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Schedule Tuesday 17th October 2023

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

Minder

Series 3, Episode 2 - You Need Hands

Arthur takes on some hired help when Terry is injured, and unwittingly finds himself mixed up in drug dealing.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 8 - The Rabbit

The Farmer's niece has come to visit, bringing her precious pet rabbit. The Farmer entrusts Bitzer to look after it while they go inside for lunch. All in a day's work - until the rabbit disappears. Shaun and the flock are called to action to help track down the illusive pet before the niece discovers it's missing. But do they understand what they're looking for?

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 3 - Georgetown Dreaming

Desmond wonders what might have been if he'd never come to this 'godforsaken country'.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 22 - Happy Boom Day!

Danger Mouse's plan to hold a surprise party for Professor Squawkencluck is undone when the Baron releases killer birthday presents into the world.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 50 - Eventful Tentacles

An order mix-up leads to a delivery of hyperactive tentacles at Bash Street School. However, no-one wants the duty of looking after the pesky things, and attempts to duck out of the tentacle-care duties lead to chaos.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. Image shows from L to R: Lucy Trodd, Pippa Evans. Copyright: BBC

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Episode 6

The team creates one final witty musical on the spot. The songs, plot and characters are based entirely on suggestions from the live studio audience.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 17 - Table Mountain, South Africa

Glitch wants to ski, so the grimbots give Table Mountain a snowy peak, which threatens its rare plants.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 6

Richard is worried that Hyacinth's visit to a country house auction will cost him a lot of money. Meanwhile, Daddy has become unwittingly involved with a Mrs Braddock.

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

The Goon Show

Series 9, Episode 15 - The Tay Bridge

On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.

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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 3, Episode 9 - Atishoo! Atishoo! We All Fall Down

Sid can trust Sally and Jean to fall ill with debilitating influenza on the same day - and on Mike to be as useless as a wet paper bag! It isn't long before he's running round like a mad man: after the bread man, the milkman, the butcher, and even a heavily pregnant Betty!

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

2point4 Children

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

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Growing Pains

Episode 4, Trial and Error: By Steve Wetton. Sudden news from the fostering agency sends Pat into a spin along with the smooth running of the household. Tom's pub quiz and Mark's romantic hopes are also up in the air.

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 16 - Aunite Big Monster

Little Monster's auntie is coming to stay, but she is very different to him.

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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 3, Episode 10 - Entente Not So Cordiale

After struggling to translate a letter inviting Sid and Jean to Paris, it becomes apparent that the senders are Henri and Odette, a sweet young French couple who saved Sid's life during WWII. As the couple pack their backs, Mike and Sally prepare to party...

Comedy Central Extra 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Harriet Kemsley, Eamonn Holmes. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 6

Sara Pascoe welcomes Eamonn Holmes, Laura Whitmore, Ahir Shah and Harriet Kemsley into their loft to play an array of guessing games.

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Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 5 - Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's On The Fiddle

Peggy finds a personal letter from Joe Maplin to Clive Dempster which causes everyone to believe that the Squadron Leader has been sent to the camp as a 'mole'.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 6

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Steve Punt, Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons.

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 21 - Fitting Together

The Twirlywoos learn how to fit pipes together when they create a surprising water feature, and the Very Important Lady falls apart and needs some help fitting back together.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
On Baby Street

On Baby Street

Episode 5: Comedy drama by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo, with Kathy Burke, Tilly Vosburgh, Frances Barber and Keith Allen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason), Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 3

Romance is in the air as Granville continues to woo Mavis, Gastric needs more help with his love life and Leroy arouses jealousy. Meanwhile, Cyril is tempted by the latest workout craze, and Granville reveals his tip for preserving bacon.

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Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 2, Episode 2 - Polterguest

Leah dares to scare Team SMoRCLe when she borrows the spookiest game ever. But the real horror is Mo's bottom!

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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 24, Episode 9 - The Second Husband And The Showgirls

Truly learns that his former wife's new husband is coming to town.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 14 - Cow Capers

Richard has high hopes of a promotion when he's asked to help out on a local farm. But when Sooty, Sweep and Soo go along to assist, they land him right in it. Guest starring Stu Francis.

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Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 13

A lazy aristocrat invents the sandwich, the Romans host their own revolting cookery show, and William Shakespeare is haunted by the ghost of King Richard III.

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 24, Episode 10 - All Of A Florrie

Truly finds out out what it's like when a flirtation from the past turns up with amorous intentions.

