British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 4th August 2021

Talking Pictures TV 6:20am (repeat)
Warn That Man

Warn That Man

A repeat of this 1943 film.

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 4 - A Sojourn with Mr Swift

Young Irish clergyman Jonathan Swift wants help with his tales, and the members of the Fair Intellectual Club are keen to help him win the So You Think You're Holy competition.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 12 - Big Penfold

The world is in jeopardy and the only thing that can save it is a 1,000ft Penfold.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 31 - The Fangtom Menace

Pieface's first sleepover in the den is troubled by spooky tales of a frightening Fangtom and Walter turning up with a demolition gang determined to flatten the den!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dish Of The Day

With daughter Emma having just left home, Hester Fields decides that it is time to spice up her marriage, starting with a nice meal. Meanwhile, her long-term AWOL father has got in contact with her mother...

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 31 - The Pan-American Highway, Panama

The team must protect a sloth from Glitch's plan to build a road through the Darien Gap.

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 2 - The Jewel Robbery

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.

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 1, Episode 2 - Middle-Age Dread

Hester joins a gym, but the initial session doesn't end very well. Nor does her visit to a clothing shop looking for staff! Back at home, the couple's daughter's boyfriend visits to ask for her hand in marriage.

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 8 - Birthday Surprise

Danny is convinced it's Joy's birthday, he sets about organising a surprise party that'll surprise everybody - especially Joy!

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

No Commitments

Episode 3.2, Material Values: Anna is left to pick up the pieces when Emily and Charles are unsympathetic over Roger's job loss.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 7 - Bitz's Beach Party

Bob can't go to his friend Phoebe's party because she has measles.

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 7, Episode 2 - Strong Stuff This Insurance

The staff are forced to undergo physicals for Grace Brothers' insurance scheme.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 6

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Steve Punt, Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons.

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 6 - The Policeman, The Paint And The Pirates

As Sid struggles to avoid being roped into performing in an amateur production of The Pirates of Penzance by his boss, Trevor turns up with some paint. Meanwhile, Sally - who is gladly performing in the show - meets a dashing policeman at rehearsals.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

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

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series 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 20 - More About Getting Wet

The Twirlywoos are in a kitchen watching a man washing his clothes.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 4 - Trade Secrets

Confidentiality proves a headache for Rosie when she, Kate and Jo are all asked to organise top secret events...

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

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 13 - On The Make

Stan's intentions are less than honourable when he offers Edna a place to stay after her landlady throws her out.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 8 - The Roof Of All Evil

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

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 30, Episode 5 - Nobody Messes With Tony The Throat

Howard is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 1 - Fitness Funatic

Richard is determined to get into shape at the new health spa. The only problem is that no one has warned him that Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge! Is Sweep's swirling jacuzzi about to leave Richard in a spin? Amy Childs of TOWIE and Celebrity Big Brother fame is the guest star.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Special - Fierce Females

Marking International Women's Day, there are ancient wonder women, a Spartan queen on Historical Love Island and the Tudor Queens sing!

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 30, Episode 6 - Will Stella Find True Love With Norris Fairburn?

When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 2

Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea and, in her usual meticulous way, she has organised the event down to the last sugar lump. But then suddenly, out of the blue...

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 25 - Megahurtz Attacks

Danger Mouse's attempts to boost Penfold's confidence backfire when it leads to a ferocious games monster escaping into the real world.

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 6 - W1A

Peter and Jon talk to Hugh Bonneville and John Morton about W1A, their much loved satire of the BBC.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:40am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Hamster Effect

Brunel, the crazed time-travelling Victorian gentlechimp, is back and determined to change history so Danger Mouse and Penfold never meet.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:50am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 1 - Monday

It's the first day of Year 9 - and pupil Mark has got some big news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Dr. Samuel Johnson (Robbie Coltrane). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And Incapability

When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...

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

Bad Advice With Olga Koch

Episode 3 - Chloe Petts

Chloe Petts is this week's guest.

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 2 - The Jewel Robbery

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 12:05pm (repeat)
Monster Court

Monster Court

Episode 13 - The Case Of The Messy Sisters

Judge Smudge's fire ants are on the loose and setting fire to the Monster Court offices.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Big Fat Like. Image shows from L to R: Joseph Elliott, Richard David-Caine. Copyright: BBC

Big Fat Like

Episode 4

Learn the top 5 scariest numbers, get tips from a hardcore CBeebies gamer and meet a family of actual unicorns as we join them in their own home.

