British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 18th August 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 6 - A Fling with Mr Franklin

A young American inventor named Ben Franklin ends up in Edinburgh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

A selection of episodes from the fourth series.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 22 - Happy Boom Day!

Danger Mouse's plan to hold a surprise party for Professor Squawkencluck is undone when the Baron releases killer birthday presents into the world.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 40 - Heroes In A Half-Pipe

Dennis needs to pull off a magnificent stunt to save the skate park from closure, so Gran gives him the skateboard of the legendary Kendo 360 to help. When the special board goes missing at the worst possible moment, Dennis needs to dig deep and realise that it's the skater and not the board that's important.

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

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 3, Episode 4

This episode is a race against the clock for Paul to present the virtual audience with an A-Z of facts. He gives them a letter, they give him a word, and he either gives them a fact or he just reads out the script he prepared for another word. Starting with A for Aubergine and Alligator, how far can he get before the twenty-eight minutes are up?

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 25 - Gliding, Argentina

The Go Jet cadets are taking to the skies in Argentina in an attempt to pass their academy gliding test.

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 6 - The Blackboard Jungle

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: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 8 - Give Us A Ring

When Pottsfield's poshest customer loses her diamond ring, Danny and Mick turn the leisure centre upside down trying to find it!

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

No Commitments

Episode 3.4, An Ill Wind: Victoria's illness makes Roger squeamish. Meanwhile, Charlotte overreacts, but Anna remains calm.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 17 - Up, Up And Away

It's the day of the kite festival and first up are Zip and Pop, who dazzle the crowd with their performance.

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 8, Episode 5 - Heir Apparent

Old Mr. Grace is struck with memories when he sees a photo of Mr. Humphries' mother. Could the young salesman be his long-lost son and natural heir to the store?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 2

"What great ones do, the less will prattle of" wrote Shakespeare, and the latter is exactly what Lynne Truss, Michele Brown, Anthony Holden and Lucy Moore have come together to do. Gyles Brandreth is in the chair.

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 6, Episode 6 - Something Of Value

The death of Sid's one-legged uncle seems to promise a small windfall for the Abbotts. They're less than prepared for the non-financial reward that arrives though!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To Chingford

Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...

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

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second 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 3, Episode 5 - More About Rolling

A man is putting a poster up on a billboard. The Twirlywoos help the man by rolling the strips of the poster out of the van.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 6 - Party Party

Rosie and the team are asked to launch a new political party for people over 60. Sadly, its leader doesn't quite get to launch his manifesto.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:45am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Busmen's Ball

The annual Busmen's Ball comes round once again and Arthur has decided that he and Olive will not be attending such a low-brow affair. Then he discovers what this year's cabaret is going to be...

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 2, Episode 2 - Who's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then?

One of Compo's neighbours is preparing to emigrate to Austrlia; Blamire reveals a musical talent; and Compo displays a mysterious scar. Has Aggie Duckett struck again?

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 15 - The Rainy Day

With heavy rain closing the park and leaks in the caravan roof, Richard's spirits are certainly dampened. Can expert plumbers Sooty and Sweep solve the problem or is everybody in for a super soaking?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:25am (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 6

Special guest stars Al Murray and The League Of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and Steve Pemberton join the Horrible Histories cast today for more fascinating facts, mirthful music and gruesome gags.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 5 - The Immaculate Contraption

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

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 2, Episode 3 - The Changing Face Of Rural Blamire

We see Compo staring employment nervously in the face, as Blamire feels the urge to get back in harness only to discover that all that glitters is not sold.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Carry On Teacher. Image shows from L to R: Mr. William Wakefield (Ted Ray), Mr. Gregory Adams (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Teacher

A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:15am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 45 - The Duckula Show

Danger Mouse faces the prospect of being written out of his own show, after Count Duckula kidnaps the writers and forces them to make him the star.