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Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 1 - Tato Tower Takeover

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 6

Richard is worried that Hyacinth's visit to a country house auction will cost him a lot of money. Meanwhile, Daddy has become unwittingly involved with a Mrs Braddock.

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

Danger Mouse

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

Talking Pictures TV 12:20pm (repeat)
A Boy, A Girl And A Bike. Susie Bates (Honor Blackman). Copyright: Gainsborough Pictures 1928 Limited

A Boy, A Girl And A Bike

Comedy centred around a Yorkshire town's cycling club.

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

2point4 Children

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

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 14 - Waffle Pop Dog

Doug makes a music kit and receives help to compose a song for the school show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. Image shows from L to R: Lucy Trodd, Pippa Evans. Copyright: BBC

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Episode 6

The team creates one final witty musical on the spot. The songs, plot and characters are based entirely on suggestions from the live studio audience.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 5 - Come On You Blues

Gasforth Football Club has reached the second round of the FA Cup. Fowler is looking forward to watching the game and Grim is looking forward to tackling some hooligans. The Mayoress tells Fowler that if he ensures a trouble free match she will recommend him for an MBE.

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

The Goon Show

Series 9, Episode 15 - The Tay Bridge

On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 3

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Growing Pains

Episode 4, Trial and Error: By Steve Wetton. Sudden news from the fostering agency sends Pat into a spin along with the smooth running of the household. Tom's pub quiz and Mark's romantic hopes are also up in the air.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (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)
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 7, Episode 2 - A Man Of Action

Journalist Mr Cheeseman comes to make a report on the Home Guard. This is soon overshadowed when a landmine cuts off Walmington-on-Sea's gas, water and railway lines. Captain Mainwaring decides the best thing to do is to put the town under martial law - with himself in charge.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 6

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Steve Punt, Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Trust. Copyright: BBC

Trust

Series 4, Episode 2 - Situation Scarlet

On the surface everything seems fine at East Salford Academy. Billy is coping with his treatment, the new computer system is in place and they have a student on the brink of getting into Oxford. So why does Yvette feel anxious all the time?

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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 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla Warfare

The platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.

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Supertato

Supertato

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

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
On Baby Street

On Baby Street

Episode 5: Comedy drama by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo, with Kathy Burke, Tilly Vosburgh, Frances Barber and Keith Allen.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Northern Lights, Finland

Ubercorn is excited to see the Northern Lights, but Glitch's Grunge-Grimbler covers them with smoke.

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Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 5 - Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's On The Fiddle

Peggy finds a personal letter from Joe Maplin to Clive Dempster which causes everyone to believe that the Squadron Leader has been sent to the camp as a 'mole'.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Admirable Penfold

The greatest secret agent and his clumsy sidekick continue their fight against Baron Greenback.

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 5, Episode 6

Richard is worried that Hyacinth's visit to a country house auction will cost him a lot of money. Meanwhile, Daddy has become unwittingly involved with a Mrs Braddock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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 5 - Come On You Blues

Gasforth Football Club has reached the second round of the FA Cup. Fowler is looking forward to watching the game and Grim is looking forward to tackling some hooligans. The Mayoress tells Fowler that if he ensures a trouble free match she will recommend him for an MBE.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
5 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 15 - The Throne Thief

Supertato, Carrot, Broccoli and Chilli are playing when, suddenly, they hear a scream and discover an upset Evil Pea in her freezer. Her throne has been stolen! Who would do such a thing?

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 23 - Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland

A giant Grandmaster Glitch means big trouble for the Giant's Causeway - can the Go Jetters stop him in his tracks?

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

Minder

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here Anymore

A chance meeting in a club which Terry is minding takes Arthur into the world of fine art as he sees an opportunity to make some money by selling forgeries.

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 24, Episode 9 - The Second Husband And The Showgirls

Truly learns that his former wife's new husband is coming to town.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 14 - Waffle Make And Do

Doug and Waffle share fun memories as they make new neighbour Pepper a dog bed.

U&Drama channel logo 5:30pm (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 13 - Pillow Talk

Caroline finally reveals her true feelings for Charlie - in her sleep.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. Image shows from L to R: Lucy Trodd, Pippa Evans. Copyright: BBC

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Episode 6

The team creates one final witty musical on the spot. The songs, plot and characters are based entirely on suggestions from the live studio audience.

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 24, Episode 10 - All Of A Florrie

Truly finds out out what it's like when a flirtation from the past turns up with amorous intentions.

