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Schedule Thursday 1st September 2022

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

The Second Mr. Bush

A repeat of this 1940 film.

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 8, Episode 1 - Trouble And Strife

With money in short supply, Sharon's new job is vital, although Tracey wonders whether the price is too high. Meanwhile Dorien is planning a party in her flat.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (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 7am (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (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.

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. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 42 - The Confidence Trick

Danger Mouse's confidence take a hit when The Baron steals it to invigorate his shy daughter and create a criminal mastermind!

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dinmaker Diva

Dennis and the gang are fed up with dinner lady Olive's completely inedible school dinners. In their mission to 'drop the slop', they discover a poster of her past career as a singer. The gang ask her to join The Dinmakers - hoping she'll swap a life in the kitchen for fame. However, after unleashing Olive's inner diva, their new mission is how to get Olive back into the kitchen!

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 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.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 28 - Go Jet Academy: Rainbow

Grandmaster Glitch tries to make his own rainbow but creates a huge rain storm instead.

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

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 3, Episode 3

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (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 4, Episode 3 - A Tip Top Day

Lofty Saltmarsh moves in with the family as their lodger. But Annie seems to have fallen in love, and his presence causes a shuffling of sleeping arrangements.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guests

The author is appalled at news of unwelcome dinner companions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (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 5 - Frenzy

After weeks of work the kitchen is finally complete, and Bill can get to work.

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

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 2, Episode 5

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

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

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 4 - Sweet Dreams Timmy

It is nap time but Timmy is too excited to sleep. While the other animals snooze, Timmy wants to play.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 1 - If Wet - In The Ballroom

The staff are at their wits' end. Rain has been tumbling down for days and they have practically exhausted their repertoire of indoor amusements.

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

The Personality Test

Series 3, Episode 4 - Edwina Currie

Edwina Currie takes the chair for the comedy quiz in which all the questions are about the guest host. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 24 - More About Out

The Twirlywoos are by the coast and they watch as a tired walker takes a rest on a bench.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Trevor's World Of Sport. Image shows from L to R: Trevor Heslop (Neil Pearson), Sammy (Paul Reynolds). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Trevor's World Of Sport

Series 1, Episode 1 - Jason

Trevor battles against Sammy's 'casual' discussions with the press, potentially damaging the career of an already poor footballer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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 4, Episode 4 - The Errand Boy Executive

To impress Stephanie, a young lady from the boutique, Granville claims he is an "executive" and that Arkwright is his "faithful old assistant".

Comedy Central 10am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Angela Scanlon. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 4

The regulars welcome Jason Manford, The One Show's Angela Scanlon, Radio 1's Dev Griffin, and Suzi Ruffell into their loft to play guessing games.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 3

The boys test their horsepower to the max on Stone Age Top Gear, Charles Dickens sings about his life and books, the Greek philosophers host weird dinner parties on Historical Come Dine With Me, and Vlad the Impaler reveals his horrible new plan for keeping out the neighbours.

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

Minder

Series 5, Episode 8 - The Balance Of Power

When Arthur's used car lot is threatened by a compulsory purchase order, he decides to stand as an independent candidate in the local council by-election.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (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 27, Episode 5 - Barry In Danger From Reading And Aunt Jessie

Alvin decides to lead a jealous Nora up the garden path.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 25 - The Marching Band

Richard is preparing a show that will blow everything away and the gang are desperate to take part. But what can Sweep do? With his bagpipes and batons causing nothing but trouble, Sooty comes up with some mischief of his own.

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 11am (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 27, Episode 6 - Who's That Merry Man With Billy, Then?

Recruitment for Billy's Merry Men receives an unexpected boost.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Nova Jones. Credit: JAM Media

Nova Jones

Series 1, Episode 4 - Green Eyed Nova

Nova is top of the charts until Johnarchy and the Monarchy release their awesome single. Nova resorts to desperate measures when she struggles to hide her green-eyed monster.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 8 - Judgement Day

A funky American preacher sues Desmond for a distressing haircut.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guests

The author is appalled at news of unwelcome dinner companions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10pm (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 5 - Frenzy

After weeks of work the kitchen is finally complete, and Bill can get to work.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 5 - Waffle Grows

It's Waffle's last day at the Brooklyn-Bells' but he still finds time to upset neighbour Mrs Hobbs. Simon hears Waffle speak. Will he finally agree that the family can keep the special dog?