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 2, Episode 6

Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 46 - Agent 58

It's Crimicon - the Annual Criminal world convention - and DM and Penfold are joined by a brand new secret agent to stop Isambard Brunel from selling a potentially catastrophic custard bomb doomsday weapon.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 3, Episode 1 - Education

In this episode, in a desperate bid not to be cut, Alex and Ben are determined to prove they can be educational...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:40am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 1 - Cones

The flock hear the enticing tunes of an ice cream van approaching and quickly hatch a plan to divert it into their field. While the driver seeks help, the flock have great fun with an endless supply of ice cream - but will they be able to cover their tracks before they're discovered?

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

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 11 - Valentine's Day

Love is in the air this Valentine's day at Dockbridge High, but Mr Nasal and Miss Spray are still apart. Can the pupils mend their broken hearts? And will Mark finally get Marcella to say yes to a date? Featuring Fred Sirieix.

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

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - Goodbyeee

The time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...

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 6 - The Blackboard Jungle

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 12:25pm (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 2, Episode 10 - Beast

There is a wild animal on the loose in Scarborough, but are the various 'sightings' around town fact or fantasy? And does Charlie know more about it than he is telling? Meanwhile, Hannah has taken up good works and Louis thinks he has gained a magical power.

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

No Commitments

Episode 3.4, An Ill Wind: Victoria's illness makes Roger squeamish. Meanwhile, Charlotte overreacts, but Anna remains calm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To Chingford

Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 38 - The Great Mosque Of Djenne, Africa

Grandmaster Glitch has been invited to Djenne in Mali, Africa, to visit the people and to see one of his favourite things at work - mud!

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 8, Episode 5 - Heir Apparent

Old Mr. Grace is struck with memories when he sees a photo of Mr. Humphries' mother. Could the young salesman be his long-lost son and natural heir to the store?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's Day

Arkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.

Radio 4 2:15pm
30 min
Cyril Nri

Angst!

Episode 3 - Plastic

Microplastics can be found everywhere, from the snows of Mount Everest to the placenta of unborn babies. They pollute our seas and the very air we breathe, threatening the future of the planet. So when a plastic-eating enzyme is created that can munch through an Evian bottle in 2.93 seconds, it should be a giant step in the fight against climate change. Or at least it would be if the enzyme wasn't self-replicating. And if it didn't fall into the wrong hands and end up at the bottom of the sea.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 26 - Nomads, Mongolia

Grandmaster Glitch is out on a camping expedition in Mongolia. There's not much around except a group of Mongolian nomads - people who travel around the country with their animals, camping in amazing tents called gers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35pm (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 1 - "An Errand Boy By The Ear"

Arkwright's baffled when his customers get upset with his treatment of Granville. Surely, "it's what errand boys are for".

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

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 19 - Timmy Goes Camping

Harriet and Osbourne take the class to a field where they have put up a tent, but Timmy will not join in.

Radio 4 2:45pm (repeat)
Woof - Chris Neill. Chris Neill. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Woof - Chris Neill

Woof - Honest Mistakes From Home And Abroad, Episode 3 - Habits of a Social Animal

Getting out and meeting people is not something Chris (and many other people) find easy - he examines parties and the swings and roundabouts of social intercourse. And a glass bowl gets broken.

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

Diddy TV

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mr Choosy

More posh cat drama in Downton Moggy and 'live' nature coverage in Guffwatch.

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 2, Episode 6

Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 10

A bunch of bananas, door handle, fridge and tortilla are among the items get the Sketchy treatment.

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

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 5 - Car Wash

Danny and Mick's dad Clive has turned up with a sure-fire money maker: a car wash in the customer car park!

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 45 - Bmxcess

JJ is so keen to get Dennis the new bike she thinks he's desperate to have, that she agrees to make a deal with Walter, and without realising it, passes on information that could lead to a jelly-blasting rampage.

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (repeat)
True As A Turtle. Copyright: ITV Studios

True As A Turtle

A repeat of this 1957 film.

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

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - Goodbyeee

The time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...

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

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 2

"What great ones do, the less will prattle of" wrote Shakespeare, and the latter is exactly what Lynne Truss, Michele Brown, Anthony Holden and Lucy Moore have come together to do. Gyles Brandreth is in the chair.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 6 - Party Party

Rosie and the team are asked to launch a new political party for people over 60. Sadly, its leader doesn't quite get to launch his manifesto.

