British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 5th April 2023

CITV 6:30am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 5 - Culture

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

CITV 6:45am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bored Silly

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 3 - Sheepless Nights

A leak in the barn forces the flock to relocate to the pig sty for the night. However, the selfish pigs don't want to share.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 45 - The Duckula Show

Danger Mouse faces the prospect of being written out of his own show, after Count Duckula kidnaps the writers and forces them to make him the star.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 1 - Beat The Bus

New teacher Miss Mistry is taking Class 3C on a trip to Flumes 'o' Doom theme park.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 5 - Pardnership

Desmond goes into partnership with Lee on a sure-fire money-spinning venture.

U&Drama channel logo 7:30am (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 2, Episode 7 - Brief Encounter

Dorien becomes concerned about their financial situation when Marcus is reluctant to move. Chris is aiming to become the new prison drugs runner and Sharon starts an affair with financial adviser Don when she helps him after he is mugged at Chigwell station.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 1, Episode 1 - Mr Gray's Decorators

In 19th-century London, a butler struggles to keep pace with the destructive lifestyle of his employer, a hauntingly good-looking and impressionable young man of means. The butler hires painter-decorators to carry out repairs but when they accidentally damage a portrait hidden in the attic, they find that it has alarming effects on the young man.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 24 - The Golden Gate Bridge, USA

It is a very foggy day, and the Golden Gate Bridge foghorns are missing. Can the Go Jetters help?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 6 - Fairytales

Gloria's 20th birthday arrives and she's never felt so low.

U&Drama channel logo 8am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Series 4, Episode 4 - Mr Brittas Changes Trains

Brittas applies for a new job - as British representative on the European Leisure Industry Standards Committee.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Blackboard Jungle

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 1, Episode 6 - Father Of The Groom

The big day is approaching so Simon and Oliver try to patch up their differences for the sake of their children. A friendly dinner party is arranged and all goes well ... until they start playing cards!

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

Danny & Mick

Series 5, Episode 17 - A Frosty Reception

Danny and Mick are suffering from the heat and break the heating system trying to make themselves cooler. They turn the whole leisure centre into a freezing, icy and slippery wonderland. Can they fix it?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (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 4

Hyacinth and Richard take a weekend golfing break with the Major.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:35am (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 2, Episode 1 - Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed?

Their children are married and the feuding fathers have called a truce - at least for the past two weeks. It takes a problem over the marital bed to re-ignite hostilies and, once again, Simon and Oliver are back in conflict.

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 5, Episode 9 - Cat's New Job

Cat has a new job as the Justin Town newsreader.

U&Drama channel logo 8:40am (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, Episode 5

Richard isn't exactly over the moon with his surprise birthday present.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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 1, Episode 6 - Large Or Small, Big Or Tall

The three great-aunts from Glossop see danger in the second honeymoon. There is only one answer - naturally Mrs Brandon has no difficulty in finding it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 2

Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew each nominate someone they know well to answer a series of questions and they than have to second guess how they answered.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Small World Of Dominic Holland

The Small World Of Dominic Holland

Episode 6: The comedian takes a light-hearted look at the problems associated with growing up and having children.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 4 - Up

The Twirlywoos are in a back garden where they watch a man hanging washing up on a line. Chickedy and Chick get into the washing basket and the man accidentally pegs them up on the line too! The Twirlywoos are having tea, but the tea table is misbehaving. It keeps going further and further up, propelling Great BigHoo and Toodloo all the way out of the top of the boat!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 8 - It's A Blue World

Ted Bovis is offered the chance to hire an artistic but explicit film to show to the male adult campers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 13 - Drive In The Country

It is Richard's day off so Sooty and Sweep have helped him prepare a picnic. But with Sooty-Stig driving the campervan, a flat tyre and no petrol, will Richard ever get a peaceful drive in the country?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (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 10:45am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 4 - One Flew Over The Parents' Nest

Arthur tries to rent his friends' house to a girl who is in trouble. Unfortunately, her trouble is with the police.

