British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 12th December 2022

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

Series 4, Episode 1

Training moves onto a medical dummy; whilst on an all-too-rare night off, Ken is chatted up by a rather forward young lady. Back at camp, Jakey and Marsh are playing cards.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 11 - All About Scoring, Innit?

Terry has to mind Danny Varrow when the gambling, womanising, boozing footballer leaves his club in the lurch.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 3 - Super Sheep

Tired of being pushed around by the pigs, Shaun transforms into a high-flying hero.

U&Drama channel logo 7:05am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Woman Never Lies

Following the commotion at the chateau, the resistance are blackmailing Helga, Gruber and the Colonel with evidence of the Fallen Madonna. The only chance they have of raising the 10 million franc ransom is to hold-up the garrison pay truck! Meanwhile, Michelle's radio station is beginning to take shape.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 2

Eggs, sausages, a freezer and toilet roll are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 6

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 24 - Escape From Big Head

Squawkencluck reboots the Big Head base computer, which immediately locks up everyone in a maximum security prison.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 24 - The Great Beanotown Comic Con

The gang produce a hand-drawn comic which is a surprise hit all round Beanotown.

CITV 7:30am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 9 - Smoothie Operator

Cornea invites Lloyd and his family to dinner, but they can't stomach Cornea's unique cooking and adopt a series of bizarre ways to try and avoid eating the food without offending their host.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Astonishing Adventures Of Agent Whiff-Whaff

Dot and the gals from personnel are getting squiffy over Agent Bertie Whiff-Whaff. Bertie wants Dot promoted, but can Dot handle life on the other side of the hallway?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (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.

CITV 7:45am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 38 - Little Fluffy Cloud

Dave and Anna nurse a poorly polluted cloud back to health and teach it how to fly again.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 7

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Expert Witness

Faced with a case involving osteoarthritis, rookie barrister Roger Thursby must bone up on his medical knowledge.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 4, Episode 1 - Home & Away

Robin and Chrissy borrow the Ropers' car and head to Southampton to see his beloved home team take on West Ham. Unfortunately it breaks down en route. Back in London, Mr Roper is sporting a brand new wig and is sure no one has noticed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Series 1, Episode 2

A repeat of this 1982 radio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Christmas Special

Plans to hold a pageant don't go quite as Hyacinth anticipated. Could this be remotely connected to the fact that she is organising it?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:35am (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 4, Episode 2 - One For The Road

Mr Roper has taken up home-brewing. Meanwhile, Chrissy's learning to drive and Robin's attempting to instruct.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 7 - Giggle Gasket

When Robert tells Justin that his Giggle Gasket is broken and that he can't laugh, Justin does everything he can to help his best friend get his laughter back.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:10am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Darling Buds Of May (Part 1)

When a tax collector arrives at the Larkins' farm, it appears to spell trouble for Pop and the family. But the young man is soon under the spell of their utopian lifestyle - and Mariette's charms.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Pilot, Episode 1 - Still Open All Hours

Granville attempts to get a date with old flame Mavis without her terrifying sister Madge finding out; Leroy shuns the old delivery bike and finds an altogether more attractive way to deliver the orders; and a sneaky new plan to shift a lot of anchovy paste has some rather surprising side effects.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 22 - More About Outside

The Twirlywoos are in a hairdresser's salon. They watch as the hairdresser puts all his signs outside the shop. Whilst the hairdresser is busy, the Twirlywoos decide to put everything outside - including the customers.

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

Romantic Friction

Episode 3: Anna is blissfully happy and her romance seems to be spilling over into her prose.

Radio 4 9:45am
15 min
Rob Delaney. Copyright: Luke Fontana

A Heart That Works

Episode 1

Rob Delaney reads from his searingly tender memoir of losing his toddler son Henry to cancer.

CITV 9:50am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 39 - Spud Island

The Spuds have a surprising day out when the lift in their tower block home at Grimsby Heights delivers them to a desert island instead of the ground floor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55am (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 11, Christmas Special - What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?

Compo is determined to get Nora a special present. Where will he find something that he can afford and will anywhere be open on Christmas Eve?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10am (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 4

We meet the rather eccentric Georgian philosopher Jeremy Bentham, super-rich Roman politician Crassus raps about his blinging lifestyle, some unusual soldiers are recruited into the Second World War, and Johannes Gutenberg goes head-to-head with some monks on The Historical Apprentice.

