British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 24th August 2023

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
The Larkins. Image shows from L to R: Ada Larkins (Peggy Mount), Alf Larkins (David Kossoff). Copyright: Associated Television

The Larkins

Series 2, Episode 4 - Gift Horse Power

Ada decides to supervise the buying of her birthday present. After giving Alf £20 of his own money to purchase a washing machine, Eddie is sent out to buy a second-hand model, with the money and full instructions. Unfortunately, on the way there he is side-tracked by a slick, fast-talking car salesman...

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 13 - For A Few Dollars More

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 13 - Growing Pains

Dave is given a bulb to grow. Popping it in his lunch box, it isn't long before he discovers it's partial to Betty's sandwiches.

CITV 6:45am (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.

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 39 - This Tall

There is an exciting new Ghost Coaster inside the sofa, but Lloyd, PB and Abacus are too short to go on it - however, Lloyd refuses to allow his height to get in the way of fun, and so he devises a way to make the three of them appear tall enough to ride it.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 26 - Pig Trouble

When Bitzer injures his foot and can't work, the Farmer chooses the pigs to take over his role. The power crazy pigs take the opportunity to turn the farm into a porky paradise - at the sheep's expense. Bitzer tries in vain to warn his master what is going on behind his back, but it's Shaun who steps in and restores the status quo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Jo Brand

Jo Brand: Born Lippy

Episode 4 - Clothes

Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 20 - Crumfan

After reports of unexplained unruliness at the UN, Danger Mouse and Penfold arrive to scenes of quarrelling diplomats.

CITV 7:15am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 40 - Dolichovsky For Dad

An animated series about a young fly with a lot to prove. As an anniversary treat, Gena has booked a private performance by Dolichovsky, Malcolm's favourite actor - Lloyd is entrusted with preparing the apple for the snail's arrival, but Dolichovsky proves to be far more demanding than expected.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hello, Auntie Susu

Auntie Doreen, Shirley's sister, flies in to visit the family. As she makes herself a little too comfortable, her larger-than-life demeanour causes friction.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 3 - Bathmageddon

It's time for Gnasher's annual bath, but the stinky hound will do anything to avoid it.

CITV 7:30am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 7 - Spa Day

Mrs. Wicket demands Mr. Bean drive her and Miss Wince to the spa, and wait outside until they're done. But Bean gets bored, and looks for fun!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 9, Episode 2 - Bishop's Finger

Ramesh grows jealous after his fiancé Malcolm gets close to Lenzie's new butcher Nathan Laser, after he sponsors her women's football team.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 30 - Mud Volcano, Azerbaijan

Lars and Glitch's plan to power their new machine with methane gas has explosive results!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (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 8

Hyacinth is still eager to join Emmet's production of The Boyfriend and drops in at the church hall before a sophisticated barbecue at Violet's.

CITV 7:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 8 - Charity Bean

Bean is cajoled by Irma and spurred by jealousy of the fund-raising star Declan into raising money for a donkey sanctuary.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 12 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blow up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:10am (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 9, Episode 4 - Aspects Of Love

Can Ringo be trusted to keep a secret? Is Oliver about to become Aunt Eleanor's toy boy? Is Simon having a clandestine affair with his doctor's wife?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 3, Episode 4 - Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown

With the phone out and a big job on the horizon, Bill's increasingly stressed about how she and Rona will cope. Dreams of hearing strange voices, and surprise appearances from Tina, don't help...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 7 - Negative Vetting

Faith is not impressed to discover what Bill's mum thinks about her.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am
20 min
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 6, Episode 14 - Caterpillar Chaos

It's the prettiest town competition, but a hungry caterpillar has eaten all the flowers in Justin's garden, leaving everywhere looking a mess. Can Justin and Robert save the day?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:40am (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 9, Episode 5 - Neighbours

Simon has always believed in the maxim "love thy neighbour", even when that neighbour is Oliver. The only problem is that Oliver doesn't return the compliment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 10, Episode 4 - Gambling Fever

Lured by the chance of hitting it big on a "dead cert", the staff bet heavily on the horses. However, how are they going to watch the second race to see if they win?

Comedy Central Extra 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. Chris Kamara. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 3

The gang welcome TV presenter Alex Jones, comedians Kerry Godliman and Lou Sanders, and football pundit royalty Chris Kamara into the loft.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 8

The quiz about comedy in which Peter Jones puts the questions and Arthur English, Roy Hudd and Sandy Powell provide the answers and reminiscences.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:15am (repeat)
Nova Jones. Nova (Molly Rainford)

Nova Jones

Series 2, Episode 1 - Stop Listening To Nova

When her songs become a bad influence on fans, Nova must do the unthinkable: apologise.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (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!

