British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 31st May 2022

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Jumping For Joy. Willie Joy (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: Rank Organisation

Jumping For Joy

A new greyhound owner finds himself caught up between a doping gang and a crooked bookie.

Comedy Central Extra 6am (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.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 31 - Loch Ness, Scotland

The Go Jetters visit Loch Ness in Scotland. But when Glitch arrives, things soon go from Nessie to messy.

U&Drama channel logo 7am (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 2, Episode 7

Penny's divorce finally comes through and during a lunch to celebrate she jokingly asks Vince to propose to her. He obliges but emphasises that he is serious and Penny is taken aback by his sincerity. She contemplates a future with Vince once again and comes to a momentuous decision.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 7 - Lost Tempers In Space

Danger Mouse and Jeopardy Mouse find themselves stranded on a far-flung planet inhabited by Fly People.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Town Talent Night at last and Ken and Ketih are busy fine-tuning their pet whippets' dance routine.

CITV 7:10am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 4 - Born Free

George takes Dave on an adventure camping, but Dave isn't sure it's a great idea. He's proved right when they both wake up in a bear's cave.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Toad Who Would Be King

Danger Mouse and Baron von Greenback are forced to unite when their paths collide over the kidnapping of the Queen of Goldlandia and her daughter, Delilah.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 40 - Gnasher Dash

Gnasher is practically immobile inside a full-body cast. When he goes missing, Dennis and the gang race all over Beanotown to find him, always one step behind the helpless hound.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Daphne. Image shows from L to R: Jason Forbes, George Fouracres, Phil Wang

Daphne Sounds Expensive

Series 2, Episode 2 - Time Travel

After Phil blows a fortune on a spanking new time machine, the Daphne boys must use it to embark on a treacherous adventure in a desperate attempt to recoup their losses.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (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 9

Hyacinth can't wait for the neighbours to see her new three-piece suite, and the Royal Warrant-emblazoned van that'll be delivering it.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 32 - The Grand Canyon, USA

Kyan is wire-walking across the Grand Canyon, but Glitch wants to cheat and win. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 25 - The White Box of Great Bardfield

Can Neddie Seagoon get rich quick by exporting Britain's surfeit of snow?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Tug Of The Forelock

In order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (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 2, Episode 4 - Another Lost Weekend

Sid and Trevor's plans for a fishing weekend go out of the window when Jean's dad comes to stay. Even worse, he then goes missing!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 6, Episode 4 - A Good Read

What is a good read? The question creates some heat in the staff room. Meanwhile, Miss Lewis decides to apply for a Headship at another school.

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 4, Episode 4 - Secret Sock Detective

Justin has lost his favourite socks and is convinced that someone in Justin's House must have taken them, he even starts to suspect his trusty friends!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 7, Episode 2 - When Saturday Comes

When Tottenham Hotspur achieve an unexpected and much needed win, the Porter family, one of Ben's clients, Rona and Jenny's ex boyfriend Clive are dropped into a series of repeated Saturday rituals for the sake of luck.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:40am (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 2, Episode 5 - Parents Should Be Seen And Not Heard

Differences in the generation gap become more apparent when Sally becomes engaged - but not to be married, just to live together!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 108, Episode 6

Andy Zaltzman records an edition of the satirical quiz from the Hay Literary Festival, featuring Shaparak Khorsandi, Angela Barnes, Paul Sinha and Robin Morgan. News and some (rather tenuous) links to literature combine to make a headline-book-newsfest of a show at the renowned Literature Festival.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (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 5 - Diamonds Are A Man's Best Friend

When word gets out about a lost diamond on the floor (and a nice reward for its return), each staff member plots to find it first and get the lion's share of the bounty.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 12 - Longer

The Twirlywoos watch a baker rolling out a baguette, and get carried away when they try it for themselves. In the Boat, the Tea Machine is behaving oddly - the spout keeps on growing longer!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Chambers. Image shows from L to R: Hilary Tripping (James Fleet), John Fuller-Carp (John Bird), Ruth Quirke (Sarah Lancashire). Copyright: BBC

Chambers

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Masons

"The Great Architect" costs Fuller-Carp a case, Ruth gets asked out by Esther, and Judge Brierley shows his true colours.