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

The Goon Show

Series 9, Episode 15 - The Tay Bridge

On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.

U&Drama channel logo 6:05pm (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 17 - Going Like A Bomb

With Monsieur Alfonse now considered by Herr Flick to have been exploded by a bedpan, the Colonel sets up Captain Bertorelli to be caught with the stolen - and forged - money. Unfortunately, nothing runs smoothly...

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 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?

When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Best Medicine. Image shows left to right: Jack Hartnell, Tolullah Oni, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Rebecca Fitzgerald, Thanyia Moore

Best Medicine

Series 1, Episode 2 - Cytosponge, Fresh Air, Showmanship, Alkaline Breathing

Kiri Pritchard-McLean witnesses a demonstration of a revolutionary pill on a string that detects throat cancer. She also examines fresh air, and showmanship in medieval surgery.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Growing Pains

Episode 4, Trial and Error: By Steve Wetton. Sudden news from the fostering agency sends Pat into a spin along with the smooth running of the household. Tom's pub quiz and Mark's romantic hopes are also up in the air.

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 15, Episode 9 - Aladdin Gets On Your Wick

The sight of a sailboarder slicing through the water gives Foggy an idea. But where can he get a bit of wood big enough for three to stand 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 3, Episode 2 - The Lonely Herdsman

When Marlene drags Boycie and Tyler to visit her mother Dora, the battle lines are drawn. Back at the farm, Bryan tries his hand at poetry to stop him feeling lonely whilst Mrs Cakeworthy surfs the net to help him find a solution.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 6

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Steve Punt, Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons.

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 16, Episode 1 - The Glory Hole

Foggy commandeers a bit of wartime nostalgia in the shape of a hole in the road, which has been abandoned by the council. Despite Compo and Clegg's lack of interest, he lays claim to an old siren which he then exchanges for a genuine cedar flagpole.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
On Baby Street

On Baby Street

Episode 5: Comedy drama by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo, with Kathy Burke, Tilly Vosburgh, Frances Barber and Keith Allen.

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 2, Episode 7 - Going To Pot?

Some botched household maintenance causes the Goods to enrol at a local council-run evening school. Margo soon joins Barbara in a pottery class, but her skills are somewhat lacking. For a brief moment, however, the Goods are quids-in after discovering one of Tom's hidden talents!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Out-takes - Unseen

A look at unseen moments and challenges as Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan made their epic journey south from the Highlands.

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

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 2, Episode 5 - Father's Clinic

Frank puts on quite a performance whilst rollerskating.

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 3, Episode 1 - The Early Birds

After accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 7

Another game of trying to fool the opposition into mistaking fact for fiction and fiction for fact. Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Jo Brand, Roisin Conaty, Paul Foot and Ray Mears.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Greasy Pole

Jim is under pressure from all sides concerning the toxic capabilities of Propanol and its potential manufacture in Merseyside. Despite Sir Humphrey's 'help', can he find a beneficial solution?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Peter (Daniel Donskoy)

Detectorists

Series 2, Episode 6

Finally, it is the day of the DMDC's annual rally and Terry is expecting a really big turn-out. But for Andy and Lance, will the day bring heartbreak or triumph?

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 9 - Illness

With Jo Brand, Ben Goldacre and Andy Hamilton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla Warfare

The platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.

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

Brassic

Series 5, Episode 3 - Hans

Tommo gets the surprise of his life when a young German man shows up looking for him. This isn't any German man, this is Tommo's son, Hans. A brief dalliance with a foreign exchange student 18 years ago had bigger repercussions than Tommo could've ever imagined. Enlisting the gang's help, Tommo tries to bond with his son ... with a lot of trouble along the way.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 8

Clive Myrie takes up the reins as guest host, with journalist Camilla Long and actor Miles Jupp joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to poke fun at the week's headlines.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Best Medicine. Image shows left to right: Ed Freshwater, Felicity Ward, Ally Barrow, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Seyi Rhodes

Best Medicine

Series 1, Episode 1 - Sobriety, Touch, Camellia Sinensis, Trust

Joining Kiri this week are haptic technology specialist Dr Ally Barrow with the power of touch and a demonstration of virtual reality injections, mental health nurse Ed Freshwater speaks about a powerful treatment for mental illness, journalist and broadcaster Seyi Rhodes explores what happens when trust is lost in medicine, and comedian Felicity Ward offers sobriety as her best medicine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Captain (Ben Willbond), Mary (Katy Wix), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Julian (Simon Farnaby), Pat (Jim Howick), Thomas (Mathew Baynton). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 3, Episode 6 - Part Of The Family

While Alison and Mike gear up to make a big investment, the Captain and Kitty work together with the other ghosts to solve an unfolding mystery before it's too late.