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

The Adventures Of John And Tony

Episode 1 - A Tale of Two Tenting

Two friends head off on a surreal camping trip, with a pretend dog.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Leroy (James Baxter). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 2

Granville has a new idea for growing the business - the offer of fitness classes. But can he really turn Gastric into a greyhound, and is that the right way to Madge's flinty heart?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:05am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 4, Episode 10

It's the day of the talent show and Mr Christopher's performance goes horribly wrong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 17, Episode 5 - Captain Clutterbuck's Treasure

Compo, Clegg and Foggy hatch a plot to become immensely wealthy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:20am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 3, Episode 4 - Dog Sitting

Danny and Mick have to hide a dog in the leisure centre without Sharon seeing.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 16 - The Haunted House

Sooty bets Richard and Sweep that they can't spend the night in a haunted house. But in a bedroom full of creaking armour, hairy spiders and spooky paintings, will they be brave enough to stay?

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 17, Episode 6 - Desperate For A Duffield

Rejected yet again by Nora Batty, Compo looks up an old girlfriend from his schooldays.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 1 - Tato Tower Takeover

Evil Pea takes over the Tato Tower HQ and uses Carrot's new security system to keep Supertato out. Supertato and Carrot work on a cunning ice cream plan to sneak back in.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 3, Episode 6 - Moonbreaker

The Spuds set off the Bobby Dazzler firework that Gran has been saving, but when it hits the moon and breaks it into several pieces, the whole town goes wonky and Dave must somehow put the broken bits back together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (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 8

Hyacinth is still eager to join Emmet's production of The Boyfriend and drops in at the church hall before a sophisticated barbecue at Violet's.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Jo Brand

Jo Brand: Born Lippy

Episode 4 - Clothes

Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 3, Episode 4 - Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown

With the phone out and a big job on the horizon, Bill's increasingly stressed about how she and Rona will cope. Dreams of hearing strange voices, and surprise appearances from Tina, don't help...

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 6 - Live And Let Cry

Having put the Danger Babies through their paces, Professor Squawkencluck leaves it to Danger Mouse to settle them down with a nice soothing story.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 5 - Waffle Grows

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 7 - Lost Tempers In Space

Danger Mouse and Jeopardy Mouse find themselves stranded on a far-flung planet inhabited by Fly People.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 9, Episode 2 - Bishop's Finger

Ramesh grows jealous after his fiancé Malcolm gets close to Lenzie's new butcher Nathan Laser, after he sponsors her women's football team.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 30 - Fruit & Nuts

Tired of eating grass, Shaun sets out to pinch one of the Farmer's prized apples only to have every attempt ruined by his constantly sneezing accomplice - a sheep, who much to Shaun's frustration, has decided to be his new best friend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 2, Episode 4 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 3 - Spoilsport

Shaun persuades Bitzer to take part in his game of cricket but Bitzer is more worried about the condition of the pitch than the game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 12 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blow up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 7 - Negative Vetting

Faith is not impressed to discover what Bill's mum thinks about her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Leroy (James Baxter). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 2

Granville has a new idea for growing the business - the offer of fitness classes. But can he really turn Gastric into a greyhound, and is that the right way to Madge's flinty heart?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 8

The quiz about comedy in which Peter Jones puts the questions and Arthur English, Roy Hudd and Sandy Powell provide the answers and reminiscences.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:05pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 6 - Girls & Boys

Jas decides Lily should disguise herself as a boy in order to get closer to Matt and find out his true feelings towards her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 10, Episode 4 - Gambling Fever

Lured by the chance of hitting it big on a "dead cert", the staff bet heavily on the horses. However, how are they going to watch the second race to see if they win?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 17 - The Good, The Bad And The Prickly

Prickly Pear arrives in the supermarket and tries to take over Evil Pea's freezer. Supertato discovers that Prickly Pear isn't mean at all and just needs some good friends.

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

The Adventures Of John And Tony

Episode 1 - A Tale of Two Tenting

Two friends head off on a surreal camping trip, with a pretend dog.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 32 - Go Jet Academy: Lightning Bolt Blackout

An electrical storm strikes Academy Island, and the Go Jetters are trapped!

