British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 28th July 2021

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 3 - An Encounter with Mr Handel

Friedrich Handel is down in the dumps because the King is growing tired of his music. He heads North to Edinburgh for inspiration.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide Spider

Danger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (repeat)
French Fields. Image shows from L to R: William Fields (Anton Rodgers), Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie). Copyright: Thames Television

French Fields

A selection of three episodes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Whole Tooth

When Gnasher gnashes Walter's portrait, he gets revenge with a titanium sausage that leaves Gnasher toothless and miserable. Dennis and the gang decide to stage a heist to 'borrow' some diamonds until Gnasher's teeth grow back!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 3, Episode 1

This episode catches up with the news since the last series of General Knowledge finished in 2020, from those we've lost to those we've 'liked', and commemorates the Vice President most worthy of being the next to get the Hamilton treatment.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 7 - Go Jetter Heroes: Polar Explorers

When Glitch and Kyan race to the south pole, Glitch's loyal Grimbots steal the pole's marker to help Glitch win. But when Glitch orders them to return it, they find themselves lost and trapped in the ice - and the Go Jetters must spring into action to rescue them.

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 3, Episode 1 - The Pet Dog

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Mick Potts), Danny (Danny Adams). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 3 - Spa Day

Danny and Mick have got everything ready for the new spa... except for the spa. Oops!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 3.1, Time Shift: Charlotte surprises her sisters with her new younger lover.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 2 - Tower Top Princess Party

Princess Purl and Princess Bitz have decided to create the best party ever for Sir Robo Bob and Sir Bevel.

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 6, Episode 3 - Do You Take This Man?

Mrs. Slocombe's getting married, and her rich American uncle's coming in for the ceremony. However, there's a small problem when the groom doesn't show up...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 5

Debates galore from the state of politics to the existence of supernatural forces. Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Gyles Brandreth, Scott Capurro, Arthur Smith and Paul Daniels.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:10am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 5, Episode 1 - They Don't Write Songs Like That Anymore

Sid and Trevor get their thinking caps on when Sally points out a pop song writing competition in the paper - with a top prize of £3,000. Sid penned some dirty ditties in his youth, so this'll be a breeze!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Mr Teasdale (Justin Edwards), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 4

Granville decides that he needs to increase his advertising footprint, but then his grand scheme, in the shape of an oversized balloon, wreaks havoc.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:25am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 3 - Uneasy Rider

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

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of three episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 15 - More About Shorter And Shorter

Stop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Comeback Kid

Rosie and her team are asked to relaunch the career of an ageing children's TV presenter. Can they prove that old fashioned entertainment can win out over computer games?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:45am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 7 - Mum's Last Fling

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 29, Episode 6 - Eva's Back In Town

When a worldly-wise old acquaintance of Alvin's makes an appearance, she proves to be just the woman to make Howard's life more complicated.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 19 - Beach Patrol

Mr Slater has put Richard in charge of the beach and the gang decide to join him. After jumping on the bouncy castle Sooty, Sweep and Soo meet a friendly sand sculptor and have a sandcastle-building competition - but poor Richard ends up in deep water. With special guest star Frank Bruno.

Talking Pictures TV 10:30am (repeat)
Loser Takes All

Loser Takes All

A repeat of this 1956 film.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Episode 4 - Mind Your Manners

Jane Austen is on Historical Love Island. Plus, why you shouldn't hold farts in.

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 29, Episode 7 - In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

Barry has a lonely neighbour on his hands and takes it upon himself to find him a girlfriend. But who, and how?

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 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating Art

Marlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 16 - The Snowman Cometh

It's Christmas and DM and Penfold are tasked with protecting Santa from the villainous clutches of the festive season-destroying Snowman.

CITV 11:25am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated comedy starring Johnny Vegas.

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 4 - Blackadder

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman talk to John Lloyd and Sir Tony Robinson about the making of the comic historic saga. They discuss the endless problems they had when making the first series ("the show that looked a million dollars and cost a million pounds"), and the importance of failure. They also open up about the tensions amongst the team, the "ladder of stupidity" in Blackadder's world, and the real story behind that famous final scene.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:45am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 8 - Ofsted

Dockbridge High is being inspected by Ofsted. Can the school pass with flying colours?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lady Farrow (Holly De Jong), Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 2 - Head

Blackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...

