British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 5th October 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 4 - Come Cleaner

The vacuum cleaner has broken and Ada is convinced a replacement is the only option. Seeing a 5 guinea model advertised for sale she arranges a free home demonstration and is determined not to be up-sold.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 19 - Bull v Wool

It's a beautiful day and Shaun, Bitzer and Timmy are enjoying a picnic, when an unexpected guest arrives and spoils the peace. Forced into hiding the trio find ways to entertain themselves, until they have to brave up and face their fear.

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 4 - Lollipop Man

Porkpie invites everyone to see him in action on the school crossing.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 10 - Jeopardy Mouse

When the Baron rearranges the countries of the world Danger Mouse reluctantly joins forces with his American counterpart, Jeopardy Mouse, and takes New Zealand for a spin.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 41 - Monitors

A classmate who Dennis and Walter barely know gets appointed as Class 3C's late monitor, making it urgent that the boys find a way to pal up with him, whatever it takes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 1, Episode 2 - My Mum Is Shirley Bassey

Stephen traces his ability to spin a yarn back to an incident with his mum and the school fete.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 9 - Lambert-Fisher Glacier, Antarctica

When Grandmaster Glitch builds his effigy in ice, his digging threatens the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica.

Talking Pictures TV 7:45am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Under A Cloud

A repeat of this 1937 film.

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 4, Episode 5 - Looking At Properties

Thinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Dave (Kris Marshall), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 1

Plans are being made for Shazia's forthcoming wedding to her handsome but dim fiancé Amjad. Mrs Khan's on the warpath because Mr Khan's forgotten to book the wedding venue, but it shouldn't be a problem as long as he can persuade mosque manager Dave to do him a favour...

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Menace From The Deep

The platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. Things are bad enough after Pike forgets to tie up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse after Jones spots a mine under the pier.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 2, Episode 4 - Another Lost Weekend

Sid and Trevor's plans for a fishing weekend go out of the window when Jean's dad comes to stay. Even worse, he then goes missing!

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 2, Episode 3 - Hormones

Bill fears she may be pregnant, and takes out the stress on Ben, whose testosterone is boiling over. Jenny, meanwhile, is acting oddly but only Rona appears to notice the signs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Dave (Kris Marshall), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 2

Mrs Khan's mother is staying with the family. But Mr Khan's big opportunity to hobnob with the bigwigs of the Sparkhill Business Association is threatened when he has to take his mother-in-law on a shopping trip - one that she will never forget.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:40am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 2, Episode 5 - Parents Should Be Seen And Not Heard

Differences in the generation gap become more apparent when Sally becomes engaged - but not to be married, just to live together!

Comedy Central Extra 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. Rosie Jones

Guessable?

Series 4, Episode 9 - Uncle Cool

Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, and sidekick John Kearns, welcome Rosie Jones, Jordan Gray, Sam Campbell and Thanyia Moore to play another round of absurd guessing games.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Marriage Settlement

A special competition is in full swing as Jeffrey Fairbrother arranges the settlement of his marital problems. These arrangements confuse some and amuse others.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 13 - Bigger And Bigger

The Twirlywoos see children building a sandcastle at the beach, and decide to make it bigger. Back in the Boat they encounter a strange jelly which grows every time they touch it!

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

A Whole 'Nother Story

Series 1, Episode 3 - It's a Fig, Not a Date

Cassie and Pete enter the world of dating agencies and come to some unexpected realisations.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A Teacup

Harris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10am (repeat)
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 1, Episode 4 - Like A Boss

TEAM SMoRCLe tell Sol he's bossy so he lets Mo take charge - with disastrous results.

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 23, Episode 3 - Mervyn Would Be Proud

Billy makes a rash promise.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 2 - The New Building

It is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:25am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 4

Viewers can delve into the lives of the Smashing Saxons, Vile Victorians, Rotten Romans and Terrible Tudors, in this week's edition of the comedy history series hosted by a talking rat.

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 23, Episode 4 - Incredible Journey Of Norman Clegg

Howard won't reclaim his picnic accessory from Clegg until Pearl is out of sight.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am (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.