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

Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 6 - Ducking and Diving

Eric is holidaying on the Essex marshes, and finds himself involved in a smuggling racket.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 17, Episode 5 - Captain Clutterbuck's Treasure

Compo, Clegg and Foggy hatch a plot to become immensely wealthy.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink Dawn

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 17, Episode 6 - Desperate For A Duffield

Rejected yet again by Nora Batty, Compo looks up an old girlfriend from his schooldays.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 8

Hyacinth is still eager to join Emmet's production of The Boyfriend and drops in at the church hall before a sophisticated barbecue at Violet's.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 5 - Operation Jewel

Evil Pea steals Tomato's precious jewel. Supertato ventures to get it back by secretly lifting the jewel from Evil Pea's crown and defeating a crowd of rampaging Mini Peas.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 37 - Go Jet Academy: Around The World In 80 Days

The team can't go outside, but a book and a little imagination takes them on an adventure.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 1 - A Fridge Too Far

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy Returns

A chance encounter with old flame Juney, back on the estate after some 20-odd years, leaves Del suspicious of her daughter Debbie's parentage. Serious questions need to be asked - not least when Derek realises that Rodney could be getting comfortable with his own niece!

CITV 5pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Jo Brand

Jo Brand: Born Lippy

Episode 4 - Clothes

Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.

CITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 14 - Tadpoles

Joe Connolly has made a decision - he is going to ask Lily Scott to be his girlfriend.

U&Drama channel logo 5:25pm (repeat)
The Upper Hand. Image shows from L to R: Joanna Burrows (Kellie Bright), Laura West (Honor Blackman), Charlie Burrows (Joe McGann), Tom Wheatley (William Puttock), Caroline Wheatley (Diana Weston)

The Upper Hand

Series 1, Episode 1 - Just The Job

With the Burrows' arrival in the Wheatley household, there could be more than one career shift in the works. It's all change in Henley!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 9, Episode 2 - Bishop's Finger

Ramesh grows jealous after his fiancé Malcolm gets close to Lenzie's new butcher Nathan Laser, after he sponsors her women's football team.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:35pm (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 2, Episode 4 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

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 1, Episode 5 - The Funeral

René is - supposedly - dead, and so is forced to masquerade as his own twin brother (René 2); he's also forced to spend thousands of francs on a funeral with an empty coffin. Or at least, it would have been empty if it weren't for the anti-tank mines hidden inside...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 12 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blow up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it.

Talking Pictures TV 6:10pm (repeat)
Next To No Time!. David Webb (Kenneth More)

Next To No Time!

Comedy following a shy engineer's attempts to convince a businessman he's never met of his innovative plans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (repeat)
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes. Private Frazer (David Hayman)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 2 - A Stripe For Frazer

Told he can promote one of the men to Corporal, Mainwaring makes Frazer Lance-Corporal, and pits him against Jones in a contest to see who is worthy of the full rank - but the Scot quickly goes power mad, and has half the platoon up on a charge!

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Beena And Amrit. Image shows from L to R: Amrit (Shobna Gulati), Beena (Priya Hall)

Beena And Amrit

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Psychic

Amrit takes Beena to see a psychic and is furious when her reading is less than favourable. Beena, however, is surprised by a positive reading and applies for her dream job.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
BBC at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Fresh From The Fringe

2023, Episode 1

Radio 4 brings you a live showcase spotlighting some of the best comedy acts at the Edinburgh Fringe this August. Hosted by David O'Doherty with performances from Dan Rath, Kuan-wen Huang, Micky Overman, Pierre Novellie, Lou Wall and Adam Rowe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 7 - Negative Vetting

Faith is not impressed to discover what Bill's mum thinks about her.

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 6, Episode 5 - One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By Man

Compo reveals an unnatural desire to have his photograph taken in that most forbidden territory - Nora Batty's bedroom. What is worse, he chooses to realise this ambition at a time when Nora is at her most defensive. However Compo doesn't see this as a serious problem and, with a little help from his friends, he plots a way over her doorstep.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained Relations

It's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 8

The quiz about comedy in which Peter Jones puts the questions and Arthur English, Roy Hudd and Sandy Powell provide the answers and reminiscences.

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 6, Episode 6 - Serenade For Tight Jeans And Metal Detector

Forced by the laws of decency to replace his well-worn trousers, Compo unwillingly visits the local second-hand shop in search of a serviceable pair of jeans. However, it is Clegg who really makes the unexpected purchase of the day when he's attracted by a special line in early 40s electronics.

