Schedule for 21st July 2022 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 5 - A Little Whiff Of Cheese

Sara Pascoe, alongside captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns, welcomes comics Lucy Beaumont, Ivo Graham, Rachel Parris and RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne into the Comedy Central loft.

7am (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 2, Episode 1 - In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream

The Meldrews return from a disastrous Greek holiday to discover that their home has burnt down. Six months and a pile of insurance headaches later, they are ensconced in their new abode and decide to throw a house-warming party. What could possibly go wrong?

7am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?

When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.

7am (repeat)

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.

7am (repeat)

To Hull And Back

Series 1, Episode 1 - Crying In The Chapel

Songs of Praise are paying a visit to Hull. Sophie sees this as an opportunity to start a successful singing career but neglected plumbing and a painting of Elvis at The Last Supper make an impossible task even more difficult.

7:10am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 15 - Were-Gran

Gran needs new teeth. Probably not wise to nab a set found on the side of the road though, under a full moon.

7:10am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 32 - The Law Of Beverages

Baron Greenback brews a plot to steal every beverage on the planet, mix them all together, making an un-drinkable disgusting sludge.

7:20am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 25 - Cavern Creatures

Below the town hall, a mysterious species of oversized hamsters may or may not exist.

7:30am (repeat)

Gyles's Joke Box

Gyles Brandreth asks his guests to pick their favourite audio comedy moments of all time.

7:35am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 49 - Puffin Patrol, Iceland

The Go Jetters are going to Westman Islands, Iceland, where the world's largest colony of Atlantic puffins gathers every year.

7:40am (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble

Tony and Bren arrive at work together, causing much scandalous rumour amongst the girls. And a bet they'll "get it on" before Christmas.

8am (repeat)

The Burkiss Way

Series 1, Episode 1 - Peel Bananas The Burkiss Way

The best techniques on peeling bananas and how to get people off lightly.

8:10am (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Twenty Six Year Itch

It's almost Christmas, and Ann's off to visit her mother with the children. Jeffrey, meanwhile, has been invited to give a speech at a formal dinner during her absence, and down at the pub, George gets chatting to a temporary barmaid...

8:20am (repeat)

My Hero

Series 3, Episode 2 - Zero Tolerance

Life at the health centre takes an unexpected turn when a desperate man turns up waving a gun and demanding access to the drugs cabinet.

8:30am (repeat)

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 1, Episode 2

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

8:35am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 6 - Very Pongy Cheese

Justin and Robert get given some very pongy cheese, but the horrible smell makes Little Monster run away and attracts the attention of Funella Furchester and a very cheeky mouse. Guest starring Louise Gold.

8:40am (repeat)

Man About The House

Series 1, Episode 1 - Three's A Crowd

Flatmates Chrissy and Jo are somewhat startled to find a man asleep in their bath, the morning after a party to say goodbye to newly-married third flatmate Eleanor. As it happens, the stranger, Robin, is new to London and looking for a place to live.

8:50am (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fitness Slacker

Joy decides to keep tabs on the staff with a new fitness tracker and there is a prize for the employee who does the most steps - or the one who can cheat their way to the top.

8:55am (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 7, Episode 5 - The Hero

When a salesperson from another department makes fun of a boil on Captain Peacock's posterior, the rest of the staff push Captain Peacock into fighting to defend his honour.

9am (repeat)

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 20, Episode 4

John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Lou Sanders and Graeme Garden are the panellists joining David Mitchell who are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as The Rolling Stones, vegetarianism, eggs and Harry Potter.

9:30am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 19 - More About Faster And Faster

The Twirlywoos watch a man practising his tennis strokes using a machine to shoot the balls to him.

9:30am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 4 - Atrocious Artists

Discover the most stolen painting in history and how Picasso and Dali found innovative ways of paying for things without using money.

9:30am (repeat)

Coming Alive

Episode 2.1, Off The Hook: An assault charge could send Terry back to jail, threatening his battle to rejuvenate the community centre and his blossoming romance with Sandra.

9:35am (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 2 - Healthy Competition

Rodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.

