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Schedule Thursday 25th August 2022

U&Drama channel logo 7am (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 7, Episode 6 - Rising Damp

Following Chris and Darryl's reincarceration, Tracey wastes no time in going out to look for a new man. But with roles more than a little reversed, Sharon's eagerly fighting Chris's corner. Elsewhere, Dorien's got Marcus right where she wants him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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 5

Hyacinth calls Richard out of an important meeting when Daddy disappears - apparently to get married!

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail Hydrant

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Tim meets a secretary and sings an imaginary country song.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

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

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 32 - Wicked Leaks

Penfold's addiction to social media leads to the Baron turning all of DM's secrets against him, in a plot to deflate the planet.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 50 - Eventful Tentacles

An order mix-up leads to a delivery of hyperactive tentacles at Bash Street School. However, no-one wants the duty of looking after the pesky things, and attempts to duck out of the tentacle-care duties lead to chaos.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Michael Spicer: Before Next Door. Image shows left to right: Michael (Michael Spicer), Ellie Taylor

Michael Spicer: Before Next Door

Series 1, Episode 1 - Marketing Genius

The neurotic part-time comedian finally wins acclaim for his Room Next Door videos. But can he cash in or will his ambitions ever overcome his social anxiety and self doubt?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 20 - Go Jet Academy: Sea Arch Escape

The Go Jetters race to save Tala and Xuli, who are trapped beneath a collapsing sea arch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
I Didn't Know You Cared. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Mort (Robin Bailey), Pat Partington (Anita Carey), Annie Brandon (Liz Smith), Carter Brandon (Stephen Rea), Les Brandon (John Comer). Copyright: BBC

I Didn't Know You Cared

Series 3, Episode 6 - Paradise Lost

After a visit from Dr Fitzcogan, Les has some devastating news to impart to Uncle Mort: he's not about to die after all.

U&Drama channel logo 7:45am (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 2, Episode 7

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Banquet

The author writes off his car as a result of trying to help wife Diana find inspiration.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (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 4, Episode 1 - The Parent Trap

Jenny prepares Bill and Ben to meet her boyfriend's parents for the first time. The potential for humiliation is, naturally, huge. Meanwhile, it transpires that David has been breeding cockroaches for school biology projects...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 2, Episode 4

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Partridge Season

The Punch and Judy man gets drunk, and everyone has the problem of covering up for him so that he is not discovered by the senior camp staff.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:55am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 21 - Count On Timmy

Timmy and Finlay both have their hearts set on a toy plane, so they try to raise enough buttons to buy it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 3, Episode 3 - Andrew Neil

Broadcaster and former Sunday Times Editor Andrew Neil taking the chair in this edition. Facing Andrew's quirky quiz are comedians Sue Perkins, Carrie Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The Wedding

Arkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 19 - More About Turning

The Twirlywoos visit a skate park. They spot a skateboard and jump on, practising turning and trick moves.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Episode 2.6, Out of the Mouths of Babes: Terry and Sandra battle to win support from the local council to keep the community centre going, and Gail wins everyone's heart with her show-stopping performance.

Comedy Central 10am (repeat)
Guessable?. The Vivienne

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:05am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Special - Sport Special

Multi-award-winning comedy sketch show Horrible Histories returns with a special sports-themed episode, packed full of fascinating facts about some of the top sporting moments from the past.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 26, Episode 7 - The McDonaghs Of Jamieson Street

The trio try to track down the woman who escaped Smiler's clutches.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 2 - What Makes Shamy Run?

Dave at the Winchester Arms points out that the banknotes given to Arthur by Shamy to pay off his debts are in fact forgeries.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 18 - Who's A Clever Bird?

Richard has booked a circus to entertain the guests but it hasn't arrived, so Sooty asks the owner of the bird garden to save the day with his clever budgies.

CITV 10:30am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50am (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 26, Episode 8 - The Afterthoughts Of A Co-op Manager

Why did Marina's ex-boyfriend emigrate to Australia?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Monster Court

Monster Court

Episode 14 - The Case Of The Favourite Pants

Judge Smudge thinks the haunted courtroom is a prank by Bernard - until Ghost Mum appears.