Facebook 12pm
9 min
Bad Advice With Olga Koch. Olga Koch

Bad Advice With Olga Koch

Episode 2 - Divina De Campo

Olga Koch is joined by Drag Race royalty Divina De Campo.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12pm (repeat)
Monster Court

Monster Court

Episode 8 - The Case Of The Chatty Mums

Judge Smudge gets cross when the publishers reject the titles for his new autobiography.

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 3, Episode 1 - The Pet Dog

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Talking Pictures TV 12:15pm (repeat)
The Night We Got The Bird. Bertie Skidmore (Brian Rix). Copyright: British Lion / STUDIOCANAL

The Night We Got The Bird

Comic caper following a gormless antiques seller who gets caught up in his new boss's forgery racket.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 8 - Piano

Charlie's long been using his piano lesson money to instead go to the cinema. It could all get a little tricky when he's signed up for a piano exam!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 3.1, Time Shift: Charlotte surprises her sisters with her new younger lover.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Mr Teasdale (Justin Edwards), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 4

Granville decides that he needs to increase his advertising footprint, but then his grand scheme, in the shape of an oversized balloon, wreaks havoc.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:50pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 21 - Count On Timmy

Timmy and Finlay both have their hearts set on a toy plane, so they try to raise enough buttons to buy it.

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 6, Episode 3 - Do You Take This Man?

Mrs. Slocombe's getting married, and her rich American uncle's coming in for the ceremony. However, there's a small problem when the groom doesn't show up...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of Madness

It is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 8 - Middle Of The World City, Ecuador

After hearing about how the Monument to the Equator in Ciudad Mitad del Mundo is in the wrong location, Glitch and his Glitchbots pretend to be the Go Jetters and move the monument onto the equator. But when things start to go wrong, Glitch must learn that some glitches are fine the way they are.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (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 13 - The Prom

Harry leaves The Wonderland, and Chloe and Nate face the truth about their friendship.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's Hoard

It is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.

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

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 7 - Timmy Steals The Show

Yabba loses her voice while bossing everyone about during rehearsals for the nursery's talent show.

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 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating Art

Marlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 1 - Misty

Diddy Dick and Dom launch their own television channel. The programmes include Diddy Doctor Who, The Belch and top-rated game show Bees or No Bees.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 3, Episode 9 - Break a Leg

Danny and Mick have to play Romeo and Juliet after a theatre company leaves them in the lurch - this time with Danny playing Romeo and Mick playing Juliet, the role he was born to play.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 30 - The Dog Ate It Miss

Gnasher accidentally gulps down Dennis' permission slip for the school trip! There's only one thing for it - they need Prof von Screwtop to use his shrink ray to shrink them down to bite-size humans so they can travel on a sausage into Gnasher's tummy and find the slip! Easy! Well it would be if it wasn't for the tiny alien empress Miasma living in there.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:55pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 7 - Mum's Last Fling

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lady Farrow (Holly De Jong), Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 2 - Head

Blackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...

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

Mr Bean

A selection of three episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 5

Debates galore from the state of politics to the existence of supernatural forces. Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Gyles Brandreth, Scott Capurro, Arthur Smith and Paul Daniels.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Comeback Kid

Rosie and her team are asked to relaunch the career of an ageing children's TV presenter. Can they prove that old fashioned entertainment can win out over computer games?

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 29, Episode 6 - Eva's Back In Town

When a worldly-wise old acquaintance of Alvin's makes an appearance, she proves to be just the woman to make Howard's life more complicated.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 4 - Looking For Mr. Goodtime

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

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 9 - Solar Race, Australia

Glitch's hopes of winning a solar-powered race across the Australian outback are foiled when he crashes the Glitchster in the middle of the night. With the solar battery dead, he and Kyan are stranded with no water and no way out. It's up to the Go Jetters to find them and save the day.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide Spider

Danger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.

