British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 5th January 2022

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

It's Hard To Be Good

A repeat of this 1948 film.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 50 - Mouse Rise

Danger Mouse faces his toughest challenge ever as a mysterious super-villain releases all the villains from Arkwright and plots the end of our hero.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 3, Episode 2 - Truth

After a brush with death, Richard Wilson concludes that it is time to tell the truth. To everybody. He cannot just be nice all the time. Sometimes you have got to tell it how it is.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dark Dawn

Pink Dawn's henchman teddy bear Snuggles is on an angry rampage. He is zapping cuddly toys, bringing them to life as rage-filled criminals.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 38 - Partners In Crime

While helping Sergeant Slipper prove that he has what it takes to remain Beanotown's policeman, the gang unknowingly become entangled in Doctor Pfooflepfeffer's real theft.

U&Drama channel logo 7:25am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 6, Christmas Special

Mrs Boswell finds that little things can cause enormous problems when all should be peace and tranquillity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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 7:30am (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

New Year Special - New Year Resolutions

Hancock announces his list of New Year Resolutions, and is confident he can stick to them. Bill Kerr is equally confident that this is a money-making opportunity.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 40 - Funky Fireflies, Selangor River, Malaysia

A trip to see fireflies becomes a rescue when Xuli and Glitch get stuck in a swamp.

U&Drama channel logo 7:55am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 7, Episode 1

Billy has mixed fortunes as he finds himself in trouble with the law but meets a girl who melts his heart. Joey finds his past catching up with him but it is Jack and Adrian who are held hostage for his past misdemeanours... Freddie is conspicuous by his absence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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 9, Episode 1 - The Sweet Smell Of Success

Mrs. Slocombe wants to hawk her homemade perfume during store hours, but first she must convince Management that her perfume will be a success.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 15 - Super Spy

Mr Bean is obsessed by his TV hero Super Spy and is excited when his very own Super Spy kit arrives in the post. While Mr Bean is pretending to be his favourite character, and delighting in all his gadgets, he spots some unusual goings on in the Bruisers' house next door. Naturally Mr Bean assumes the worst and sets out to rectify the situation.

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 4, Episode 15 - The Old School Reunion

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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 9 - Lost Property

Stan and Jack find two portions of fish and chips on the bus and, to cut a long story short, eat them. When a woman comes into the depot to report the loss, Blakey institutes a heavy crackdown on the reporting of lost property.

CITV 8:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 16 - Scout Bean

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean. Mr Bean becomes scoutmaster for the day, but his obsession with badge collecting does not win him any friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 4 - Royal Visit

Justin, Robert and Little Monster prepare for a special visit from the king, but will Justin's house be fun enough to get the royal seal of approval? Guest starring Chris Jarvis and Pui Fan Lee.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:40am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 10 - Stan's Uniform

When Stan's uniform is covered in filth by a blocked drain, he concocts a plan to get the company to pay for a new one. Somehow it works - but Arthur's been repainting the kitchen furniture...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (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 20, Episode 6 - Will Barry Go Septic Despite Listening To Classical Music?

Compo, Clegg and Truly are intrigued when they meet a man testing for earthquakes.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Verse Dramas

A poetry competition sounds like an easy event to organise...until you take into account the egos of the poets involved...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 3 - Round And Round

The Twirlywoos are in a park where they watch a little girl and her dad playing on a roundabout. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoos are visited by the Stop-Go Car, who they chase round and round in circles.

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 20, Episode 7 - Beware The Vanilla Slice

Compo is reminded of a boisterous game he used to play at school, a game far too rough for Clegg to remember. Truly, meanwhile, has a lawnmower on his mind.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 3 - Artful Bean

Mr Bean gets a real bug for painting. Then several bugs ... and flies and slugs and mice.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 2 - Another Case Of Van Blank

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

CITV 10:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Fly

Mr Bean declares war when he finds a fly in his room, and searches for ever more outlandish weapons.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Wendy House

Soo has lost her favourite necklace. Sooty and Sweep want to cheer her up so they decide to decorate her old wendy house.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:25am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Tom Stourton, Ryan Sampson

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 2 - Exceptional Explorers

This episode looks at some of the world's greatest explorers, from the very first conquests of new land to Alan Shepherd venturing into space.

