impaler reveals his horrible new plan for keeping out the neighbours.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 9 - The Television Set

Tony decides he's fooled the neighbours for long enough: it's time to buy a television set for real. Unfortunately, he's not appreciated the cost. Cue, Sidney James...

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 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff Helliwell

Clegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Lonely Herdsman

When Marlene drags Boycie and Tyler to visit her mother Dora, the battle lines are drawn. Back at the farm, Bryan tries his hand at poetry to stop him feeling lonely whilst Mrs Cakeworthy surfs the net to help him find a solution.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 4, Episode 3 - Nature

Tudur's back with more wonderful Welsh telly clips. This week's topic is nature.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Big Jim And The Figaro Club. Big Jim (Norman Rossington). Copyright: BBC

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Episode 5 - Boning Up On History

Perkins wants to dig for post war Britain, but he is soon up to his neck in trouble as Jim and the gang soil his plans.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jason Watkins, David Mitchell, Adam Woodyatt, Rob Brydon, Phil Wang, Lee Mack, Maggie Aderin-Pocock. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 8

With Jason Watkins, Phil Wang, Adam Woodyatt and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 5 - Party

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

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 8 - Hypothetical

With Sandi Toksvig, Johnny Vegas, and the creator of QI John Lloyd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift

With Tony too ill to come into work, and his cover so bad-mannered, ill-tempered, horrible and bossy that everyone save Brenda walks out, it's not the best time to have to be open for a rare night shift!

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (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 five episodes of the wartime sitcom.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 1 - Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert

Michael McIntyre introduces comedy from Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
The Two Ronnies: Ronnie Corbett's Lost Tapes. Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: ITN

The Two Ronnies: Ronnie Corbett's Lost Tapes

A look back at the life and work of one of Britain's favourite comedians, Ronnie Corbett.

Talking Pictures TV 9:05pm (repeat)
Blithe Spirit

Blithe Spirit

Film based on the stage hit by Noel Coward. A writer is haunted by the ghost of his first wife Elvira after accidentally summoning her during a séance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 5 - 'S Up

When their landlord and local newsagent, Mr. Harrison, almost forgets to go to his own mother's funeral, he is forced to ask Richie and Eddie to mind the shop. Unsurprisingly, they quickly grow bored.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 6 - Accident

It's Richie's birthday and he's determined to have fun. Unfortunately, no one has turned up for his party, nor sent him any cards, and Eddie's hardly going to make things better ... especially when he breaks a leg.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

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

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
The Angels' Share

The Angels' Share

Comedy drama from Ken Loach about an ingenious heist devised by a group of unemployed Scottish criminals. Paul Brannigan stars.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 3, Episode 1 - Salmon (River Tweed, Scotland)

The third series of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing begins with Paul and Bob taking a trip to the River Tweed in Scotland, where they continue their quest to catch a salmon.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Judi Love

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 1, Episode 2

Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by Jimmy Carr, Judi Love and Richard Bacon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Unite. Image shows from L to R: Gideon (Ivo Graham), Tony (Mark Steel), Imogen (Claire Skinner), Ashley (Elliot Steel)

Unite

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chicken Man

Ashley starts a new job promoting a local fried chicken restaurant, and after inadvertently stopping a jewellery heist, he becomes a national hero. Meanwhile, Gideon and Rebecca open up a vegan pop up cafe, Imogen holds a Jiu Jitsu class and Tony catches up with one of his old comrades from The Revolutionary Party for Working Workers (Marxist-Leninist).

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
This Way Up. Image shows from L to R: Aine (Aisling Bea), Shona (Sharon Horgan). Copyright: Merman

This Way Up

Series 2, Episode 1

With her student Etienne heading to Paris, Aine's excitement mounts as she prepares for a big date with his father, Richard.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Andy Murray. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 4 - Andy Murray

Rob and Romesh hang out with British sporting legend Sir Andy Murray. They catch up with him as he models his new sports wear range, before being pushed to their limits in a tennis training session and Andy's favourite hobby, road cycling. Their mission is to try to get to know what makes the greatest British tennis player of all time really tick.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Wes Nelson, Maya Jama. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 3, Episode 3

Maya Jama, Wes Nelson and Judi Love go up against Lady Leshurr, Hardy Caprio and Kae Kurd.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Urban Myths: Princess Diana, Freddie And Kenny - One Normal Night. Image shows from L to R: Freddie Mercury (David Avery), Princess Diana (Sophie Rundle), Kenny Everett (Mathew Baynton)

Urban Myths: Princess Diana, Freddie And Kenny - One Normal Night

Freddie Mercury and Kenny Everett disguise Princess Diana for a night out in London.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Life On Egg. Image shows from L to R: Ann (Karen Bartke), Harry (Harry Hill), Peter (Marek Larwood). Copyright: BBC

Life On Egg

Series 1, Episode 2 - CCTV

Resources are limited at The Egg. When there is an incident within the prison, Harry is forced to record it in watercolours. That's why he is delighted when he receives a brand new CCTV system to monitor goings-on within The Egg. But the system soon malfunctions... and Harry has to think quickly to save the sanity of his team.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Danny Dyer, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Chris Dyer, Aly Mahmoud, Amir Khan

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 2, Episode 1

Agnes and the family are joined by celebrity guests including EastEnders hardman Danny Dyer, boxing comeback king Amir Khan, queen of the outdoors Kate Humble and music from Jackson 5 legend, Tito Jackson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Woof - Chris Neill. Chris Neill. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Woof - Chris Neill

Woof - True Tales Of Romance And Failure, Episode 2 - It's All In A Name

Is kitchen matchmaking on the cards?