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 24, Episode 5 - In Which Gavin Hinchcliff Loses The Gulf Stream

The trio encounter an old school pal renowned for his eccentricity.

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.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 15 - Nurse!

Envious of all the attention his landlady receives when she breaks her leg, Mr Bean pretends to break his leg too. Then in hospital, he encounters the matron from hell!

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 16 - Dead Cat

While trying to redecorate the hall, Bean is obstructed at every turn by his landlady's vile one-eyed cat. Bean pops it in the dustbin to keep it out of the way for a while. Just his luck that it is rubbish collection day.

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?

CITV 11:30am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 5 - Culture

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (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 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff Helliwell

Clegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.

CITV 11:45am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bored Silly

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (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!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (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 4

Hyacinth and Richard take a weekend golfing break with the Major.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide Spider

Danger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 7 - Waffle And The Teacher

Miss Berrington, Evie's new school teacher, and teaching assistant Mr O'Donnell have come to meet Evie at home before term starts, and Waffle is under strict instructions to be on his best behaviour. But Waffle is teething and won't stop chewing everything in sight.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 1, Episode 1 - Mr Gray's Decorators

In 19th-century London, a butler struggles to keep pace with the destructive lifestyle of his employer, a hauntingly good-looking and impressionable young man of means. The butler hires painter-decorators to carry out repairs but when they accidentally damage a portrait hidden in the attic, they find that it has alarming effects on the young man.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 5 - Blamjitsu Sensei

JJ is convinced that Mrs Creecher is secretly a master of Blamjitsu.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 1, Episode 6 - Large Or Small, Big Or Tall

The three great-aunts from Glossop see danger in the second honeymoon. There is only one answer - naturally Mrs Brandon has no difficulty in finding it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Blackboard Jungle

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:05pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 6 - Molar Power

Doctor Pfooflepfeffer covets the world-beating power of Gnasher's indestructible teeth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla Warfare

The platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 2

Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew each nominate someone they know well to answer a series of questions and they than have to second guess how they answered.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 27 - The Strokkur Geyser, Iceland

The geysers in Iceland are blocked - Glitch is to blame and it could cause an earthquake. Go Jetters go!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Small World Of Dominic Holland

The Small World Of Dominic Holland

Episode 6: The comedian takes a light-hearted look at the problems associated with growing up and having children.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45pm (repeat)
The Man In The White Suit. Image shows from L to R: Sidney Stratton (Alec Guinness), Daphne Birnley (Joan Greenwood). Copyright: Ealing Studios

The Man In The White Suit

Classic Ealing comedy starring Alec Guinness. Sidney Stratton invents a fibre that never gets dirty and never wears out, but it causes him problems.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 8 - It's A Blue World

Ted Bovis is offered the chance to hire an artistic but explicit film to show to the male adult campers.

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

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 6 - Eric Of Arabia

Lovejoy is asked to authenticate some Chinese pottery. And Eric starts a vintage motorbike business that lands Lovejoy in hospital.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Special - A Fear To Remember

Danger Mouse faces the Queen of Weevils in a fearful Halloween special.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 24, Episode 5 - In Which Gavin Hinchcliff Loses The Gulf Stream

The trio encounter an old school pal renowned for his eccentricity.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Special - Lost

Tricked into a town-wide clean-up, Dennis and Walter are paired up against their will.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff Helliwell

Clegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 19 - Hiccup Havoc

Supertato harnesses the power of his hiccups to save Tato Tower from Evil Pea's jam attack.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 5 - The Immaculate Contraption

Arthur appears to be suffering from the wrath of God after flogging a dodgy motor to Sister Angelica, a trusting nun.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 33 - Easter Island, Chile

When the Grimbots build their own Easter Island statue, it collapses and threatens the ancient Moai statues.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (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 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla Warfare

The platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.

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

The Brittas Empire

Series 4, Episode 4 - Mr Brittas Changes Trains

Brittas applies for a new job - as British representative on the European Leisure Industry Standards Committee.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 1, Episode 1 - Mr Gray's Decorators

In 19th-century London, a butler struggles to keep pace with the destructive lifestyle of his employer, a hauntingly good-looking and impressionable young man of means. The butler hires painter-decorators to carry out repairs but when they accidentally damage a portrait hidden in the attic, they find that it has alarming effects on the young man.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (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 4

Hyacinth and Richard take a weekend golfing break with the Major.