Talking Pictures TV 12:25pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Mad About Men

Film sequel starring Glynis Johns as flirtatious mermaid Miranda. Posing as a human, distant relative, she ventures back onto land - and falls in love.

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

No Commitments

Episode 3.2, Material Values: Anna is left to pick up the pieces when Emily and Charles are unsympathetic over Roger's job loss.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (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, Christmas Special - Murderer

When Charlie notices Mr Leith acting differently, he's convinced it means he's murdered his wife.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 31 - Timgad Ruins, Algeria

The Go Jetters travel to Algeria in north Africa to check out the ancient Timgad Ruins.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
So Awkward Files. Copyright: Channel X

So Awkward Files

Episode 6

Ollie has decided to 'improve' any of Malone's questions he doesn't like the look of - and Rufus isn't happy about the way Ollie is rewriting history, replacing any tricky topics with memories of his greatest chess triumphs.

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 7, Episode 2 - Strong Stuff This Insurance

The staff are forced to undergo physicals for Grace Brothers' insurance scheme.

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 5, Episode 6 - If The Cap Fits....

Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.

Talking Pictures TV 2:05pm (repeat)
Please Turn Over. Image shows from L to R: Josephine Halliday / 'Blanche Gaunt' (Julia Lockwood), Dr. Henry Manners / 'Dr. Adam Gay' (Leslie Phillips). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Please Turn Over

An average family's life is turned upside down when their teenage daughter writes a best-selling steamy novel.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 32 - Go Jet Academy: Lightning Bolt Blackout

An electrical storm strikes Academy Island, and the Go Jetters are trapped!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Mall

The boys get badly lost on the way to a gig, and Dan panics when a food vlogger turns up.

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 5, Episode 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (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 3:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 2

Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea and, in her usual meticulous way, she has organised the event down to the last sugar lump. But then suddenly, out of the blue...

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

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 6 - He Ain't Heavy

Diddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. Shows include The Diddy Step and there is street magic in Abracamazing.

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 4, Episode 4 - Sports Day

It is the annual sports day competition at Pottsfield and this time around it's Danny v Lance. They compete in a selection of events, including the classic sport of who can put on the most clothes and who can pop the balloon fastest with their bum.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 35 - Today The Dog, Tomorrow The World

Power-hungry tiny alien Empress Miasma takes control of Gnasher from the inside and uses him in her attempts to take over planet Earth. But when Miasma breaks out of Gnasher into Beanotown for real and Walter helps her grow in size, mayhem really takes hold!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Dr. Samuel Johnson (Robbie Coltrane). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And Incapability

When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...

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

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series 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 6

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Steve Punt, Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 4 - Trade Secrets

Confidentiality proves a headache for Rosie when she, Kate and Jo are all asked to organise top secret events...

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 30, Episode 5 - Nobody Messes With Tony The Throat

Howard is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 33 - Go Jet Academy: New Species

The team go in search of a mysterious new creature on the Academy Island.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 12 - Big Penfold

The world is in jeopardy and the only thing that can save it is a 1,000ft Penfold.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 9 - Last Orders At The Winchester

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

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 4 - Rap Battle

The Wonderland get more than they bargain for when Nate arranges a gig. Chloe's advice backfires as Lola rebels against her mum and Dan's sister pays him a visit.

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 4 - A Sojourn with Mr Swift

Young Irish clergyman Jonathan Swift wants help with his tales, and the members of the Fair Intellectual Club are keen to help him win the So You Think You're Holy competition.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 3 - Goodbye Waffle?

It's the day after the Brooklyn-Bells' wedding and time to say goodbye to the puppy. Evie goes with Jess to her veterinary practice to scan Waffle's microchip.

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 10 - Sisters Are Doing It...

There's trouble for Tracey when her new as a secretary exposes her to sexual harassment from her boss.

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 30, Episode 6 - Will Stella Find True Love With Norris Fairburn?

When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
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 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 5 - Ivory Castles In The Air

Clive takes Gladys to see his family home and Gladys takes Clive to her heart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 9 - Ed Gamble

Big Zuu takes his food van to Manchester where Ed Gamble is performing. Ed's love of fried chicken and all things cheese related gives Zuu plenty to work with.

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

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 9 - Wakey Wakey

Roy and Becky are so excited about visiting a farm tomorrow and need to get a good night's rest.