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

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 2, Episode 5

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Great Wall of China

Glitch and his grimbots have a long race on a very long wall - the Great Wall of China!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50pm (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 2 - My British Buddy

The Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:10pm (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 1:20pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Hamazing Hamsterman

Dennis gets into a fluffy mess when he runs into Von Screwtop's hadron collider with the professor's pet hamster, Galahad. To stop Dennis from completely changing into a hamster, the gang must sneak him into Wilbur's lab to use his reverse hadron collider and change him back!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30pm (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 4, Episode 3 - A Tip Top Day

Lofty Saltmarsh moves in with the family as their lodger. But Annie seems to have fallen in love, and his presence causes a shuffling of sleeping arrangements.

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

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 20 - For Sale

Mrs. Wicket is selling up and moving on... but what will happen to Mr. Bean?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 10 - Prank Wars

Dennis discovers that Ralf the janitor is the legendary Prankmaster General and is told he could become his successor. Walter won't let this happen and challenges him to a prank battle to win Ralf's book of pranking - the infamous Prankypedia.

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

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 21 - Jumping Bean

Mr. Bean takes on the Bruisers at the local skateboard park, using only a mobility scooter.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:45pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 3 - Stig

Everyone is curious about Fleur's new boyfriend - but his secret identity is more surprising than any rumour. Meanwhile CJ and Nunn go to war over a pair of second-hand underpants.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05pm (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 2:20pm (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 3, Episode 3

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 43 - Bird Migration: Spain And Africa

The Go Jetters are on the Strait of Gibraltar in southern Spain, working with a team of conservationists to track and follow a group of baby storks on their journey from Spain to Africa.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45pm (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 27, Episode 5 - Barry In Danger From Reading And Aunt Jessie

Alvin decides to lead a jealous Nora up the garden path.

Comedy Central Extra 3pm (repeat)
Guessable?. Kiri Pritchard-McLean. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 3

The regulars welcome Mark Watson, Phil Wang, Ellie Taylor and Kiri Pritchard-McLean into the loft to play an array of guessing games.

TNT Sports 1 logo 3pm (repeat)
Down The Clubhouse

Down The Clubhouse

Episode 5 - Mavericks

Individuals who have changed the face of their sports.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 24 - Bitzer's Basic Training

Bitzer thinks The Farmer is planning to replace him, so Shaun helps to knock his friend into shape. Unfortunately Bitzer goes completely over the top with his training regime and starts running the farm with military precision driving everyone crazy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 4 - Planet Of The Toilets

On a trip to Japan, Penfold's ill-timed comfort break sparks a world-wide porcelain revolution lead by the evil super-intelligent toilet Dr Loocifer.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink Dawn

The Professor's young visitor - competition winner Dawn Crumhorn - becomes a Barbie-like pink-obsessed child-villain after an accident in the lab.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:25pm (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 27, Episode 6 - Who's That Merry Man With Billy, Then?

Recruitment for Billy's Merry Men receives an unexpected boost.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 7 - Pie Spy

Pieface steals Professor Von Screwtop's Pastry-based Intelligent Espionage unit (PIE) after forming a strong bond with the pie-shaped robot. Pieface is dismayed when Walter steals it from him to protect his dad from the embarrassing footage the PIE's memory chip holds.

Comedy Central Extra 4pm (repeat)
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 7

Dara schools our sixth former contestants Frank, Zeenah and Arjuns as they take on this iconic trivia-based quiz for the chance to win some epic prizes.

TNT Sports 1 logo 4pm (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.

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 6, Episode 2 - My British Buddy

The Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.

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

The Personality Test

Series 3, Episode 4 - Edwina Currie

Edwina Currie takes the chair for the comedy quiz in which all the questions are about the guest host. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.