Talking Pictures TV 10am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Don't Take It To Heart

A young lawyer champions the underdog with the help of a conscience-stricken ghost.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise

"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10am (repeat)
Trollied. Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

A selection of episodes from the second series of the supermarket sitcom.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20am (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.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 19 - It's A Dog's Life

It's Mr. Slater's annual dog show, and Sooty is determined that Sweep will win the grand prize. But will he be brave enough to attempt the Doggie Assault Course? Guest starring The Krankies.

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 13, Episode 5 - Passing The Earring

When Howard finds a piece of jewellery on him belonging to a certain lady, he unwisely asks Clegg for help.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (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 13, Episode 6 - Pole Star

Humiliated when he finds Nora's clothes line more out of reach than her, Compo accepts help from Foggy in overcoming his height problem.

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

Class Dismissed

Series 5, Episode 9 - Secret Agent

Mr James tries his hardest to hide the fact that he is clearly a secret agent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 12 - Sign Of The Times

Desmond has ordered a neon sign for the shop and Lee has got it for him at a bargain price.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 43 - Jam Session

A jam spillage in the professor's experiment brings a sticky surprise to life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 25 - The White Box of Great Bardfield

Can Neddie Seagoon get rich quick by exporting Britain's surfeit of snow?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 44 - Sharp As A Pin

An accidental sidekick swap leaves Danger Mouse with Pinfold, Penfold's cousin.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 12 - Waffle And Pepper

Waffle and Jess visit Angela at the kennels and help Waffle's new friend, Pepper.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 6, Episode 4 - A Good Read

What is a good read? The question creates some heat in the staff room. Meanwhile, Miss Lewis decides to apply for a Headship at another school.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 7, Episode 2 - When Saturday Comes

When Tottenham Hotspur achieve an unexpected and much needed win, the Porter family, one of Ben's clients, Rona and Jenny's ex boyfriend Clive are dropped into a series of repeated Saturday rituals for the sake of luck.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 24 - The Valley Of Balls, Kazakhstan

The Go Jetters travel to the Valley of Balls in Kazakhstan, where they find thousands of rocks which are almost perfectly round. Meanwhile, Grandmaster Glitch is seeking the ideal ball to use to practice his bowling - something big and heavy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 42 - Dozing Dennis

Dennis was up most of the night and can barely stay awake. Gnasher and the gang work hard to help steer dozing Dennis through the day, when all he wants to do is continue to dream about battling Zombie-Spiders.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 43 - Failing To Register

Determined to prove he can accomplish a task without getting distracted, Dennis takes on the simple job of bringing the class register to the school office. He instantly distracts himself on an epic scale.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15pm (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 9

Hyacinth can't wait for the neighbours to see her new three-piece suite, and the Royal Warrant-emblazoned van that'll be delivering it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Tug Of The Forelock

In order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

Richard III Rebothered, Episode 1 - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Richard III Rebothered

The story of how, through the invention of the printing press, the honest and loyal Richard III became the first victim of fake news and how a dynasty was built on a foundation of lies by Henry Tudor, the world's first spin-doctor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30pm (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 5, Episode 13 - Time On My Hands

The platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 8 - Zoo's Got Talent

Who is the most popular animal at the zoo? There's only one way to find out - by counting which cuddly toy sells the most.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:45pm (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 9 - Going Ape

Naomi the grey gibbon and Gambira the orangutan share and island but famously don't get on. Naomi likes everything to be clean and tidy, while Gambira is messy with poor personal hygiene. Everyday they shout and chase each other - until one day Naomi mysteriously disappears. At first, Gambira can't believe her luck - she finally has the place to herself without her bossy roommate, but then Jurgen the gorilla decides he's moving in and Gambira begins to miss her old island buddy. Was Naomi really that bad?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10pm (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 13, Episode 5 - Passing The Earring

When Howard finds a piece of jewellery on him belonging to a certain lady, he unwisely asks Clegg for help.