U&Dave channel logo 6:30pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Lou Sanders, Big Zuu. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 10 - Lou Sanders

Big Zuu and his sidekicks Tubsey and Hyder travel to the spa town of Bath to sample the waters and cook for comedian and vegan Lou Sanders.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 3, Episode 3

This episode looks at the history of the UK's New Towns, from the son of Stevenage who was one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people, to the Redditch-born superstar who has more Twitter followers than anyone else in Britain. Also, Paul proves empirically that Runcorn is at least three times more interesting than you thought.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Psychotherapist

Jean has been behaving increasingly strangely of late: triple-checking the girls' work, fussing over clients, and regularly quiet and moody at home. Then there's the furtive visit to Harley Street...

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 7, Episode 2 - Strong Stuff This Insurance

The staff are forced to undergo physicals for Grace Brothers' insurance scheme.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:40pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Highlights Special - Scary Special

Horrible Histories favourite Death of 'Stupid Death' fame presents his very own show full of spooky highlights.

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 2 - The Jewel Robbery

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 26, Episode 1 - The Swan Man Of Ilkley

Back for more mayhem, the boys help Lenny from the factory to sail a swan boat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 2

Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea and, in her usual meticulous way, she has organised the event down to the last sugar lump. But then suddenly, out of the blue...

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

No Commitments

Episode 3.2, Material Values: Anna is left to pick up the pieces when Emily and Charles are unsympathetic over Roger's job loss.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the first 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: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 3

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray and Kian Egan.

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 5, Episode 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Frazer (Bill Paterson), Private Joe Walker (Daniel Mays), Corporal Jack Jones (Tom Courtenay), Sergeant Arthur Wilson (Bill Nighy), Captain George Mainwaring (Toby Jones), Private Godfrey (Michael Gambon), Private Frank Pike (Blake Harrison), Rose Winters (Catherine Zeta-Jones). Copyright: Universal Pictures / DJ Films

Dad's Army

The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard is thrown into disarray with the arrival of a beautiful female journalist in the town.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 7 - Incomprehensible

With Brian Cox, Ross Noble and Sue Perkins.

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

Lagging

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Dad Problem

Sol gets his grandad over to distract his dad while he games, but gets dragged on a family outing to a chair museum. Leah's mum insists she can't game until she tidies her bedroom.

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 5, Episode 9 - When Did You Last See Your Money?

Intending to deposit £500 collected for the servicemen's canteen, Jones is horrified to find he has misplaced the money. The platoon attempt to help him remember where it might be.

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: Ed Byrne, Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 5 - Lenny Henry, Ed Byrne and Andy Parsons

Stand-up comedy from Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Aly Mahmoud, Shirley Erskine, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Judy Murray, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Pamela Anderson

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 1, Episode 1

Entertainment show hosted by Mrs Brown. Agnes and her family are joined by celebrity guests, including Pamela Anderson, Judy Murray and Louis Walsh. With audience shenanigans and music from James Blunt.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson. James Acaster. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 2, Episode 1

Jon is joined by James Acaster and Judi Love to navigate the world of ridiculous and wonderful international TV. Includes a dive into the game show Moment of Truth.

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 3 - Pike (Norfolk Lakes)

Paul and Bob visit Norfolk to go lake fishing for monster pike.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Richard Ayoade

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 1, Episode 5

Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by Richard Ayoade, Ed Gamble and Sindhu Vee.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
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.

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

This Way Up

Series 2, Episode 4

Aine helps Bradley at a fundraiser, but there are consequences when Richard unexpectedly turns up. Vish meets with his ex-wife in New York. Aine and Tom apologise to each other: can they move forward?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Highlights Special - Almost Everything

The very best bits from the last three series of the BAFTA-nominated show. See the boys become drag queens; dance with dancehall legends in Kingston, Jamaica; go on a very special safari in South Africa; perform with Birmingham royal ballet; and get a rather invasive treatment in Hollywood.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Suzi Ruffell, Bree Runway. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 3, Episode 6

Maya Jama, Munya Chawawa and Sideman go up against Lady Leshurr, Suzi Ruffell and Bree Runway in rap battles, dance-offs and freestyling challenges.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Urban Myths: The Trial Of Joan Collins. Image shows from L to R: Joan Collins (Victoria Hamilton), Monty (David Walliams). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Urban Myths: The Trial Of Joan Collins

Comedy about the court clash between Joan Collins and her publisher, Random House.