Talking Pictures TV 4:30pm (repeat)
Passport To Pimlico. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Pemberton (Stanley Holloway), P.C. Spiller (Philip Stainton), Central European (Paul Demel). Copyright: Ealing Studios / STUDIOCANAL

Passport To Pimlico

Ealing comedy about a legal discovery that leads the residents of Pimlico to declare themselves an independent nation, Burgundy.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Blockbusters. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 8

Dara schools sixth former contestants Adam, Tia and Amy as they take on this iconic trivia-based quiz for the chance to win some epic prizes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Trevor's World Of Sport. Image shows from L to R: Trevor Heslop (Neil Pearson), Sammy (Paul Reynolds). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Trevor's World Of Sport

Series 1, Episode 1 - Jason

Trevor battles against Sammy's 'casual' discussions with the press, potentially damaging the career of an already poor footballer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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 4, Episode 4 - The Errand Boy Executive

To impress Stephanie, a young lady from the boutique, Granville claims he is an "executive" and that Arkwright is his "faithful old assistant".

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 44 - Whistler Mountain, Canada

The Go Jetters are on Whistler Mountain in Canada, doing some skiing and checking out the amazing cable car.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 16 - Timmy Afloat

The class make boats, but Timmy is paired with a sneezy Stripey, who keeps ruining his efforts.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 6 - Captain Adorable's Shopping

Rapids Johnson enjoys a trip to a woodland cinema, Will Singalot and the Merry Band play hide-and-seek, and Captain Adorable attempts to carry some shopping bags.

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

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.

CITV 5:15pm (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.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 4 - Waffle Is A Listening Dog

Waffle tries to impress on his first day as a listening dog at school.

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 8, Episode 1 - Trouble And Strife

With money in short supply, Sharon's new job is vital, although Tracey wonders whether the price is too high. Meanwhile Dorien is planning a party in her flat.

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 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.

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 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 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Clock

A dinner is scheduled to mark Mr. Grainger's 65th birthday. After 37 years with Grace Bros., will he be forced to accept the infamous cuckoo-clock of retirement as his gift?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 1 - If Wet - In The Ballroom

The staff are at their wits' end. Rain has been tumbling down for days and they have practically exhausted their repertoire of indoor amusements.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alice Levine, Asim Chaudhry, Greg Davies, Russell Howard, Alex Horne, Tim Vine, Liza Tarbuck. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 10 - He Was A Different Man

It's the final episode of the series and all five contestants not called Alice Levine or Asim Chaudhry still have genuine hopes of winning the greatest prize on earth: the shiny golden bonce of Taskmaster Greg Davies. Russell Howard invents sticky tape architecture, Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation and Liza Tarbuck gifts Alex Horne a big, messy cake.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min version (repeat)
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.

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 16, Episode 4 - Once In A Moonlit Junkyard

Junkyard. The arrival of a sinister-looking motorcyclist fills Compo with fear.

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 6, Episode 2 - My British Buddy

The Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guests

The author is appalled at news of unwelcome dinner companions.

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 16, Episode 5 - The Space Ace

When alcohol interrupts the rigorous programme of Yorkshire's first trainee astronaut, Foggy knows just the man to take over.

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 6, Episode 3 - The Royal Train

The platoon go to the railway station in order to honour the King, who is travelling through. When another train blocks the line, Mainwaring decides to move the train himself, but then there is the small matter of stopping it.

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

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 2, Episode 5

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Adil Ray, Frank Skinner, Katie Price, Greg Davies. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 3 - Greg Davies, Katie Price, Adil Ray

Stand-up Greg Davies, Citizen Khan star Adil Ray, and reality TV star Katie Price try to abolish among other things beards, ketchup and people who give their dog very specific instructions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 5 - Beer

Blackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Frank Skinner, Heston Blumenthal, Kirsty Wark. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 4 - Heston Blumenthal, James Acaster, Kirsty Wark

Chef Heston Blumenthal, comedian James Acaster and newsreader Kirsty Wark try to rid the world of plastic flowers, geese, and the shot put.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal Punishment

After having trouble with the trenches' telephone system, Blackadder is facing a court-martial for disobeying orders; and far more seriously, shooting and eating Melchett's prized pet pigeon, Speckled Jim. Is there any hope for the Captain, or does a firing squad and certain death await?