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 5, Episode 5

Richard isn't exactly over the moon with his surprise birthday present.

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

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 8 - Tony Three Pies

It's the series finale so one of the five courageous comedians will end up strutting around proudly with Greg Davies's golden trophy head in their mucky paws. Alex Horne keeps the tasks running fairly smoothly as Noel Fielding finds an unlikely soul mate, Lolly Adefope shows everyone the money and Mel Giedroyc regrets putting M&Ms on her shopping list.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Blackboard Jungle

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 8 - It's A Blue World

Ted Bovis is offered the chance to hire an artistic but explicit film to show to the male adult campers.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Ellie Taylor's Safe Space. Ellie Taylor

Ellie Taylor's Safe Space

Series 3, Episode 2 - Reality TV

Ellie argues that reality television is culturally significant. Joining her and regular sidekick Robin Morgan is star of The Traitors Amanda Lovett.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 15, Episode 8 - There Are Gypsies At The Bottom Of Our Garden

Foggy identifies the sound of a giant woodpecker and exploits this natural wonder.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 2

Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew each nominate someone they know well to answer a series of questions and they than have to second guess how they answered.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 15, Episode 9 - Aladdin Gets On Your Wick

The sight of a sailboarder slicing through the water gives Foggy an idea. But where can he get a bit of wood big enough for three to stand on?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Small World Of Dominic Holland

The Small World Of Dominic Holland

Episode 6: The comedian takes a light-hearted look at the problems associated with growing up and having children.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla Warfare

The platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer), Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed)

Intelligence

Series 1, Episode 5

When Jerry admits that he's slept with department hacker Tuva, Joseph is devastated. But when Joseph finds out that Jerry is married he begins to question their whole friendship. Meanwhile, having failed her appraisal, Christine attempts to soften her style as Mary tries to single-handedly manage the department's workload.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

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

Series 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Johnny Vegas

QI

Series S, Episode 11 - Saints & Sinners

With Bridget Christie, Johnny Vegas and Mark Watson.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 1, Episode 6

When Jerry finds out his best friend and FBI agent Clint has been sleeping with his wife he accidentally shoots him. But when Clint shows up at GCHQ with an extradition order for Jerry, the truth about Jerry's NSA past comes out. Hoping it will grant Jerry British citizenship, Joseph and the team stage a wedding to protect Jerry and prevent him from leaving the UK.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 3, Episode 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jack Dee

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 3

Jack Dee joins Paul and Ian. Joining him on the panel are comedian Nabil Abdulrashid (his first appearance on the programme) and mathematician Hannah Fry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 3, Episode 6

Baby David's freshly Christened, and the family are having a proper knees-up in celebration. As the Royle clan and their closest friends gather in the sitting room, Denise and Dave sneak upstairs for a quiet moment with the little one. But Antony's got an announcement...

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Live. Copyright: Ealing Studios

Jimmy Carr Live

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's first DVD, released in 2004.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Ray (Bobby Ball), Sue (Sue Johnston), Donna (Diane Morgan)

The Cockfields

Series 1, Episode 3

It's Sunday and Simon's 40th birthday. Preparations for the lunch are in full swing but the stress levels are sky high. Larry and Melissa disrupt the day and Simon shares some big news with Ray.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ellie Taylor's Safe Space. Ellie Taylor

Ellie Taylor's Safe Space

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Internet

This week Ellie wants to abolish the Internet, arguing that the online world isn't real and as a society we're far too reliant on it. Joining Ellie to help prove her point is regular sidekick Robin Morgan and guest Oobah Butler, the creator of a fictional restaurant that became the top-rated venue in London on TripAdvisor, despite having never served a dish.

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Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Jamie Laing

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 3, Episode 1 - Jamie Laing & Judi Love

Return of the comedy chat show in which the host takes famous faces shopping, beginning with reality star Jamie Laing and comedian Judi Love.

