British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 14th September 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 3, Episode 1 - Home Win

The rent is due and a series of much-needed repairs to the house is mounting up, so Alf and Ada resume their regular war of wills with the landlord. Exasperated at the mounting costs, he opts to involve the Prouts with the perfect solution...

Talking Pictures TV 6:35am (repeat)
And The Same To You

And The Same To You

The boxing-mad nephew of a pious clergyman embarks on an elaborate plan to keep his boxing career a secret.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:35am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Bounty Hunter

When a young widow is conned out of all her savings, Arthur sends Terry off to reclaim the money.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 4 - You Missed A Bit

The Farmer expects the windows of his farmhouse to be spotless, so Bitzer calls on the services of the Flock to help him clean them. He quickly discovers that they don't always work very well as a team when chaos breaks out. Will Bitzer be able to clear up the mess before The Farmer returns?

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 8 - Driving Me Crazy

It's a testing time for Michael and Patricia when she decides to take a holiday without him. And Desmond is encouraged to take his driving test again, with disastrous consequences.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 37 - Rodent Recall

Danger Mouse and Penfold are in a training simulation when one of DM's flying kicks damages the holodeck with catastrophic consequences.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 18 - Inventor's Block

Dennis doesn't realise the pressure he's putting on Rubi to excel in the school science fair is giving her a severe case of inventor's block.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Empire-ical Evidence. Image shows from L to R: Anuvab Pal, Andy Zaltzman. Copyright: Somethin' Else

Empire-ical Evidence

Episode 1

Andy and Anuvab wander around London, from the docks the trading ships originally departed from in the east of London to the final resting place of Empire in the west, via the central strongholds of power in Westminster and the City.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (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.

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 2, Episode 6

Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 15 - Sorry, Wrong Number

Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.

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

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 12 - The New Telly

When the Christmas Club payout arrives, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old set - especially when Blake buys it!

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 5, Episode 6 - The Truth Is Out There

Rona has a surprising confession to make. Her mother, dead some 11 years, is still the named tenant of her house, and now the council have found out and want to evict her. But Auntie Pearl has a far more devastating confession of her own.

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 10

A Victorian businessman goes undercover in his own factory, there's a right royal squabble over who should rule medieval England, we meet eccentric Georgian politician Mad Jack Mytton and the Real Tudor Hustle reveals the cleverest con tricks by naughty historical criminals.

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 11 - Hide and Surprise

Andy and The Odd Socks are playing a surprise gig for Justin! But the band need to hide in funny places around Justin's house so they don't spoil the big surprise.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:45am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 12 - The New Telly

When the Christmas Club payout arrives, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old set - especially when Blake buys it!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Night Not To Remember

Jeffrey Fairbrother gets exceedingly drunk and has to be escorted back to his chalet by the predatory Yellowcoat Gladys Pugh. What actually occurred when they were alone?

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

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 9 - Going Ape

Naomi the grey gibbon and Gambira the orangutan share and island but famously don't get on. Naomi likes everything to be clean and tidy, while Gambira is messy with poor personal hygiene. Everyday they shout and chase each other - until one day Naomi mysteriously disappears. At first, Gambira can't believe her luck - she finally has the place to herself without her bossy roommate, but then Jurgen the gorilla decides he's moving in and Gambira begins to miss her old island buddy. Was Naomi really that bad?

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 7, Episode 1

Peter Jones puts the questions and Ron Goodwin, Charles Hawtrey and Tommy Trinder provide the answers and reminiscences.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 18 - Soft

The Twirlywoos meet a soft and fluffy cat. Back in the Boat the Box brings them a soft surprise.

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

The Adventures Of John And Tony

Episode 4 - The Hiking Holiday

The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Willis (Dean Smith)

Still Open All Hours

Series 6, Episode 4

Mr Newbold goes to the library in the hope of meeting up with Mrs Rossi, while Eric and Cyril finally get their wives to go camping.

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

Class Dismissed

Series 3, Episode 4 - Broken Boiler

The school boiler breaks and the heating won't come on. As the school gets colder and colder, panic spreads. Can the boiler be fixed, or will everyone freeze forever?