CITV 10:30am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 17 - Do Zombies Dream Of Banana Custard?

Zombie Katie is so shocked by the taste of one of Gran's Fishermen's Enemy sweets that her life force leaves her body, so Dave and his friends need to find Katie's naughty life force before it is too late.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (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 3

Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!

CITV 10:40am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 18 - Space Fabric And Time

Dave accidentally rips the fabric of space - soon time is jumping around and gravity is leaking out of Grimsby via the Spuds' kitchen. Dave must fix the tear before the whole universe gets sucked inside.

Radio 4 11am (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Episode 1 - The Now Show At The Fringe

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis visit the Edinburgh Fringe and present the week in news through stand-up and sketches. Featuring rising star Fern Brady, South African comedian Loyiso Gola and SNP MP Tommy Sheppard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (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 8, Episode 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?

There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.

CITV 11:45am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:50am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 9 - I Believe In Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse gains a following of crazed felines - but it's not all good news!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 9, Episode 1 - The Sweet Smell Of Success

Mrs. Slocombe wants to hawk her homemade perfume during store hours, but first she must convince Management that her perfume will be a success.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 10 - Thanksgiving Sinner

Danger Mouse and Penfold receive a crash course in the customs of America's oldest holiday when they cover for Jeopardy Mouse as she takes time off for Thanksgiving.

Radio 4 12pm
15 min
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 5, Episode 3 - Don't Think Twice It's Alright

John & Maggie go to view a flat in a gated community and find themselves at odds with the owners and going head to head with the garden foliage.

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 4, Episode 15 - The Old School Reunion

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.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 13 - Waffle's Doggy Buddies

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 3 - Ready, Set, Check

It's race day in Craft City and Bob is determined to come first and win the trophy, until disaster strikes and his go-kart starts falling apart! Has Bitz got a solution?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 41 - Monitors

A classmate who Dennis and Walter barely know gets appointed as Class 3C's late monitor, making it urgent that the boys find a way to pal up with him, whatever it takes.

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 3, Episode 41 - Pirate Peril, Jamaica

Xuli dives into action when Glitch's pirate game puts Lars in danger. Yo-ho Go Jetters go!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice), Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Emily (Madeline Holliday), Rosa (Juliet Cowan)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 12 - Anyone For Lizard?

Hank can't believe his luck when he is chosen to host a Japanese exchange student.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 42 - Go Jet Academy: Waterspout Wipeout

A race between Xuli, Lars and Glitch gets serious when a tornado hits the Academy Island.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 3

Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 34 - Extreme Sports Day

Dennis recruits Grizzly Griller to help make school sports day more extreme, but as he and JJ get competitive against each other, who is sabotaging both their chances of winning?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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 20, Episode 6 - Will Barry Go Septic Despite Listening To Classical Music?

Compo, Clegg and Truly are intrigued when they meet a man testing for earthquakes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (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)
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 20, Episode 7 - Beware The Vanilla Slice

Compo is reminded of a boisterous game he used to play at school, a game far too rough for Clegg to remember. Truly, meanwhile, has a lawnmower on his mind.

CITV 4pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:15pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 30 - Queen Of The Weevils

Our hero's lack of belief in wizardry comes back to bite him as an evil Magical Queen, the Queen of Weevils, is released and determined to take revenge on the world.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail Hydrant

Danger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Verse Dramas

A poetry competition sounds like an easy event to organise...until you take into account the egos of the poets involved...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:40pm (repeat)
Carry On Regardless. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Regardless

Wild adventures and misadventures of co-partners in an unconventional employment agency.