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

Cliché

Episode 6

Sketch show starring Carole Hayman, Nick Maloney, Simon Molloy and Brian Southwood, written by Red Dwarf writers Rob Grant and Doug Naylor.

Comedy Central 10:35pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Being Funny. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Being Funny

A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including Cambodian midget fighters, sex, and gym locker roooms.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 6

Brent is made redundant. The news of his departure is not having the devastating effect on the office that he would have liked, but brighter things are on the horizon as Inside Paper are writing a feature on him.

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60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jess Phillips

Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 9

Labour MP Jess Phillips guest presents this episode: her 5th appearance on the programme, but first time in the host's chair. Joining her on the panel are mathematician and author Hannah Fry and comedian Jon Richardson.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Call Jonathan Pie. Image shows left to right: Roger (Nick Revell), Jonathan Pie (Tom Walker), Jules (Lucy Pearman), Sam (Aqib Khan)

Call Jonathan Pie

Episode 9 - NHS

It's Pie's Birthday and he's really rather depressed about it. Until that is Roger shows up with egg on his face. Literally. The shows topic is the state of the NHS but Pie seems obsessed with old age and death. When Pie is forced to reflect on his experiences of Lockdown we discover that he had a more miserable time than most. Later he finally gets the chance to interview a junior health minister. Can he step up?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 3, Episode 2 - Party

Having been spurned from the BBC's official office party, Alex and Ben are out to prove they can throw a party too.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 6, Episode 6 - Rainbow Trout (Derbyshire Wye)

Bob and Paul return to the Derbyshire Wye and its neighbour the Derwent, this time with Ted, to revisit the place they first fished together.

Comedy Central Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 12

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics including a questionnaire, organ donation and slippers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Underworld

Their search for the Sword of Asnagar leads the Questers to the Underworld and the opportunity to bring Penthiselea's mother back from the dead. But it's not as easy as it sounds.

Comedy Central 11:35pm (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

A selection of episodes from the first series.

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60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan, James Acaster. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 5 - Katherine Ryan, Henning Wehn, James Acaster

Canadian comedy star Katherine Ryan is the host, introducing German comic Henning Wehn and the brilliantly funny James Acaster.

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The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, Alan Carr, Claudia Winkleman, Jimmy Carr, Jonathan Ross, Stacey Solomon, Joe Lycett

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 24 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Decade

Jimmy Carr presents this super-sized edition of the annual quiz, looking back over the past 10 years. Claudia Winkleman, Nish Kumar, Joe Lycett, Alan Carr, Stacey Solomon and Jonathan Ross battle it out to prove who can remember the most about the decade, with questions including why was lasagna big news in 2013? Who squeezed through a hole in the wall in 2015? And what are Pikachu's friends called? Big Fat regulars Jon Snow and Charles Dance help set the questions.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows left to right: Seann Walsh, Stephen Mangan, Alan Davies, Jordan Gray, Isy Suttie

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 7, Episode 3

Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie, Jordan Gray and Seann Walsh join Alan Davies to discuss everything from time keeping, bathroom habits, mistaken identity, and Jesus Christ.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
BBC New Comedy Awards. Babatunde Aléshé

BBC New Comedy Awards

The BBC competition to find the best new stand-up comedians.

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Detectorists. Peter (Daniel Donskoy)

Detectorists

Series 2, Episode 6

Finally, it is the day of the DMDC's annual rally and Terry is expecting a really big turn-out. But for Andy and Lance, will the day bring heartbreak or triumph?

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
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Mock The Week

Series 19, Christmas Special

Host Dara O Briain, regular panellist Hugh Dennis and many of the comedians who have appeared this year mark the end of 2020 with a special show looking back on the year's events, along with unseen material, out-takes and all the usual fun.

