British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 21st May 2022

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Fire Maidens From Outer Space

Fire Maidens From Outer Space

A repeat of this 1956 film.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Bye Bye Blakey

Whilst the company puts all employees through a medical, Stand and Jack overhear Blakey tell the doctor this his "days are numbered", and, overcome with remorse with the way they have treated the inspector in the past, swear to be kind to him during his last few hours on Earth...

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Animated comedy adventure series for CBeebies that aims to teach children the geographies of the world.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 21 - The Boat

The farmer gets Bitzer to help him renovate an old boat, but as soon as his back is turned the sheep and pigs turn the refurbishment into a swashbuckling game of pirates.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 30 - A Fistful Of Penfolds

The danger agents are at Squawk's super secret wild-west testing facility, home to a society of Penbots, robots who have a rather familiar face.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 52 - Bean Shopping

Mr Bean is locked in a department store overnight and has the time of his life.

U&Drama channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

A selection of episodes from the third series of the of the Ian McShane comedy drama.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (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 12, Episode 2 - Come In Sunray Major

Foggy goes hi-tech to establish good communications with Compo and Clegg.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 1 - Home Movie

Bean attempts to make his own home movie - a horror thriller with Mrs Wicket as the star!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 31 - Daylight Savings Crime

Danger Mouse and Penfold are celebrating another noisy victory, gleefully ringing Big Ben's bell when an over-excited Penfold falls, pushing the clock hand forward, causing the sun to go down prematurely.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (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 12, Episode 1 - Return Of The Warrior

Life without Seymour soon becomes boring for Compo and Clegg - but not for long.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 29 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Someone's stopped the samba at the Rio carnival! Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:05am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 44 - Pi In The Sky

The gang spot what appears to be a meteor through Screwtop's mega-powerful telescope. It turns out to be an early space invention of the Professor's, hurtling back towards Earth on a collision course with Beanotown! Can Dennis and the gang save the day, or will Beanotown be destroyed forever.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (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 6 - The Wedding

The day of the wedding of Mr Khan's daughter Shazia to 'pakora short of a picnic' Amjad has finally arrived, but all is not well in the Khan household.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
1834. Copyright: BBC

1834

Episode 4 - Dentists And Lovers

Ned needs root canal work, but 21st century Jason needs lessons in 19th century courting.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 12 - Periscope Peril

Princess Purl has lost her tiara and it turns out it's been taken by two naughty castle trolls who parade around showing it off high up in the castle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Krupa Pattani), Naani (Adlyn Ross), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Episode 1 - Farley Manor

Mr Khan gets into a state at a stately home, when Naani takes the law into her own hands.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 5 - Love Letters

Beverley is distraught when she finds some love letters written by Cuthbert.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 9 - Seattle Space Needle, USA

Glitch has attached huge rocket boosters to Grim HQ in an attempt to become the first Grandmaster in space.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:10am (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 5, Episode 1 - Papering Pandemonium

Justin make a terrible mess of the newly redecorated house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15am (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 4 - Peckham And Beyond

Peckham And Beyond looks at the area that was at the heart of the comedy and what happened when the cast and crew got out of the studio and filmed on location in Monaco, Margate and Miami.

Talking Pictures TV 10:20am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Mr. Horatio Knibbles

A repeat of this 1971 film.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 9 - Sooty Takes Off

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to join the junior model flyers' club, and they have just the plane to prove their skills. But after a journey that takes them from Paris to the North Pole, will they have enough fuel to make it home?

CITV 10:25am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

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

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Episode 40

Former Australia, Middlesbrough and Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, sports reporter Bianca Westwood, broadcaster Dougie Anderson and comedian Kae Kurd join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of 12 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:15am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 26 - Timmy's Spring Surprise

It is gardening time at the nursery and Harriet hands out seeds to everyone.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 11, Episode 4

This week Nark Nelson's panel is a group of unlikely newcomers. Sanjeev Kohli describes how he was nominated for an unexpected award aged 51, as well as rising to the challenge of the Wheel of Puns. Dominic Holland has no illusions that he's been eclipsed by his web-slinging son in recent years, and manages to upset one of the country's eldest stateswoman of comedy. Completing the line up is stand-up, actor and writer Susan Riddell, whose exercise regime re-awakens something inside her, and warns against getting a last minute hair appointment on a Saturday morning.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:35am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 14 - Waffle And George

Mrs Hobbs's cat, George, gets locked inside her house, giving Waffle a chance to prove himself to Mrs Hobbs. Can he rescue George?