U&Drama channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 7 - Stones of Destiny

Lovejoy invites a suspicious Charlotte away for a weekend, but their trip to Wales turns out to be a hunt for a murderer.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:50pm (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 13, Episode 6 - Pole Star

Humiliated when he finds Nora's clothes line more out of reach than her, Compo accepts help from Foggy in overcoming his height problem.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Sally Phillips. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 12, Episode 6 - Meeting Seventy-Three

John and Sally are joined by comedian Jack Carroll, hostage negotiator Suzanne Williams and adventurer Robert Twigger.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:20pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 40 - All 5it

It's time for Danger Mouse to face the music when he goes undercover as the fifth member of Quark's mega-popular (but secretly evil) boy band.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 12 - Sign Of The Times

Desmond has ordered a neon sign for the shop and Lee has got it for him at a bargain price.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 41 - How To Train Your Hamster

DM takes on Quark again, but this time in his strangest setting yet: Penfold's dreams!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Chambers. Image shows from L to R: Hilary Tripping (James Fleet), John Fuller-Carp (John Bird), Ruth Quirke (Sarah Lancashire). Copyright: BBC

Chambers

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Masons

"The Great Architect" costs Fuller-Carp a case, Ruth gets asked out by Esther, and Judge Brierley shows his true colours.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 13 - For A Few Dollars More

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

CITV 5pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 9 - Crush

Dave gets a girlfriend who turns out to be an alien. And she turns out to bear a striking similarity to a everyday household item.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Town Talent Night at last and Ken and Ketih are busy fine-tuning their pet whippets' dance routine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:05pm (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 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise

"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:10pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 11 - Waffle The Grand-Dog

Gram and Grand visit. Waffle loves Gram; he'll only leave his new dog doormat for her.

CITV 5:15pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 10 - Bike

Anna is practising for the school cycling test and is good at it. Dave isn't quite as skilled, but with a new bike from his parents he really hopes to pass.

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 2, Episode 9 - Trust

Tracey is seeing a psychotherapist, Gerald, Darryl thinks she has another man, does she come clean? Sharon isn't helping Tracey give up smoking by smoking around the house. Dorien and Sharon's advice goes unheeded.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 43 - Lake Retba, Senegal

The team gets all shook up when Glitch sucks up the pink water of Senegal's Milkshake Lake.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Daphne. Image shows from L to R: Jason Forbes, George Fouracres, Phil Wang

Daphne Sounds Expensive

Series 2, Episode 2 - Time Travel

After Phil blows a fortune on a spanking new time machine, the Daphne boys must use it to embark on a treacherous adventure in a desperate attempt to recoup their losses.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:45pm (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 9

Hyacinth can't wait for the neighbours to see her new three-piece suite, and the Royal Warrant-emblazoned van that'll be delivering it.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 2, Episode 7

Penny's divorce finally comes through and during a lunch to celebrate she jokingly asks Vince to propose to her. He obliges but emphasises that he is serious and Penny is taken aback by his sincerity. She contemplates a future with Vince once again and comes to a momentuous decision.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Tim Vine. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 2 - Tarpeters

Under the watchful eye of Greg's loyal lapdog Alex Horne, Liza Tarbuck demonstrates her hatred of small toy men, Asim Chaudhry invents a new kind of rain hat and Alice Levine tries to work out the rules of darts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (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 5 - Diamonds Are A Man's Best Friend

When word gets out about a lost diamond on the floor (and a nice reward for its return), each staff member plots to find it first and get the lion's share of the bounty.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Daphne. Image shows from L to R: Jason Forbes, George Fouracres, Phil Wang

Daphne Sounds Expensive

Series 2, Episode 3 - Atlantis

World-renowned opera singer Sir Willard White has an ingenious plan to solve the boys' money woes. They must travel to the lost city of Atlantis in pursuit of a legendary precious metal.

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 30, Episode 4 - Who's That Looking Sideways At Nelly?

Hobbo, former milkman and undercover agent at Primrose Dairies, is ready for any dangerous situation - and going round telling everyone that Nelly is his mother is one.

CITV 7pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 9 - No Pets

Mr Bean decides he needs some new and exciting friends in the shape of pets.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 25 - The White Box of Great Bardfield

Can Neddie Seagoon get rich quick by exporting Britain's surfeit of snow?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Tug Of The Forelock

In order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.

CITV 7:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 10 - Ray Of Sunshine

Mr Bean is in pursuit of sunshine but only manages to cause chaos on the beach!