Talking Pictures TV 11:15am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Come Back Peter

Pandemonium is created in a country house when various relatives come to stay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 4 - Demon Barber II (Turbo)

Sean invents a video game that seems destined to put his father out of business.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:35am (repeat)
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 1, Episode 9 - Mugged

When Ray gets Sol's stolen game back, Sol treats him like a hero - until Ray won't leave!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Banquet

The author writes off his car as a result of trying to help wife Diana find inspiration.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:05pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A Teacup

Harris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 14 - Waffle Make And Do

Doug and Waffle share fun memories as they make new neighbour Pepper a dog bed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 2, Episode 4

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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 10 - Brain Versus Brawn

The Colonel is unamused by his superiors' plans to forge a commando-style unit of younger Home Guard. In order to prove his point, he invites Mainwaring's platoon to take part in a special exercise...

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Sydney Opera House, Australia

Glitch turns the Opera House into an opera boat to enter a race around Sydney Harbour.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:05pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 47 - Thanks A Minion!

Penfold's chances of winning a Sidekickie award are in peril when Stiletto attempts to snatch the prize. Greenback plots to destroy the world with termites, and DM gets overly enthusiastic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
I Didn't Know You Cared. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Mort (Robin Bailey), Pat Partington (Anita Carey), Annie Brandon (Liz Smith), Carter Brandon (Stephen Rea), Les Brandon (John Comer). Copyright: BBC

I Didn't Know You Cared

Series 3, Episode 6 - Paradise Lost

After a visit from Dr Fitzcogan, Les has some devastating news to impart to Uncle Mort: he's not about to die after all.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 48 - High School Inedible

DM and Penfold go back to school to thwart the plans of an evil food scientist and his killer hot dogs.

CITV 1:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 1 - Game Over

Mr. Bean becomes obsessed with gaming after being introduced by Mrs. Wicket's nephew. He decides he must have his own console!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 47 - Crouching Dennis Hidden Yeti

The gang's efforts to help JJ master the ancient art of blamjitsu are ruined by Walter's plans to capture the Beanotown yeti. Dennis and the gang defend the yeti, and help JJ unleash her inner blam, in a gravity-defying blam-jitsu face-off with the WilburCorp henchbot.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 48 - Double Crust

When Crusty the robot pie spy is forced by Doctor Pfooflepfeffer to send her photos of Professor Screwtop's latest inventions, the gang get their own back by tricking Crusty into sending her the silliest inventions they can think of.

CITV 1:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 2 - Special Delivery

Mrs. Wicket demands that Bean stay in to take delivery of a new lounge chair. He is forced to dress up as Mrs. Wicket to make sure it is delivered!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 7, Episode 11 - Holiday

CJ wins a family holiday and has to get Bell and Maddie to pretend they're married. Polly holds a raffle for cash to decorate the common room, but what will they use for a prize?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 5

Hyacinth calls Richard out of an important meeting when Daddy disappears - apparently to get married!

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 2, Episode 7

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 32 - Everglades National Park, Florida

The Go Jetters are visiting the Everglades National Park in Florida, USA.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 26, Episode 7 - The McDonaghs Of Jamieson Street

The trio try to track down the woman who escaped Smiler's clutches.

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

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 9 - Boing Boing Timmy

Timmy thinks Otus's jack-in-the-box is brilliant, and he decides to make his own.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45pm (repeat)
Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

A Shot In The Dark

British co-produced sequel to the hit film The Pink Panther, starring Peter Sellers.

Comedy Central Extra 3pm (repeat)
Guessable?. Bec Hill

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 28 - Zebra Ducks Of The Serengeti

After getting covered in soot, two hapless ducks are mistaken for a pair of rare African Zebra Ducks. Seeing a way to make money, the farmer transforms Shaun's field into an exotic duck enclosure, which he gleefully opens to the public. Shaun doesn't appreciate losing his field and sets about exposing the fraud.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 26, Episode 8 - The Afterthoughts Of A Co-op Manager

Why did Marina's ex-boyfriend emigrate to Australia?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 46 - Duplicate Mouse

Danger Mouse teams up with a duplicate team of Danger Agents to stop Big Head.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 52 - Growing Pains

The kids of Beanotown decide that they can run the town far better than the grown-ups. However, they discover it isn't nearly as easy or fun as they had hoped.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (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 10 - Brain Versus Brawn

The Colonel is unamused by his superiors' plans to forge a commando-style unit of younger Home Guard. In order to prove his point, he invites Mainwaring's platoon to take part in a special exercise...