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 4, Episode 5 - Looking At Properties

Thinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.

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 12:20pm (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 2, Episode 3 - Hormones

Bill fears she may be pregnant, and takes out the stress on Ben, whose testosterone is boiling over. Jenny, meanwhile, is acting oddly but only Rona appears to notice the signs.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 1, Episode 2 - My Mum Is Shirley Bassey

Stephen traces his ability to spin a yarn back to an incident with his mum and the school fete.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 4 - Rag Week

The local college students get out of hand during their fund-raising 'rag week'. Meanwhile, Fowler and Dawkins have problems at the bank.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Menace From The Deep

The platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. Things are bad enough after Pike forgets to tie up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse after Jones spots a mine under the pier.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of Madness

It is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:15pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 7, Episode 4 - Farewell

Nero's finally leaving Elmsmere - but how is Polly going to take losing her best friend? And will Dexter have second thoughts about going when he's introduced to his replacement?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's Hoard

It is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (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.

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

A Whole 'Nother Story

Series 1, Episode 3 - It's a Fig, Not a Date

Cassie and Pete enter the world of dating agencies and come to some unexpected realisations.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 10 - Chichen Itza, Mexico

Grandmaster Glitch's giant ball game threatens El Castillo. Can the Go Jetters bounce back and save it?

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 4, Episode 4 - The Marriage Settlement

A special competition is in full swing as Jeffrey Fairbrother arranges the settlement of his marital problems. These arrangements confuse some and amuse others.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 43 - The Spy Who Came In With A Cold

Greenback unleashes a new strain of elephant flu upon the world! Will Penfold's immunity to the virus save the day?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 5 - Looking At Properties

Thinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:55pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 8 - All Mod Cons

Terry is asked to get rid of some squatters, leading Arthur to dream of a future as a property developer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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 4 - Rag Week

The local college students get out of hand during their fund-raising 'rag week'. Meanwhile, Fowler and Dawkins have problems at the bank.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 21 - The Chilli Rocket

Chilli says he's a great skateboarder, but when Supertato needs his help to catch Evil Pea, Chilli can't skateboard at all! Carrot, Chilli and Supertato create a 'chilli rocket' to defeat Evil Pea.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Taj Mahal, India

The grimbots attach a bit of the Taj Mahal to Grim HQ. Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (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 23, Episode 3 - Mervyn Would Be Proud

Billy makes a rash promise.

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

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 8 - Ann Teak's Painting

Ann Teak's skills are put to the test when she inspects an antique painting.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 6 - Waffle The Pupil

Waffle must impress on his first day as a trial school pupil but struggles to hold a pen.

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 3, Episode 5 - Neighbours

Caroline and Charlie give a warm welcome to their new neighbours, but they soon realise that it would have been better to have kept their distance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 1, Episode 2 - My Mum Is Shirley Bassey

Stephen traces his ability to spin a yarn back to an incident with his mum and the school fete.

Talking Pictures TV 5:40pm (repeat)
Two Way Stretch. Image shows from L to R: Ethel (Liz Fraser), Dodger Lane (Peter Sellers), George 'Jelly' Knight (David Lodge). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Two Way Stretch

Prisoner Dodger Lane plans a heist that will involve slipping out of incarceration to steal some diamonds.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (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 23, Episode 4 - Incredible Journey Of Norman Clegg

Howard won't reclaim his picnic accessory from Clegg until Pearl is out of sight.

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 5, Episode 9 - Watch The Birdie

It is, finally, time for the Generals' Conference and the planning of the invasion of England - the resistance furnish René with another suitably ridiculous photographic device to capture their plans. But it could all go awry if Mimi kills one of the attendees before the day...

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Menace From The Deep

The platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. Things are bad enough after Pike forgets to tie up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse after Jones spots a mine under the pier.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hay Fever

Marlene allows Boycie to buy a maximum of six cows for the farm - and is less than impressed when Elgin, Jed and Bryan turn up with a herd of 300. The vet is called out when bull Rocky fails to take any notice of the females, and Tyler prepares to sit a local private school's entrance exam.