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 30, Episode 5 - Nobody Messes With Tony The Throat

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 6, Episode 4 - A Good Read

What is a good read? The question creates some heat in the staff room. Meanwhile, Miss Lewis decides to apply for a Headship at another school.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 13 - Time On My Hands

The platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Art Exhibition

Hyacinth's passion for art coincides with Daddy's desire to join the Foreign Legion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 6, Episode 1 - The Deadly Attachment

It is the day the men have been waiting for. When they are asked to watch the crew of a U Boat, they get the chance to meet some Germans face-to-face. But the German Captain has plans to escape, and some names on his list.

BBC Four 8:30pm (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 8 - The Tangled Web

Hacker's put in a tight spot when he unwittingly lies to the House after being kept characteristically in the dark by the Civil Service. Sir Humphrey has little initial sympathy, but finds himself in a rather tricky situation following a radio interview...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Laura Whitmore

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 4, Episode 3

Laura Whitmore, Robert Peston and Jamali Maddix reflect on their teenage years, with one revealing they kept an earnest diary and one modelling some of their fashion disasters.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 13 - Kitchen Sink

With Jason Manford, Richard Osman and Victoria Wood.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican: Thoroughly Modern Millican Live. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Chopsy Productions

Sarah Millican: Thoroughly Modern Millican Live

TV broadcast of Sarah Millican's hit 2012 live stand-up DVD, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.

BBC Two 10pm
10 min
State Of The Union. Image shows from L to R: Ellen (Patricia Clarkson), Scott (Brendan Gleeson)

State Of The Union

Series 2, Episode 4 - Prison Thoughts

Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Sarah Keyworth, Dara O Briain, Alan Davies, Angela Scanlon, Darren Harriott. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 6, Episode 1

Swapping stories tonight are Darren Harriott, Sarah Keyworth, Angela Scanlon and Dara O Briain discussing, well, anything funny.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Daphne. Image shows from L to R: Jason Forbes, George Fouracres, Phil Wang

Daphne Sounds Expensive

Series 2, Episode 2 - Time Travel

After Phil blows a fortune on a spanking new time machine, the Daphne boys must use it to embark on a treacherous adventure in a desperate attempt to recoup their losses.

BBC Two 10:10pm
10 min
State Of The Union. Scott (Brendan Gleeson)

State Of The Union

Series 2, Episode 5 - Led Zeppelin's Accountant

After Scott derails their counsellor's relationship Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

BBC Two 10:20pm
10 min
State Of The Union. Jay (Esco Jouléy)

State Of The Union

Series 2, Episode 6 - Intimacy Kit

After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 4, Episode 2 - Tobermory

Mark performs from the Mull Theatre in Tobermory (aka Balamory), on the Isle of Mull, in the Inner Hebrides to discuss kid's TV-rage, underwear odysseys, and supercilious sea eagles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang

Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Hypothetical. Dara O Briain

Hypothetical

Series 4, Episode 2

This week's guests are Dara O Briain, Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang and Ninia Benjamin.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 1, Episode 3 - Competition

Kurupt FM is running their weekly caller competition and MC Grindah has a special surprise in store for the winner. Meanwhile, Chabuddy G's wife Aldona has her Polish brother come to stay.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane. Image shows from L to R: Fi Glover, Jane Garvey

Fortunately... With Fi And Jane

Series 2, Episode 20 - I've Been To Split Several Times, With Sirin Kale And Pandora Sykes

Fi and Jane are joined by Sirin Kale and Pandora Sykes, hosts of the podcast Unreal: A Critical History Of Reality TV. Before their guests' arrival Fi and Jane have had some niche PhD titles sent in and emergency Jubbly plans are afoot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 2, Episode 3 - Balham's Got Talent

Sitcom about comedian Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London.

BBC Two 11:15pm (repeat)
The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show. Image shows from L to R: Chris Ramsey, Rosie Ramsey, Jonathan Myring, Craig Revel Horwood

The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Chris and Rosie are joined by legendary Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and his fiancé Jonathan Myring.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Website

Plans are being made for a Kurupt FM website, with the crew calling on the internet expertise of Chabuddy G. Meanwhile, Grindah's girlfriend Miche is struggling to fill time as Angel starts school.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 3, Episode 1 - Sanjeev Baskar

Marcus Brigstocke invites Sanjeev Baskar to read PG Wodehouse and play Subbuteo for the first time.

