British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 13th September 2023

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

Minder

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Tethered Goat

Arthur thinks he and Terry are due a bit of nice, easy money when he's approached about a 'babysitter' for a visiting Arab businessman. It soon transpires, however, that neither man is quite as he seems.

Talking Pictures TV 7am (repeat)
Kiss The Bride Goodbye

Kiss The Bride Goodbye

A repeat of this 1945 film.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Waiting Game

While Desmond and Shirley get ready for a plush evening out at the Hilton, Gloria plans to take advantage of her parents' absence to help Louise carry out a pregnancy test.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Shepherd

Torrential rain threatens to ruin the annual Sheep Dog trials, but the Farmer begs the judges for an opportunity to show off his talented Flock. Things go smoothly until Timmy tries to learn to whistle... Will this stop the Farmer winning another cup to add to his prize collection?

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 36 - Bot Battles

There's relief all around when Penfold's pilfering of Squawk's gadgets and clandestine late night trips to shady warehouses turns out to preparation for his taking part in 'bot battles'.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 17 - President Dennis

Dennis is accidentally elected class president and is eager to shed the burden that comes with the title. However, every daft class policy he declares only makes him more popular.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters. Tom Wrigglesworth. Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters

Series 1, Episode 4 - Estate Agents

Tom wonders why we still need estate agents.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 5

Hyacinth calls Richard out of an important meeting when Daddy disappears - apparently to get married!

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 44 - Cave Train Trouble, Slovenia

Lars zooms to the rescue when Glitch and Tala go off the rails in search of a baby dragon.

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 5, Episode 1 - The New Radio Series

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 8:10am (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 5, Episode 5 - Seven Dials

Ben reignites his vendetta against Jake the Klingon with rather unpredictable results. Meanwhile, Bill and Rona are searching for new catering premises and David's got an acting competition.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:10am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 10 - Stan's Uniform

When Stan's uniform is covered in filth by a blocked drain, he concocts a plan to get the company to pay for a new one. Somehow it works - but Arthur's been repainting the kitchen furniture...

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 9

There is public confusion when King Charles II bans coffee shops, a seasick chicken ruins a Roman sea battle, mighty Egyptian Pharaoh, Ramesses II, meets some smelly peasants on Historical Wife Swap, and a cave-dwelling Stone Age couple try to buy their first house.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue. Copyright: BBC

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 4, Episode 6

Sofa-bound TV presenters Mike and Sue tackle the problems of breaking up relationships plus a delve into the world of money.

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 10 - Mess Alarm

Robert returns from his holiday to find a very messy house because Justin and Little Monster haven't done any tidying whilst he's been away. To stop it from happening again, Robert makes a big machine that keeps an eye on the house and sounds an alarm when someone is about to be messy. But, it's very loud and causes everyone to make a mess!

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On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 11 - The Strain

Stan tries to prove his strength by picking up his girlfriend to guess her weight. In doing so, he strains his back and is instructed to wear a supportive, surgical corset if he wants to get back to work quickly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 4 - On With The Motley

The Camp Host is getting his big chance. He is being booked to do cabaret at a posh golf-club dinner.

Comedy Central Extra 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. John Kearns

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 6 - Craig & The Ball Gag

Sara Pascoe with sidekick John Kearns and team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott welcomes Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood and TV's Vernon Kay alongside comedians Jo Brand and Kiri Pritchard-McLean into the Comedy Central attic for more guessing games, shouting and embarrassment.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 8 - Zoo's Got Talent

Who is the most popular animal at the zoo? There's only one way to find out - by counting which cuddly toy sells the most.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Series 3, Episode 6

Recorded at ZSL London Zoo, this week Sue Perkins is joined by special guests: Jessica Jones (Lead Keeper at ZSL London Zoo), Lee Davies (Fungarium Curator at Kew Gardens) and comedian Shaparak Khorsandi.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas), Granville (David Jason)

Still Open All Hours

Series 6, Episode 3

Mrs Featherstone decides the time has come to learn to drive - if only she can find an instructor prepared to give her more than one lesson.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 17 - Through

The Twirlywoos see a postman putting letters through a letterbox and decide to copy him. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoo Screen gives the Twirlywoos a door to go through.