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

Danny & Mick

Series 4, Episode 3 - April Foolers

April Fool's day at the leisure centre can only mean one thing - more pranks than normal! Sharon tries to ban them, but there is a mystery pranker whose identity not even Danny knows. Meanwhile, Mick has his own idea of what an April fool is.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 1 - Roy Hattersley

First in the hot seat is former MP Roy Hattersley.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 108, Episode 5

It's a special UK vs Rest of the World edition of the show recorded with a virtual online audience. Anuvab Pal (India) and Alice Fraser (Australia) take on Scott Bennett (Nottingham) and Susie McCabe (Glasgow), all under the watchful eye of news referee, Andy Zaltzman. On the menu is UK inflation, this weekend's Australian elections and the "de-arching" of Russia's McDonalds.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Mrs Sidhu Investigates. Mrs Sidhu (Meera Syal). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Mrs Sidhu Investigates

Murder With Masala, Episode 2 - The Peril Of The Poisoned Puddle

After Mrs Sidhu's evidence gives Inspector Burton a panic attack, she is soon on the trail of Josh Lucas.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Beano creation.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (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.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

A selection of episodes from the second and third series.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 8 - Snowy Sports Day

Everyone is excited about competing in Snowy Sports Day.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 10 - Go Jet Academy: Hailstorm

The Go Jetters join Ubercorn in the Go Jet Academy to try out a brand new click-on: the G.O. Vac, a super vacuum that can suck up bad weather.

Talking Pictures TV 1:35pm (repeat)
The Hornet's Nest

The Hornet's Nest

A repeat of this 1955 film.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 11 - Harbin Ice City, China

When Grim HQ's heating gets stuck on, Glitch looks for a cold place to land and cool down.

BBC Two 1:40pm (repeat)
Whisky Galore!. Image shows from L to R: George Campbell (Gordon Jackson), The Biffer (Morland Graham). Copyright: Ealing Studios

Whisky Galore!

Classic Ealing comedy about a Scotch-laden ship that runs aground off the coast of the Outer Hebrides during the Second World War.

CITV 1:55pm (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 1:55pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 10 - Timmy's Tractor

Timmy is proud of his splendid scrap tractor, made using a cereal box, toilet roll and jam jar lids.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Delve Special. David Lander (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Delve Special

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Rocket For Defence

Reporter David Lander investigates whether we really need the new 'Sea Snake' torpedo.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:05pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 20 - There's No Place Like Greenback

Danger Mouse and Penfold become reluctant parents when it appears the Baron has accidentally wiped his own memory in his bid to fill London with memory-wiping gas.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:15pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 21 - From Duck To Dawn

This episode sees the return of the villainous vegetarian vampire Count Duckula, who is determined to take over the world with a chorus-line of formidable dancing vegetables...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Nova Jones. Credit: JAM Media

Nova Jones

Series 1, Episode 7 - Nova's Embarrassinging

Embarrassment? Nova Jones doesn't know the meaning of the word, until McLaren, struggling with her own word-blindness, commits Nova to an embarrassing gig on a wibbly planet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Laura Solon

Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking

Series 2, Episode 1

Carole proposes peacorn and explains her new 'teaco' mug; China Lion is involved in an attempted coup; and an attempt to impress a man hiring out wetsuits goes disastrously wrong.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Still So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

Still So Awkward

Episode 8 - Meddle Of Honour

Inspired by hit daytime TV shows, Lily plays cupid for Samson and Ulrika, Seb helps Jeff surprise Meg with an office makeover and Frankie creates an art therapy trail.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Globe

All The World's A Globe

Episode 1, The Creation: The National Theatre of Brent relates its own idiosyncratic history of life on Earth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:15pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Goldfish Bowl

Episode 2.1: As their owners move house, Anton and Liam go on a little holiday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
The Masterson Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Phelim McDermott, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC

The Masterson Inheritance

Series 2, Episode 1 - Beware the Ides of Masterson

The award-winning improvised comedy series returns with a story of intrigue, terror, tyrants and togas set in ancient Rome.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Dodger. Dodger (Billy Jenkins). Copyright: NBC

Dodger

Episode 6 - Mummy

Dodger encounters a 'mummy unrolling' - a posh craze in Victorian times - and reckons it's too good an opportunity to be missed - think of all the pockets to be picked!