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 2, Episode 2 - Who's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then?

One of Compo's neighbours is preparing to emigrate to Austrlia; Blamire reveals a musical talent; and Compo displays a mysterious scar. Has Aggie Duckett struck again?

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 2 - Hollywood, USA

After winning a part in a Hollywood film, Glitch is not happy when he has to work with Kyan to finish a scene. Meanwhile, Xuli's plans to take the perfect Hollywood photo are derailed when the Go Jetters are forced to rescue the famous Hollywood sign.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 22 - Happy Boom Day!

Danger Mouse's plan to hold a surprise party for Professor Squawkencluck is undone when the Baron releases killer birthday presents into the world.

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 6 - Spot The Difference

When Harry refuses to attend a Wonderland event, the band is forced to improvise to cover his absence. With Fabio away, Chloe helps Sasha prepare for an interview.

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 6 - A Fling with Mr Franklin

A young American inventor named Ben Franklin ends up in Edinburgh.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (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.

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 5, Episode 6 - Dead Loss

Sharon's mother-in-law dies and Chris is granted 24 hours compassionate leave from prison. Chris uses this to disappear. Sharon and Tony set about tracking him down.

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 2, Episode 3 - The Changing Face Of Rural Blamire

We see Compo staring employment nervously in the face, as Blamire feels the urge to get back in harness only to discover that all that glitters is not sold.

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

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 3, Episode 4

This episode is a race against the clock for Paul to present the virtual audience with an A-Z of facts. He gives them a letter, they give him a word, and he either gives them a fact or he just reads out the script he prepared for another word. Starting with A for Aubergine and Alligator, how far can he get before the twenty-eight minutes are up?

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Julian Dalrymple-Sykes (Ben Aris), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 8, Episode 3 - Let Them Eat Cake

A day of discontent at Maplin's when the pay packets arrive together with a new camp host to replace Ted Bovis. Rehearsals for 'the execution of Marie Antoinette' go disastrously wrong when Peggy almost loses her head.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To Chingford

Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Johnny Vegas, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Ronni Ancona. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 13 - Naval Navigation

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas.

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

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 19 - Stuck On Remote

When Becky surprises Roy, he accidentally swallows the TV remote.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 10, Episode 1 - Jane Horrocks

It's the first in the new series and Rufus Hound's guest is Ab Fab star Jane Horrocks. Jane's diary tells of sunny days and crazy nights at the disco on holiday in Sorrento back in 1980.

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 8, Episode 5 - Future Imperfect

After Lionel's financial fears, Alistair suggests he sells the house in Hampshire. Salvation to the dilemma comes from an unlikely quarter.

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 8, Episode 5 - Heir Apparent

Old Mr. Grace is struck with memories when he sees a photo of Mr. Humphries' mother. Could the young salesman be his long-lost son and natural heir to the store?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:40pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 7 - Gorgeous George III

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

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 6 - The Blackboard Jungle

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 27, Episode 1 - Follow That Bottle

The gang return in pursuit of a bottle with a message inside.

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 2, Episode 6

Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.

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

No Commitments

Episode 3.4, An Ill Wind: Victoria's illness makes Roger squeamish. Meanwhile, Charlotte overreacts, but Anna remains calm.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 6

David Mitchell is joined by Frank Skinner and Bill Oddie, while Lee Mack is joined by Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 2 - The Ginger Man

Why is Arkwright forcing his ginger cake upon Nurse Gladys? Could it be he has overstocked? And if it really is an old Jamaican aphrodisiac, Granville's acting like he's overdosed.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Phill Jupitus, Claudia Winkleman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 1 - Ologies

In the first episode of the 'O' series, Sandi Toksvig sets out in search of 'Ologies' and 'Odoxies' - and finds out how an amusement arcade helped to win the Cold War, meets a lizard with three eyes, and much else besides. The guests are Bill Bailey, Phill Jupitus and Claudia Winkleman.

