British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 5th September 2023

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 8 - On The Autofront

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

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 34 - Shirley Whirley

In a bid to help move Shirley around the farm, Shaun has the idea of fitting up Shirley with wheels. Using a remote control, Shaun can now manoeuvre his large friend around easily - until the farmer's TV remote interferes with the signal, causing Shirley to run amok.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 11 - Kung You

When Shirl's friend Beverley is attacked in the street, the girls enlist the help of a local martial arts teacher to give them a self-defence class.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 30 - A Fistful Of Penfolds

The danger agents are at Squawk's super secret wild-west testing facility, home to a society of Penbots, robots who have a rather familiar face.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 11 - We Want To Break Free

Dennis is exasperated to find that he can't land himself in detention.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Bad Salsa. Image shows from L to R: Chippy (Jessie Cave), Jill (Natasha Little), Terri (Camille Coduri). Copyright: BBC

Bad Salsa

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Cycle of Life

The three friends each have separate challenges facing them, but they're still laughing.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 38 - Mars Mission, Chile

Cartoon following four adventure-seeking superheroes as they explore places all around the world.

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 1, Episode 5

Hyacinth's social standing at a church function is jeopardised when Daisy takes a toyboy and tries to encourage Onslow to become more ardent.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 9, Episode 9 - The Battle of Spion Kop

The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:10am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Canteen Girl

Blakey's plan to marry one of the girls from the canteen and raise chickens in the country pleases Jack and Stan until they meet the new Inspector. They resolve to tell - or show - Blake the truth about his intended!

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

2point4 Children

Series 4, Episode 5 - Frenzy

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (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 2

We meet a surprisingly charming Stuart highwayman, the Captain of the Titanic holds the world's worst safety briefing, famous writer Mary Shelley pitches the movie of her life, and those violent Vikings show their softer side in a song.

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

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 5, Episode 3

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

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 6, Episode 4 - The Big Split

Justin and Robert keep getting in each other's way, so with the help of Gary, they split the house in two with a wall. But being by themselves isn't as good as they think it'll be.

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On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Other Woman

After a family social evening in the works' canteen where Arthur becomes rather too friendly with one of the clippies, Mum and Olive are outraged - and he promptly leaves to stay with his sister.

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The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 2 - Poo Dunnit?

Is the zoo getting rich from selling the animals' poo?

Comedy Central Extra 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Kae Kurd, Catherine Bohart, Denise Van Outen. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 12

Sara Pascoe and the team captains are joined by Catherine Bohart, Kae Kurd, Rhys James and Denise Van Outen.

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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 4 - The Day Of Reckoning

In the past, ex-jockey Fred Quilly took £300 from a race-gang to pull a horse. He failed to stop his horse winning and is convinced the gang are out for revenge.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 6.6: Biographical quiz show, hosted by Martin Young, with team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego and panellists Geoffrey Durham and Jenny Colgan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:10am (repeat)
Nova Jones. Nova (Molly Rainford)

Nova Jones

Series 2, Episode 9 - Nova's Colouring Out

Nova is having an off day, and, as her worries pile up, the colour in her life disappears. McLaren learns a valuable lesson about the gloomy greys and being there for her sister.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Series 10, Episode 5 - A Marriage of Inconvenience

There are now two sets of competitive wedding arrangements underway. Who's going to get in first with the engagement party?

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 11 - Over

The Twirlywoos see a man stepping over puddles and try to copy him. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo has to jump over a wall to avoid being discovered by the Twirlywoos.

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Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Cyril (Kulvinder Ghir), Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 3

Gastric impresses everyone with his invention skills when he adapts his Mini to run on its own.

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

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 8 - Intruder!

There's a dog poo-traipsing intruder in the school and site manager Dave is determined to catch the culprit. Meanwhile, Mr Nasal attempts to keep his relationship with Miss Spray a secret, and Mr Konnundrum's in trouble... with his mum.

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 18, Episode 9 - Destiny And Six Bananas

When something horrible stirs in the woods, it's Foggy's big moment.

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 4, Episode 2 - Wrestling Night

Clive has forgotten to book an audience for wrestling night and two of the wrestlers have pulled out. That means only one thing - it's time for Danny and Mick to showcase their wrestling skills.