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, Highlights Special - Pick And Mix! (Best Of)

Danny and Mick are waiting in reception for a package to be delivered. While they wait, they reminisce about the hilarious things they have been through together.

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 20, Episode 3 - Who's Thrown Her Tom Cruise Photographs Away?

When Marina is stood up by Howard, she decides the time has come to give up her interest in men.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Souvenir Stall

The gang are opening a souvenir pottery stall at the park - but all the pottery gets smashed. Sooty tries to make some more with fresh clay but things don't quite go to plan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:25am (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 1

A drinks can, blender, pillows and skittles are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

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 20, Episode 4 - What Happened To Barry's Nose?

Howard decides to pump iron, so Barry sets out to be more assertive. Truly takes charge when failure looms on all fronts.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter Wonderland

Evil Pea thinks the Veggies won't like it when she covers the supermarket in ice, but instead they have the best snow day ever, so she creates a giant snowball to ruin their fun.

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 2, Episode 6

Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.

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

Danger Mouse

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (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 5, Episode 6 - The Truth Is Out There

Rona has a surprising confession to make. Her mother, dead some 11 years, is still the named tenant of her house, and now the council have found out and want to evict her. But Auntie Pearl has a far more devastating confession of her own.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 5 - Waffle's Big Night In

Simon is taking Jess out for a birthday dinner, so Gramps is on babysitting duty.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Empire-ical Evidence. Image shows from L to R: Anuvab Pal, Andy Zaltzman. Copyright: Somethin' Else

Empire-ical Evidence

Episode 1

Andy and Anuvab wander around London, from the docks the trading ships originally departed from in the east of London to the final resting place of Empire in the west, via the central strongholds of power in Westminster and the City.

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 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.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 15 - Sorry, Wrong Number

Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 2pm (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 7, Episode 1

Peter Jones puts the questions and Ron Goodwin, Charles Hawtrey and Tommy Trinder provide the answers and reminiscences.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Willis (Dean Smith)

Still Open All Hours

Series 6, Episode 4

Mr Newbold goes to the library in the hope of meeting up with Mrs Rossi, while Eric and Cyril finally get their wives to go camping.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:20pm (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 5 - Never The Bridesmaid, Never The Bride

Jas is asked to be a bridesmaid and is worried about being too clumsy to pull it off.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 6 - Tin Can Games

It's the Tin Can Games and Evil Pea wants to win the Tin Can Trophy. She cheats in the final race by putting a magnet on Supertato's back to stop him from going super fast.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 47 - Mission Manatee

Lars and Kyan swim through the shallows of Crystal River in Florida. Kyan tests his new swimming fin, while Lars watches a manatee and her baby cruise by.

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

The Adventures Of John And Tony

Episode 4 - The Hiking Holiday

The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air.

Talking Pictures TV 3pm (repeat)
The Iron Maiden. Image shows from L to R: Jack Hopkins (Michael Craig), Paul Fisher (Alan Hale). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

The Iron Maiden

An aircraft designer's love of traction engines gets in the way of his job when an American airline owner visits England on a buying mission.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Night Not To Remember

Jeffrey Fairbrother gets exceedingly drunk and has to be escorted back to his chalet by the predatory Yellowcoat Gladys Pugh. What actually occurred when they were alone?

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

Lovejoy

Series 6, Episode 7 - Breaking The Broker

Tinker is arrested for possession of erotic antiques. His only way out is to set up Lovejoy.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 25 - Megahurtz Attacks

Danger Mouse's attempts to boost Penfold's confidence backfire when it leads to a ferocious games monster escaping into the real 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 20, Episode 3 - Who's Thrown Her Tom Cruise Photographs Away?

When Marina is stood up by Howard, she decides the time has come to give up her interest in men.

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 20, Episode 4 - What Happened To Barry's Nose?

Howard decides to pump iron, so Barry sets out to be more assertive. Truly takes charge when failure looms on all fronts.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Baddie Belt

Evil Pea swaps Supertato's Tato-Belt for her own evil Baddie-Belt.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Eiffel Tower, France

In France, Grandmaster Glitch breaks the Eiffel Tower when he uses it as a TV aerial. Can the Go Jetters fix it?