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Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Captain (Ben Willbond), Mary (Katy Wix), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Julian (Simon Farnaby), Pat (Jim Howick), Thomas (Mathew Baynton). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 3, Episode 6 - Part Of The Family

While Alison and Mike gear up to make a big investment, the Captain and Kitty work together with the other ghosts to solve an unfolding mystery before it's too late.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:30am (repeat)
Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

Playing Away

Comedy about a charity cricket match between a small English village team, and an all-black one from south London.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows left to right: Jay Rayner, Rav Wilding, Lucy (Lucy Beaumont), Jon (Jon Richardson)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 4, Episode 5

Jon considers doing a canoe man and faking his own death. Lucy gets to work on her sketch show but when Sally Phillips has cold feet Lucy must get another genuine comedy legend on board.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:50am (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Sue Perkins, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

Series 16, Episode 4 - Dynamite Chicks

Greg Davies watches in awe, delight and sometimes disgust as Lucy Beaumont gets her flowers mixed up, Sam Campbell regrets a trip abroad, Julian Clary orders some edible pants and Susan Wokoma shakes her head at Sue Perkins sniffing a door.

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

The Office

Series 2, Episode 6

Brent is made redundant. The news of his departure is not having the devastating effect on the office that he would have liked, but brighter things are on the horizon as Inside Paper are writing a feature on him.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Baddiel & Skinner Unplanned Live From London's West End. Image shows left to right: David Baddiel, Frank Skinner. Credit: Avalon Television

Baddiel & Skinner Unplanned Live From London's West End

David Baddiel and Frank Skinner perform in front of a live audience.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 2am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Kiell Smith-Bynoe

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 9

Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Danny Goffey and Freya Ridings join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the pop culture panel show, hosted by Greg Davies.

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Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Lady Leshurr, London Hughes, Suzi Ruffell, Shortee Blitz, Jordan Stephens, Maya Jama, Aitch, Marvin Dawkins, Michael Harvey

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 2, Episode 4

Maya Jama, Romeo, MC Harvey and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Suzi Ruffell and Aitch as they go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and freestyling challenges.

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

Minder

Series 2, Episode 13 - A Lot Of Bull And A Pat On The Back

Terry is up to his neck in it when Arthur despatches him to the country to make a very unusual repossession.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows left to right: Lucy (Lucy Beaumont), Anton Du Beke

Meet The Richardsons

Series 4, Episode 6

Lucy's offered the chance to do Strictly and meets Anton Du Beke for a taster, but when Jon catches up with Seann Walsh, he is desperate not to trigger Seann by mentioning that show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. Image shows from L to R: Lucy Trodd, Pippa Evans. Copyright: BBC

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Episode 6

The team creates one final witty musical on the spot. The songs, plot and characters are based entirely on suggestions from the live studio audience.

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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 3, Episode 1 - The Early Birds

After accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (repeat)
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Sliced

Series 2, Episode 3 - We Only Wanted 20p

It's Naomi's 25th birthday, and the team are out on the town. Tika and Naheema want Naomi to have a night so good she won't be able to tell her grandkids about it, so the shots keep on coming. And coming. Watching from across the club, Ricky eggs on Josh to move things on with Naomi tonight - after all, a girl's only 25 once.

BBC Two 3am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 9, Episode 15 - The Tay Bridge

On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10am
50 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan, James Acaster. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 5 - Katherine Ryan, Henning Wehn, James Acaster

Canadian comedy star Katherine Ryan is the host, introducing German comic Henning Wehn and the brilliantly funny James Acaster.

Comedy Central 3:25am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 2, Episode 1

This week there is a musical performance from Ellie Goulding, an exclusive look at new musical School Of Rock, and a grandfather surprises his grandson. Plus, Olly Murs plays Celebrity Send To All and Michael makes a firefighter's dream of performing on the West End stage come true.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Growing Pains

Episode 4, Trial and Error: By Steve Wetton. Sudden news from the fostering agency sends Pat into a spin along with the smooth running of the household. Tom's pub quiz and Mark's romantic hopes are also up in the air.

Comedy Central Extra 3:40am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Tom Allen. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 3 - Tom Allen At The Comedy Store

Tom Allen is at the prestigious Comedy Store in London hosting a night of riotous comedy with the hilarious Tez Ilyas, the brilliant Kiri Pritchard-McLean and the fabulous Tom Lucy.

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

The Motion Show

Series 4, Episode 6

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Steve Punt, Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons.

Comedy Central Extra 4:05am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson At The Comedy Store

Lee Nelson introduces the very best of comedy talent from the legendary Comedy Store in London; the fabulous Sophie Willan, the hilarious Stephen Bailey and from Denmark the magnificent Sofie Hagen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
On Baby Street

On Baby Street

Episode 5: Comedy drama by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo, with Kathy Burke, Tilly Vosburgh, Frances Barber and Keith Allen.

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