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

The Personality Test

Series 3, Episode 3 - Andrew Neil

Broadcaster and former Sunday Times Editor Andrew Neil taking the chair in this edition. Facing Andrew's quirky quiz are comedians Sue Perkins, Carrie Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Episode 2.6, Out of the Mouths of Babes: Terry and Sandra battle to win support from the local council to keep the community centre going, and Gail wins everyone's heart with her show-stopping performance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Beth (Katie Redford). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 6

It's a day full of bad surprises for Granville when the till becomes unwell, Leroy buys an ice cream van and the Black Widow finds him overheating in a tight spot.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 34 - Go Jet Academy: Mudslide

It's a very rainy day at the Go Jet Academy and the Go Jetters are in the training domes teaching the cadets some crucial Go Jetter skills.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:55pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 14 - Snapshot Timmy

It is time for the class photo but Timmy just cannot keep himself clean. He gets muddy and covered in jam.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 5 - DIY Dan's Cat Flap

It's raining cats and dogs! DIY Dan makes a cat flap, Woof the dog causes trouble at Nana Knickerbocker's farm shop, and Captain Adorable searches for a missing puppy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Tim meets a secretary and sings an imaginary country song.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 14 - Waffle Pop Dog

Doug makes a music kit and receives help to compose a song for the school show.

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 7, Episode 7 - Three Up, Two Down

With Darryl back inside, the business dead, and money equally unforthcoming, Sharon and Tracey are forced to consider selling Dalentrace and moving somewhere cheaper. Garth considers moving in with his girlfriend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 5

Hyacinth calls Richard out of an important meeting when Daddy disappears - apparently to get married!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Michael Spicer: Before Next Door. Image shows left to right: Michael (Michael Spicer), Ellie Taylor

Michael Spicer: Before Next Door

Series 1, Episode 1 - Marketing Genius

The neurotic part-time comedian finally wins acclaim for his Room Next Door videos. But can he cash in or will his ambitions ever overcome his social anxiety and self doubt?

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 3

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Partridge Season

The Punch and Judy man gets drunk, and everyone has the problem of covering up for him so that he is not discovered by the senior camp staff.

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

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 6 - We Met At Mealtimes

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

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Michael Spicer: Before Next Door. Image shows left to right: Michael (Michael Spicer), Ellie Taylor

Michael Spicer: Before Next Door

Series 1, Episode 2 - Silver Badge

Asked to present an award at a prestigious event, the Room Next Door Man should be celebrating, but insecurity about his comedy career and the day job puts paid to that.

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 15, Episode 4 - Have You Got A Light Mate?

Clegg is given the task of buying a present for Howard's lady friend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 10 - Brain Versus Brawn

The Colonel is unamused by his superiors' plans to forge a commando-style unit of younger Home Guard. In order to prove his point, he invites Mainwaring's platoon to take part in a special exercise...

TNT Sports 1 logo 6:45pm (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Football chat show hosted by Ian Stone, with a series of comic guests.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Banquet

The author writes off his car as a result of trying to help wife Diana find inspiration.

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 15, Episode 5 - Stop That Bath

Compo, Clegg and Foggy find that, for once, Howard has a cast iron excuse for being out without permission.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 11 - A Brush With The Law

After one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 2, Episode 4

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 3 - Fiona Bruce, Ray Mears, Katherine Ryan

Frank Skinner is joined by newsreader Fiona Bruce, survivalist Ray Mears and Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan. Nominations include nappies, bread and Cheryl Cole.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Mary (Katy Wix), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Robin (Laurence Rickard), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Captain (Ben Willbond), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Pat (Jim Howick), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Grey Lady

Alison and Mike are trying to find a semi-harmonious routine with the ghostly housemates of Button House. The ghosts have found a way to make their new situation work for them, while the couple are working towards a new money-making venture to fund their perpetual renovations.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Guz Khan, David Mitchell, Claudia Winkleman, Rob Brydon, Lucy Worsley, Lee Mack, Greg Davies. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 4

Comedians Greg Davies and Guz Khan, Strictly co-host Claudia Winkleman and historian Lucy Worsley join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 2 - About Last Night

After a particularly heavy night partying, Alison and Mike wake to find their house in disarray. With the clock ticking until a potentially crucial business partner comes to view the venue, and with very sore heads, the couple attempt a mass clean-up of the debris from the night before.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Michael McIntyre, Stuart Beech. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Highlights Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Surprises

Michael looks back over his favourite surprises from the last four series of his Big Show

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Episode 2

Joining the ALOTO boys this week as team captain is Manchester United and England legend Gary Neville, along with panellists Joel Dommett, Dara O Briain and Katherine Ryan. Together, they'll see how Jamie, Micah and Joel got on when they were set the challenge of racing Formula 1 cars at Silverstone and take on a demolition derby assault course.