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The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 10, Episode 7

Ian Stone is joined for a live edition with guests Geoff Norcott, Lloyd Griffith and Josh Pugh.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10:15pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 10, Episode 7

Ian Stone is joined for a live edition with guests Geoff Norcott, Lloyd Griffith and Josh Pugh.

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Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Harrowing

An episode set in a gothic mansion owned by a brother and sister who shut themselves away from the outside world.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Daphne. Image shows from L to R: Jason Forbes, George Fouracres, Phil Wang

Daphne Sounds Expensive

Series 1, Episode 2

Sketch trio Daphne present peculiar characters, wacky scenarios, dodgy remarks and curious observations.

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The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 20, Episode 6 - Ed Sheeran, Michael Bublé, Russell Crowe, Lily Allen

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran chats and performs his new single Eyes Closed, while Jonathan is also joined by singer Michael Bublé, Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe, and musician-turned-actress Lily Allen.

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Two Doors Down. Image shows left to right: Ian (Jamie Quinn), Morven (Hannah Jarrett-Scott), Gordon (Kieran Hodgson), Lin (Jemma Moore)

Two Doors Down

Series 6, Episode 5 - Aussie Holiday

Chaos ensues as Ian and Gordon's pals park up at Beth and Eric's for their Aussie holiday, and an organised Morven becomes increasingly tense with Lin's lack of packing skills.

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Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 2, Episode 1 - Heroes & Villains

Billy tackles heroes and villains, both public and personal. As ever with Billy, you rarely get what you expect.

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60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Mel Giedroyc

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 4

Mel Giedroyc hosts this episode, with Richard Osman and Observer columnist Sonia Sodha as the guests.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Jessica Fostekew

Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club

Series 1, Episode 2 - Powerlifting

Jessica Fostekew introduces us to powerlifting - squat, bench press and deadlift.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Episode 1 - Pilot

Alex Horne brings his 5 piece jazz band to Radio 4 in this pilot. Alex and the band explore the fantasies of a computer programmer; try combat aerobics for the over 60s; learn to speak 'jazz' and journey into space. Meanwhile special guest, the explorer Benedict Allen, finds out if music can enhance his rumble in the jungle.

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Brassic

Series 3, Episode 2

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

STV 11:05pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 20, Episode 6 - Ed Sheeran, Michael Bublé, Russell Crowe, Lily Allen

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran chats and performs his new single Eyes Closed, while Jonathan is also joined by singer Michael Bublé, Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe, and musician-turned-actress Lily Allen.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
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Nurse

Series 3, Episode 1

n these times of austerity the nurse has to make meagre resources stretch a long way. Nurse Elizabeth's family life is also more complicated, with her daughter needing a lot of support, so much so that the nurse makes a decision that will have potentially unhappy consequences for her patients.

Talking Pictures TV 11:20pm (repeat)
Water. Governor Baxter Thwaites (Michael Caine). Copyright: Hand Made Films

Water

Comedy about the inhabitants of a small British Caribbean island whose world is changed when an American oil company strikes mineral water.

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Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 4, Episode 5 - Eorpa

Rab and Jamesie are wrongly accused of murder and are about to be jailed for life, however the Nesbitt's and a Gaelic radio crew clear their names and get them released.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 1 - Lee Mack

Jack Dee introduces The Sketch Show's Lee Mack, whose routine touches on driving tests and the trade secrets of Freddie Mercury and Stevie Wonder.

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

This Is Craig Brown

Episode 6 - Hallucinations

Wallace Arnold takes some acid in the Garrick Club and John Humphrys grills Winston Churchill.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Jelly Mountain

Jelly Mountain

Episode 1: Ivor Cutler's unique views on language, justice and scratching people's backs.

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The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC

The Real McCoy

Series 1, Episode 4

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 11 - The Best Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode packed with some of the best bits from the series.