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

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 5, Episode 1

This week, global superstar Liam Payne will perform his new song Stack It Up, survival expert and TV presenter Bear Grylls will face one of his toughest challenges as he hands over his phone to Michael for Send To All, and there will be an amazing surprise for the Unexpected Star, as they get the opportunity to perform live in front of over 2,000 people on stage at The London Palladium.

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60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Micah Richards, Jimmy Carr, Romesh Ranganathan, Maisie Adam, Laura Trott, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Episode 3

Joining the ALOTO boys this week are Olympic champion and cycling legend Laura Kenny alongside Joel Dommett, Jimmy Carr and Maisie Adam. Together they'll take on a human croquet assault course and see how Jamie, Jimmy and Joel got on racing Formula 1 cars at Circuit Paul Ricard.

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 8 - Lovely

With Aisling Bea, Tony Hawks and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
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Bottom

Series 1, Episode 3 - Contest

With only 30 pence between them for the next two months and opposing ideas of what's best to watch on television, Eddie and Richie have a somewhat argumentative evening.

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Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Digger

Eddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Charlie Chaplin

Comedy Legends

Series 3, Episode 1 - Charlie Chaplin

Barry Cryer takes a look at the life and career of the one and only Charlie Chaplin. Coming from a background of poverty, Chaplin would rise to stardom during the silent era through his beloved character of "The Tramp" - a role so iconic that it is still immediately recognisable over one hundred years after he first appeared and some fifty years after Chaplin's death.

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Richard Wilson

The Moments That Made...

Episode 2 - Richard Wilson

Veteran Scottish actor Richard Wilson is the focus of this episode of this series that takes a detailed review of top comedy talent careers.

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30 min
Bloods. Wendy (Jane Horrocks)

Bloods

Series 2, Episode 6

The fallout from New Year's Eve looms large at South Hill.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Highlights Special - Christmas Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis feature in a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring fond favourites, outtakes and other previously unseen bits.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Late Night Mash. Image shows from L to R: Rachel Parris, Helen Bauer. Copyright: Zeppotron

Late Night Mash

Series 2, Episode 1

Rachel Parris takes over hosting duties to reflect on Liz Truss's vibes, Joel Dommett is this week's special guest, and Helen Bauer is wellness influencer Melinda Major.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Grindah (Allan Mustafa). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 4, Episode 5 - Stags & Hens

The wedding is back on and the Kurupt FM crew are out on the town for the Stag Party.

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 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.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Michelle (Lily Brazier), Grindah (Allan Mustafa). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Wedding

In the final installment of the series and the big day has arrived - Kurupt FM's first daytime rave!

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

Episode 2 - March & April

As lambs frolic in meadows Frank McCourt, Alistair Campbell and Sharon Osborne contemplate the spring.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
65 min version (repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy

Dara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
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Brassic

Series 3, Episode 8

Driven mad with worry, Erin has told Vinnie about the money she owes McCann. But when McCann's men kidnap Tyler as a warning, Vinnie is so furious that he kidnaps McCann's twins in retaliation and the situation worsens.

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The Undiscovered Kenneth Williams. Kenneth Williams. Copyright: Getty Images

The Undiscovered Kenneth Williams

Victor Lewis-Smith looks at the life and career of Kenneth Williams.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 10 - Lying

With Adam Hills, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Consultants

The Consultants

Series 3, Episode 4

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

TNT Sports 1 logo 11:30pm (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 11:30pm (repeat)
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Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 1, Episode 3 - Horsing Around

Tom's parents don't trust him, even with his own car. So he is determined to prove them wrong, and what better way than taking care of his sister Amy when she visits London?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 5 - Jurying