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

Minder

Series 10, Episode 3 - All Things Brighton Beautiful

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 3, Episode 2 - Truth

After a brush with death, Richard Wilson concludes that it is time to tell the truth. To everybody. He cannot just be nice all the time. Sometimes you have got to tell it how it is.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 43 - Floating Farms, Bangladesh

Glitch's trip to a funky floating farm becomes a rescue mission on a fast-flowing river.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (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 3

Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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 3

Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

New Year Special - New Year Resolutions

Hancock announces his list of New Year Resolutions, and is confident he can stick to them. Bill Kerr is equally confident that this is a money-making opportunity.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
For The Love Of Ada. Image shows from L to R: Walter Bingley (Wilfred Pickles), Ada Cresswell/Bingley (Irene Handl)

For The Love Of Ada

Series 2, Episode 5

Whilst tending the grave of Ada's late husband Sam, Leslie discovers that a mix-up has led to Sam being buried in a neighbouring plot, and that she's been keeping it neat and tidy for all of these years erroneously!

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (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 1, Episode 2 - Our Figures Are Slipping

Falling sales force Mr. Rumbold to hold the staff after hours for a training session in the fine art of salesmanship. The problem is, no one wants to be there.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 9, Episode 1 - The Sweet Smell Of Success

Mrs. Slocombe wants to hawk her homemade perfume during store hours, but first she must convince Management that her perfume will be a success.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pie Whisperer

Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe have to identify the contents of a table full of mystery pies, make a film backwards and high five a fifty five year old.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Ellie Taylor's Safe Space. Ellie Taylor

Ellie Taylor's Safe Space

Series 2, Episode 1 - Parties

Ellie Taylor thinks parties are awful and should be banned. Joining in are regular sidekick Robin Morgan and guest Ella Al-Shamahi, author of The Handshake: A Gripping History.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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 8, Episode 1 - The Mysterious Feet Of Nora Batty

With the notable exception of Compo, Nora Batty is not used to anyone looking at her. So when her husband Wally takes an unnatural interest in those parts of her body she stands on, she is understandably unnerved. It is, of course, all part of Compo, Clegg and Foggy's attempts to settle a question of size once and for always.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 8, Episode 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?

There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.

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 4, Episode 15 - The Old School Reunion

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 8, Episode 2 - Keeping Britain Tidy

An old mattress dumped in the countryside prompts Foggy to institute the Dewhirst Campaign for a Cleaner Countryside. But getting rid of it is quite a problem until Ogden Butterclough, an innocent insurance salesman, happens upon them and puts himself - to say nothing of his Mini - into the high risk category.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 8, Episode 4 - Come In, Your Time Is Up

The platoon are going away camping, but their trip is spoiled when the Vicar, the Verger and the Sea Scouts set up beside them. Things take a new turn at dawn when a group of bailed-out German airmen are found floating in the river.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
CITV 7:55pm (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.

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Polly Creek (Sarah Alexander), Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Sinner And The Sandman

A retired local psychic inadvertently makes the most amazing and impossible prediction of his career.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 3 - Job

Miranda heads to the gym and, after a fuchsia-face-inducing workout, decides it's perhaps not quite for her. She must therefore find a way of getting out of her water-tight contract with the gym.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Romesh Ranganathan, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Highlights Special - Best Of

The ALOTO look back at some of the highlights of Series 16.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
One Night In.... Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Desiree Burch, Alex Brooker, Guz Khan

One Night In...

Episode 3 - London Zoo

Desiree Burch and Guz Khan join Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe at the famous animal attraction. During a magical and high-spirited night, they hang out with the giraffes, feed the camels and endure the company of spiders, as they freewheel around the zoo in a golf cart and stay overnight in the zoo's lodges. As the night progresses, the friends get a glimpse into what the animals get up to after dark, and even find themselves inadvertently spying on some amorous lions, as they make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime chance to enjoy the zoo without any other members of the public present.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 10 - Lying

With Adam Hills, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

Talking Pictures TV 9:05pm (repeat)
I'm All Right Jack. Copyright: Charter Film Productions

