British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 16th March 2023

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

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 4 - Space Bitzer

A drone takes Bitzer on a dizzying ride.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Hamster Effect

Brunel, the crazed time-travelling Victorian gentlechimp, is back and determined to change history so Danger Mouse and Penfold never meet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Day In The Life

A TV crew comes to make a documentary about the barber shop. Meanwhile, Porkpie dreams of fame - and vegetables.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 39 - The Hairy Wiggler

Dennis dresses Gnasher up as a rare breed of animal which he says is nesting in Bash Street School, hoping to get the school shut down on the day of a daunting and difficult test.

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 44 - Noisy Neighbour

After staying up all night playing Bluebottle Battle, Lloyd is unable to sleep when Molly and Polly's house-sitter - a cricket called Buddy - starts making music next door.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Guilt Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ros (Felicity Montagu), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: BBC

Guilt Trip

Episode 3

It's day 10 of the walk and in this episode they spot a narrow boat that reminds Laura (Ros's daughter) of the Rosie and Jim boat she remembers from the children's TV show. But when the owner invites them aboard, it does not all go quite as they might have expected.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 10 - Chichen Itza, Mexico

Grandmaster Glitch's giant ball game threatens El Castillo. Can the Go Jetters bounce back and save it?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 4 - Smokeless Fuming

Sean is behaving increasingly oddly, and when his diary falls into the wrong hands, the reason why becomes clear.

CITV 7:45am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 45 - Dare You

Lloyd and Berry get locked into a game of escalating dares, but when Berry dares Lloyd to land on Biggo's hand, the stakes get higher than either of them are ready for...

CITV 8am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 5 - Grimmest Face

Dave is practising for Grimsby's Grimmest Face competition and finds that the wind changing direction really can cause the face to stick...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 3, Episode 4 - Son Of The Burkiss Way

The team release the BBC's first motion picture for radio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (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 4, Episode 4 - Animal Instincts

Tyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.

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 3, Episode 3 - I Won't Dance, Don't Ask Me...

Bereft of a date, Chrissy invites Robin to accompany her to the annual works' formal. Unfortunately for Robin that involves learning a few traditional, slow dance moves.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am
10 min
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 5, Episode 14 - Window Pains

Joy orders Danny and Mick to clean all the windows outside the leisure centre. At first it is a fun job, but soon they realise that they need to bring in some bigger machinery to reach the higher windows. But do they know how to use it, and what could possibly go wrong?

CITV 8:15am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 6 - Breaking Gran

Gran has been particularly naughty lately and is sentenced to a stay in an old people's home, but the home is the stuff of nightmares for Gran, and it's soon up to the Spuds to break her free.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 2

There is plenty of "goo and poo" today, as some medieval knights discover the most disgusting way to attack a castle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Meera Syal

The World As We Know It

Episode 1, The End: Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail wake up to find they appear to be the last four people left on Earth.

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 3, Episode 4 - Of Mice And Women

When Jo spots a mouse scurrying across her bedroom floor, it provides Robin with the perfect excuse to try to spend some time with Chrissy. Mr Roper's quite pleased, too!

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 20 - Cat Unpacks

Cat is about to go on another big adventure, but she can't go anywhere because her Cat-pack is too full and too heavy to carry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 4

There is a lot to discuss at Ben's parents' evening including muggers, dangerous chemicals and re-enactments of the Great Plague. Mum is still suspicious Jake is hiding something and Karen decides which of the world's great religions to lead.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 23, Episode 2

David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman, Graeme Garden, Sindhu Vee and Lloyd Langford as they lie on the subjects of cheese, Winston Churchill, flowers and rappers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (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 6 - No Dogs Allowed

The Camp Entertainments Manager is left with his wife's large dog to look after. All pets being banned from Maplin's Holiday Camp, he has to break in and try to keep the dog secretly in his chalet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 5, Episode 4 - It's Good To Talk

An old university friend visits with a confession to make.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 15 - More About Shorter And Shorter

Stop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows left to right: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Credit: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing Streak

Del's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!

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

Minder

Series 9, Episode 3 - Uneasy Rider

London's newest despatch business, The Daley Post, is swamped with choice customers.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto Palaver

When the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 21, Episode 7 - From Here To Paternity

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

Comedy Central Extra 11am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 8

Luke and Jessica are the couple putting their relationship to the test this week. Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan host.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

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

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

Comedy Central Extra 11:30am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 9

Ben and Harriet are grilled this week by Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan. Can they win thousands of pounds?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:55am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 4, Episode 4 - Animal Instincts

Tyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 5 - Book Group

Can Amber eat the delicious snacks served at book group - but avoid reading the book?