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

His Master's Voice

Episode 1

The paper has lost its touch: its readership is down due to an old approach, old age and death, so it's time to appoint a new editor who favours the Cameron version of Conservatism.

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

Class Dismissed

Series 3, Episode 3 - Extra-Curricular Teaching

Juan Castanetta takes another unusual approach to teaching Spanish, Mr Capp tries to be cool and proves he is anything but, and Mrs Winstone has an unusual proposition for Jasmine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10am (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 20, Episode 1 - The Pony Set

Auntie Wainwright has a new line in all things equestrian - even a riding simulator, which Compo thinks might come rather handy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:15am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 4, Episode 8 - Picture Perfect

It's the day of the staff photo and Danny and Mick have been tasked with keeping themselves and the leisure centre clean. How hard could that be?

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 6 - Poorly Soo

Soo has had an accident on her roller-skates and needs to stay in bed. Luckily Sooty and Sweep are on hand to bake her a cake - but they only have eggshells and pepper! Can Richard come to the rescue?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50am (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 20, Episode 2 - How Errol Flynn Discovered The Secret Of Nora Batt

Compo tries to win Nora's heart by dressing up as Robin Hood.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 15 - Super Birthday

Supertato is delighted when Evil Pea comes to his birthday party, but Carrot is suspicious. Soon Evil Pea unleashes the Mini Peas, who try to steal Supertato's birthday present.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30am (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 5

Hyacinth calls Richard out of an important meeting when Daddy disappears - apparently to get married!

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10pm (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 5, Episode 5 - Seven Dials

Ben reignites his vendetta against Jake the Klingon with rather unpredictable results. Meanwhile, Bill and Rona are searching for new catering premises and David's got an acting competition.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 4 - Waffle's Pet Party

It's the day of Jess's 'bring a pet' birthday party.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters. Tom Wrigglesworth. Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters

Series 1, Episode 4 - Estate Agents

Tom wonders why we still need estate agents.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50pm (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 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

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 5, Episode 1 - The New Radio Series

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 1:30pm (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)
Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue. Copyright: BBC

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 4, Episode 6

Sofa-bound TV presenters Mike and Sue tackle the problems of breaking up relationships plus a delve into the world of money.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act

Fowler is pleased to get his name mentioned in the local paper following the successful raid by CID on the home of drugs dealer Harry the Spike. Harry has a good defence counsel however and Fowler is nervous of meeting him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Series 3, Episode 6

Recorded at ZSL London Zoo, this week Sue Perkins is joined by special guests: Jessica Jones (Lead Keeper at ZSL London Zoo), Lee Davies (Fungarium Curator at Kew Gardens) and comedian Shaparak Khorsandi.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas), Granville (David Jason)

Still Open All Hours

Series 6, Episode 3

Mrs Featherstone decides the time has come to learn to drive - if only she can find an instructor prepared to give her more than one lesson.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:15pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Rob Edwards (Samuel Small), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Ollie Coulton (Archie Lyndhurst). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Room Of Her Own

Lily decides her bedroom is babyish and needs a makeover to reflect the fact she's now a sophisticated teen.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 5 - Broccoli Flies Again

Evil Pea asks for flying lessons when Broccoli flies her paper plane into her freezer. Evil Pea doesn't let Broccoli know that she intends to fly high to take over Tato Tower.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 46 - Go Jet Academy: Dream Team Trouble

Ubercorn and Glitch have to team up when they get stuck at the most remote place on Earth.

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

His Master's Voice

Episode 1

The paper has lost its touch: its readership is down due to an old approach, old age and death, so it's time to appoint a new editor who favours the Cameron version of Conservatism.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 4 - On With The Motley

The Camp Host is getting his big chance. He is being booked to do cabaret at a posh golf-club dinner.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 3pm (repeat)
Alec Guinness and members of the crew pictured on location. Credit: STUDIOCANAL

Classic Movies: The Story Of The Ladykillers

Documentary exploring classic Ealing comedy The Ladykillers.