U&Drama channel logo 4pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom starring Richard Wilson.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10pm (repeat)
Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions / Working Title Films

Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie

Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) finds himself in Los Angeles, masquerading as the National Gallery's top art expert and destroying everything in his wake.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 12 - Fireman Timmy

Timmy and Yabba make a fire engine out of an old cardboard box.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (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.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:40pm (repeat)
Eddie The Eagle. Michael 'Eddie' Edwards (Taron Egerton)

Eddie The Eagle

Win or lose, always aim high. The story of Great Britain's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics.

U&W channel logo 5pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of six episodes from the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (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?

A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the lie-based panel game.

BBC Two 6:30pm (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 3, Episode 11 - Branded

Godfrey finds himself a victim of ridicule after he tells Captain Mainwaring that during the Great War he was a conscientious objector.

CITV 6:45pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

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

GB News logo 8pm
60 min
The Ministry Of Offence. Image shows from L to R: Diane Spencer, Steve N Allen, Leo Kearse

Ministry Of Offence

Episode 6

Stephen Grant and Mark Dolan join Leo, Steve and Diane.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of episodes from the first series of the hit sketch show.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Sir Charles Fraith (Jason Merrells), Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen)

Agatha Raisin

Series 4, Episode 3 - There Goes The Bride

The stage is all set for the wedding of the year between James and his Welsh fiancée, Eirwen, but nothing ever goes to plan in Carsely. First, an unfortunate paintballing mishap leaves the couple splattered in their finery. But ruined attire matters little when Eirwen is shot dead the night before the wedding, and Agatha must take on the case to clear James's name.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Best Of Chewin' The Fat. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Best Of Chewin' The Fat

Series 1, Episode 5

Highlights from the first two series of Scottish sketch show featuring a cast of recurring characters.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:25pm (repeat)
Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 4, Episode 2 - Mother

After sleeping rough in the streets, Rab is told by the police that his mother has died. Joe has moved out of Mary's house and run off with a young girl. At the funeral, Mary meets Rab and they get back together again.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

Radio 4 9:45pm (repeat)
The Skewer. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

The Skewer

Series 6, Episode 7

This week: Bears, protocols, horsemen, and The Little Mermaid finds Rebekah Vardy's agent's phone at the bottom of the sea.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn), Deirdre Mallon (Amelia Crowley), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Aunt Sarah (Kathy Kiera Clarke), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Da Gerry (Tommy Tiernan), Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney), Ma Mary (Tara Lynne O'Neill), Geraldine Devlin (Philippa Dunne). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Special - The Agreement

We return to Derry one year later as the gang prepare for their final year of school.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Hypothetical. Chloe Petts

Hypothetical

Series 4, Episode 1

This week's guests are Richard Ayoade, Guz Khan, Maisie Adam and Chloe Petts.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
4 At The Store

4 At The Store

Series 1, Episode 3

An evening of stand-up comedy without having to leave your armchair, recorded live at London's unofficial national theatre of comedy, the Comedy Store.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 26, Episode 9

AJ Odudu, Joel Corry, Tom Read Wilson and Aston Merrygold join Laura Whitmore and guest team captain Katherine Ryan for more games, fun and anarchy on the panel show hosted by Keith Lemon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Thom Tuck

Thom Tuck Goes Straight To DVD

Episode 2 - Faith Films

Thom is fascinated by the strangely lucrative straight-to-DVD faith films.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Ray (Ethan Lawrence). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 2 - Evil Under The Bun

Gemma and Terry heroically graduate from bunnies to bakers, when they are tasked with getting to the bottom of a poisoned pastry scandal as two rival baking families turn up the heat on a long-standing feud.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Sindhu Vee, Tom Allen, Dara O Briain, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 1

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Foley And McColl: The Interview

Foley And McColl: The Interview

Episode 1, Rockall: The double-act get their big break when they're asked to appear on Parkinson.