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 3 - A Big Joke

Oakley's pranks on Harry go too far, and Lola's future in GHF is in doubt.

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 3 - An Encounter with Mr Handel

Friedrich Handel is down in the dumps because the King is growing tired of his music. He heads North to Edinburgh for inspiration.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 12 - Waffle's Rehearsal

The Poodles' Class rehearse for the school show, and Waffle has a special line to sing.

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 4, Episode 5 - Caring

Sharon and Tracey arrange to take care of their Aunt Sylvie after a fall leaves her hospitalised.

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 29, Episode 7 - In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

Barry has a lonely neighbour on his hands and takes it upon himself to find him a girlfriend. But who, and how?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 3, Episode 1

This episode catches up with the news since the last series of General Knowledge finished in 2020, from those we've lost to those we've 'liked', and commemorates the Vice President most worthy of being the next to get the Hamilton treatment.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Christmas Special - Raffles

Ted decides to raffle Clive's car and switch it for a look-alike banger before delivering it to the lucky winner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Mr Teasdale (Justin Edwards), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 4

Granville decides that he needs to increase his advertising footprint, but then his grand scheme, in the shape of an oversized balloon, wreaks havoc.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 4 - Flushed Away

Roy desperately wants to try Bill's new electric toothbrush, but is told that toothbrushes are not for sharing and are not toys.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 3, Episode 2

This episode finally lives up to the title of the series, by focusing mainly on facts and stories regarding generals. But it's also, somehow, connected to Kevin Bacon, and there's time at the end to take a look at things you probably don't know about Oscar-winning actresses.

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

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 4

With the discovery of a rare bird on the Grantleigh estate, the locals swing into action in order to protect the species from meddling twitchers. Audrey's less keen to help, but can she be persuaded?

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 6, Episode 3 - Do You Take This Man?

Mrs. Slocombe's getting married, and her rich American uncle's coming in for the ceremony. However, there's a small problem when the groom doesn't show up...

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 12

We meet a female dinosaur expert who sells seashells down on the seashore and there's a fitting musical finale to the end of the series.

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 3, Episode 1 - The Pet Dog

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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 25, Episode 6 - An Apple And A Day

Clegg, Truly and Alvin are volunteered to go to take some old timers out for a day.

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 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating Art

Marlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 3.1, Time Shift: Charlotte surprises her sisters with her new younger lover.

CITV 7:35pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated comedy starring Johnny Vegas.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jordan Stephens, David Mitchell, Claude Littner, Rob Brydon, Cariad Lloyd, Lee Mack, Adrian Edmondson. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 7

The guests on this episode are Ade Edmondson, Claude Littner, Cariad Lloyd and Jordan Stephens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 9, Episode 5 - Number Engaged

Guarding a vital telephone link, the platoon are horrified to wake up the morning after an air raid to discover a bomb tangled in the wires right outside their hut.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 2 - International

With Bill Bailey, Jack Dee and David Mitchell.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Ticket

TEAM SMoRCLe spot a game launching on a social media channel, but the group only win one ticket to attend the event.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 9, Episode 6 - Never Too Old

Jones has done it - after years of on-off courting, he's asked Mrs. Fox to marry him and is absolutely delighted when she accepts. But on the wedding day, there's an invasion alert.

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 episodes from the fifth series of the wartime sitcom.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 4 - Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle

Live stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: ITV

Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes

A documentary featuring newly rediscovered clips of Morecambe & Wise at the BBC.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Monica (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Bunny Trap

Gemma and Terry are now private investigators. Bad ones. But, as luck would have it, they have in their possession a valuable collector's piece that the murderous Bunnyman will stop at nothing to acquire. Gemma lays a trap for The Bunnyman while Terry heads up his own very low-quality investigation.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Beats. Image shows from L to R: Johnno (Cristian Ortega), Spanner (Lorn Macdonald)

Beats

Comedy drama about two teenagers who, before parting ways indefinitely, head to an illegal rave.