U&Drama channel logo 3:05pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 6, Episode 6 - The Last Of The Uzkoks

Lord Dunwich puts a valuable communion vessel into Cavendish Auction Rooms, but his ownership is challenged by the Greek Orthodox Church.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 24 - Escape From Big Head

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35pm (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 20, Episode 1 - The Pony Set

Auntie Wainwright has a new line in all things equestrian - even a riding simulator, which Compo thinks might come rather handy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 3

A toaster, cheese grater, bin and washing machine are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:15pm (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 20, Episode 2 - How Errol Flynn Discovered The Secret Of Nora Batt

Compo tries to win Nora's heart by dressing up as Robin Hood.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 51 - Go Jet Academy: Birthday Surprise

The Go Jetters face their toughest mission yet: organising a birthday party for Ubercorn without him finding out!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:55pm (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 5

Hyacinth calls Richard out of an important meeting when Daddy disappears - apparently to get married!

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 6 - Waffle's Great Escape

Mrs Hobbs supervises Waffle at the Brooklyn-Bell house. Waffle wants to join Evie at school and tries to escape. Later, the family look at photos and Evie asks about her birth dad.

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 2, Episode 1 - Common Entrance

Jo has her heart set on a scholarship to elite boarding school St. Hilda's, and with a few strings pulled by Caroline she's sure to get in. Charlie, however, is nowhere near as enthusiastic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters. Tom Wrigglesworth. Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters

Series 1, Episode 4 - Estate Agents

Tom wonders why we still need estate agents.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:35pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas), Granville (David Jason)

Still Open All Hours

Series 6, Episode 3

Mrs Featherstone decides the time has come to learn to drive - if only she can find an instructor prepared to give her more than one lesson.

U&Drama channel logo 5:55pm (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 3, Episode 5 - Pretty Maids All In A Row

As the airmen don new disguises, General Von Klinkerhoffen is on the warpath. He is particualrly suspicious of the café: after all, why would a small provincial establishment have hanging on its wall a genuine Van Gogh...?

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
For The Love Of Ada. Image shows from L to R: Walter Bingley (Wilfred Pickles), Ada Cresswell/Bingley (Irene Handl)

For The Love Of Ada

Series 2, Episode 6

Tired of saving, and with Ada's generosity looking set to cost them even more, she and Walter decide that they should elope to Yorkshire and marry there.

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 5, Episode 1 - The New Radio Series

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 6:15pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act

Fowler is pleased to get his name mentioned in the local paper following the successful raid by CID on the home of drugs dealer Harry the Spike. Harry has a good defence counsel however and Fowler is nervous of meeting him.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Please Use Other Door

Please Use Other Door

Series 2, Episode 1

Can you change your sexual orientation at will? Is it ever fair to blame the children for a divorce? What happens if a therapist brings their own emotional baggage to the treatment room?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue. Copyright: BBC

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 4, Episode 6

Sofa-bound TV presenters Mike and Sue tackle the problems of breaking up relationships plus a delve into the world of money.

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 9, Episode 11 - Wind Power

Even in the extreme cold, Seymour has an avid interest in the power of the wind. But how can he harness all that free energy for the everlasting good of mankind? With the steadying help of Clegg; an old pair of roller skates; an improvised sail; and a gullible test-pilot, he sets out to make history.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism

Faced with arresting a failed asylum seeker ready for deportation, Fowler trains his staff in equality by pretending to be a Martian dissident. Meanwhile, Grim has been turned down by the Freemasons and is now trying to become a member of the Order of Todgers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Series 3, Episode 6

Recorded at ZSL London Zoo, this week Sue Perkins is joined by special guests: Jessica Jones (Lead Keeper at ZSL London Zoo), Lee Davies (Fungarium Curator at Kew Gardens) and comedian Shaparak Khorsandi.

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 9, Episode 12 - When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible

Aware of his responsibility not to let the passing away of an old school chum go without some ceremony, Clegg takes Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey to re-create the times when Bill Henry and he would walk gates and climb trees together. Then, certain uncanny things happen...

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

His Master's Voice

Episode 1

The paper has lost its touch: its readership is down due to an old approach, old age and death, so it's time to appoint a new editor who favours the Cameron version of Conservatism.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (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 4, Episode 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Kingdom

Series 3, Episode 6

Lyle helps a smallholder take on a pharmaceutical giant, and Peter helps an aristocrat to keep things in the family when his brother starts selling off titles. Beatrice learns to fish, and Peter receives some rather shocking news.