Horror Channel 11:05pm (repeat)
Doghouse

Doghouse

Horror comedy. A group of blokes travel to a small village for a get away break only to discover all of the female inhabitants have turned into killer zombies.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Susie Dent, Spencer Jones

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 18 (Channel 4: Series 19), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell in the classic words-and-numbers quiz. Regular Countdown maths whizz Rachel Riley and words guru Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, with Susie joined in Dictionary Corner by Spencer Jones.

Talking Pictures TV 11:10pm (repeat)
The Missionary. Charles W. Fortescue (Michael Palin). Copyright: Hand Made Films

The Missionary

Michael Palin stars as a clergyman withdrawn from Africa to save the fallen women of London's East End.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Jigsaw. Image shows from L to R: Tom Craine, Nat Luurtsema, Dan Antopolski. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jigsaw

Series 1, Episode 1

Stand-up comedians Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema combine their talents to piece together a rapid-fire and surreal sketch show.

Comedy Central 11:25pm (repeat)
Jo Brand

Jo Brand's Classic Comedy Sketches Of The...

Episode 2 - 1980s

The decade of the Rubik's Cube, shoulder pads and alternative comedy: Jo Brand takes us through some classic 80s sketches courtesy of Not The Nine O'Clock News, French & Saunders and the late, great Victoria Wood.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Odd Half Hour. Copyright: BBC

The Odd Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 3

Sketch show that looks at the pains of modern life. What it's like to own your own Hadron Collider and how a spelling mistake landed a man in court.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Gerri (Gemma Arterton), Tom (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 3 - Tom & Gerri

A tale focusing on Tom, a primary school teacher with ideas of becoming an author. He loves his aspiring actress girlfriend, Gerri.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 3

Gary Delaney returns to join the Mock The Week regulars, with Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 1 - Good Luck, Father Ted

When he receives a call from a television producer, Father Ted thinks he may have spied a route to fame, fortune, and an escape from Craggy Island.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:05am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 6 - Gone With The Winchester

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Si (Adam Deacon), Sally (Tamsin Greig), Graham (Steve Pemberton), Jan (Sophie Thompson). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 4 - Last Gasp

A legendary singer passes away... leaving something very valuable behind.

BBC Four 12:15am (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Patron Of The Arts

Jim's stuck in a tricky corner when he realises that he is due to attend an important arts sector dinner event as guest of honour, just days after a timetabled announcement of a less than generous increase in arts funding. Simon Monk, head of the National Theatre, is particularly unforgiving of the low increase.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Katherine Ryan

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Katherine Ryan and panellists Richard Osman and Desiree Burch, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 2 - Entertaining Father Stone

Father Stone, a priest even more boring than Dougal is stupid, is paying his annual visit - and he doesn't have to get back to his Parish for a few weeks...

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:40am (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Lepidus (Danny Webb), Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 7 - The New Flat

The boys face uncertainty when Landlord evicts them without notice from their flat. Marcus hopes his parents, who are visiting for the weekend, will help him onto the property ladder. But his dad has other plans for their savings. Jason's smooth-talking lands him a cushy job as an estate agent.

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Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Go On Holiday Without Really Trying

Having made enquiries about expensive vacations, Hyacinth discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday.

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Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa. Image shows left to right: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne

Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa

Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne take viewers behind-the-scenes in this special programme charting the life of TV's laziest family, the Royles.

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Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 4, Episode 4 - Restaurants: Second Course

Rob and Romesh's journey into the restaurant business continues... and this week it's opening night! Having to do everything from find a location to shopping for their ingredients, this two parter culminates with the boys opening London's very first Hip Hop Curry House - Robandroms.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
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Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction

Episode 6

In this riotous series finale episode, Victoria Coren Mitchell and teammate Robin Morgan pit their grey matter against Johnny Vegas and Thanyia Moore. And keeping proceedings scientifically relevant is comedian and clever woman Ria Lina.

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On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 1 - Olive's Divorce

Olive is in trouble - Arthur has left her for good and she has to face the divorce court. Afterwards she's almost inconsolable and doesn't feel like being alone, but Mum's off to Aunt Maud's and Stan has a date.