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 2 - Paul's Childhood River (River Lea, Hertfordshire)

Paul takes Bob to Hertfordshire's River Lea, where Paul fished as a teenager.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 3, Episode 1

This episode catches up with the news since the last series of General Knowledge finished in 2020, from those we've lost to those we've 'liked', and commemorates the Vice President most worthy of being the next to get the Hamilton treatment.

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30 min
This Way Up. Image shows from L to R: Aine (Aisling Bea), James (Ekow Quartey). Copyright: Merman

This Way Up

Series 2, Episode 3

Aine and Bradley work out in the park and Shona asks Aine for a surprise for her hen do. There is success in the bedroom for Aine and Richard after she spices things up, and Richard opens up to her. Shona isn't convinced by Aine and James' new business venture, and her lack of support hits Aine hard and has a knock-on effect on her weekend.

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Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 6 - Team GB Part 2

Rob and Romesh's sporting journey continues as they continue their search to find a sport and join Team GB. The pair will attempt clay pigeon shooting with Aaron Heading, gymnastics with sporting hero Max Whitlock and athletics with gold medallist Denise Lewis. Will they find their sport?

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Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 4

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

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Urban Myths: Bleak House Guest. Image shows from L to R: Catherine Dickens (Monica Dolan), Hans Christian Andersen (Ian Hart), Charles Dickens (Stephen Mangan)

Urban Myths: Bleak House Guest

Comedy drama starring Stephen Mangan as Charles Dickens.

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 2, Episode 2 - Method

When famous movie star Brad De Deprrio comes to visit The Egg in order to research a film role, the team are predictably excited to welcome him. But will they be able to put up with his outrageous showbiz demands, especially when he asks to share a cell with The Egg's most dangerous prisoner?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
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Woof - Chris Neill

Woof - True Tales Of Romance And Failure, Episode 4 - Much Loved Son And Fantasist

Myopia and its advantages and ... is that an architect I see before me?

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All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Tina Allen, Aly Mahmoud, Noel Edmonds, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Fay Ripley

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 3, Episode 3

Agnes and the family are joined by Noel Edmonds, Fay Ripley, Scarlett Moffatt and Shaun Williamson, while James Morrison provides the music.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 7 - No Stars For Naughty Boys

Taskmaster Greg Davies and loyal assistant Alex Horne watch with surprise and sometimes despair as Hugh Dennis wields a blade - again, Noel Fielding can't understand German and Mel Giedroyc destroys a mannequin.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Jordan Brookes

Jordan Brookes On...

Episode 1 - Childhood

Winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award 2019, Jordan Brookes, talks about his childhood, and especially the unique bond he shared with his grandmother. Sunil Patel audio describes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Radio 9. Copyright: BBC

Radio 9

Series 2, Episode 1

Dark sketch show spoofing a radio station.

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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 3

Nadine Coyle, Spencer Matthews, Vogue Williams, Kerry Godliman and Phil Wang answer questions based on opinion polls to see who best understands what is going on in Britain today.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:10pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 4

The Ronnies look at fancy dress parties, there's music from New World, and the fourth chapter of Hampton Wick.

Comedy Central 11:20pm (repeat)
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Stand Up Central

Series 3, Episode 3

Live from Camden's legendary Electric Ballroom, Chris Ramsey performs stand-up, and introduces two guests: the loveable Marlon Davis and right character Lee Nelson.

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

Bunk Bed

Series 4, Episode 4

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

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Hendry, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Laura Whitmore, Chris McCausland. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 2

Snooker player Stephen Hendry, presenter Laura Whitmore and comedian-actors Chris McCausland and Maisie Adam join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

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Short Stuff. Copyright: BBC

Short Stuff

Episode 6

A bouncer who can't give up, forgetting you're still logged in to your work account at home and seeing how musical star Annie is these days.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Tina C's Tiny Island Tour. Tina C (Christopher Green)

Tina C's Tiny Island Tour

Episode 2 - Scotland

Tina C promotes her album Not Tonight Darlin' Got A Heartache, in Glasgow.