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 8 - Training Waffle

Evie, Doug, Jess and Gramps take Waffle to his first puppy training class. Waffle can't resist causing chaos. Simon stays at home to look for his missing sock.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Guilt Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ros (Felicity Montagu), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: BBC

Guilt Trip

Episode 3

It's day 10 of the walk and in this episode they spot a narrow boat that reminds Laura (Ros's daughter) of the Rosie and Jim boat she remembers from the children's TV show. But when the owner invites them aboard, it does not all go quite as they might have expected.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 4

There is a lot to discuss at Ben's parents' evening including muggers, dangerous chemicals and re-enactments of the Great Plague. Mum is still suspicious Jake is hiding something and Karen decides which of the world's great religions to lead.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 6 - Gloves

Danny wants to ask PC Rowe on a date - but will nerves mean he'll never find romance?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 3, Episode 4 - Son Of The Burkiss Way

The team release the BBC's first motion picture for radio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 6 - If The Cap Fits....

Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 3 - Artful Bean

Mr Bean gets a real bug for painting. Then several bugs ... and flies and slugs and mice.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
Meera Syal

The World As We Know It

Episode 1, The End: Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail wake up to find they appear to be the last four people left on Earth.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Fly

Mr Bean declares war when he finds a fly in his room, and searches for ever more outlandish weapons.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows left to right: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Credit: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing Streak

Del's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 23, Episode 2

David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman, Graeme Garden, Sindhu Vee and Lloyd Langford as they lie on the subjects of cheese, Winston Churchill, flowers and rappers.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 13 - Lake Titicaca, South America

What goes up must come down! Grandmaster Glitch lands with a splash in Lake Titicaca.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 5, Episode 4 - It's Good To Talk

An old university friend visits with a confession to make.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35pm (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 6 - No Dogs Allowed

The Camp Entertainments Manager is left with his wife's large dog to look after. All pets being banned from Maplin's Holiday Camp, he has to break in and try to keep the dog secretly in his chalet.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 3, Episode 4 - Jam Bag

Featuring Kiss Chase with your host Badly Washed, The Art Viking shows us how to make balloon models, and YouTube sensation Jake Mitchell is on the sofa for Diddy Chat.

U&Drama channel logo 3:10pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 2, Episode 4 - Montezuma's Revenge

Does the curse of an ancient Mayan statue acquired by Lovejoy cause two murders?

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 21, Episode 7 - From Here To Paternity

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 9 - I Believe In Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse gains a following of crazed felines - but it's not all good news!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 10 - Thanksgiving Sinner

Danger Mouse and Penfold receive a crash course in the customs of America's oldest holiday when they cover for Jeopardy Mouse as she takes time off for Thanksgiving.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 9 - Spud-U-Love

Paul the Potato is love-struck by the poster girl potato.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (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 21, Episode 8 - Some Vans Can Make You Deaf

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

Radio 4 4pm (repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 26, Episode 4 - How To Commit The Perfect Murder

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at how to commit the perfect crime. They are joined by psychologist Julia Shaw, anthropologist Prof Sue Black and comedian Susan Calman.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:25pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 4 - Looking For Mr. Goodtime

Arthur's search for a new car ends in his arrest. Even DS Morley thinks he's innocent. Ray Daley is not so sure.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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 6 - If The Cap Fits....

Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 4 - Treasure In The Plant Aisle

In the perilous plant aisle, Supertato and Evil Pea team up to find treasure as they have half a map each, but she tricks him and steals the map to find the treasure for herself.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 19 - Amazon Rainforest, South America

Glitch wants a picnic so he stops the rain in the rainforest, upsetting the local tree frogs.

Talking Pictures TV 4:50pm (repeat)
The Magnet. Image shows left to right: Harper (Meredith Edwards), Johnny Brent (James Fox). Credit: Ealing Studios

The Magnet

Ealing Studios comedy about a boy who deceitfully acquires a powerful magnet from a younger boy.

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 46 - Lloyd The Outvoted

While Abacus is on holiday, Lloyd tries to hang out with PB and her friends Dotty and Freckles instead, but they are far less willing to do what he wants to do than Abacus is, and Lloyd has to adapt to doing what the majority want to do.

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

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 11 - Gail Force's Thinking Cap

Wizard Tripwick attempts to conjure up a thinking cap to help Gail win the quiz.

CITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 47 - The Chrysalist

When Mr Wiggley runs out of ideas for his Chrysalist - a list of fun things to do before he becomes a butterfly - Lloyd is happy to help and join in with putting it together, but he starts to suspect that Mr Wiggley is once again putting off pupating.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Series 2, Episode 3 - An Inspector Calls

The local authority is becoming increasingly concerned by the falling attendances at Whitbury leisure centre. An inspector is despatched, sending Brittas into overdrive mobilising his staff to get the place clean.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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 4, Episode 4 - Animal Instincts

Tyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.

CITV 5:30pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 7 - Two Toots Spud

Dave and his friends get lost on a school orienteering exercise thanks to Robert Robot, who is unable to read the map - snatched by a flock of giant tiger pigeons and deposited into their equally giant nest, Dave must retrieve the map from Robert and get them all back to school.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Guilt Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ros (Felicity Montagu), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: BBC

Guilt Trip

Episode 3

It's day 10 of the walk and in this episode they spot a narrow boat that reminds Laura (Ros's daughter) of the Rosie and Jim boat she remembers from the children's TV show. But when the owner invites them aboard, it does not all go quite as they might have expected.

CITV 5:45pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Grimsby Mermaid

Dave stumbles across a mermaid at the dockside who invites herself round for tea and takes up residence in the Spuds' bathtub, so Dave and his family must somehow persuade their unwanted guest to go back to her watery home.

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 3, Episode 5 - Richard's New Hobby

Hyacinth, realising that Richard is bored with early retirement, suggests he take up film-making as a hobby. It quickly backfires!

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 6 - No Dogs Allowed

The Camp Entertainments Manager is left with his wife's large dog to look after. All pets being banned from Maplin's Holiday Camp, he has to break in and try to keep the dog secretly in his chalet.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Jon Richardson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 4 - Welcome To Rico Face

In the penultimate episode the five contestants set out to impress Greg Davies by concealing a pineapple about their person, plus one unsuspecting competitor discovers they've been used as a guinea pig in a unique task experiment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 3, Episode 4 - Son Of The Burkiss Way

The team release the BBC's first motion picture for radio.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 9, Episode 4 - Instalment 4

This week's instalment includes three shorter essays. In "Eat The Rich", David Sedaris plays with the world of dietary requirements where almost anything can be 'a thing'. His commencement speech to the students of Oberlin College in the USA is re-lived in "A Speech To The Graduates", and "Best Wishes" throws light on his experiences signing books for his readers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Meera Syal

The World As We Know It

Episode 1, The End: Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail wake up to find they appear to be the last four people left on Earth.

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 12, Episode 5 - That's Not Captain Zero

Foggy helps when a van breaks down.

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 6 - If The Cap Fits....

Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 23, Episode 2

David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman, Graeme Garden, Sindhu Vee and Lloyd Langford as they lie on the subjects of cheese, Winston Churchill, flowers and rappers.

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 12, Episode 6 - Das (Welly) Boot

Compo finds a new way to Nora's heart.

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 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 5, Episode 4 - It's Good To Talk

An old university friend visits with a confession to make.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Alice Levine, Frank Skinner, Bill Bailey, Una Stubbs. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 8 - Bill Bailey, Una Stubbs, Alice Levine

Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show. Bill Bailey, Una Stubbs and Alice Levine compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include taramasalata, people who talk too loudly and drama cliches.

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

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 1 - Away From It All

The Goods leave Jerry and Margo in charge of the house for a weekend in order to unwind. However they are so worried that the Leadbetters will not be able to cope that they can not relax at all.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Hendry, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Laura Whitmore, Chris McCausland. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 2

Snooker player Stephen Hendry, presenter Laura Whitmore and comedian-actors Chris McCausland and Maisie Adam join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

CITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 7 - Disco

Joe Connolly arrives at the disco with high hopes of a slow dance with Daisy Adeyemi. The only thing standing in his way is his best friend, Frisbo, who has his own high hopes of knee sliding. And girls don't like kneeslides.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Green Door

An excursion to the pony club for manure causes the Goods to uncover a secret that Margo is keeping from Jerry. When they spot Margo being mysterious in town the plot thickens. Tom and Barbara struggle with what to do and fear for the Leadbetter marriage!