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

The Adventures Of John And Tony

Episode 1 - A Tale of Two Tenting

Two friends head off on a surreal camping trip, with a pretend dog.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Jamie Redknapp, James Corden, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Episode 4

The stakes are high in the final leg of the boys' US adventure as they take on three last make-or-break challenges that will determine who'll be humiliating themselves at New York's number one drag club.

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Rascal Cook

Frank and Lu feel the heat in the kitchen when they investigate a campaign of culinary sabotage.

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Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

Series 15, Episode 4 - How Heavy Is The Water?

In the fourth episode, Kiell Smith-Bynoe finds himself playing bingo without any shoes on. Mae Martin plays an unusual but potentially brilliant drum solo. And all the comedians create boats to carry eggs in a race involving eggs (in boats).

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BBC Three 8:45pm (repeat)
Zen Motoring

Zen Motoring

Episode 4 - Milton Keynes

On the hunt for a new car, Ogmios explores life as a Scooter-boy and meets an old friend in the strange land of Milton Keynes.

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 1, Episode 10 - Ill Met By Moonlight

Frank and Lu must recover a precious jewel and a rebellious teenager before midnight strikes at Lady Bede's end-of-summer ball.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
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QI

Series N, Episode 6 - Night

With Noel Fielding, David Mitchell and Holly Walsh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
What's Funny About.... Image shows from L to R: Jon Plowman, Peter Fincham

What's Funny About...

Series 2, Episode 5 - Fawlty Towers

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman are joined by John Cleese to discuss his sitcom masterpiece, Fawlty Towers. John traces the beginnings of Basil Fawlty all the way back to his work on Monty Python ("nice though the abattoir is..."), and talks about the real hotelier who inspired the character.

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Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Amy Love, Georgia South, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 1

Greg Davies returns with the comedy music quiz as guests Nova Twins, Alex Brooker and Danny Jones join team captains, Noel Fielding and Daisy May Cooper and regular panellist Jamali Maddix.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
TV Flashback. Kiri Pritchard-McLean

TV Flashback

Series 6, Episode 5 - Beliefs

This time Kiri's discovering the different beliefs held by the Welsh nation. From public opinions on Margaret Thatcher to the secret ingredients in making a Welsh outside-half.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
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Dylan Moran Live: Yeah, Yeah

Dylan Moran spreads a little happiness in this TV broadcast of his 2011 show Yeah, Yeah.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Edinburgh Unlocked. Mark Nelson

Edinburgh Unlocked

Series 3, Episode 3

A look at some of highlight's from this year's Fringe.

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Mock The Week. Image shows left to right: Ahir Shah, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Glenn Moore, Laura Lexx

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis try and recollect the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 15, Episode 6 - The Mousetrap

Ed manages to secure a role at an independent production company, complete with regular income.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 3 - Mammy's Break

It's Agnes Brown's anniversary and she's in a great mood. However, she would be in an even better mood if she could just find someone to look after Grandad for a couple of weeks while she treats herself to a holiday.

BBC Two 10:25pm (repeat)
Laugh Lessons. Manrika (Manrika Khaira)

Laugh Lessons

Episode 12 - The Secret Life Of An Influencer

Hey hunnies, Manrika, Walsall's top social media talent, wants to show you how to be a successful and in demand influencer. From how to interact with followers to promoting an aspirational lifestyle, selling healthy habits to negotiating hotel stays, her invaluable guide covers all the essentials to smash it on social.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Colin Hoult

Colin Hoult's Carnival Of Monsters

Series 2, Episode 2

Enter the Carnival of Monsters, a bizarre world of sketches, stories and characters, presented by the sinister Ringmaster.

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

Mock The Week

Series 18, Highlights Special - Compilation

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis present a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring best bits, outtakes and unseen material.

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Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained Relations

It's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...

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Scot Squad

Series 5, Episode 4

Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson lambasts allegations of bias around policing at the Edinburgh Derby, and later reassesses the Scottish Police Force's new training policy when his virtual reality programme gets all too real.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
BBC at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Fresh From The Fringe

2023, Episode 2

Radio 4 brings you a live showcase spotlighting some of the best comedy acts at the Edinburgh Fringe this August. Hosted by Kiri Pritchard-McLean with performances from Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Lindsey Santoro, Tadiwa Mahlunge, Lorna Rose Treen and Dan Tiernan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Series 1, Episode 4

The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
The In Crowd

The In Crowd

Episode 2.2: Comedy, with Smug Roberts, Kate Ward, Robin Ince and Helen Moon.