9:55am (repeat)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 13 - A Lot Of Bull And A Pat On The Back

Terry is up to his neck in it when Arthur despatches him to the country to make a very unusual repossession.

10am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 22 - Inventor

When an inventor moves into the empty room in the attic, he and Bean try to out-invent each other.

10:15am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 21, Episode 7 - From Here To Paternity

Clegg and Truly learn that Compo has a son who is about to pay his father a visit.

10:15am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 23 - Car Trouble

When his car gives up the ghost and he is forced to sell it to the junkyard, Bean builds a hot-air balloon to get around town.

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 14 - Cow Capers

Richard has high hopes of a promotion when he's asked to help out on a local farm. But when Sooty, Sweep and Soo go along to assist, they land him right in it. Guest starring Stu Francis.

10:30am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 11 - Sports Day

Determined to win this year's Sport's Day, finally making Betty's dreams come true, Dave 'adapts' Anna's chair to speed things up in the final race.

10:45am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 12 - Dig

When Betty insists Dave finds a hobby, he takes up treasure hunting, and rocks the very foundations of his tower block home.

10:55am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 21, Episode 8 - Some Vans Can Make You Deaf

Compo's son Tom sparks off chaos when he tries to find a spare exhaust pipe for his van.

11:35am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 5 - Calypso

Desmond meets a ghost from his past and thinks it's the end of his marriage

11:40am (repeat)

Class Dismissed

Series 4, Episode 3 - Crank!

Vlogger and history teacher Miss Crank pulls out all the stops to prank the students, and in French class the new teaching assistant proves to be a bit of a handful.

11:55am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 20 - Crumfan

After reports of unexplained unruliness at the UN, Danger Mouse and Penfold arrive to scenes of quarrelling diplomats.

12pm (repeat)

The Burkiss Way

Series 1, Episode 1 - Peel Bananas The Burkiss Way

The best techniques on peeling bananas and how to get people off lightly.

12:05pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 21 - Nero Come Home

On seeing his adopted goldfish get busted for stealing top-secret documents, Penfold bewails the fact he has never had a pet of his own to love.

12:10pm (repeat)

My Hero

Series 3, Episode 2 - Zero Tolerance

Life at the health centre takes an unexpected turn when a desperate man turns up waving a gun and demanding access to the drugs cabinet.

12:25pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 5 - Waffle's School Walkies

While her kitchen dries out Mrs Hobbs is at the Brooklyn-Bells' house with George. Waffle joins the walk to school on Evie's first day but causes playground chaos and is sent home.

12:30pm (repeat)

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 1, Episode 2

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

12:45pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 50 - Meteorite Mayhem, Wolfe Creek Crater, Australia

The Go Jetters are in Australia, exploring the Wolfe Creek Crater, also known as Kandimalal. While Ubercorn explains how the crater was formed by a meteorite, Foz searches it for fragments of the space rock, as objects from space often contain precous metals. But soon he has competition in the form of Glitch.

12:45pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Abominable Showman

JJ is torn between Blamjitsu with the yeti, and helping the Dinmakers write a school song.

12:50pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?

When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.

12:55pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 13 - The Comedy Crown

The gang enter Pieface into a comedy contest to make him realise how funny he is.

1:30pm (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift

With Tony too ill to come into work, and his cover so bad-mannered, ill-tempered, horrible and bossy that everyone save Brenda walks out, it's not the best time to have to be open for a rare night shift!

2:10pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 8 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decide to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, when the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring still hanging onto it.

2:30pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 51 - Go Jet Academy: Birthday Surprise

The Go Jetters face their toughest mission yet: organising a birthday party for Ubercorn without him finding out!

2:40pm (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 9 - Timmy Rings The Bell

Mittens proudly shows off the shiny new bell on her collar but is inconsolable when it goes missing.

2:50pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 21, Episode 7 - From Here To Paternity

Clegg and Truly learn that Compo has a son who is about to pay his father a visit.

3pm (repeat)

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 4 - Is Pumping A Young Man's Game

Sara Pascoe and John Kearns, with captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, this week welcome the unruly bunch of Brian Conley, Harriet Kemsley, Bec Hill and Dr Ranj into the Comedy Central loft to play a selection of simple but beguiling guessing games.

3pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 9 - Wily Winston Churchill

This episode follows Winston Churchill from a young soldier in India during the time of Queen Victoria, through the First World War, to victory in World War II, and finally to his retirement in the Swinging Sixties. Meanwhile across the world, meet the American soldier literally spreading propaganda around the battlefields, and learn about Gandhi's more eccentric side.

3:30pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 21, Episode 8 - Some Vans Can Make You Deaf

Compo's son Tom sparks off chaos when he tries to find a spare exhaust pipe for his van.

3:30pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 27 - The Bash Street Bogeyman

In the run-up to the school play, spooky goings-on around the school make the gang wonder if the mythical Bash Street Bogeyman might be real, and still stalking the corridors.

4pm (repeat)

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 24, Episode 4 - Black Holes

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Eric Idle, Dr Netta Engelhardt and Dr Janna Levin to discover what happens if you throw a cardigan-wearing comedian into a black hole.

4pm (repeat)

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 20, Episode 4

John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Lou Sanders and Graeme Garden are the panellists joining David Mitchell who are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as The Rolling Stones, vegetarianism, eggs and Harry Potter.

4:05pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 5 - Calypso

Desmond meets a ghost from his past and thinks it's the end of his marriage

4:20pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 15 - Gold Flinger

Quark tricks Danger Mouse into transporting a ticking timebomb back to earth.

4:30pm (repeat)

Coming Alive

Episode 2.1, Off The Hook: An assault charge could send Terry back to jail, threatening his battle to rejuvenate the community centre and his blossoming romance with Sandra.

4:35pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 16 - There's Something About Scarlett

Moments after landing himself a date with Scarlett Johamster, Danger Mouse and the Professor pounce on Penfold with conflicting advice on how to woo his new world-famous love interest.

4:40pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 2 - Healthy Competition

Rodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.

4:40pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Eiffel Tower, France

In France, Grandmaster Glitch breaks the Eiffel Tower when he uses it as a TV aerial. Can the Go Jetters fix it?

4:55pm (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 26 - Timmy's Spring Surprise

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

5pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 2 - You Need Hands

Arthur takes on some hired help when Terry is injured, and unwittingly finds himself mixed up in drug dealing.

5pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 5 - Culture

George takes the Spuds to the museum of mouldy cheese. Anna dares Dave to lick the cheeses on display.

5pm (repeat)

GiggleQuiz

Series 2, Episode 2 - Wizard Tripwick's Crystal Ball

Joining Gail and Keith for this GiggleQuiz are Wizard Tripwick and Captain Adorable.

5pm (repeat)

To Hull And Back

Series 1, Episode 1 - Crying In The Chapel

Songs of Praise are paying a visit to Hull. Sophie sees this as an opportunity to start a successful singing career but neglected plumbing and a painting of Elvis at The Last Supper make an impossible task even more difficult.

5:15pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bored Silly

Gran accidentally wins a board game as a Bingo prize, and after being locked up for years the game has a vendetta all of its own.

5:15pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 3 - Waffle And The Kitten

The Brooklyn-Bells are looking after the kitten from Jess's veterinary practice.

5:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 8 - Mind Over Matter

Dorien's hypnotises Sharon to help her to overcome her arachnophobia. This causes mayhem.

5:20pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?

When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.

5:30pm (repeat)

Gyles's Joke Box

Gyles Brandreth asks his guests to pick their favourite audio comedy moments of all time.

6pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 2, Episode 1 - In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream

The Meldrews return from a disastrous Greek holiday to discover that their home has burnt down. Six months and a pile of insurance headaches later, they are ensconced in their new abode and decide to throw a house-warming party. What could possibly go wrong?

6pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 7, Episode 5 - The Hero

When a salesperson from another department makes fun of a boil on Captain Peacock's posterior, the rest of the staff push Captain Peacock into fighting to defend his honour.

6pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 9 - Don't Like Them Go Bang

The five comics go undercover as they try to impress Greg Davies with their attempts at high-level espionage. Results, involving a white van, a newspaper and a paper cup, are mixed. Meanwhile, Greg's simpering secretary Alex Horne observes with barely concealed glee as Ed Gamble shaves his knees and Jo Brand finds an alternative use for her earring.

6:30pm
30 min

The Ultimate Choice

Episode 1 - Pilot

Steph McGovern leads a pair of seriously funny minds through some devious Would You Rather dilemmas, to find definitive answers to the great questions of our age. Or not. In this pilot episode, comedians Russell Kane and Ria Lina step up to the plate, with their fates to be decided by the wise and all-powerful studio audience, who will make the ultimate choice.

6:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 4 - The Really Masculine Purse

Compo can't believe his luck when Seymour personally selects him to road-test a revolutionary new concept of a gentleman's purse and, what is more, there will actually be real money provided. For once Compo willingly agrees to help...

6:40pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 8 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decide to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, when the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring still hanging onto it.

7pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 32 - Magpie

When nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.

7pm (repeat)

The Burkiss Way

Series 1, Episode 1 - Peel Bananas The Burkiss Way

The best techniques on peeling bananas and how to get people off lightly.

7:15pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 33 - Cat Sitting

When his landlady is involved in an accident, Mr Bean is left to care for her vicious cat Scrapper.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 5 - Who's Feeling Ejected Then?

Seymour comes up with a car-safety device which will not only save lives, but make him rich and famous. With the help of Wesley and a specially made car chassis, the safety seat is tested and it is Compo who goes up in everyone's estimation.

7:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 9 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

7:30pm (repeat)

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 1, Episode 2

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

7:40pm (repeat)

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 6 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Warwick Davis, Dr. Christian Jessen

Frank Skinner is joined by TV presenter and poker player Victoria Coren Mitchell, actor Warwick Davis and host of Embarrassing Bodies Dr. Christian Jessen. Nominations include James Bond and people who send emails.

8pm (repeat)

Jonathan Creek

Easter Special - The Clue Of The Savant's Thumb

Jonathan and Joey are drawn into a complex case involving a secret society, seemingly supernatural events at a girls' boarding school, and the miraculous disappearance of a body in front of three witnesses.

8pm (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble

Tony and Bren arrive at work together, causing much scandalous rumour amongst the girls. And a bet they'll "get it on" before Christmas.

8:20pm (repeat)

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 7 - Bob Mortimer, Rachel Riley, Brendan O'Carroll

Frank Skinner is joined by surreal comic Bob Mortimer, Countdown star Rachel Riley and Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll. Nominations include wrapping food in bacon, small pedal bins and unripe fruit being sold in supermarkets.

8:40pm (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift

With Tony too ill to come into work, and his cover so bad-mannered, ill-tempered, horrible and bossy that everyone save Brenda walks out, it's not the best time to have to be open for a rare night shift!

9pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Episode 3

Michael is joined by singing superstars Michael Buble and chart topper Rita Ora. Husband and wife presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford take part in a double Send To All, Michael's in Essex for The Midnight Gameshow. Plus there'll be another amazing performance from The Unexpected Star.

9pm
30 min

The Baby

Episode 4 - The Mother

With the baby now in Bobbi's hands, Natasha must reunite with her mother, Barbara, whom she hasn't seen in 15 years; Bobbi discovers an unmatched ability to put the child to sleep; Natasha confronts her family's fractured history.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell

QI

Series R, Episode 6 - Ridiculous

Sandi Toksvig takes the quiz in a "ridiculous" direction this evening. With Alan Davies, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell and Holly Walsh. This episode was recorded just as lockdown struck and thus there is no audience.

9:20pm (repeat)

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...

10pm (repeat)

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

10pm (repeat)

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.

10pm (repeat)

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 2

Vinnie's friend Gideon calls to say his mother has passed away and asks Vin to help him honour her final wishes.

10pm (repeat)

Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 7 - Phyllis Diller

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Phyllis Diller, who was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the US.

10pm (repeat)

The Tuckers

Series 1, Episode 2

Billy strikes a deal, with Clock, to buy some dodgy wine. While Glyn gets in trouble with a local gangster. And his violent sons.