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

Minder

Series 2, Episode 12 - Caught In The Act, Fact

Terry helps out an old friend and is in danger of being run in by the law - not once, but twice. Meanwhile, Arthur is up to something particularly fishy.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:25am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Darling Buds Of May (Part 2)

Things don't quite go 'perfick' when Charley decides to play truant from his office at the Inland Revenue and go strawberry-picking with Mariette and the rest of the Larkin family. Suddenly it seems that his future is in doubt.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Children's Party

It's the grand opening of Slater's Children's Club and Sooty, Sweep and Soo are helping Richard organise a party.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Hobson's Choice

Hobson's Choice

Screen adaptation of Harold Brighouse's classic Lancashire comedy.

CITV 11am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 34 - The Bottle

Mr Bean's prized ship in a bottle ends up on a milkman's float, leading to a mission to get it back from the local dairy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05am (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 29, Special - I Was A Hitman For Primrose Dairies

Luther 'Hobbo' Hobdyke, a retired milkman with strong links to MI5, arrives in the village. Very soon, calling upon his experiences on numerous dangerous missions overseas as a master spy, he forms a small team of reluctant volunteers, consisting of Alvin and Entwistle, ready to react to any emergency in the village. Finding that Hobbo has moved in next door, Clegg and Truly recall that he was never much of a milkman, but have to admit that his needlework is always exemplary.

CITV 11:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 21 - Goldfish

With his beloved teddy bear at the dry cleaners, Mr Bean finds a new playmate from the garden pond.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50am (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 1, Christmas Special - My Hero Christmas

George tries to get into the spirit of Christmas by creeping into the houses of Janet's parents, Mrs Raven and her boss Piers on Christmas Eve dressed as Santa to leave them all presents. This doesn't go down as well as he had planned, and Christmas dinner is a bit of a miserable affair - until George appears with the real Father Christmas who has a special present. for everyone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:25pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Special - From Here To Paternity

Jed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 1 - Waffle's Ball Pit Pond

It's the hottest day of the year and Waffle is eating ice cream to cool down.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Astonishing Adventures Of Agent Whiff-Whaff

Dot and the gals from personnel are getting squiffy over Agent Bertie Whiff-Whaff. Bertie wants Dot promoted, but can Dot handle life on the other side of the hallway?

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 52 - Sami Reindeer Herding, Norway

The Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the local Sami people.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 21 - The Boat

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Expert Witness

Faced with a case involving osteoarthritis, rookie barrister Roger Thursby must bone up on his medical knowledge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Series 1, Episode 2

A repeat of this 1982 radio.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Christmas Special - The Grumpus

It's Christmas on Scream Street, but nobody seems to enjoy it as much as Luke and his family... in fact they all seem terrified! Can Luke save the town from the Grumpus and restore a Merry Christmas?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Laurence Rickard), Pat (Jim Howick), Julian (Simon Farnaby), Captain (Ben Willbond), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Mary (Katy Wix), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Ghost Of Christmas

It's Christmas at Button House, and as Alison and Mike are hosting his family for the first time, Mike is determined to make it perfect.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 35 - The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

A storm washes up lots of plastic litter onto the Go Jet Academy beach.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 9, Episode 1 - AXOLOTL

Bell's staff training session is ruined by Chester's disastrous fire safety inspection.

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

Romantic Friction

Episode 3: Anna is blissfully happy and her romance seems to be spilling over into her prose.

Talking Pictures TV 2:45pm (repeat)
Dry Rot. Image shows left to right: Flash Harry (Sid James), Alf Tubbe (Ronald Shiner). Credit: STUDIOCANAL

Dry Rot

A bookie and his assistants attempt to recoup their losses by rigging a horse race.

Radio 4 3pm
30 min
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Series 3, Episode 3

Joining Sue Perkins are joined by zoologist Yussef Rafik, entomologist Dr Karim Vahed and comedian Lucy Porter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For Heather

Del is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 34 - The Artful Gnasher

When Dennis thinks Gnasher has trashed a valuable piece of hideous art, the gang try desperately to cover up the damage and produce a decoy that is as convincingly terrible as the original.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:45pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - If They Could See Us Now.....!