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

Sooty

Series 3, Episode 3 - Who's Got Talent

Sweep takes singing and dancing lessons from Steps star Faye Tozer - but will he be good enough to win Mr Slater's talent show?

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 18, Episode 10 - A Sidecar Named Desire

An old motorbike helps Compo hatch another plot to win Nora's love.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 9 - Veggies Gotta Dance

Supertato and Evil Pea face each other in a dance-off so Supertato can rescue his friends.

Talking Pictures TV 11:10am (repeat)
Alive And Kicking

Alive And Kicking

Three room-mates at a home for elderly ladies discover they are to be split up and placed in other homes. Dismayed, they decide to run away 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 1, Episode 5

Hyacinth's social standing at a church function is jeopardised when Daisy takes a toyboy and tries to encourage Onslow to become more ardent.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:55am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated sequel.

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2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 4, Episode 5 - Frenzy

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

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 13 - Waffle's Doggy Buddies

An old friend of Gramps, Mr Willow, brings along his two dogs to play with Waffle. Evie feels a bit left out until Waffle reassures her. The two new dogs escape into Mrs Hobbs's garden, so Waffle has to save the day.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Bad Salsa. Image shows from L to R: Chippy (Jessie Cave), Jill (Natasha Little), Terri (Camille Coduri). Copyright: BBC

Bad Salsa

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Cycle of Life

The three friends each have separate challenges facing them, but they're still laughing.

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 4, Episode 6 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that in his absence most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called upon to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 9, Episode 9 - The Battle of Spion Kop

The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 5, Episode 3

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror

Constable Habib falls in love with a fireman, much to Goody's distress. Back at the station, Fowler is having trouble with a hoaxer and Grim is chasing terrorists.

TNT Sports 1 logo 2pm (repeat)
Down The Clubhouse

Down The Clubhouse

Episode 2 - Controversies

Cheating and controversial moments from a range of sports.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 6.6: Biographical quiz show, hosted by Martin Young, with team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego and panellists Geoffrey Durham and Jenny Colgan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Cyril (Kulvinder Ghir), Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 3

Gastric impresses everyone with his invention skills when he adapts his Mini to run on its own.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 25 - Not So Supertato

Evil Pea tricks Supertato into thinking that he's lost all of his superpowers.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 40 - Funky Fireflies, Selangor River, Malaysia

A trip to see fireflies becomes a rescue when Xuli and Glitch get stuck in a swamp.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Series 10, Episode 5 - A Marriage of Inconvenience

There are now two sets of competitive wedding arrangements underway. Who's going to get in first with the engagement party?

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

Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 13 - The Price of Fish

While Lovejoy goes away with Charlotte to value an antique clock, Charlie Gimbert tries to evict him. And an antique fish reveals a romantic secret.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 4 - The Day Of Reckoning

In the past, ex-jockey Fred Quilly took £300 from a race-gang to pull a horse. He failed to stop his horse winning and is convinced the gang are out for revenge.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 17 - The Inventor Preventor

There's serious monkey business in this episode as Danger Mouse and Penfold have to thwart a Victorian time-travelling chimp, Isambard King Kong Brunel, from uninventing the world.

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 18, Episode 9 - Destiny And Six Bananas

When something horrible stirs in the woods, it's Foggy's big moment.

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 18, Episode 10 - A Sidecar Named Desire

An old motorbike helps Compo hatch another plot to win Nora's love.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 11 - Peas and Quiet

There are odd noises in the supermarket. Supertato discovers that Evil Pea and the Mini Peas are asleep and walking through the supermarket. Supertato tries to get them back to bed.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 45 - Endangered Species, Sao Paulo, Brazil

The rare Black Lion Tamarins need help to survive in the pristine forests of Sao Paulo.

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

Minder

Series 10, Episode 9 - Bring Me The Head Of Arthur Daley

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)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 5

Hyacinth's social standing at a church function is jeopardised when Daisy takes a toyboy and tries to encourage Onslow to become more ardent.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 14 - Waffle's Sort Of Birthday

It's Waffle's birthday and Mr Willow throws a huge party for him. As the Brooklyn-Bells prepare a surprise for Waffle, Connie and Ruby's dog, Jelly, leads the Wonder Dog astray.