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 2, Episode 6

Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.

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

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 5 - Super Banana Gail

In order to win the quiz, Gail becomes a superhero like her teammate Captain Adorable. Meanwhile, Nana Knickerbocker and the Bees play a silly game searching for keys in gloopy honey.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 5:05pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 6 - Aces High And Sometimes Very Low

The chips are down for Arthur's friend Maurice when the professional gambler is barred from the casinos and mugged of all his winnings. Terry's job is to mind Maurice while he recoups his losses.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 7 - Waffle Needs Quiet Time

Waffle learns that reading can be just as much fun as noisy maze games.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (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 2 - When Worlds Collide

Caroline gets more than she bargained for when she offers to host Charlie's monthly poker game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Empire-ical Evidence. Image shows from L to R: Anuvab Pal, Andy Zaltzman. Copyright: Somethin' Else

Empire-ical Evidence

Episode 1

Andy and Anuvab wander around London, from the docks the trading ships originally departed from in the east of London to the final resting place of Empire in the west, via the central strongholds of power in Westminster and the City.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Willis (Dean Smith)

Still Open All Hours

Series 6, Episode 4

Mr Newbold goes to the library in the hope of meeting up with Mrs Rossi, while Eric and Cyril finally get their wives to go camping.

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 6 - The Great Un-Escape

Whilst the inhabitants of the nearby POW camp have been busy tunneling out, Fairfax and Carstairs are desperate to tunnel in. Helped by René, Edith and the rest of the resistance, they break through just as the tunnel is discovered by the Colonel and Captain; soon all are trapped inside the camp!

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 15 - Sorry, Wrong Number

Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 11, Episode 3 - Amy Gledhill

This week's teenage diary features comedian Amy Gledhill, who spills the beans on an action-packed summer of love in Hull, 2004.

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 10, Episode 1 - The Experiment

On being forcibly up-ended by Seymour and Clegg to shake money from his pockets to buy a drink, Compo is left with a burning question; why, when he felt the blood rushing to his head upside down, did he not feel the blood rushing back to his feet when he was returned to a standing position?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 3 - Fly On The Wall

A television crew has come to Gasforth to make a documentary about policing. Naturally, Fowler's officers see it as their chance for stardom.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 7, Episode 1

Peter Jones puts the questions and Ron Goodwin, Charles Hawtrey and Tommy Trinder 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 10, Episode 2 - The Treasure Of The Deep

The ornate piece of silver that Compo accidentally hauls from the canal is quickly identified by Seymour as being part of a candlestick - Georgian with strong continental influence - and probably part of some thieves' haul thrown into the water in panic. If Seymour can recover the rest of the loot and return it to its rightful owner, he might be accepted by the County set.

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

The Adventures Of John And Tony

Episode 4 - The Hiking Holiday

The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air.

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 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&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Judge Brimble (David Killick)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 2, Episode 5 - No More Cakes And Ale

In a race against the clock, Frank and Lu must track down a vital witness in a crown court trial.

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

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Highlights Special

Relive the boys' epic US adventure with this look back at the highlights from series two. From a rocky monster trucking competition and an embarrassing stint as cheerleaders, to a calamitous firefighting drill and a high-stakes race across the Big Apple, this special episode looks back at the trip's most memorable moments. Plus, there's another chance to see the loser's unforgettable performance at New York's number one drag club.

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 2 - Keep Young And Beautiful

Following questions in the House of Commons, it is proposed that older members of the Home Guard should join the ARP while younger members of the ARP join the Home Guard. It looks like most of Mainwaring's men could be in the firing line.

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 2

Lee Mack is joined by Richard Madeley and Sanjeev Bhaskar, and David Mitchell is joined by Kate Humble and Miles Jupp.

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton), Luella Shakespeare (Jo Joyner), Roamy Cusack (Rebecca Gethings), Phil Sirkin (Victor McGuire)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Offered Fallacy

Frank and Lu must clear their names when they are framed for various crimes by some mysterious doppelgangers.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
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!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
120 min
Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa. Image shows left to right: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne

Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa

The Royle Family: Down The Back Of The Sofa provides viewers with another chance to see the original documentary interviews with the core cast, which includes Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne's only ever filmed interview as a pair.