The Trotters now live the high life but with the American Stock Market about to crash, how will they keep their money? Having lost all and having to live back in their Peckham flat Del decides to enter a new TV Game Show "The Goldrush" to try and win some money back.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 6 - Big Head Awakens

DM must save his reputation and the world when Squawkencluck's artificially intelligent defence super computer goes despotically insane!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:10pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 36 - The Leshan Giant Buddha, China

Inspired by the statue of the Giant Buddha of Leshan, Ubercorn teaches the Go Jetters all about mindfulness to help them to concentrate.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter Wonderland

Evil Pea thinks the Veggies won't like it when she covers the supermarket in ice, but instead they have the best snow day ever, so she creates a giant snowball to ruin their fun.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

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.

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

My Family

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

CITV 5pm (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 10 - Berry Caring

Lloyd tries to compete with Berry and prove that he's 'more caring' by rescuing flies whether they want or need rescuing or not - however, his zealousness backfires when he attempts a daring rescue 'outside'!

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 14 - Fuzzypeg

George adapts the spin cycle of the washing machine causing a black hole to form in the Spuds' kitchen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Christmas Special - Engagement

Alice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.

U&Drama channel logo 5:25pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 3, Episode 4 - Covering Up

Jean and Lionel are still at odds over living arrangements and haven't spoken in a week. Meanwhile, Jean's sister-in-law is in London and wants to see the happy couple.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 3, Christmas Special

School may have banned Christmas celebrations, but the kids have other ideas!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Astonishing Adventures Of Agent Whiff-Whaff

Dot and the gals from personnel are getting squiffy over Agent Bertie Whiff-Whaff. Bertie wants Dot promoted, but can Dot handle life on the other side of the hallway?

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Woman Never Lies

Following the commotion at the chateau, the resistance are blackmailing Helga, Gruber and the Colonel with evidence of the Fallen Madonna. The only chance they have of raising the 10 million franc ransom is to hold-up the garrison pay truck! Meanwhile, Michelle's radio station is beginning to take shape.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 1 - Naming Names

With Phill Jupitus, Romesh Ranganathan and Cariad Lloyd.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 5, Christmas Special - All We Want For Christmas

Can Lily, Martha, Jas, Ollie, Rob and Sid handle the pressure of a perfect Christmas?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Expert Witness

Faced with a case involving osteoarthritis, rookie barrister Roger Thursby must bone up on his medical knowledge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Double Top. Credit: BBC

Double Top

Episode 1

Comedy following the ups and downs of a darts team. As the new darts season is about to begin, the pressure is on to find a new player.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 78, Episode 5

The antidote to panel games visits the Theatre Royal in Newcastle. Rory Bremner and John Finnemore take on Pippa Evans and Fred MacAulay, with Jack Dee in the chair. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Series 1, Episode 2

A repeat of this 1982 radio.

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 28, Episode 7 - The Crowcroft Challenge

Howard sees the hidden potential of wearing an all-engulfinq crow outfit.

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 28, Episode 8 - Must Be A Good Dancer

Smiler's non-dancing policy comes between him and the woman of his dreams.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch Incident

It's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Romantic Friction

Episode 3: Anna is blissfully happy and her romance seems to be spilling over into her prose.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Matt Lucas, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, Jerry Springer. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 12 - Noodles

With Matt Lucas, Cariad Lloyd and Jerry Springer.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Christmas Special - The Love Of Three Oranges

After an unpleasant incident involving wet bath enamel, Elizabeth Mainwaring is in a particularly bad mood. As the parish council hosts a bazaar in aid of troop comforts, George has his sights set on an orange to placate her.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Raj Bisram, Sophie Hermann, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Gemma Cairney, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 3

Comedian Josh Widdicombe, presenter Gemma Cairney, auctioneer Raj Bisram and fashion designer Sophie Hermann join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

CITV 8:25pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 37 - Wrestle Bean

Mr Bean becomes an accidental wrestling champion - with a little help from two little old ladies.

CITV 8:40pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 38 - Rare Bird

Mr Bean loves bird spotting and is desperate to tick off the last elusive bird in his book.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Mark Brown (Pat Shields). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, New Year Special - Who's A Pretty Mammy?

Agnes is determined that, despite his parents' wishes, grandson Bono will not be attending the infamous local primary. But she's also got her annual New Year's Eve party on her mind.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp, Romesh Ranganathan

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Christmas Special

The boys come together to take part in a special celebrity golf tournament that Romesh has organised as a Christmas present for Jamie.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 14 - Messy

With Noel Fielding, Eddie Kadi and Sarah Millican.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (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 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Dan Scott, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 4, Episode 3 - Restaurants: First Course

Rob and Romesh are opening their own restaurant! In the first of a special two-parter, this week they learn all about the restaurant industry to find out what they will do for their own establishment. With the help of Michelin starred chef Tom Kerridge, the lads learn everything from front of house to foraging, with the show culminating as the boys become chefs during a real service in a real restaurant.