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

My Teenage Diary

Series 11, Episode 6 - Joe Stilgoe

Rufus Hound meets musician Joe Stilgoe, who reads letters he sent home from his gap year in Zimbabwe. He obsesses about cricket, falls in love and gets electrocuted by a fence.

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 14, Episode 2 - Errol Flynn Used To Have A Pair Like That

Compo hears Nora telling a neighbour that in last night's movie, it was the hero's riding outfit that turned her on.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pillow Talk

Boycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
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 14, Episode 3 - The Phantom Of The Graveyard

The three geriatric delinquents decide to pay their respects to "Old Sylvester" with a few formal drinks but first they must buy a new funeral suit for Compo.

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

A Whole 'Nother Story

Series 1, Episode 3 - It's a Fig, Not a Date

Cassie and Pete enter the world of dating agencies and come to some unexpected realisations.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 4 - Pig's Lib

There are two new additions to the Good family: Pinky and Perky the pigs. Margo does not share Tom and Barbara's enthusiasm and the pigs are sent away. Having made Margo feel guilty, Tom is allowed to retrieve them from certain death...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 1 - Art

Rob and Romesh are delving into the world of art. Romesh will be taking Rob to his first ever art gallery, before they head to a top art school to learn different disciplines. The show culminates with each of them having to present an exhibition, in front of a crowd of art fans, at the world famous Saatchi Gallery.

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Megan Poins (Me'sha Bryan), Eddie Monmouth (Vic Reeves), Joseph JJ Jacques (Ted Robbins)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 3, Episode 1 - How The Rogue Roar'd

When the duo are hired to help close down an old Bingo Hall, Frank is surprised to find an old enemy at work - but what is he really up to?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
The Real Comedy Controllers. Image shows from L to R: Paul Jackson, Jimmy Mulville, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Real Comedy Controllers

Episode 2 - Satire and Sitcoms

With over 150 years of collective comedy-making experience between them, Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville take on the satire and sitcoms of the 60s and 70s. Programmes featured include Round The Horne, Steptoe & Son, The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show, and The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Thing In The Cellar

As the Goods are removed from the electricity grid, Tom builds a generator to turn the waste from their animals into electricity. However, when it's finally called into use, the generator packs up, and Tom grovels to Jerry for use of his freezer.

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 7, Highlights Special - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show.

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

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 7 - No Loss

After an apparent reconciliation with Ally, Paul's rage returns. Luke and Jacob reunite.

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Luella Shakespeare (Jo Joyner), Sebastian Brudenell (Patrick Walshe McBride), Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 3, Episode 2 - See Thyself, Devil!

Frank and Lu take on the case of a washed-up rock star who believes that the Devil is trying to kill him, and set out to unmask the real culprit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Rachael Stirling), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 4

Terry announces that he is standing down as leader of the DMDC, unleashing a bitter, winner takes-all scramble for presidential power when Andy and Lance fall out over gold, and Becky and Sophie are forced to become allies in the Two Brewers pub quiz. Is this Andy's worst idea ever?

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
The Lovers. Image shows left to right: Janet (Roisin Gallagher), Seamus (Johnny Flynn)

The Lovers

Episode 5

Janet visits London for the first time to be with Seamus and have some fun. But it becomes clear the lovers are keeping secrets from each other.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 2 - International

With Bill Bailey, Jack Dee and David Mitchell.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Susan Wokoma, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

Series 16, Episode 3 - Languidly

Julian Clary destroys a table, Lucy Beaumont munches on a tree and Sam Campbell gets underneath some lint. Meanwhile, Alex Horne is subjected to a tickling by Susan Wokoma and is verbally insulted by a panpipe-playing Sue Perkins.