Comedy Central 11:50pm (repeat)
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Stand Up Central

Series 3, Episode 4

Chris Ramsey performs live stand-up, and introduces two guests. Tonight he's joined by the youthful Tom Lucy and fiercely intelligent Nish Kumar.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Sindhu Vee, Tom Allen, Dara O Briain, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 1

Dara O Briain hosts as Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Sindhu Vee join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look at the news.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Chris McCausland

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

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

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The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 5

Henrietta meets Toulouse-Lautrec as Hampton Wick continues. Plus French comedy-eater Chaz Chase, more music, and a visit to a rather confused doctor.

BBC Four 12:15am (repeat)
Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Liz (Diane Morgan), Julia (Anna Maxwell Martin), Kevin (Paul Ready)

Motherland

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the Anna Maxwell-Martin sitcom.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - On The Pull

Jeremy meets Mark in the supermarket and asks him to go to a party. Mark doesn't want to go having been rebuffed earlier by Sophie when he asked her for a date.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jordan Stephens, David Mitchell, Claude Littner, Rob Brydon, Cariad Lloyd, Lee Mack, Adrian Edmondson. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 7

The guests on this episode are Ade Edmondson, Claude Littner, Cariad Lloyd and Jordan Stephens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 3 - Jealousy

A cramped weekend away in a small caravan proves eventful.

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Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Leah (Stella Gonet), Alex (Hugh Quarshie), Paul (Martin Freeman). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 9 - No Power: Part One

As Jim and Jackie's golden wedding anniversary party is plunged into darkness by a power outage, the growing tensions between Paul and Luke reach an explosive and terrifying climax.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 2 - International

With Bill Bailey, Jack Dee and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Aly Mahmoud, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Johnny Vegas, Patricia Pennington, Clare Balding, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney)

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 3, Episode 4

Agnes and the family are joined by sports presenter Clare Balding, comedian Johnny Vegas, and Made In Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Spencer Matthews.

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Football Genius. Tim Vine. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Football Genius

Episode 1 - West Bromwich Albion v Wimbledon

In this week's big match, Paul Sinha's team of AFC Wimbledon supporters take on Sam Quek's side of West Bromwich Albion fans but which team manager will be lifting the Football Genius trophy at full time?

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
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Football Genius. Tim Vine. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Football Genius

Episode 2 - Leicester City v Charlton Athletic

Paul Sinha's team of Leicester City supporters put their football knowledge to the test as they take on Sam Quek's team of Charlton Athletic fans in the quiz hosted by Tim Vine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 4

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, James Acaster, Lauren Laverne, Sue Perkins, Kate Williams, Richard Osman, Ed Balls

Insert Name Here

Series 3, Episode 3 - Anne

Josh Widdicombe is joined by James Acaster and historian Kate Williams, while Richard Osman is joined by Ed Balls and Lauren Laverne. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats as the two teams vie to outdo each other.

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Bull. Image shows from L to R: Russian Widow (Diana Payan), Rupert Bull (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Bull

Episode 3 - A Collection Of Mounted Deer Heads (1977-2005)

When Rupert inherits a collection of mouldering deer heads from a rich Russian widow, a reluctant Faye is sent out onto the streets of Newby-On-Wye to drum up some business. Meanwhile, Beverley has a quiet word with an increasingly put-upon Toby about "workers' rights", which can only mean bad news for Rupert.

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Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Ed Gamble, Josh Widdicombe, Suzannah Lipscomb

Insert Name Here

Series 3, Episode 4 - Paul

In episode four, Josh is joined by Ed Gamble and historian Suzannah Lipscomb, and Richard is joined by Katy Brand and the BBC's media editor Amol Rajan.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 5

Debates galore from the state of politics to the existence of supernatural forces. Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Gyles Brandreth, Scott Capurro, Arthur Smith and Paul Daniels.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Comeback Kid

Rosie and her team are asked to relaunch the career of an ageing children's TV presenter. Can they prove that old fashioned entertainment can win out over computer games?

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 3 - An Encounter with Mr Handel

Friedrich Handel is down in the dumps because the King is growing tired of his music. He heads North to Edinburgh for inspiration.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 3, Episode 1

This episode catches up with the news since the last series of General Knowledge finished in 2020, from those we've lost to those we've 'liked', and commemorates the Vice President most worthy of being the next to get the Hamilton treatment.

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