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 9, Episode 2 - Gregory's Beard

Jez's life coaching career is going well and it seems a new client could bring more to his life than just a steady source of money. Super Hans in the meantime is getting ready for his wedding day...

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 6 - Julian Clary

Joining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Rob Delaney

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 2, Episode 9 - Rob Delaney

A keen runner, Rob Delaney has been out jogging but Zuu is the perfect chef for someone who has worked up a big appetite.

Talking Pictures TV 12:05am (repeat)
I Bought A Vampire Motorcycle

I Bought A Vampire Motorcycle

A repeat of this 1990 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 12 - Sign Of The Times

Desmond has ordered a neon sign for the shop and Lee has got it for him at a bargain price.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Steph McGovern

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 5

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Steph McGovern and panellists Miles Jupp and Baroness Warsi.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:55am (repeat)
Taskmaster. Ardal O'Hanlon

Taskmaster

Series 13, Episode 7 - Heg

There's a food and drink theme running through this week's show as Ardal O'Hanlon indulges in a plant-based snack, liquids are poured down a giant tube on Sophie Duker's head, Chris Ramsey refuses to consume dried spaghetti and Bridget Christie browns a bun. Judi Love, meanwhile, impresses Taskmaster Greg Davies with her tales of celebrity encounters.

Comedy Central 1am (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 3, Episode 13 - The Year

This week's topics include Karl's thoughts on the insect world, and Stephen's embarrassment when buying condoms. Plus entries from Karl's diary about cutting avocados, dating twins and visiting his parents.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10am (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.

Comedy Central 1:30am (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 1

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including inventions, a cursed tankard and monkeys in space exploration.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50am (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 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:50am (repeat)
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan. Mo Gilligan

The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan

Series 3, Episode 1

The comedian returns with lively chat, sketches, studio games and music. This week, his guests include Top Boy actor and musician Ashley Walters, comedian and Loose Woman Judi Love, and dancehall legend Sean Paul.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:20am (repeat)
The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - Going Out

The topic this week is going out and Emily provides her unique tips on how best to navigate hen do WhatsApp group etiquette, how to deal with the friend who never buys a round, or what are the dos and don'ts for riding a Bucking Bronco.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am
45 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 13 - Kitchen Sink

With Jason Manford, Richard Osman and Victoria Wood.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 1, Episode 3 - Competition

Kurupt FM is running their weekly caller competition and MC Grindah has a special surprise in store for the winner. Meanwhile, Chabuddy G's wife Aldona has her Polish brother come to stay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:05am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 9, Episode 2 - Gregory's Beard

Jez's life coaching career is going well and it seems a new client could bring more to his life than just a steady source of money. Super Hans in the meantime is getting ready for his wedding day...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 12 - Sign Of The Times

Desmond has ordered a neon sign for the shop and Lee has got it for him at a bargain price.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Website

Plans are being made for a Kurupt FM website, with the crew calling on the internet expertise of Chabuddy G. Meanwhile, Grindah's girlfriend Miche is struggling to fill time as Angel starts school.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Sally Phillips. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 12, Episode 6 - Meeting Seventy-Three

John and Sally are joined by comedian Jack Carroll, hostage negotiator Suzanne Williams and adventurer Robert Twigger.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Chambers. Image shows from L to R: Hilary Tripping (James Fleet), John Fuller-Carp (John Bird), Ruth Quirke (Sarah Lancashire). Copyright: BBC

Chambers

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Masons

"The Great Architect" costs Fuller-Carp a case, Ruth gets asked out by Esther, and Judge Brierley shows his true colours.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Town Talent Night at last and Ken and Ketih are busy fine-tuning their pet whippets' dance routine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Daphne. Image shows from L to R: Jason Forbes, George Fouracres, Phil Wang

Daphne Sounds Expensive

Series 2, Episode 2 - Time Travel

After Phil blows a fortune on a spanking new time machine, the Daphne boys must use it to embark on a treacherous adventure in a desperate attempt to recoup their losses.

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