10pm
40 min

Meet The Richardsons

Holiday Specials

Jon and Lucy are asked to make a UK travel show with Sally Lindsay. They jump in an RV, visit Whitby and sample the food and legends of the area. They hope that this could win them a BAFTA but it turns out that quite a few people off the telly have already visited the town. And the RV stinks a bit. Luckily Seann Walsh is on hand to make sure the show stays funny.

10pm (repeat)

Everything I Know About Love

Episode 7 - Romance

When a work trip to New York extends into a lonely solo holiday, Maggie unexpectedly finds herself entering into a whirlwind romance.

10pm (repeat)

Gyles's Joke Box

Gyles Brandreth asks his guests to pick their favourite audio comedy moments of all time.

10:05pm
60 min

CelebAbility

Series 6, Episode 6

Scarlett Moffatt leads a group of three friends looking to win a slew of fabulous prizes by defeating Sam Thompson, Chelsee Healey, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Lianne Sanderson.

10:15pm (repeat)

Camping

Episode 3

Fi's planned trip to Monkey World is cast aside when the others decide to take an impromptu fishing trip.

10:30pm (repeat)

Listen Against

Series 4, Episode 4

A satirical look back over the past week of radio.

10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 8 - Jack Whitehall, Josh Widdicombe, Shappi Khorsandi

Host Jack Whitehall leads the way for Josh Widdicombe and Shappi Khorsandi.

10:40pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 1

This episode's guests are David Baddiel, Ed Balls, Jo Brand and Kimberly Wyatt.

10:50pm (repeat)

Camping

Episode 4

Robin makes an attempt to reignite his and Fi's sex life for his birthday, while Tom gets some bad news regarding his estranged wife.

10:55pm (repeat)

Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club

Episode 4

With Huge Davies, Sikisa and Rosie Jones. Plus, special guest Katherine Ryan will be trying out some new material.

11pm (repeat)

Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story

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

11pm (repeat)

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 3

Noel Fielding is joined by comedian Richard Ayoade and DJ Majestic whilst Daisy May Cooper and regular Jamali Maddix welcome singer, presenter and former Saturday Mollie King. From absurd first-time experiences for Snoop Dogg and Elton John to appearances from Blazin' Squad and Big Bruvaz, no area of music trivia is left undiscussed.

11pm (repeat)

The Isleanders. Image shows from L to R: Jamie MacColl, Matt McGill, Maisie (Rachel Flynn). Copyright: BBC Studios

Islelanders

Comedy about a pair of chancers living in the Scottish islands.

11pm
30 min

Robin Ince. Copyright: Steve Best, Cosmic Shambles Network

Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel

Series 1, Episode 2 - Outside Robin Ince

Ince talks about undergoing a brain scan, muses on what sleep and dreams reveal about our reality and remembers a moment of transcendence at the Callanish Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis.

11pm (repeat)

The Maltby Collection

Series 3, Episode 4

Museum cleaner Eva Tattle has been interviewed 'in depth' by Cleaners' Weekly (incorporating The Scrubbers' Gazette) and has managed to offend the entire museum in the process.

11:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 2

The guests on this episode are Mark Bonnar, Sheila Hancock, Stephen Mangan and Anita Rani.

11:30pm (repeat)

The Secret World

Series 4, Episode 3

This week Mary Berry from Bake Off has to deal with a baking-related dispute between Ray Winstone and Bob Hoskins. Olympic director Danny Boyle is tasked with rescuing a cat from a tree, and James Naughtie seeks counselling from poet Roger McGough.

11:40pm (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dance Class

A trip to Rainbow Rhythms dance group has some surprising results for Mark, Jez and Sophie.

Midnight (repeat)

Jimmy Carr: Being Funny

A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.

Midnight
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Liza Tarbuck, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Zoe Lyons, Alan Davies

QI

Series R, Episode 8 - Reflections

Sandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of reflections this week, with Joe Lycett, Zoe Lyons, Liza Tarbuck and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.

12:15am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 3 - Jeremy Makes It

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

12:50am (repeat)

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...