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 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.

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 6, Episode 1

A new series of the hit panel show. Lee Mack is joined by Alex Jones and Alexander Armstrong and David Mitchell is joined by Chris Tarrant and Mel Giedroyc.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Michael McIntyre, Craig Haywood. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 1, Episode 2

There's music from Bryan Adams and Jess Glynne, and comedy from the inimitable Josh Widdicombe. Dazzling duo Chilly and Fly risk life and limb with an outstanding acrobatic performance. And Michael plays Celebrity Send To All with music star Ronan Keating's phone.

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 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
45 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Jason Sellards, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Noel Fielding, Stefflon Don

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 4

Stefflon Don, Jake Shears and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell join captains Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and regular panellist Jamali Maddix for the comedy music quiz, hosted by Greg Davies.

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 8 - Lovely

With Aisling Bea, Tony Hawks and Josh Widdicombe.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Screw

Screw

Series 2, Episode 5

Rose changes tactics to get what she needs from Louis whilst the net closes in on Morgan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Vine), Lucy (Sally Bretton), Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 3 - Camping

In a desperate bid to prove his manliness, Lee joins Tim, Daisy and Lucy on a camping weekend in the middle of a dark spooky forest.

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)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Alasdair Beckett-King, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 1

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are back to taking satirical swipes at the nation's news on a weekly basis. The new series kicks off with regular guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Eshaan Akbar and Rhys James. Alasdair Beckett-King makes his Mock The Week debut.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo

Live At The Apollo

Series 16, Episode 5 - Angela Barnes, Sarah Keyworth, Tim Renkow

Angela Barnes hosts, introducing comedians Sarah Keyworth and Tim Renkow to the stage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Lucy Porter

Lucy Porter's Lucky Dip

A stand-up special from Lucy Porter.

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

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 4 - Running

To impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.

BBC Three 10:25pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

A selection of episodes from the fourth series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
World Of Pub

World Of Pub

Series 2, Episode 4

Dodgy Phil lays on an unusual awards ceremony to improve Barry and Garry's fortunes.

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60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus Brigstocke

Sean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo

Live At The Apollo

Series 16, Episode 6 - Jen Brister, Esther Manito, Adam Rowe

Jen Brister plays host in this show recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience and then introducing routines by fellow comedians Esther Manito and Adam Rowe.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Influencers. Image shows left to right: Ruth (Katherine Parkinson), Carla (Katy Brand)

Influencers

Episode 3 - Glow Up

Ruth and Carla discuss the perils and consequences of getting too much dietary fibre, and then decide to test a much-sought after home 'sauna-body-bag' - with a faulty zip.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Harpoon

The Harpoon

Episode 2: Spoof boys' magazine, with Julian Dutton, Alastair McGowan, Susie Brann and Peter Baynham.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Jayde Adams in Welcome To The Neighbourhood. Jayde Adams. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

Welcome To The Neighbourhood

Series 2, Episode 5 - Jessica Fostekew

Jayde and Jessica Fostekew dive into community messageboards. This week - car in front hedge, the mysterious animal of Pontypridd, and a dead pheasant is up for grabs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Guns Of Adam Riches. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Adam Riches, Katharine Bennett-Fox, Jim Johnson. Copyright: BBC

The Guns Of Adam Riches

Series 2, Episode 3 - Victor Legit

The tale of Victor Legit, a supermarket store detective whose shop is being targeted by the Rat King. Can Vic save the day?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
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.

BBC Three 11:55pm (repeat)
Starstruck. Image shows left to right: Amelia (Alice Snedden), Jessie (Rose Matafeo)

Starstruck

Series 3, Episode 5

Tom prepares for his wedding, and while his house is taken over by wedding staff, he comes clean about a secret he's been hiding from fiancée Clem. Meanwhile, Ian tries to make amends with Jessie, who is having a crisis of confidence when her 33rd birthday celebrations don't go as planned.