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

QI

Series L, Episode 1 - L-Animals

With Ross Noble, Sarah Millican and Colin Lane.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 1

It's just 6 weeks until Denise and Dave's wedding day, and Jim's scrutinising the bills closely. Who on Earth has been making phone calls to Aberdeen...?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

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Brassic

Series 3, Episode 7

The gang are in a buzz when Vinnie is tasked by Chinese Dan to steal some beehives, so the lads scope out a nearby village famous for making local honey.

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Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 3 - Richard Pryor

This week, Barry Cryer takes a look at the life an career of one of the most influential stand-up comics of all time, Richard Pryor, who collaborated with Gene Wilder in four films including Stir Crazy and Silver Streak.

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30 min
Edinburgh Unlocked. Mark Nelson

Edinburgh Unlocked

Series 2, Episode 3

Mark Nelson meets Paul Sinha, one of the most recognisable performers at the festival, and takes his children to see some 'astonishing' Dragons and Mythical Beasts. Stand-up comedian and Fringe veteran Adam Hills is in town, making his debut as a director, joined by established Canadian stand-up Michelle Shaughnessy who is at the festival for the first time.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
The Tuckers. Image shows from L to R: Natalie Tucker (Alexandria Riley), Bobby Tucker (Ben McGregor), Roberto (Francois Pandolfo)

The Tuckers

Series 1, Episode 6

Roberto finally moves in, and Nats throws a party to celebrate. The Tuckers do the catering, and Bobby has a huge decision to make.

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30 min
Holier Than Thou. Shola (Princess Khumalo)

Holier Than Thou

Comedy about three young people growing up in Manchester, contending with their traditional evangelical backgrounds.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
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People Just Do Nothing

Series 4, Episode 3 - War

With the station under siege, Beats decides reinforcements are needed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Michael Spicer: Before Next Door. Image shows left to right: Michael (Michael Spicer), Ellie Taylor

Michael Spicer: Before Next Door

Series 1, Episode 1 - Marketing Genius

The neurotic part-time comedian finally wins acclaim for his Room Next Door videos. But can he cash in or will his ambitions ever overcome his social anxiety and self doubt?

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Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing

A TV broadcast of Micky Flanagan's 2017-released stand-up show.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
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People Just Do Nothing

Series 4, Episode 4 - Bosses

Angel auditions for her school play and Miche becomes fixated with her role as a 'Mumager'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
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Craig Brown's Lost Diaries

Episode 1 - January & February

Barack Obama and Barbara Cartland turn their thoughts to new starts.

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Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Ellie Taylor, Sam Simmons

In this week's third episode, multi-award winning Gina Yashere hosts as she introduces surreal Australian comedian Sam Simmons and rising comedy star Ellie Taylor to the stage.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Episode 5

Rob Brydon welcomes legendary comedian Ronnie Corbett, TV darling Julian Clary, Geordie comic Sarah Millican and TV presenter Holly Walsh to the comedy panel show.

Radio 4 11pm
60 min
40th Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards

The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Nominee Gala 2022

A performance from all the nominees for the 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Consultants

The Consultants

Series 3, Episode 3

Sketch show written by and starring Neil Edmond, Justin Edwards and James Rawlings.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

These are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
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Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 1, Episode 2 - Problems With A Package

Tom's parents are in Tenerife but that doesn't stop Tom making his weekly call. Tom lives to regret persuading them to explore more than just the hotel whilst they're on holiday.

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Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Mary (Katy Wix), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Robin (Laurence Rickard), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Captain (Ben Willbond), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Pat (Jim Howick), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Grey Lady

Alison and Mike are trying to find a semi-harmonious routine with the ghostly housemates of Button House. The ghosts have found a way to make their new situation work for them, while the couple are working towards a new money-making venture to fund their perpetual renovations.

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The Football's On

Football chat show hosted by Ian Stone, with a series of comic guests.