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Dong And The Gong

Dave Gorman comes over all bitey, Rob Beckett fills a shoebox with cement and, most importantly, just who will succeed in surprising Alex Horne the most when he emerges from his shed after an hour cooped up inside?

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Heidi Regan

Heidi Regan: No Worries

Episode 3

Heidi is keen to put her worries into perspective.

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 4, Episode 6 - The BioShow

The station pays tribute to the sensational life of celebrated actor Sir John Lesley.

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

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 7 - No Excuses

Ally and Paul's marriage is in crisis. Paul's obsessed by what happened but won't discuss it. An increasingly troubled Luke refuses to go to school and Leah and Alex make an announcement.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 22, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts the panel show, with Rob Beckett, Katherine Ryan, Richard Osman, Tom Allen, Sophie Hermann and Sophie Duker what occurred in 2019.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
The Skewer

The Skewer

Series 4, Episode 7

The week - Boris The Gambler, and England's footballers meet Thanos.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 4, Episode 2

Patrick Marber and Peter Curran's critically acclaimed talk through the darkness returns.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
Short Stuff. Copyright: BBC

Short Stuff

Episode 4

Farmer Jim's new dog Floss has a powder issue and Pity Party have more nightmare neighbours.

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

French And Saunders

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sketch series starring Dawn and Jennifer.

Comedy Central Midnight (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.

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

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 7

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

U&Yesterday channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 1

Starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker with New World, Tina Charles and Madeline Smith as Henrietta.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:40am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed Wine

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

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jason Watkins, David Mitchell, Adam Woodyatt, Rob Brydon, Phil Wang, Lee Mack, Maggie Aderin-Pocock. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 8

With Jason Watkins, Phil Wang, Adam Woodyatt and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 8 - Hypothetical

With Sandi Toksvig, Johnny Vegas, and the creator of QI John Lloyd.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Judi Love

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 1, Episode 2

Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by Jimmy Carr, Judi Love and Richard Bacon.

BBC Four 2:05am (repeat)
Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Meg (Tanya Moodie), Anne (Philippa Dunne)

Motherland

Series 3, Episode 2 - Catchment Area

The mums (and dad) join the merry-go-round of secondary school open days, as they face the choice of where to send their kids at 11. Julia panics about which catchment area she lives in and even considers a fake religious conversion to beat the system. As Kevin's divorce progresses, Liz helps him navigate the shark-pool of lawyers, and makes a worrying discovery about her own situation along the way. Meanwhile queen bee Amanda struggles with playing second fiddle to Meg's illness.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Andrew Flintoff

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 2, Episode 2

Agnes and her family are joined by celebrity guests for more fun, including cricketer Freddie Flintoff, comedian Jason Manford, and Olympic and Paralympic stars, Fatima Whitbread and Jonnie Peacock. With music from Clean Bandit.

U&Drama channel logo 3:10am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Judas Pair

Murder and theft lead Lovejoy into a deadly game with a mysterious collector, whose passion for antique pistols is strong enough to kill again.

U&Dave channel logo 3:30am (repeat)
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm. Nick Helm

Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm

Episode 13 - Notting Hill

Nick Helm bumps into Crazyhead star Susan Wokoma on the way to the same audition in Notting Hill.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 3

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair.

Channel 5 logo 4:05am (repeat)
The Funny Thing About...

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 1 - Kids

An uproariously silly and sometimes insightful guide to children, including how to make them, how not to break them and how to spin them round in an office chair.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 1 - Romance Is Dead

Rosie and the team have to organise the Brighton end of the Hearts of England Romance Tour. All the participants are wealthy Americans in their twilight years, so Kate seizes the opportunity to earn a quick buck!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Fair Intellectual Club. Image shows from L to R: Alison (Jessica Hardwick), Marjory (Samara Maclaren), Ishbel (Caroline Deyga). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Fair Intellectual Club

Episode 1 - An Encounter with Mr Newton

The young ladies of a secret Edinburgh scholarly society encounter Isaac Newton. He is struggling with a new theory. Thanks to mathematical genius Alison, the penny finally drops.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Unite. Image shows from L to R: Gideon (Ivo Graham), Tony (Mark Steel), Imogen (Claire Skinner), Ashley (Elliot Steel)

Unite

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chicken Man

Ashley starts a new job promoting a local fried chicken restaurant, and after inadvertently stopping a jewellery heist, he becomes a national hero. Meanwhile, Gideon and Rebecca open up a vegan pop up cafe, Imogen holds a Jiu Jitsu class and Tony catches up with one of his old comrades from The Revolutionary Party for Working Workers (Marxist-Leninist).

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