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The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Glenn Moore, Dara O Briain, Evelyn Mok, Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis pan through the last week and extract nuggets of comedy gold, with guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Glenn Moore and Evelyn Mok.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 12:15am (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.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Starstruck. Image shows left to right: Kate (Emma Sidi), Jessie (Rose Matafeo)

Starstruck

Series 3, Episode 6

Kate is in labour while Ian has a meltdown. Tom takes the opportunity to smooth things over with Jessie. Is it too late for the former lovers to reconnect years after the breakup?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Vine), Lucy (Sally Bretton), Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 3 - Camping

In a desperate bid to prove his manliness, Lee joins Tim, Daisy and Lucy on a camping weekend in the middle of a dark spooky forest.

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 6, Episode 1

A new series of the hit panel show. Lee Mack is joined by Alex Jones and Alexander Armstrong and David Mitchell is joined by Chris Tarrant and Mel Giedroyc.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Tethered Goat

Arthur thinks he and Terry are due a bit of nice, easy money when he's approached about a 'babysitter' for a visiting Arab businessman. It soon transpires, however, that neither man is quite as he seems.

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

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 4 - Running

To impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Harry Hill, Helen Bauer, Alan Davies, Phil Wang, Rachel Fairburn. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 6, Episode 2

Helen Bauer, Rachel Fairburn, Phil Wang and Harry Hill join Alan Davies to dish the dirt on a petulant MP; a brusque burlesque dancer from Essex; a salacious encounter against the wall; and a room of rowdy revellers desperate for BEDS.

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Lovejoy

Series 6, Episode 6 - The Last Of The Uzkoks

Lord Dunwich puts a valuable communion vessel into Cavendish Auction Rooms, but his ownership is challenged by the Greek Orthodox Church.

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Dreamland. Image shows left to right: Spence (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Trish (Freema Agyeman), Cheryl (Frances Barber), Leila (Aimee-Ffion Edwards)

Dreamland

Episode 2

Trish and Spencer take Cheryl and Leila to see the derelict house they want to buy at auction to turn into their dream home. Later, Mel keeps a promise to take Trish's sons, Jordan and Cayden, to Dreamland. But she's dismayed when Trish insists on joining them.

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50 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus Brigstocke

Sean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.

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The Lovers. Image shows left to right: Seamus (Johnny Flynn), Janet (Roisin Gallagher)

The Lovers

Episode 2

After a glorious night of laughter and sexual tension Janet makes a suggestion to Seamus: they should have an affair!

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Maisie Adam

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley play against Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam. Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner.

BBC Three 2:20am (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

A selection of episodes from the fourth series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters. Tom Wrigglesworth. Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters

Series 1, Episode 4 - Estate Agents

Tom wonders why we still need estate agents.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
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Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Waiting Game

While Desmond and Shirley get ready for a plush evening out at the Hilton, Gloria plans to take advantage of her parents' absence to help Louise carry out a pregnancy test.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Rob Delaney: Jackie. Rob Delaney. Copyright: Avalon Television

Rob Delaney: Jackie

Rob Delaney's stand-up special for Amazon.

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Live At The Moth Club. Katy Wix

Live At The Moth Club

Episode 4

Ellen has to move the green room downstairs so it's accessible for headliner, Tim Renkow, but George hasn't got the memo. He's given the space to the bingo club. They try and share but tensions are high and it might just kick off. On stage tonight are host William Stone, Michael Odewale, Katy Wix, Ele Mckenzie and Tim Renkow.

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 5, Episode 1 - The New Radio Series

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.

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The Fosters

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Matchmaker

Pearl turns matchmaker when she decides it's high time for her old school friend and neighbour Vilma to remarry. The arrival of Samuel's handsome friend Erroll Burns provides her with an ideal opening.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
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Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 4, Episode 6

Sofa-bound TV presenters Mike and Sue tackle the problems of breaking up relationships plus a delve into the world of money.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Series 3, Episode 6

Recorded at ZSL London Zoo, this week Sue Perkins is joined by special guests: Jessica Jones (Lead Keeper at ZSL London Zoo), Lee Davies (Fungarium Curator at Kew Gardens) and comedian Shaparak Khorsandi.

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

His Master's Voice

Episode 1

The paper has lost its touch: its readership is down due to an old approach, old age and death, so it's time to appoint a new editor who favours the Cameron version of Conservatism.

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