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

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 8 - No Way Back

Paul takes his parents on a trip to the countryside to recreate a cherished memory. But revelations leave them reeling.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9:35pm (repeat)
Dreamland. Nan (Sheila Reid)

Dreamland

Episode 5

Nan is in hospital but on the mend, after initially thinking she was dying. The family visit and are relieved to find her perky and on her phone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Scot Squad. Image shows from L to R: PC Jack McLaren (Jordan Young), Jean Johansson, PC Sarah Fletcher (Sally Reid). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 6, Episode 4

This week, urban cops PC Jack McLaren and PC Sarah Fletcher get their teeth into a disagreement between TV presenter Jean Johannsen and a local chippy; Acting Sgt Ken Beattie deals with bams while pushing a pram; and traffic cops PC Surjit Singh and PC Hugh McKirdy weed out the wicked.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Brassic

Brassic

Series 5, Episode 2 - Missing Body

A catastrophic encounter with an old land mine lands the gang in trouble with the MacDonaghs again.

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

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 6, Episode 5 - Wrasse (Burgh Island, South Devon)

The fishing takes place on the incredible tidal outcrop of Burgh Island on the south coast of Devon. As Paul arrives on the island, Bob kickstarts their trip with a huge surprise for Paul.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 1 - On The Blob

Donna thinks she's pregnant and Gaz, scared out his wits at the prospect of becoming a father, runs through the streets of Runcorn in his pants.

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

My Teenage Diary

Series 11, Episode 5 - Sophie Duker

The comedian Sophie Duker shares her teenage diaries with Rufus Hound, and talks about writing raunchy Harry Potter fan fiction, having a dad who lives abroad, and homework.

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Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows left to right: Leigh Francis, AJ Odudu, Will Best

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 4, Episode 1 - AJ Odudu & Will Best and Olivia Attwood

Keith Lemon is back to take more famous faces out shopping and other fun activities while having a chat about their life and career. Here he joins forthcoming Big Brother hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best as they go looking for homeware and house plants, followed by a trip to a pet store with reality star Olivia Attwood.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 23 (Channel 4: Series 24), Highlights Special - Best Bits

Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley host a compilation of best bits from the anarchic letters and numbers game, featuring Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Harry Hill, Bob Mortimer, Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Rose Matafeo, Richard Ayoade, Chris McCausland, Miles Jupp, Lucy Beaumont, Alex Horne and Joe Wilkinson among others.

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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 6 - Stagging On

Gary and Charlie are on guard duty on Gary's birthday. Charlie starts a rumour about himself that gets out of hand, and Gary's determination to enjoy his birthday is tested by some awful presents and unexpected guests.

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

Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?

Episode 4 - 2000s

Micky takes us through the last decade, which he has spent settling down with a middle class woman. Includes an interview with Sean Lock.

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Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Laurence Rickard), Captain (Ben Willbond). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 1, Episode 4 - Free Pass

A TV company comes calling, looking for an old house in which to film their period drama.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 2 - Bungle

Jonny wins £1,000 on a scratch card and everyone has their own ideas about how he should spend the money.

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Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Katherine Ryan, Graham McPherson, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Talia Mar, Noel Fielding

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 7

Suggs, Katherine Ryan and Talia Mar join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the pop culture panel show, hosted by Greg Davies.

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Two Doors Down. Michelle (Joy McAvoy)

Two Doors Down

Series 4, Episode 5 - Overnight

With their house in turmoil in the midst of the redecoration, new Latimer Crescent residents Alan and Michelle take refuge from the floor sanding with an overnight stay in neighbours Beth and Eric's house.

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 4 - Inverurie Jones And The Thimble Of Doom

Treasure hunter Inverurie Jones has plundered the local museum.

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The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 4 - Training

To fend off the increasing staff disillusionment a Training Day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her. In this great episode David hinders the productivity of the training expert and gives the staff some musical inspiration.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Life With Lederer

Episode 2, The New Home: Helen Lederer shares another recipe for coping with life - how best to move home.

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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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
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Back To Life

Series 1, Episode 3

Miri's memories of that terrible night at the Sound Mirror just aren't going away and someone has stuck press clippings from her trial all over town.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Ectoplasm

Ectoplasm

Episode 1, The Curse of Tutancommon.: The swashbuckling exploits of the Edwardian adventurer Lord Zimbabwe.