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 10 - Lying

With Adam Hills, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

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

Screw

Series 2, Episode 6

In a thrilling series climax, can Leigh and Rose save not only themselves but the future of the wing?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 2 - No Worries

Ally fears she might lose her job and her mind, as the company collapses, and her HRT meds become unavailable. Luke's panic attack ends Paul's leisurely life at Leah's, while an increasingly isolated Ava faces a huge change.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9:35pm (repeat)
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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
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.

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Scot Squad. Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 6, Episode 1

The Chief is keen to make amends for a slip of the tongue and keeps digging deeper as his extended apology lasts for ever. The traffic cops make a big noise to salute the key workers, while the rural officers handle a massive marrow bust-up at the horticultural show.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Anand Patel, Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 6, Episode 2 - Pike (Dumfries And Galloway)

Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer head to a secluded pike lake in Dumfries and Galloway, staying overnight at Spedlins Castle, which is reputed to be haunted.

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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 1, Episode 1 - Fags, Shags And Kebabs

Jonny lives with girlfriend Janet. Janet's mate Donna needs a boyfriend so her mother Flo won't think she's gay. Donna asks Janet to get her a date with Jonny's best mate Gaz, but neither one of the boys are happy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 11, Episode 2 - Michaela Strachan

Michaela Strachan's diary takes us back to the 80s, when she's starting out as a TV presenter. She has a break up, gets a dog and finds a new job on cult show The Hitman And Her.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Lucy Beaumont. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Richard Ayoade and Joe Wilkinson. Finlay Christie is in Dictionary Corner.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Gary: Tank Commander. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Robert Jack), Charlie (Scott Fletcher), Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh), Adam (Paul-James Corrigan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 1, Episode 3 - The General

General Randy Badger arrives from America on official duty. He enlists Gary and the boys, and instigates his own mission - to drink beer, see strippers and find his Scottish ancestors, the McBadgers. Hoo ya.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: BBC

Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?

Episode 1 - 1970s

In this opening episode Micky talks about growing up in the East End in the 1970s.

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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 1, Episode 2 - Spunk

Following a group weigh-in with the girls, Louise discovers she has put on three pounds so vows to lose them.

BBC Three 10:40pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Stephen (Layton Williams), Warren (Ali Hadji-Heshmati)

Bad Education

Series 4, Episode 3 - Prison

Hoburn tries a prison experience programme at Abbey Grove to teach the kids discipline. Class K end up incarcerated with Stephen who's prepping an audition as a hardened criminal.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Live. Copyright: Ealing Studios

Jimmy Carr Live

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

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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 2, Episode 3

Antony's got a new girlfriend from a comparitively posh part of town, and she's even got her own car. Meanwhile, Jim's in a mood at the thought of a week with Nana as she convalesces from a cataract operation.

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Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Cathy (Doon Mackichan), Colin (Jonathan Watson). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 4, Episode 2 - Willie's Wake

After an emotional funeral for Colin's Dad, he and Cathy have the neighbours round. Understandably Colin is not his usual upbeat self.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 5, Episode 2 - Rome

Tim Key broadcasts live from his trailer in Rome, where he is shooting a film directed by the legendary Sir Hayden Higgins.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Image shows from L to R: Dougal (Graeme Garden), Hamish (Barry Cryer). Copyright: BBC

Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Series 3, Episode 1 - Gambling Fever

Hamish becomes addicted to gambling, after winning a free Sporran Cosy in the Glen MacLottery.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Jinx (Laura Marcus), Stephen (Layton Williams), Usma (Asha Hassan)

Bad Education

Series 4, Episode 4 - Trailblazers

After Class K make Stephen feel old and irrelevant on his birthday, he goes to ridiculous lengths to prove he is still a trailblazer.

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

The In Crowd

Episode 2.5: Microwave meals, vacuum cleaners, and the surprising discoveries of a beachcomber.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 1

After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.

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

Rigor Mortis

Series 3, Episode 4

Radio sitcom in whic Peter Davison stars as a pathologist.