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QI

Series M, Episode 15 - Mix And Match

With James Acaster, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 78, Episode 4

A return visit to Croydon's Fairfield Halls. Tony Hawks and Jo Brand compete against Marcus Brigstocke and Graeme Garden with Jack Dee in the chair. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.

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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 Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Dave Podmore. Dave 'Pod' Podmore (Christopher Douglas)

Dave Podmore

Dave Podmore's World Of Cricket, Episode 3

Asked to advise on a new cricketing film, the star player causes havoc in Hollywood.

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Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Gemma Whelan), Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell). Copyright: BBC Studios

Upstart Crow

Christmas Special - Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow: Lockdown Christmas 1603

The plague has hit London and as Christmas approaches Will and Kate are in wave fifteen of state-enforced home confinement together in Will's London lodgings...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit. Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit

Bill Bailey performs at the prestigious Royal Opera House.

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The Russell Howard Hour. Sam Campbell

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 12

Russell looks at England's latest World Cup win as they head to the quarter finals and tears into Kanye West's Infowars interview. Stand-up from Sam Campbell.

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Scotland Made Me.... Chris Forbes

Growing Up Scottish

Series 2, Episode 3 - Sports/Books

Scotland's comedians look back at sport, from cross-country to tug-o-war, via darts and golf. Then on to Scottish books: novels, writers, wizards and the best jokes in Macbeth.

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Outsiders. Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Darren Harriott

Outsiders

Series 2, Episode 4

It's day four in the woods for the Outsiders, as they continue to battle it out to see who will form the best post-apocalyptic society. David Mitchell challenges the six comedians to put their knot skills to the test as they tie each other up, create masterpieces out of discarded rubbish, and spy on him as they take part in the Surveillance badge. Will Jess and Joe's pre-challenge nap pay off? Will Darren and Maisie's busty new friend seduce David?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
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Dead Ringers

2022 Christmas Specials

BBC Radio 4 has a new owner, Woman's Hour has a new host, and David Beckham gets an unusual new role.

BBC Three 11:15pm (repeat)
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Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

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Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, Christmas Special - Mammy's Tickled Pink

The arrival of a large box for Cathy has Agnes intrigued...and she's even more intrigued when she realises that she's the only family member who doesn't know what's inside it!

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Raiders Of The Lost Archive

Raiders Of The Lost Archive

Series 2, Episode 1 - Technology

From renewable energy to the early internet, some of Scotland's funniest minds raid the BBC archives to explore Scotland's innovation and technology.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Craig Brown

As Told To Craig Brown

Episode 2

The satirist ponders Tuscan holidays and poses a question: what is the greatest fruit or vegetable?

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Micah Richards' Player Pranks. Image shows left to right: Jamie Carragher, David Jones

Micah Richards' Player Pranks

Episode 2

Micah and Smithy prank Sky Sports pundit and Micah's mate Jamie Carragher in the Monday Night Football studio, and they help former Arsenal player Jermaine Pennant prank his good mate and former Spurs star Jermaine Jenas - by covering his brand-new car in Arsenal grafitti!

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Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell), Colin / The Stranger (Kenneth Branagh). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 3, Christmas Special - A Crow Christmas Carol

Things get Dickensian when a mysterious stranger inspires Will to get Greene to mend his evil ways with the help of three Christmas spirits.

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Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis discuss Brexit with Angela Barnes, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Miles Jupp.

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Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. Image shows left to right: Joey Molloy (Lewis Reeves), Rosie (Sheridan Smith)

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Episode 1

Rosie wakes up in the hospital following her brother's wedding where she served as best man. We reveal that her life is completely out of control as she struggles with her compulsions and addictions - egged on by her outrageous best friend Nico. After a disastrous interaction in a pub with a yoga instructor, Rosie resolves to totally give up all her negative behaviours in order to gain Joey's trust and support her dad through some difficult news.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 4

Sean Lock and Isy Suttie take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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Ladies Of Letters

A selection of episodes from the first series.