12:55am (repeat)

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 10

Storylines from this episode include: Karl's views on the National Curriculum; dishwashers on Mars; the human appendix; and a chimp doctor in Monkey News.

1am (repeat)

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 1, Episode 2

Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by Jimmy Carr, Judi Love and Richard Bacon.

1:05am (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mating Game

Mildred's beloved dog Truffles is in season. George is all for getting her some form of injection - until he hears the price of pedigree puppies. Meanwhile, Tristram's becoming more impressionable, and Ann insists Jeffrey gives up smoking.

1:25am (repeat)

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 11

Storylines from this episode include: Valentine's Day; Karl's pulling techniques; fish vs. humans; and the final Monkey News.

1:30am (repeat)

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.

1:35am (repeat)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 13 - A Lot Of Bull And A Pat On The Back

Terry is up to his neck in it when Arthur despatches him to the country to make a very unusual repossession.

1:40am (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 5, Episode 2 - In Sickness And In Health

Mildred's in hospital with a suspected grumbling appendix, leaving George home alone for a few days. Or he would be, if Jerry didn't drop by!

2am (repeat)

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 5 - A Little Whiff Of Cheese

Sara Pascoe, alongside captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns, welcomes comics Lucy Beaumont, Ivo Graham, Rachel Parris and RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne into the Comedy Central loft.

2am (repeat)

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 6 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Warwick Davis, Dr. Christian Jessen

Frank Skinner is joined by TV presenter and poker player Victoria Coren Mitchell, actor Warwick Davis and host of Embarrassing Bodies Dr. Christian Jessen. Nominations include James Bond and people who send emails.

2:20am (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble

Tony and Bren arrive at work together, causing much scandalous rumour amongst the girls. And a bet they'll "get it on" before Christmas.

2:30am (repeat)

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 7 - Bob Mortimer, Rachel Riley, Brendan O'Carroll

Frank Skinner is joined by surreal comic Bob Mortimer, Countdown star Rachel Riley and Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll. Nominations include wrapping food in bacon, small pedal bins and unripe fruit being sold in supermarkets.

2:55am (repeat)

Stand Up Central

Series 3, Episode 3

Live from Camden's legendary Electric Ballroom, Chris Ramsey performs stand-up, and introduces two guests: the loveable Marlon Davis and right character Lee Nelson.

2:55am (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift

With Tony too ill to come into work, and his cover so bad-mannered, ill-tempered, horrible and bossy that everyone save Brenda walks out, it's not the best time to have to be open for a rare night shift!

3am (repeat)

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.

3:10am (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 9 - Don't Like Them Go Bang

The five comics go undercover as they try to impress Greg Davies with their attempts at high-level espionage. Results, involving a white van, a newspaper and a paper cup, are mixed. Meanwhile, Greg's simpering secretary Alex Horne observes with barely concealed glee as Ed Gamble shaves his knees and Jo Brand finds an alternative use for her earring.

3:25am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dance Class

A trip to Rainbow Rhythms dance group has some surprising results for Mark, Jez and Sophie.

3:30am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 6 - Dead Loss

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

3:45am (repeat)

Comedy Game Night

Episode 6

Ivo Graham, Desiree Burch, Darren Harriott, Nina Wadia, Gethin Jones and Gaby Roslin play the games.

4am (repeat)

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 20, Episode 4

John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Lou Sanders and Graeme Garden are the panellists joining David Mitchell who are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as The Rolling Stones, vegetarianism, eggs and Harry Potter.

4:30am (repeat)

Coming Alive

Episode 2.1, Off The Hook: An assault charge could send Terry back to jail, threatening his battle to rejuvenate the community centre and his blossoming romance with Sandra.

5am (repeat)

To Hull And Back

Series 1, Episode 1 - Crying In The Chapel

Songs of Praise are paying a visit to Hull. Sophie sees this as an opportunity to start a successful singing career but neglected plumbing and a painting of Elvis at The Last Supper make an impossible task even more difficult.

5:30am (repeat)

Gyles's Joke Box

Gyles Brandreth asks his guests to pick their favourite audio comedy moments of all time.

Schedule Thursday 21st July 2022

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