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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, Episode 4

Introducing the world's worst casino croupier and a family with a sobriety problem.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Kevin Garry, Rhod Gilbert, Jack Dee, Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 5, Episode 2

Rhod is joined by guests Jack Dee, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and KG Tha Comedian, who revisit embarrassing moments from their teenage years.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

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

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Blackadder: A Cunning Story. Nina Wadia

Blackadder: A Cunning Story

A 40th anniversary retrospective looking at the making of hit sitcom Blackadder.

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Mock The Week. Alasdair Beckett-King. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are back for a run of more episodes as they jab their syringe of satire into the arm of the week's news, all with the support of guests Maisie Adam, Alasdair Beckett-King, Ivo Graham, Rhys James and Ria Lina.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Lucy Beaumont. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Richard Ayoade and Joe Wilkinson. Finlay Christie is in Dictionary Corner.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 2

Lee Mack is joined by Richard Madeley and Sanjeev Bhaskar, and David Mitchell is joined by Kate Humble and Miles Jupp.

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Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 6, Episode 7 - Breaking The Broker

Tinker is arrested for possession of erotic antiques. His only way out is to set up Lovejoy.

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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Water. Governor Baxter Thwaites (Michael Caine). Copyright: Hand Made Films

Water

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

BBC Three 2:05am (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 Interviews

Series 2, Episode 2 - Barry Humphries

The spotlight shines on Barry Humphries, via his larger-than-life alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Les Patterson.

BBC Three 2:25am (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?

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Live At The Moth Club. Mark Silcox

Live At The Moth Club

Episode 5

An estate agent tells George that selling up would make him enormously wealthy - it looks like the writing's on the wall, but can the gang do anything about it?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Empire-ical Evidence. Image shows from L to R: Anuvab Pal, Andy Zaltzman. Copyright: Somethin' Else

Empire-ical Evidence

Episode 1

Andy and Anuvab wander around London, from the docks the trading ships originally departed from in the east of London to the final resting place of Empire in the west, via the central strongholds of power in Westminster and the City.

BBC Three 2:55am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Stephen (Layton Williams), Warren (Ali Hadji-Heshmati)

Bad Education

Series 4, Episode 3 - Prison

Hoburn tries a prison experience programme at Abbey Grove to teach the kids discipline. Class K end up incarcerated with Stephen who's prepping an audition as a hardened criminal.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 15 - Sorry, Wrong Number

Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.

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Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 8 - Driving Me Crazy

It's a testing time for Michael and Patricia when she decides to take a holiday without him. And Desmond is encouraged to take his driving test again, with disastrous consequences.

BBC Three 3:25am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Jinx (Laura Marcus), Stephen (Layton Williams), Usma (Asha Hassan)

Bad Education

Series 4, Episode 4 - Trailblazers

After Class K make Stephen feel old and irrelevant on his birthday, he goes to ridiculous lengths to prove he is still a trailblazer.

U&Dave channel logo 3:30am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 1, Episode 1 - Fags, Shags And Kebabs

Jonny lives with girlfriend Janet. Janet's mate Donna needs a boyfriend so her mother Flo won't think she's gay. Donna asks Janet to get her a date with Jonny's best mate Gaz, but neither one of the boys are happy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: The Reverend Beverley (Shobna Gulati), Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton), Andy (James Northcote), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson), Max (Rasmus Hardiker), Corinne (Alison Steadman). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Break

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Haunting Of Jeffrey Whittaker

Will the Flamford False Phantom Fakers fall victim to the most inexorable power of all - social media?

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

The Fosters

Series 1, Episode 13 - Benjamin's Rebellion

Rebellious Benjamin Foster is sent home from school for being insolent.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 7, Episode 1

Peter Jones puts the questions and Ron Goodwin, Charles Hawtrey and Tommy Trinder provide the answers and reminiscences.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 1, Episode 7 - There's No Place Like A New Place

George and Kate get itchy feet when their neighbours hint at moving.

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

The Adventures Of John And Tony

Episode 4 - The Hiking Holiday

The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 2

Biographer Anthony Holden and actress Stella Duffy are joined by writer and broadcaster Lynne Truss and editor of the Erotic Review Rowan Pelling to dish the dirt on the bad boys and girls in history. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth.

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