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'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Woman Never Lies

Following the commotion at the chateau, the resistance are blackmailing Helga, Gruber and the Colonel with evidence of the Fallen Madonna. The only chance they have of raising the 10 million franc ransom is to hold-up the garrison pay truck! Meanwhile, Michelle's radio station is beginning to take shape.

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Have I Got News For You. Bill Bailey

Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 4

Bill Bailey presents Episode 4. Joining him on the panel are comedian Fin Taylor and Labour MP Dawn Butler. Plus a special cameo appearance from Zoom sensation Jackie Weaver of the Handforth Parish Council.

Radio 4 12:30am (repeat)
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A Heart That Works

Episode 1

Rob Delaney reads from his searingly tender memoir of losing his toddler son Henry to cancer.

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The Stand Up Sketch Show. Catherine Bohart

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Routines by comedians Bobby Mair, Judi Love, Catherine Bohart, Ivo Graham, Adam Rowe, Adam Hess, Lily Phillips, Sean McLoughlin and Rhys Nicholson are reconstructed as sketches.

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Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Zoe Lyons.

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Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mark Makes A Friend

Mark attends a work conference and in the process makes a new friend, Alan Johnson, which upsets the 'El Dude' partnership.

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As Time Goes By

Series 3, Episode 4 - Covering Up

Jean and Lionel are still at odds over living arrangements and haven't spoken in a week. Meanwhile, Jean's sister-in-law is in London and wants to see the happy couple.

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The Stand Up Sketch Show. Adam Rowe

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Routines by comedians Marlon Davis, Russell Kane, Sarah Keyworth, Adam Rowe, Maisie Adam, Luke McQueen, Kelly Convey and Seann Walsh are reconstructed as sketches.

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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 6, Episode 3

Laura Smyth, Tez Ilyas, Sara Pascoe and Adrian Edmondson join Alan to swap stories about beating Jagger, being too handsome for Jemima, snogging Joni and the lowdown Hugh Grant's exclusive parties.

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Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Job

Mark is up for promotion at work, but loses out to Sophie. Jez starts a new job at the music studio Super-Hands works at, although he's only allowed to work on reception.

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The Emily Atack Show

Series 1, Episode 5 - Friends

This week, amongst the audience are the most cherished people Emily's life, as the show's theme is friends. We learn why their group dub Emily 'the naughty one', and she shocks them in return by sharing some of the ridiculous and raunchy escapades they've gotten up to over their 19 years of friendship.

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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 4, Episode 4 - Moonlighting

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

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The Royle Family

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.

Comedy Central 2am (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 12

Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss whether old urinals or sharks in formaldehyde should be considered works of art.

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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QI

Series N, Episode 12 - Noodles

With Matt Lucas, Cariad Lloyd and Jerry Springer.

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

Series 2, Episode 13

Ricky and Stephen challenge Karl to describe his ideal version of the world but Karl is suspicious of a perfect life. Karl describes his theory of the 'Problem Hole' and explains his snack eating rituals to Ricky and Stephen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
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Dot

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Astonishing Adventures Of Agent Whiff-Whaff

Dot and the gals from personnel are getting squiffy over Agent Bertie Whiff-Whaff. Bertie wants Dot promoted, but can Dot handle life on the other side of the hallway?

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Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Gemma Whelan), Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell). Copyright: BBC Studios

Upstart Crow

Christmas Special - Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow: Lockdown Christmas 1603

The plague has hit London and as Christmas approaches Will and Kate are in wave fifteen of state-enforced home confinement together in Will's London lodgings...

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Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 2, Episode 1

Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Ahir Shah, with his lecture 'You Don't Have To Be An Expert To Solve Big Problems', Harriet Kemsley & Bobby Mair with their 'Recipe For A Good Marriage', and Jo Brand saying 'Older People Are Happier'.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 6

Here, Jack's hilarious set takes in trouble with builders, and his fear of burglars.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
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Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Expert Witness

Faced with a case involving osteoarthritis, rookie barrister Roger Thursby must bone up on his medical knowledge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, Christmas Special - Mammy's Tickled Pink

The arrival of a large box for Cathy has Agnes intrigued...and she's even more intrigued when she realises that she's the only family member who doesn't know what's inside it!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Series 1, Episode 2

A repeat of this 1982 radio.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
Guessable?. Maisie Adam

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 1 - Sausage Fingers

Jason Manford, Miles Jupp, Henning Wehn and Maisie Adam return to the Comedy Central loft.

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

Romantic Friction

Episode 3: Anna is blissfully happy and her romance seems to be spilling over into her prose.

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