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 3 - Stand-In

When Peter is sent to the mainland for some urgent training, Harry is given a replacement by the minister, who soon has the prison whipped into shape... much to Harry's annoyance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
The Problem With Adam Bloom. Adam Bloom. Copyright: BBC

The Problem With Adam Bloom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Problems

Adam Bloom has a problem. He's fed up with having problems. But would not having problems really be any better?
With Rob Rouse and Stefano Paolini.

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

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 4 - Residue Around The Hoof

The halfway point of the series approaches and the five task-hungry comics are being driven to ever more absurd lengths as they battle to lay their sticky fingers on Taskmaster Greg Davies's golden head. Mark Watson and Nish Kumar pop toast together and Sally Phillips spreads absinthe on it. And can anyone recognise Greg's loyal underling Alex Horne if he's wearing a hat?

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Jordan Brookes

Jordan Brookes On...

Episode 2 - Achievement

Jordan has lived quite a life, so is now using his experiences to teach others about what success is and how they too might achieve it.

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

Radio 9

Series 2, Episode 2

Dark sketch show spoofing a radio station.

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 4

On this week's programme guests Gemma Collins, Fin Taylor, Harriet Kemsley and Jordan Stephens join Jimmy, Rob and Katherine.

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 6

The Frost Report's favourite class sketch is followed up with a look at family life; there's a look at modern trends at parties; and Ronnie Corbett reflects on his start in showbusiness as a top-billing nightclub comic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Al Porter, Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 3 - Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste, Al Porter

TV favourite Noel Fielding is the host of the third episode and introduces the brilliant Dane Baptiste and Ireland's newest comedy star Al Porter.

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

Bunk Bed

Series 4, Episode 5

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

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

Tina C's Tiny Island Tour

Episode 3 - Ireland

Tina C searches for her forebears in Ireland. "Four Bears? Gosh language is so complicated. Sometimes I think we should have invented our own instead of using an old one."

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

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 6

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

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Jim (Alun Armstrong), Jackie (Joanna Bacon). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 10 - No Power: Part Two

On the day of Leah and Alex's wedding, Paul and Ally find they have only a few hours to deal with a seemingly insoluble family crisis, leading Paul to make the hardest decision of his life.

U&Yesterday channel logo 12:10am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 6

The Frost Report's favourite class sketch is followed up with a look at family life; there's a look at modern trends at parties; and Ronnie Corbett reflects on his start in showbusiness as a top-billing nightclub comic.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 5

Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Greg Davies. Holly Walsh is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley deals with the letters and numbers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 3 - Jeremy Makes It

Jeremy is determined to move his relationship with Nancy to that of proper boyfriend and girlfriend. So, he follows Nancy's belief in God and her feeding the homeless.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am
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 58, Episode 8

Guest host Stephen Mangan is joined by Ian, Paul and panellists Roisin Conaty, and the actor Brian Cox.

BBC Four 12:40am (repeat)
Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Julia (Anna Maxwell Martin), Garry (Robbie Gee)

Motherland

Series 3, Episode 5 - Surprise Birthday

Amanda's PTA charity FUNraiser is doubling up as her birthday celebration meaning everyone is dragged into a big event.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35am (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Lulu, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 1, Episode 2

Agnes and the family are joined by the nation's favourite sofa couple, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, who get more than they bargained for. The legendary Lulu pops in for a chat, while EastEnders's Adam Woodyatt teams up with Dermot and Buster to help with their new business and the Kaiser Chiefs get Foley's pub pumping.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 3

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray and Kian Egan.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 7 - How To Succeed In Business Without Really Retiring

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

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 7 - Incomprehensible

With Brian Cox, Ross Noble and Sue Perkins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 3, Episode 3

The Suits You Sir tailors take on a young assistant and Unlucky Alf visits a fairground.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (repeat)
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 7

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

U&Dave channel logo 3:10am (repeat)
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 8

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 3, Episode 5

Channel Nine hosts a TV awards ceremony and the Suits You Sir tailors get a comeuppance.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 6

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Steve Punt, Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 4 - Trade Secrets

Confidentiality proves a headache for Rosie when she, Kate and Jo are all asked to organise top secret events...

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 4 - A Sojourn with Mr Swift

Young Irish clergyman Jonathan Swift wants help with his tales, and the members of the Fair Intellectual Club are keen to help him win the So You Think You're Holy competition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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.

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