I'm All Right Jack

An upper-class dimwit is thrown onto the shop floor by his uncle in an attempt to provoke a strike. With Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas & Peter Sellers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 3 - Aunty Noor

Mrs Khan takes on more shifts at the local supermarket, leaving Mr Khan in charge as househusband.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Camping. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Steve Pemberton), Tom (Rufus Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Camping

Episode 1

Robin's wife Fiona decides to celebrate his 50th birthday by organising a camping weekend with friends Kerry and Adam. But her intricately itinerised weekend is thrown drastically off course by the arrival of the recently separated Tom and his uninhibited new partner Fay.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Guilt. Image shows from L to R: Jake McCall (Jamie Sives), Max McCall (Mark Bonnar)

Guilt

Series 1, Episode 3

Jake and Angie's blossoming relationship creates difficulties between the brothers, leading Max to take decisive action against his sibling.

BBC Two 10pm
15 min
Mandy. Mandy (Diane Morgan)

Mandy

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Unpleasantness At Brampton Hall

Unpleasantness comes in many forms. Like when you pick up an apple from the fruit bowl and find the hidden side has decomposed. The unpleasantness at Brampton Hall is different. So forget we said that. Contains the worst kind of nudity.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Gamble, Gina Yashere, Lee Ridley. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Lost Voice Guy, Ed Gamble

This week's episode is hosted by the uproarious Gina Yashere, as she introduces the amazing Lost Voice Guy and the brilliant Ed Gamble to the stage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

New Year Special - New Year Resolutions

Hancock announces his list of New Year Resolutions, and is confident he can stick to them. Bill Kerr is equally confident that this is a money-making opportunity.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
I Literally Just Told You. Eddy MacKenzie

I Literally Just Told You

Series 1, Episode 4

Jimmy Carr hosts this new game show in which contestants are given every answer with the questions written, literally, as the show is happening.

BBC Two 10:15pm
15 min
Mandy. Image shows from L to R: Deborah Meaden, Mandy (Diane Morgan)

Mandy

Series 2, Episode 2 - Who Are You, Do You Think?

Mandy accidentally finds herself on the programme Who Are You, Do You Think - a fictional genealogy programme that is in no way parodying the real-life genealogy programme Who Do You Think You Are?. Not at all. We've never even seen it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair. Jenny Eclair. Copyright: BBC

Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair

Series 1, Episode 6 - Doing The Best For Daniel

Jenny Eclair reads her own story of a single mother, abandoned by her lover, who dreams of raising her son to wreak revenge on his father.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
Camping. Fay (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Camping

Episode 2

The unlikely clan settle into their trip, but a visit to the beach is beset by a detour to A&E.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 7 - Gangster

Guy showers Lucy with expensive gifts and whisks her away for a weekend, arousing Lee's suspicions.

Radio 4 10:45pm (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 5, Episode 3 - Don't Think Twice It's Alright

John & Maggie go to view a flat in a gated community and find themselves at odds with the owners and going head to head with the garden foliage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 1, Episode 6 - Work

In the last of the series, Tim has laid on a final episode treat: A professional musician will accompany him as he tackles the thorny issue of 'work'. Tom Basden is also present.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm (repeat)
The World's End. Image shows from L to R: Andy Knight (Nick Frost), Gary King (Simon Pegg), Oliver (Martin Freeman). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Working Title Films

The World's End

Sci-fi comedy film about five friends attempting to recreate a legendary pub crawl, but the future looks rather bleak for both them and the world.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Guilt. Image shows from L to R: Jake McCall (Jamie Sives), Max McCall (Mark Bonnar)

Guilt

Series 1, Episode 4

The old man's death returns to haunt the brothers, with Max and Jake each deciding who to save and who to sacrifice.

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

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pie Whisperer

Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe have to identify the contents of a table full of mystery pies, make a film backwards and high five a fifty five year old.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Radio Active. Image shows left to right: Angus Deayton, Philip Pope, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens

Radio Active

Series 6, Episode 7 - In-House Documentary

The production team follow a family around in a subtle fly-on-the wall style.