CITV 8:40pm (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 8 - Textmas

It's Christmas and Joe is having to stay in his brother, Jamie's room. Joe now must endure a night of Jamie's brotherly cruelty and figure out what to do when a girl texts you.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Ed Byrne, Sandi Toksvig, Rhod Gilbert, Sindhu Vee. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 14 - Pathological

With guests Ed Byrne, Rhod Gilbert and Sindhu Vee.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bomb

An atom bomb lands in the middle of the boys' kitchen, but they're divided over what to do with it. Vyvyan, for example, can't work out why he can't set it off.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Scot Squad. Image shows from L to R: PC Surjit Singh (Manjot Sumal), PC Hugh McKirdy (Graeme Stevely). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 2, Episode 1

Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson takes aim at tough targets, PCs Jack McLaren & Sarah Fletcher break up a break-in, whilst PC Hugh McKirdy and PC Surjit Singh encounter a dozy pedestrian and a sleeping salesman on their patrol.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Late Night Mash. Image shows left to right: Rachel Parris, Judi Love

Late Night Mash

Series 2, Episode 6

Judi Love gives her take on Black History Month, Olga Koch has a message for Putin, and Fin Taylor tackles the topic of replacing Scotland.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 9, Episode 3 - Instalment 3

This instalment includes one essay, "Pussytoes" - David Sedaris's recollections of and response to the death of his father, Lou, who he has written about many times in his long career.

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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 5

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:10pm
60 min
Funny Woman. Barbara Parker (Gemma Arterton)

Funny Woman

Series 1, Episode 6

The team reunite to record a triumphant last show, but there are surprises still in store for Sophie.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Carters Get Rich. Image shows from L to R: Tony Carter (Rhashan Stone), Harry Carter (Rio Chambers). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Carters Get Rich

Episode 5

Concerned that Harry needs a break from technology, Tony signs the two of them up to the Wildboys' Wilderness Survival Group.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Scot Squad: The Chief Does Edinburgh. Chief Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Selling Scotland

Jack Docherty looks back at Scotland's most memorable adverts.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's History Revision

Series 1, Episode 3 - Music

Paul's exploration of music takes in a Haitian rebellion, Slovenian hunting, Scottish whisky, Italian electronics and the American son of a Russian farmer who did not like music.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Four Weddings And A Funeral. Image shows from L to R: Carrie (Andie MacDowell), Charles (Hugh Grant)

Four Weddings And A Funeral

A gentle comedy about a group of friends who keep meeting at weddings; disappointingly, the ceremonies are never their own.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

The Last Fast Show Ever, Episode 1 - Part One

Fast-moving BBC Two sketch show featuring a host of hugely popular characters.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Peter Hudson, Richard Osman

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Pistachio Eclair

In one of the most difficult challenges of the competition, the rivals find themselves confronted with an intimidating man in gold chains: The Mayor of Chesham.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Absolutely Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Gordon Kennedy, Moray Hunter, John Sparkes, Morwenna Banks, Pete Baikie. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 3, Episode 4

Mr Muzak takes on his social media network's algorithms, the Little Girl explains global warming, and the members of Stoneybridge Town Council discuss possible content for their new Digital Information Board.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The John Moloney Show. John Moloney. Copyright: Dabster Productions

The John Moloney Show

Series 3, Episode 4 - How I Proved God's Existence

John will go down in history as the man who finally answered one of life's biggest mysteries. God exists, and John can prove it - with gravy.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:10pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Steff Styles (Wayne Cater), Erin (Michelle Keegan). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Festival

Ordered by McCann to sell all the weed they have grown, the lads decide to throw a music festival in Jim's field.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Bird Island. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Katy Wix), Ben (Reece Shearsmith), Graham (Julian Rhind-Tutt), Mother (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Bird Island

Series 2, Episode 3

Graham teaches Ben to abseil, and the bathroom lock in the unit base is broken.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Richard Herring's Objective. Richard Herring. Copyright: BBC

Richard Herring's Objective

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Wheelchair

Richard examines the representative symbol of disability and wonders if it is still the case that people see the disability rather than the person.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

The Last Fast Show Ever, Episode 2 - Part Two

Fast-moving BBC Two sketch show featuring a host of hugely popular characters.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh

Television broadcast of Jimmy Carr's sixth stand-up DVD.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Hugh Dennis, Gary Delaney, Dara O Briain, Sara Pascoe, Elis James, Rob Beckett. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 9

Dara and Hugh are joined by guests James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Elis James and Sara Pascoe.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:10am (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 6

Richard Ayoade is guest host, with comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Justin Webb joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 4, Episode 6

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pay tribute to The House of Eliott and Pan's People, and discuss minor members of the Royal family.