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The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 5 - Wanted Mans

With spies shadowing their every move, Sam and Phil bring the danger right to their doorsteps, and suddenly nowhere is safe for our feckless fugitives.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
What's Funny About.... Image shows from L to R: Jon Plowman, Peter Fincham

What's Funny About...

Series 2, Episode 5 - Fawlty Towers

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman are joined by John Cleese to discuss his sitcom masterpiece, Fawlty Towers. John traces the beginnings of Basil Fawlty all the way back to his work on Monty Python ("nice though the abattoir is..."), and talks about the real hotelier who inspired the character.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Rigor Mortis

Rigor Mortis

Series 3, Episode 2

Radio sitcom in whic Peter Davison stars as a pathologist.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

Comedy Central 11:40pm (repeat)
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Comedy Central Live

Episode 9 - Desiree Burch

Desiree Burch discusses the levels of dating from nice guys, to those who just won't make the wedding photo cut.

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The Wrong Mans. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Mathew Baynton), Phil (James Corden). Copyright: BBC / Hulu

The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 6 - Running Mans

Sam and Phil's friendship is pushed to the limit as they attempt to escape their pursuers and expose the mass conspiracy they have uncovered.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 12:10am (repeat)
Laugh Lessons. Manrika (Manrika Khaira)

Laugh Lessons

Episode 12 - The Secret Life Of An Influencer

Hey hunnies, Manrika, Walsall's top social media talent, wants to show you how to be a successful and in demand influencer. From how to interact with followers to promoting an aspirational lifestyle, selling healthy habits to negotiating hotel stays, her invaluable guide covers all the essentials to smash it on social.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 12:15am (repeat)
Breeders. Ally (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 5 - No Baby

As Ally contemplates her pregnancy, a new piece of information blows her world apart. A worried Ava tries to help her mum while Luke regrets lying about his anxiety.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
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Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

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Then You Run

Then You Run

Episode 7

Leaving a trail of violence behind her, Tara sails towards Norway and the promise of her mother. Pursued by spurned friends, a vengeful Reagan, and a furious Dagmar, can she reach the end of her quest? Not if The Traveller gets his way...

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Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Martin Freeman), Ally (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 6 - No Choice

Ally is under huge pressure, but no-one seems to want to listen to her. Jim and Jackie are excited about a possible move to the coast and, much to Paul's surprise, so is he.

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

Minder

Series 9, Episode 11 - The Great Trilby

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

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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

Series 1, Episode 5

Featuring Ron Manager, Ed Winchester and Roy and Renee, the train passengers from hell.

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CelebAbility

Series 6, Episode 8

Scarlett Moffat leads a group of three friends looking to win a host of fabulous prizes by defeating Verona Rose, Naughty Boy, Shaughna Phillips and Stephen Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35am (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 3 - Mammy's Break

It's Agnes Brown's anniversary and she's in a great mood. However, she would be in an even better mood if she could just find someone to look after Grandad for a couple of weeks while she treats herself to a holiday.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Sophie (Aimee-Ffion Edwards), Peter (Daniel Donskoy)

Detectorists

Series 2, Episode 3

Russell and Hugh embark on their mission to recover the mayor's chain of office from the car park in Barnfather Woods, while Sophie proves she's still very bad at spying. Both Becky and Lance have something important to tell Andy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Jo Brand

Jo Brand: Born Lippy

Episode 4 - Clothes

Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
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Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 5

The duo hit South Yorkshire to join a top brass band, visit a cave surely named for Ricky (The Devil's Arse), eat high-end Yorkshire pudding, and busk with unique local hero John Shuttleworth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
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Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 9, Episode 2 - Bishop's Finger

Ramesh grows jealous after his fiancé Malcolm gets close to Lenzie's new butcher Nathan Laser, after he sponsors her women's football team.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Jeremy Vine

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 4, Episode 2

Jeremy Vine, Gemma Cairney and James Acaster reflect on their teenage years, revealing which did a skydive that went wrong and which was obsessed with milk.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 12 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blow up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it.

U&Drama channel logo 3:10am (repeat)
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Birds Of A Feather

Series 3, Episode 11 - Schooling

Sharon joins the upper crust and is taken for a ride.

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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

Series 2, Christmas Special

The Jazz Club puts a new spin on 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 7 - Negative Vetting

Faith is not impressed to discover what Bill's mum thinks about her.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 8

The quiz about comedy in which Peter Jones puts the questions and Arthur English, Roy Hudd and Sandy Powell provide the answers and reminiscences.

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

The Adventures Of John And Tony

Episode 1 - A Tale of Two Tenting

Two friends head off on a surreal camping trip, with a pretend dog.

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