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Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 4 - Andy Murray

Rob and Romesh hang out with British sporting legend Sir Andy Murray. They catch up with him as he models his new sports wear range, before being pushed to their limits in a tennis training session and Andy's favourite hobby, road cycling. Their mission is to try to get to know what makes the greatest British tennis player of all time really tick.

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Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 11

Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah join Hugh Dennis to take a comic look back on the latest events in news and politics.

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Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 2 - About Last Night

After a particularly heavy night partying, Alison and Mike wake to find their house in disarray. With the clock ticking until a potentially crucial business partner comes to view the venue, and with very sore heads, the couple attempt a mass clean-up of the debris from the night before.

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QI

Series I, Episode 8 - Inequality

With Clive Anderson, Sandi Toksvig and Henning Wehn.

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The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 1

It's just 6 weeks until Denise and Dave's wedding day, and Jim's scrutinising the bills closely. Who on Earth has been making phone calls to Aberdeen...?

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 1 - Goodbye Sailor

Arthur lines up a deal to supply cheap tobacco and persuades Terry to collect it, convincing him that it's an easy job. But Terry has his doubts when he and Arthur are all at sea with Customs and Excise in pursuit.

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70 min version (repeat)
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QI

Series L, Episode 2 - Location, Location, Location

With Aisling Bea, Jason Manford and Johnny Vegas.

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The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

Comedy Central 2am (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 9

Storylines from this episode include: talking to animals; Chinese inventions; Karl's dancing classes; and the weekly Monkey News.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues

Young Scottish stand-up comic Kevin Bridges performs his second live tour in front of a packed-out Glasgow arena crowd.

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

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dance Class

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

Comedy Central 2:30am (repeat)
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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.

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Room 101

Series 4, Episode 3 - Fiona Bruce, Ray Mears, Katherine Ryan

Frank Skinner is joined by newsreader Fiona Bruce, survivalist Ray Mears and Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan. Nominations include nappies, bread and Cheryl Cole.

BBC Three 2:35am (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Chabuddy G (Asim Chaudhry), Steves (Steve Stamp), Beats (Hugo Chegwin). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 4, Episode 3 - War

With the station under siege, Beats decides reinforcements are needed.

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

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.

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 7 - Three Up, Two Down

With Darryl back inside, the business dead, and money equally unforthcoming, Sharon and Tracey are forced to consider selling Dalentrace and moving somewhere cheaper. Garth considers moving in with his girlfriend.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
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Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 1, Episode 5

Jon and Judi are joined this week by guest AJ Odudu.

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Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 4 - Alexander Armstrong, Henry Blofeld, Dame Kelly Holmes

Alexander Armstrong, superstar athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and golden voice of cricket Henry Blofeld compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Nominations include restaurants that don't keep proper powdered English mustard, snoring in public places and unnecessary cocktail ingredients.

BBC Three 3:05am (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Richard David-Caine), Chabuddy G (Asim Chaudhry). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 4, Episode 4 - Bosses

Angel auditions for her school play and Miche becomes fixated with her role as a 'Mumager'.

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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 4, Episode 1 - The Parent Trap

Jenny prepares Bill and Ben to meet her boyfriend's parents for the first time. The potential for humiliation is, naturally, huge. Meanwhile, it transpires that David has been breeding cockroaches for school biology projects...

BBC Three 3:35am (repeat)
Zen Motoring

Zen Motoring

Episode 3 - ASMR

Ogmios takes us on a sound journey in an ASMR edition of Zen Motoring.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
Guessable?. The Vivienne

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.

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

The Personality Test

Series 3, Episode 3 - Andrew Neil

Broadcaster and former Sunday Times Editor Andrew Neil taking the chair in this edition. Facing Andrew's quirky quiz are comedians Sue Perkins, Carrie Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30am (repeat)
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 1, Episode 5

Rhod is joined by comedians Sally Phillips, Richard Ayoade and Roisin Conaty as they travel back in time to their teenage years.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Episode 2.6, Out of the Mouths of Babes: Terry and Sandra battle to win support from the local council to keep the community centre going, and Gail wins everyone's heart with her show-stopping performance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Tim meets a secretary and sings an imaginary country song.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Michael Spicer: Before Next Door. Image shows left to right: Michael (Michael Spicer), Ellie Taylor

Michael Spicer: Before Next Door

Series 1, Episode 1 - Marketing Genius

The neurotic part-time comedian finally wins acclaim for his Room Next Door videos. But can he cash in or will his ambitions ever overcome his social anxiety and self doubt?

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