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

Lagging

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Five Kingdoms

Cedric's excited when TEAM SMoRCLe play a fantasy board game he's invented. But things go wildly off course when Mo is granted three wishes and starts making up his own rules.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 3 - Duet For Solo Bicycle

A squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?

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
60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Dane Baptiste. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 2, Episode 1

Rhod returns with the show in which he invites celebrities to revisit their teenage years, beginning with Jason Manford, Scarlett Moffatt and Dane Baptiste.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 14 - Numbers

With Noel Fielding, Colin Lane and Sarah Millican.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 2 - Death

Tim's grandmother dies, bringing him and Kate closer together, much to Lee's concern.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 3 - Aussie

Ruth, an Australian friend of Kate's, comes to stay and Lee is persuaded to pretend to be Tim. Lee gets a job handing out leaflets at a shopping centre, but soon falls foul of a local youth.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Shazia Mirza. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 1, Episode 1

Celebrities revisit their teenage years, with Rhod joined in the first edition by Jonathan Ross, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Shazia Mirza.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Not Another Happy Ending. Copyright: Synchronicity Films

Not Another Happy Ending

Romantic comedy starring Karen Gillan as a writer who gets a severe case of writers' block.

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 4 - Brown Trout (River Test, Hampshire)

Paul and Bob fish for brown trout on the beautiful river Test in Hampshire.

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

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 3, Episode 4

This episode is a race against the clock for Paul to present the virtual audience with an A-Z of facts. He gives them a letter, they give him a word, and he either gives them a fact or he just reads out the script he prepared for another word. Starting with A for Aubergine and Alligator, how far can he get before the twenty-eight minutes are up?

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30 min
This Way Up. Image shows from L to R: Bradley (Kadiff Kirwan), Aine (Aisling Bea). Copyright: Merman

This Way Up

Series 2, Episode 6

The approach of the first Covid lockdown casts a shadow. A tragic loss has lasting repercussions, and Aine's friendship with Bradley is stronger than ever. Shona prepares for Vish to come home.

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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 1, Episode 2 - The NFL

As Super Bowl fever takes over the world, Rob and Romesh go on a mission to learn all about America's best loved sport.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

Series 1, Episode 5

Irene is in hospital - suffering from amnesia, loss of sex drive and a compulsion to use bad language.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
TNT Sports 1 logo 10:15pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 7, Episode 2

Ian Stone is joined by Mark Simmons and Ivo Graham.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Urban Myths: Mick & Margaret. Mick Jagger (Jamie Campbell Bower). Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Urban Myths: Mick & Margaret

Comedy about the friendship between Mick Jagger and Princess Margaret.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

Series 1, Episode 6

Irene is in prison. When the police raid Irene's house, she too ends up heading for the nick. The ladies end up on the same prison ship and are soon the life and soul of the community.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Gordon Sumner, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Shaggy

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 2, Episode 3

Agnes and the family open their doors to Sting, Shaggy, Gino D'Acampo, Christine Lampard, Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden.

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

The Problem With Adam Bloom

Series 2, Episode 3 - Insecurity

You should talk about your problems - after all, a problem shared is a problem halved. Unless you've got a trust phobia, in which case it opens a whole other can of worms. With Stefano Paolini.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

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

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 6 - We Met At Mealtimes

This week it's snowy globes, rubbery ducks and wooden-y spoons as all five competitors attempt to impress Greg with their creativity and ingenuity while Alex Horne provides crucial data analytics.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Jordan Brookes

Jordan Brookes On...

Episode 4 - Mental Health

Jordan won the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2019 but did it make him happy? In this episode, Jordan talks about his own mental health struggles and how they have affected his life. Comedian (and friend) Sunil Patel provides any audio description that might be required.

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

Radio 9

Series 2, Episode 4

Dark sketch show spoofing a radio station.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:05pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 2

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere. Daliso Chaponda

Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Helpers

Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda explores the relationship between the UK and Africa.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Innes Own World. Neil Innes

Innes Own World

Episode 1

Neil Innes ruminates wryly on the nature of civilization.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (repeat)
Scotland Made Me.... Chris Forbes

Growing Up Scottish

Series 1, Episode 2 - Go Outdoors! & Romantic!