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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Johnny Vegas, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Ronni Ancona. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 13 - Naval Navigation

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 12:50am (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 6

Richard Ayoade is guest host, with comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Justin Webb joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 5

Guest captain Claudia Winkleman and Johnny Vegas go up against Jon Richardson and Reginald D Hunter. Sara Pascoe joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters. Joe Wilkinson will also be appearing.

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The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Green Door

An excursion to the pony club for manure causes the Goods to uncover a secret that Margo is keeping from Jerry. When they spot Margo being mysterious in town the plot thickens. Tom and Barbara struggle with what to do and fear for the Leadbetter marriage!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:10am (repeat)
Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit. Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit

Bill Bailey performs at the prestigious Royal Opera House.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
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Hey Tracey!. Image shows from L to R: Matt Edmondson, Sair Khan, Sam Thompson, Joel Dommett, Scarlett Moffatt, Kem Cetinay, Desiree Burch

Hey Tracey!

Series 1, Episode 4

Matt Edmondson, Sair Khan, Sam Thompson, Kem Cetinay, Desiree Burch and Scarlett Moffatt make cold calls to businesses to try to get the answers to quiz questions and win money for members of the public.

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Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Colour Of Mary

A disgraced snooker ace wants Lovejoy to find him the billiard table belonging to Mary Queen of Scots. And Charlie Gimbert makes an unwelcome return from Europe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50am (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bomb

An atom bomb lands in the middle of the boys' kitchen, but they're divided over what to do with it. Vyvyan, for example, can't work out why he can't set it off.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Zoe Lyons

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 3, Episode 1

The return of the programme in which famous faces revisit their teenage years, with Martine McCutcheon, Asim Chaudhry and Zoe Lyons joining Rhod on the first edition.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
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Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 2, Episode 4

Host Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Erika Ehler, Joe Thomas and Henning Wehn who compete to deliver the best lecture.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Guilt Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ros (Felicity Montagu), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: BBC

Guilt Trip

Episode 3

It's day 10 of the walk and in this episode they spot a narrow boat that reminds Laura (Ros's daughter) of the Rosie and Jim boat she remembers from the children's TV show. But when the owner invites them aboard, it does not all go quite as they might have expected.

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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 5

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

U&Dave channel logo 2:50am (repeat)
Sliced. Image shows from L to R: Kevin Rice Bailey (Javone Prince), Scott (Phil Daniels), Joshua (Samson Kayo). Copyright: Lovely Electricity

Sliced

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mad Innit?

Josh and Ricky need some money for a get-rich-quick scheme, but they shouldn't count on getting any money from the bank. It's being robbed... by Scott.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 3 - Jo Brand

Deadpan host Jack Dee presents more comedy from the London theatre, recounting a traumatic experience at Disneyland before introducing a performance by Jo Brand, who vents her wrath on Big Brother and Trinny and Susannah.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 3, Episode 4 - Son Of The Burkiss Way

The team release the BBC's first motion picture for radio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10am (repeat)
Newark, Newark. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Mathew Horne), Maxine (Morgana Robinson)

Newark, Newark

Episode 3

Leslie and Amber go on a double date with high expectations and low standards, and Pauline hatches her most deranged plan yet.

Comedy Central 3:20am (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 10

Karl reminisces about an overabundance of breath mints throughout his childhood.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Meera Syal

The World As We Know It

Episode 1, The End: Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail wake up to find they appear to be the last four people left on Earth.

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Prince Alyusi. Samson Kayo

Famalam

Series 2, Episode 4

An overprotective boyfriend meets his match, while Scribbler P gives us an important lesson on Black British Music History.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Ninette Howard, Russell Howard

Russell Howard & Mum

Globetrotters - Series 2, Episode 6 - Turning 60 In Japan

The Howards are in Japan for Ninette's 60th Birthday and in this amazing country Russell has set her a challenge: come up with a birthday bucket list including all the incredible things she would love to do. Ninette's beautiful mind has not quite delivered a list tailored for the land of the rising sun so they're off to break a world record with her arse, find the northern lights in the far east and milk a cow...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 23, Episode 2

David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman, Graeme Garden, Sindhu Vee and Lloyd Langford as they lie on the subjects of cheese, Winston Churchill, flowers and rappers.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Shaun Williamson, Al Murray, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 20

Comedian Al Murray hosts teams from across the UK in a traditional British pub quiz. Which of these contenders will be the ultimate pub quiz team?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 5, Episode 4 - It's Good To Talk

An old university friend visits with a confession to make.

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