Talking Pictures TV 11:10pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Blame It On The Bellboy

A repeat of this 1992 film.

Comedy Central 11:15pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story. Kevin Bridges

Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Sophie Willan. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Sophie Willan's Guide To Normality

Episode 3 - Do Monogamy

Sophie Willan explores monogamous relationships and how 'normal' they really are.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The News At Bedtime. Image shows from L to R: Jim Tweedledee (Peter Capaldi), John Tweedledum (Jack Dee). Copyright: BBC

The News At Bedtime

Episode 7

It's New Year's Day and riot police are called in as the Teddy Bears try to have their picnic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Goldfish Bowl

Episode 7: Anton and Liam realise their future depends on Martin and Susan getting back together.

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

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 3 - Jeremy's Broke

Jeremy finally runs out of money and finds himself on a downward spiral of hunger, homelessness and criminality. Meanwhile Mark needs to find a girlfriend before his birthday party.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Gary Delaney, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another eventful week, with guests Angela Barnes, Gary Delaney, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman and Nish Kumar.

Comedy Central 12:15am (repeat)
Guessable?. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 5

This week sees the gang welcome Strictly favourite Oti Mabuse alongside comedians David Baddiel, Maisie Adam and Miles Jupp to play another medley of madcap games.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 4 - Jeremy's Mummy

Jeremy's mother comes to visit for a family funeral. Her new boyfriend is a military man who Jeremy deeply resents, and who Mark idolises. Desperate to impress, Mark endures an extraordinary ordeal.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 10 - Lying

With Adam Hills, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:05am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 3 - Aunty Noor

Mrs Khan takes on more shifts at the local supermarket, leaving Mr Khan in charge as househusband.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:40am (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 26 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2021

The annual year-end quiz, hosted by Jimmy Carr. Guests including Sarah Millican, James Acaster, Jonathan Ross, Guz Khan, Sara Pascoe and Judi Love look back on the strange events of 2021, from space travel and celebrities who do not shower, to sea shanties and Tony Blair's peculiar hair. Charles Dance and the children of Mitchell Brook Primary School are on hand to help Jimmy pose his questions.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Gamble, Gina Yashere, Lee Ridley. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Lost Voice Guy, Ed Gamble

This week's episode is hosted by the uproarious Gina Yashere, as she introduces the amazing Lost Voice Guy and the brilliant Ed Gamble to the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 3 - Jeremy's Broke

Jeremy finally runs out of money and finds himself on a downward spiral of hunger, homelessness and criminality. Meanwhile Mark needs to find a girlfriend before his birthday party.

U&Drama channel logo 2am (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 3

Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!

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

Minder

Series 9, Episode 12 - A Taste Of Money

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

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson. Image shows from L to R: Judi Love, Jon Richardson, Rosie Jones. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 2, Episode 5

Jon gives his take on the world's wildest TV, with Rosie Jones and regular guest Judi Love. Featuring poverty porn game show Repo Games, sex education shows, and South Korean TV.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 4 - Jeremy's Mummy

Jeremy's mother comes to visit for a family funeral. Her new boyfriend is a military man who Jeremy deeply resents, and who Mark idolises. Desperate to impress, Mark endures an extraordinary ordeal.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:45am (repeat)
Jon & Lucy's Christmas Sleepover. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont

Jon & Lucy's Party Of The Year

Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont and guests look back over the year.

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

Smelling Of Roses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Verse Dramas

A poetry competition sounds like an easy event to organise...until you take into account the egos of the poets involved...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 3, Episode 2 - Truth

After a brush with death, Richard Wilson concludes that it is time to tell the truth. To everybody. He cannot just be nice all the time. Sometimes you have got to tell it how it is.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

New Year Special - New Year Resolutions

Hancock announces his list of New Year Resolutions, and is confident he can stick to them. Bill Kerr is equally confident that this is a money-making opportunity.

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