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 8 - Paint Your Wagon

Charlie can't help but get Caroline's car sprayed 'diablo red', rather than the 'sandalwood' she wanted. In doing so, he oversteps the mark, but her reaction leaps even further.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Bad Salsa. Image shows from L to R: Chippy (Jessie Cave), Jill (Natasha Little), Terri (Camille Coduri). Copyright: BBC

Bad Salsa

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Cycle of Life

The three friends each have separate challenges facing them, but they're still laughing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Cyril (Kulvinder Ghir), Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 3

Gastric impresses everyone with his invention skills when he adapts his Mini to run on its own.

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 2, Episode 5 - The Duel

An unforseen cog in the works of Gruber's plans lead René to run away from the duel without a shot having been fired. Monsieur Alfonse is outraged - until Michelle explains his importance to the resistance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 9, Episode 9 - The Battle of Spion Kop

The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror

Constable Habib falls in love with a fireman, much to Goody's distress. Back at the station, Fowler is having trouble with a hoaxer and Grim is chasing terrorists.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Suggs: Love Letters To London. Graham McPherson. Copyright: BBC

Suggs: Love Letters To London

Series 1, Episode 1 - Shoreditch and Spitalfields

In the first of four episodes, the Madness frontman Graham McPherson shares his fondest memories of the city of London.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 5, Episode 3

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

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

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 8, Episode 5 - The Woollen Mills Of Your Mind

In an effort to give Nora Batty a much needed interest in life, Compo surprises everyone by announcing that he will be running for her in the forthcoming marathon. Who better to train a man to the ultimate in physical strength and human endurance than ex-Corporal Signwriter Foggy Dewhurst and his unwilling assistant Norman Clegg?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap

Inspector Fowler is confident that his team can win the local pub quiz as long as he has his star player PC Habib. However, DI Grim wants to use her in a trap to catch Terry the Tank...

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

Who Goes There

Episode 6.6: Biographical quiz show, hosted by Martin Young, with team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego and panellists Geoffrey Durham and Jenny Colgan.

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 8, Episode 6 - Who's Looking After The Café Then?

Ivy has no faith in her nephew's capability to run the cafe in her absence so she closes down for the day. But she hasn't reckoned on the goodwill and expertise of Foggy who, with the unskilled assistance of Compo and Clegg, will not only run the cafe, but clean the paintwork above the front window....

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Series 10, Episode 5 - A Marriage of Inconvenience

There are now two sets of competitive wedding arrangements underway. Who's going to get in first with the engagement party?

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 4, Episode 6 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that in his absence most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called upon to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Anthony Joshua, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 6 - Anthony Joshua: Revisited

Rob Becket and Romesh Ranganathan are off to catch up with the Heavyweight Champion of The World, Anthony Joshua.

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 4, Episode 7 - Put That Light Out!

Jones, Frazer, Pike and Godfrey are stationed on an exercise in the local lighthouse, but soon cause trouble when they turn the light on and shine it over Walmington-on-Sea... during an air-raid.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
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 5, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by David O'Doherty and Katherine Parkinson, and Lee Mack is joined by Bill Turnbull and Louie Spence.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Psychiatrist

Franks believes he is a failure.

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

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

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 1, Episode 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

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

QI

Series L, Episode 1 - L-Animals

With Ross Noble, Sarah Millican and Colin Lane.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Writing On The Wall

Jim's latest drive to slim down the Civil Service has won favour with both the PM and Cabinet colleagues, but Sir Humphrey is bitterly opposed to the plans. However, the pair are forced to put the disagreement aside when it becomes apparent that they could both be adversely affected.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Charlie Chaplin

Comedy Legends

Series 3, Episode 1 - Charlie Chaplin

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

BBC Four 9:30pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 5

Nicola and Peter Mannion are invited onto BBC Radio 5 Live for a debate on Richard Bacon's late-night phone-in programme.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 1 - Drugs

After a night spent out clubbing, Tim returns to the flat wearing the wrong coat, and convinces Lee to help him return it to its owner.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Henpocalypse!. Image shows left to right: Veena (Lauren O'Rourke), Bernadette (Elizabeth Berrington), Shelly (Callie Cooke), Zara (Lucie Shorthouse)

Henpocalypse!