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The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC

The Real McCoy

Series 1, Episode 6

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

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QI. Johnny Vegas

QI

Series S, Episode 11 - Saints & Sinners

With Bridget Christie, Johnny Vegas and Mark Watson.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 5

In this show, guest captain Jason Manford and Joe Wilkinson take on guest captain Lee Mack and Fay Ripley. Alex Horne and The Horne Section are in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley presides over the letters and numbers.

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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Shell (Poppy Rush), Katy (Aimee-Ffion Edwards). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Harrowing

An episode set in a gothic mansion owned by a brother and sister who shut themselves away from the outside world.

Comedy Central Extra 1:20am (repeat)
Rosie Tries To Help. Rosie Jones. Copyright: Comedy Central

Rosie Tries To Help

Rosie Jones hosts a comedy documentary series in which she helps groups with issues.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am
70 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jack Dee

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 3

Jack Dee joins Paul and Ian. Joining him on the panel are comedian Nabil Abdulrashid (his first appearance on the programme) and mathematician Hannah Fry.

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CelebAbility. Image shows left to right: Stacey Solomon, Iain Stirling, Marek Larwood. Credit: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 4, Episode 3

Iain Stirling is joined by team captain Stacey Solomon, who leads three friends in a series of games against Baga Chipz, Tom Read Wilson, Ivo Graham and Demi Sims.

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Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 5 - Three Men and a Brittle Lady

When Charlotte's boyfriend arrives from New York and asks her to move to Paris, Lovejoy has to prove to her that Suffolk has its own charms.

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Never The Twain

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Matched Pair

Simon is more than happy to hear that Oliver's antiques shop has been burgled - that is until he finds that he is in worse trouble himself. His only option is to ask his arch-enemy for a favour.

Comedy Central Extra 1:50am (repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 5 - Joan Rivers and Patrick Kielty

The undisputed Queen of the Jewish Princesses, Joan Rivers, hosts the unstoppable Patrick Kielty as they point the finger at bad parents, inept terrorists and binge drinking.

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Saluting Dad's Army. Alexander Armstrong

Saluting Dad's Army

Episode 1

Alexander Armstrong begins a 50th anniversary celebration of Dad's Army by looking at the inspiration for the show and how it made it to the screen. Alongside fascinating and entertaining archive material, the show features interviews with actors from the very earliest episodes, members of the production team who were there when it all started and a veteran of the real Home Guard.

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Dreamland. Image shows left to right: Leila (Aimee-Ffion Edwards), Spence (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Trish (Freema Agyeman), Nan (Sheila Reid)

Dreamland

Episode 1

When Trish, Clare and Leila's other sister, Mel, makes an unexpected reappearance back into their lives, her return threatens to destabilise the entire family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 1, Episode 1 - Mr Gray's Decorators

In 19th-century London, a butler struggles to keep pace with the destructive lifestyle of his employer, a hauntingly good-looking and impressionable young man of means. The butler hires painter-decorators to carry out repairs but when they accidentally damage a portrait hidden in the attic, they find that it has alarming effects on the young man.

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Saluting Dad's Army. Alexander Armstrong

Saluting Dad's Army

Episode 2

Alexander Armstrong continues this 50th anniversary celebration of Dad's Army by looking at the heyday of the show. He meets Dad's Army vicar Frank Williams, explores the impact of the show on the lives of its stars and we hear from Hugh Dennis, Jon Culshaw and other comedy stars of today who grew up loving Dad's Army.

BBC Three 2:55am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Blackboard Jungle

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Three 3:25am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Shaun Williamson, Al Murray, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 11

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Ed Byrne and Andy Parsons, oversees the clash between The Tank from Gloucester and The Caley Picture House from Edinburgh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 2

Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew each nominate someone they know well to answer a series of questions and they than have to second guess how they answered.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
The Small World Of Dominic Holland

The Small World Of Dominic Holland

Episode 6: The comedian takes a light-hearted look at the problems associated with growing up and having children.

Talking Pictures TV 4:35am (repeat)
A Fire Has Been Arranged

A Fire Has Been Arranged

Comedy about a trio of crooks on the hunt for their stashed loot after 10 years in prison. Unfortunately a department store has been built on the site.

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