The comedians remember first loves, and the highs and lows of being outdoors.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:55pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 3

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

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

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 4 - Sistering

Mark's plans for an enjoyable and productive week off work go out the window when his sister comes to stay. Jeremy clearly has the hots for her, and when Mark warns him to back off, Jeremy just wants her more...

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

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain and the team dissect another week's headlines with guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan and Diane Morgan.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 4

Sean Lock and Isy Suttie take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 2 - Death

Tim's grandmother dies, bringing him and Kate closer together, much to Lee's concern.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 2

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Andy Hamilton and Isabel Hardman.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:40am (repeat)
Buffering. Thalia (Janine Harouni). Copyright: Avalon Television

Buffering

Series 1, Episode 3

Iain makes his move into primetime TV as a guest on The Chase, while Ashley attends her school reunion with Thalia and reconnects with her ex-boyfriend Robbie. Rosie has an unorthodox way to help Olivia with her trauma.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 3 - Aussie

Ruth, an Australian friend of Kate's, comes to stay and Lee is persuaded to pretend to be Tim. Lee gets a job handing out leaflets at a shopping centre, but soon falls foul of a local youth.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 6

David Mitchell is joined by Frank Skinner and Bill Oddie, while Lee Mack is joined by Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50am (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Gloria Hunniford, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Geri Halliwell

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 2, Episode 4

Agnes and family are joined by Spice Girl Geri Horner and her mammy to talk reunions, while Gloria Hunniford looks back on her career. Plus Nigel Havers provides an acting masterclass and Foley's gets ready for a memorable night with reggae giants UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2am
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Episode 1

The sports-based comedy quiz returns, with Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan joined by Tom Davis, Maisie Adam, George North and Laura Woods.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 2:15am (repeat)
Hattie Jacques

Comedy Legends

Series 4, Episode 2 - Hattie Jacques

Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actress Hattie Jacques, known widely for her work in the Carry On films.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Phill Jupitus, Claudia Winkleman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 1 - Ologies

In the first episode of the 'O' series, Sandi Toksvig sets out in search of 'Ologies' and 'Odoxies' - and finds out how an amusement arcade helped to win the Cold War, meets a lizard with three eyes, and much else besides. The guests are Bill Bailey, Phill Jupitus and Claudia Winkleman.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Sue Perkins

Insert Name Here

Series 4, Christmas Special - Xmas

In this festive series opener Josh Widdicombe is joined by Chris Packham and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard Osman is joined by Carol Vorderman and James Acaster. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats, as the as the two teams vie to outdo the other.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 4 - Sistering

Mark's plans for an enjoyable and productive week off work go out the window when his sister comes to stay. Jeremy clearly has the hots for her, and when Mark warns him to back off, Jeremy just wants her more...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 2

"What great ones do, the less will prattle of" wrote Shakespeare, and the latter is exactly what Lynne Truss, Michele Brown, Anthony Holden and Lucy Moore have come together to do. Gyles Brandreth is in the chair.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 13

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics including youth, alien mind reading and Karl's top five freaks.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 2, Episode 6 - Party Party

Rosie and the team are asked to launch a new political party for people over 60. Sadly, its leader doesn't quite get to launch his manifesto.

Comedy Central Extra 4:50am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Karl pitches a bizarre idea for a film, in which the comatose hero, played by 'Clive Warren', has his brain transplanted into his widow's head.

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 6 - A Fling with Mr Franklin

A young American inventor named Ben Franklin ends up in Edinburgh.

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

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 3, Episode 4

This episode is a race against the clock for Paul to present the virtual audience with an A-Z of facts. He gives them a letter, they give him a word, and he either gives them a fact or he just reads out the script he prepared for another word. Starting with A for Aubergine and Alligator, how far can he get before the twenty-eight minutes are up?

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