Episode 4 - Feel The Bern

Chief bridesmaid Shelly makes a shocking discovery that could ruin everything for the hens. As time runs out, she finds an ally and takes drastic action.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jon Richardson

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 9

Jon Richardson hosts for the first time, with Ian and Paul joined by Labour peer and journalist Joan Bakewell, and comedian Phil Wang.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Ultimate Choice. Steph McGovern

The Ultimate Choice

Series 1, Episode 5

Seriously funny minds offer definitive answers to the great questions of our age. Or not. With guests Daliso Chaponda and Chris McCausland.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Jason (Jon Pointing), Aurelius (Tom Basden). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Hooligans

The boys attempt to infiltrate a local firm of chariot hooligans in order to get some big drinkers into their bar. Grumio is soon welcomed into the fold by Paulus, head honcho of the Green Army, but Marcus falls out with Gloria, whose shop front keeps getting smashed up by their new clientele.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 2 - Debbie

When a twenty-year old girl turns up on Lee's doorstep and announces that he might be her father, Lee goes into immediate denial. Until, that is, he remembers a one-night stand he had at a party that Tim threw to celebrate the end of his accountancy exams back in the 1980s. Is Lee mature - or rich enough - to be a father?

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Curry & Chips. Arthur Blenkinsop (Eric Sykes). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Comedy Legends

Series 3, Episode 8 - Eric Sykes

A look back at the life and works of a British comedy great - Eric Sykes. His comedy career would span five decades before his death in 2012.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Alice's Wunderland. Alice Lowe. Copyright: BBC

Alice's Wunderland

Series 3, Episode 3

Will Caroline, daughter of cricket billionaire Clive Spoon, be allowed to take the leading role?

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Plebs. Daedalus Greco (Tony Robinson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Dig

The boys begin an archaeological dig in their bar after Grumio unearths an old brooch while sitting on the toilet. They try to keep their activity a secret but others cotton on and when a professor of archaeology goes missing, the boys are brought in for questioning as they paid him a recent visit. Guest starring Tony Robinson.

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TV Flashback. Kiri Pritchard-McLean

TV Flashback

Series 7, Episode 1 - Welsh Icons

Kiri Pritchard-McLean looks for funny clips in the BBC Wales archive to discover iconic Welsh people, places and things.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
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Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Lee Mack, Danny Bhoy. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny Bhoy

Lee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 1

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines. Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guests Naga Munchetty and Josh Widdicombe.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Tom Walker

Call Jonathan Pie

Episode 3 - Brexit

Much to Pie's horror it has been decided that the opening show should be about Brexit. Pie has, quite frankly had it up to the back teeth with Brexit. He has a go at callers from both sides of the debate but Jules suspects something fishy and confronts Pie about his voting history. This does not go down well! Gauntlet thrown down, Pie takes to the airwaves to deliver an epic rant about Brexit that will end them all. He sincerely hopes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 8, Episode 2 - Instalment 2

The American humorist who has written seven autobiographical short story collections reads from some of his comedy essays, including previously unpublished material. This week: Unbuttoned.

BBC Three 11:05pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Phoebe Waller-Bridge sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Think The Unthinkable. Image shows from L to R: Owen (David Mitchell), Daisy de Vere (Catherine Shepherd), Ryan Packer (Marcus Brigstocke), Sophie Stott (Emma Kennedy). Copyright: BBC

Think The Unthinkable

Series 2, Episode 4 - Riddleton Plastic

Daisy meets an old school chum, Sophie practises her lethal martial arts, and Ryan is accidentally embroiled in a protest march.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Vogue Williams, Spencer Matthews, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 6, Episode 1

We kick off a new series with a celebrity special featuring husband and Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews with model and wife Vogue Williams.

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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 1, Episode 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

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Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and the team scale another week's news mountain and plant their satirical flag at the top. With guests James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe.

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In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Walter (Idris Elba), Bagpipes (Bill Bailey). Copyright: Sprout Pictures

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 1

Valentine Easmon's arrival upsets the gentle pace of life for his hard-working brother and his family...