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Plebs

Series 5, Episode 8 - The Wedding

Jason's brother Darius is getting married and Marcus desperately wants to hire out the Crown and Toga for the occasion, while Grumio offers his services as wedding planner. But their plans are threatened when they find out that Darius is a serial jilter. Elsewhere, Marcus clashes with their lazy postman.

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Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 5 - Dane Baptiste, Desiree Burch, Chris McCausland

Dane Baptiste introduces New York-born comic Desiree Burch and Liverpool funnyman Chris McCausland to the stage.

Comedy Central 1:25am (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 8

Ricky reads some predictions for the future and Karl shares his theories on them.

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On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Perfect Clippie

Without Arthur's share of the housekeeping, Mum just can't afford three good meals on Stan's income alone so he insists Olive get a job. After some grovelling Blakey agrees to trial her as a clippie again - and she soon turns out to be the best in the depot!

Comedy Central 1:55am (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 9

Karl contemplates how many different species are actually needed in the world, and whether or not we should keep looking for new forms of life.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
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Roast Battle

Series 3, Episode 2

Kiri Pritchard-McLean goes up against Brennan Reece and Joel Dommett and Alex Edelman return.

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Ministry Of Offence

Episode 6

Stephen Grant and Mark Dolan join Leo, Steve and Diane.

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Delve Special

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Rocket For Defence

Reporter David Lander investigates whether we really need the new 'Sea Snake' torpedo.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts as Roisin Conaty and Kiri Pritchard-McLean take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett. Comedian Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

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Roast Battle

Series 3, Episode 3

Tom Houghton and Lauren Pattison face each other, and Simon Brodkin and Dane Baptiste do battle.

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Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 4

Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return to look over the week's headlines. They're joined by Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Ava Vidal.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Laura Solon

Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking

Series 2, Episode 1

Carole proposes peacorn and explains her new 'teaco' mug; China Lion is involved in an attempted coup; and an attempt to impress a man hiring out wetsuits goes disastrously wrong.

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Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 2 - Evil Under The Bun

Gemma and Terry heroically graduate from bunnies to bakers, when they are tasked with getting to the bottom of a poisoned pastry scandal as two rival baking families turn up the heat on a long-standing feud.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Comedy Central Live. Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Comedy Central Live

Episode 6 - Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Kiri Pritchard-Mclean takes to the stage to perform her very own stand-up special. With brand new material, Kiri takes us through her past relationships and 'micro-cheating' on social media.

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Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Ed Byrne and Hal Cruttenden.

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Globe

All The World's A Globe

Episode 1, The Creation: The National Theatre of Brent relates its own idiosyncratic history of life on Earth.

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BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Goldfish Bowl

Episode 2.1: As their owners move house, Anton and Liam go on a little holiday.

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Taskmaster

Series 13, Episode 6 - The 75th Question

Ardal O'Hanlon straddles a mannequin, Judi Love demands access to a puppy, Sophie Duker asks a very good question, and Chris Ramsey takes a sausage to the nostril. Meanwhile, Greg's tiny secretary Alex Horne shows off his mastery of mimicry.

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Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 1 - Good Luck, Father Ted

When he receives a call from a television producer, Father Ted thinks he may have spied a route to fame, fortune, and an escape from Craggy Island.

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Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 10

This week's couple, AJ and Meg, try to win thousands of pounds by judging all kinds of faces.

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The Masterson Inheritance

Series 2, Episode 1 - Beware the Ides of Masterson

The award-winning improvised comedy series returns with a story of intrigue, terror, tyrants and togas set in ancient Rome.

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Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 12

In tonight's final Brian and Emma are the last loved up couple to get grilled by dynamic duo Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan in a bid to win thousands of pounds. The couple put their relationship to the test when they are forced to judge all kinds of faces...but will they choose love or money?

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Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn), Deirdre Mallon (Amelia Crowley), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Aunt Sarah (Kathy Kiera Clarke), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Da Gerry (Tommy Tiernan), Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney), Ma Mary (Tara Lynne O'Neill), Geraldine Devlin (Philippa Dunne). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Special - The Agreement

We return to Derry one year later as the gang prepare for their final year of school.

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