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Back To Life. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Geraldine James), Oscar (Richard Durden). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Back To Life

Series 1, Episode 4

Miri tries to confront Caroline when suddenly, mid argument, they hit a stumbling block in the road. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, Caroline is finally forced to admit her true feelings towards her daughter.

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Chewing Gum. Image shows from L to R: Connor Jones (Robert Lonsdale), Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 1 - Sex And Violence

Candice wants boyfriend Aaron to be firmer in the bedroom, and the rest of the estate is living it up at one of Candice and Nan's renowned house parties...

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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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

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Chewing Gum. Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 2 - Binned

Tracey's first sexual encounter with Connor leaves her panicked about being pregnant, and she goes on a mission to find a contraceptive.

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Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Susan Wokoma, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

Series 16, Episode 3 - Languidly

Julian Clary destroys a table, Lucy Beaumont munches on a tree and Sam Campbell gets underneath some lint. Meanwhile, Alex Horne is subjected to a tickling by Susan Wokoma and is verbally insulted by a panpipe-playing Sue Perkins.

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Mock The Week

Series 16, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis bring the current series to a close with a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring best bits and unseen material.

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Sorry, I Didn't Know. Image shows from L to R: Shazia Mirza, Kemah Bob, Chizzy Akudolu, Jimmy Akingbola, Judi Love, Verona Rose, Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Triforce Productions

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 2, Episode 4

Jimmy Akingbola hosts the panel show, with Kemah Bob, Sara Pascoe, Shazia Mirza and Verona Rose joining team leaders Chizzy Akudolu and Judi Love to answer questions about black history.

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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Adrian (Adrian Dunbar), James (Reece Shearsmith), Stan (Steve Pemberton), Bev (Donna Preston), Oona (Pauline McLynn), Jo (Bhavna Limbachia)

Inside No. 9

Series 6, Episode 4 - Hurry Up And Wait

Actor James is waiting for his big moment on ITV's new crime drama in a static caravan, owned by a strange family that clearly have something to hide.

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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 7, Highlights Special - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show.

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Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Rachael Stirling), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 4

Terry announces that he is standing down as leader of the DMDC, unleashing a bitter, winner takes-all scramble for presidential power when Andy and Lance fall out over gold, and Becky and Sophie are forced to become allies in the Two Brewers pub quiz. Is this Andy's worst idea ever?

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story. Kevin Bridges

Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.

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Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 2, Episode 10 - Planet Earth

Jon Richardson and guests James Acaster, Rebecca Front and Ivo Graham address Jon's worries to do with Planet Earth - is the world keeping secrets from us? Is it getting smaller? And more importantly, is it totally screwed? Ivo puts his primal instincts to the test when he hunts roadkill in Cornwall, and at the end of the show, Jon does his bit to save the planet... with a pub quiz. And resident futurologist Mark Stevenson joins Jon and his guests, while Dr Jon Copley discusses the deep sea.

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The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 1, Episode 2 - My Mum Is Shirley Bassey

Stephen traces his ability to spin a yarn back to an incident with his mum and the school fete.

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Outsiders. Image shows left to right: David Mitchell, Jessica Hynes, Joe Wilkinson

Outsiders

Series 2, Episode 5

It's the Outsiders' penultimate day in the woods and the competition is hotting up as they battle it out to see who will form the best post-apocalyptic society.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Chris Ramsey: Approval Needed. Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Avalon Television

Chris Ramsey: Approval Needed

Amazon stand-up special from Chris Ramsey.

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The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 4 - Training

To fend off the increasing staff disillusionment a Training Day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her. In this great episode David hinders the productivity of the training expert and gives the staff some musical inspiration.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Menace From The Deep

The platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. Things are bad enough after Pike forgets to tie up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse after Jones spots a mine under the pier.

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Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 4 - Lollipop Man

Porkpie invites everyone to see him in action on the school crossing.

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

A Whole 'Nother Story

Series 1, Episode 3 - It's a Fig, Not a Date

Cassie and Pete enter the world of dating agencies and come to some unexpected realisations.

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