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 6, Episode 2

Couple Kevin and Gabrielle are no strangers to making judgements at first glance as they met on dating app Tinder. They compare themselves to famous faces on the show to try to win money.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Lazy Susan. Image shows from L to R: Celeste Dring, Freya Parker. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Lazy Susan

Episode 1

Snails, DJs, baby showers. Life's miracles explored by acclaimed sketch duo Lazy Susan.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 1 - Drugs

After a night spent out clubbing, Tim returns to the flat wearing the wrong coat, and convinces Lee to help him return it to its owner.

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In The Long Run. Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola). Copyright: Sprout Pictures

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 2

Valentine goes for a job interview for him at the car parts factory where Walter works, and is joined by Bagpipes on an electrical job in a dingy flat.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
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 5, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by David O'Doherty and Katherine Parkinson, and Lee Mack is joined by Bill Turnbull and Louie Spence.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 2 - Debbie

When a twenty-year old girl turns up on Lee's doorstep and announces that he might be her father, Lee goes into immediate denial. Until, that is, he remembers a one-night stand he had at a party that Tim threw to celebrate the end of his accountancy exams back in the 1980s. Is Lee mature - or rich enough - to be a father?

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Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

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Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 3, Episode 3

With time running out, Andy and Lance go to great (action-packed) lengths to protect their land. Away from the fields, life is no less stressful as Andy quits his job and Lance finds an unwelcome guest in the spare room. An audacious theft leaves Lance reeling.

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Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Lee Mack, Danny Bhoy. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny Bhoy

Lee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.

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Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Sam Campbell, Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 3

Sam Campbell, Calum Scott and CMAT join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the pop culture panel show, hosted by Greg Davies.

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Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Leah (Stella Gonet), Alex (Hugh Quarshie), Paul (Martin Freeman). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 9 - No Power: Part One

As Jim and Jackie's golden wedding anniversary party is plunged into darkness by a power outage, the growing tensions between Paul and Luke reach an explosive and terrifying climax.

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BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Bad Salsa. Image shows from L to R: Chippy (Jessie Cave), Jill (Natasha Little), Terri (Camille Coduri). Copyright: BBC

Bad Salsa

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Cycle of Life

The three friends each have separate challenges facing them, but they're still laughing.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 2:40am (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Jim (Alun Armstrong), Jackie (Joanna Bacon). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 10 - No Power: Part Two

On the day of Leah and Alex's wedding, Paul and Ally find they have only a few hours to deal with a seemingly insoluble family crisis, leading Paul to make the hardest decision of his life.

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Screw. Gary Campbell (Stephen Wight)

Screw

Series 2, Episode 2

Leigh begins to doubt her team's loyalties when she discovers the identity of the undercover police officer. Meanwhile, Rose worries about her safety when it turns out that new arrival and double murderer Tyler Reeks has links to fellow prisoner Louis.

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Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 11 - Kung You

When Shirl's friend Beverley is attacked in the street, the girls enlist the help of a local martial arts teacher to give them a self-defence class.

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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 1, Episode 3 - I Is Da Queen

Money is the root of all comedy as Dave considers our love of cash.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
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The Goon Show

Series 9, Episode 9 - The Battle of Spion Kop

The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking.

Comedy Central Extra 3:05am (repeat)
Chris Ramsey: All Growed Up. Chris Ramsey

Chris Ramsey: All Growed Up

TV broadcast of Chris Ramsey's DVD debut stand-up show, All Growed Up.

Comedy Central 3:25am (repeat)
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 1, Episode 1

This week includes a musical performance from Tinie Tempah, stand up from Michael, and a jaw-dropping performance from the Peres Brothers group.

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The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 1, Episode 3 - God's Business Is Good Business

One of Samuel's old friends arrives unexpectedly at the flat - and he's now a flashy, successful American preacher. But are his motives wholly honest, and will Samuel take up his offer of work? After all, they first met as hardcore gamblers...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 5, Episode 3

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 6.6: Biographical quiz show, hosted by Martin Young, with team captains Francis Wheen and Fred Housego and panellists Geoffrey Durham and Jenny Colgan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Series 10, Episode 5 - A Marriage of Inconvenience

There are now two sets of competitive wedding arrangements underway. Who's going to get in first with the engagement party?

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