Jeremy gets called up on jury service but falls for the female defendant, Carla. Mark warns him to stop sleeping with her - it's against the law - but Jeremy ignores him.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Stewart Francis.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Roisin Conaty

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson play against Jon Richardson and Nabil Abdulrashid. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 6 - Quantocking

Mark is worried that he's drifting apart from Sophie, so immediate action is called for: he must propose.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 5 - Beer

Blackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am
60 min version (repeat)
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QI

Series L, Episode 11 - Lumped Together

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
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Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal Punishment

After having trouble with the trenches' telephone system, Blackadder is facing a court-martial for disobeying orders; and far more seriously, shooting and eating Melchett's prized pet pigeon, Speckled Jim. Is there any hope for the Captain, or does a firing squad and certain death await?

Comedy Central 2am (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 4

Karl addresses one of his pet peeves: animals that are treated like people.

Comedy Central Extra 2:05am (repeat)
Frank Skinner: Man In A Suit. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner: Man In A Suit

TV broadcast of Frank Skinner's 2014 stand-up DVD.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
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Bottom

Series 1, Episode 3 - Contest

With only 30 pence between them for the next two months and opposing ideas of what's best to watch on television, Eddie and Richie have a somewhat argumentative evening.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Adil Ray, Frank Skinner, Katie Price, Greg Davies. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 3 - Greg Davies, Katie Price, Adil Ray

Stand-up Greg Davies, Citizen Khan star Adil Ray, and reality TV star Katie Price try to abolish among other things beards, ketchup and people who give their dog very specific instructions.

Comedy Central 2:30am (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Karl reveals that he often goes on walks to observe ants, moths and other insects and that once, he saw a bee have a heart attack.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Digger

Eddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:55am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Roisin Conaty

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson play against Jon Richardson and Nabil Abdulrashid. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Frank Skinner, Heston Blumenthal, Kirsty Wark. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 4 - Heston Blumenthal, James Acaster, Kirsty Wark

Chef Heston Blumenthal, comedian James Acaster and newsreader Kirsty Wark try to rid the world of plastic flowers, geese, and the shot put.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Grindah (Allan Mustafa). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 4, Episode 5 - Stags & Hens

The wedding is back on and the Kurupt FM crew are out on the town for the Stag Party.

Comedy Central Extra 3:05am (repeat)
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson. Kerry Godliman. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 2, Episode 3

Jon gives his take on the world's wildest TV, with Kerry Godliman and Judi Love. Featuring childhood advert jingles, X-rated TV from Italy, and shocking examples of reality TV.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10am (repeat)
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Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 8 - Judgement Day

A funky American preacher sues Desmond for a distressing haircut.

Talking Pictures TV 3:15am (repeat)
There Was A Young Lady

There Was A Young Lady

Super-efficient secretary Elizabeth Foster circumvents the schemes of smash-and grab gangsters.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Michelle (Lily Brazier), Grindah (Allan Mustafa). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Wedding

In the final installment of the series and the big day has arrived - Kurupt FM's first daytime rave!

Comedy Central Extra 3:50am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Angela Scanlon. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 4

The regulars welcome Jason Manford, The One Show's Angela Scanlon, Radio 1's Dev Griffin, and Suzi Ruffell into their loft to play guessing games.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4am (repeat)
Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. Image shows from L to R: Guz Khan, Rosie Jones

Trip Hazard

Series 2, Episode 2 - Blackpool

Rosie takes Man Like Mobeen star Guz Khan to Blackpool, where she's booked the UK's highest skydive.

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

The Personality Test

Series 3, Episode 4 - Edwina Currie

Edwina Currie takes the chair for the comedy quiz in which all the questions are about the guest host. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson. Image shows from L to R: Judi Love, Jon Richardson, Iain Stirling. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 1, Episode 6

Jon is joined by Iain Stirling and regular guest Judi Love as they navigate the world of ridiculous and wonderful international TV.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
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Trevor's World Of Sport

Series 1, Episode 1 - Jason

Trevor battles against Sammy's 'casual' discussions with the press, potentially damaging the career of an already poor footballer.

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

Series 1, Episode 3

Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.

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 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.

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