British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 20th December 2023

Comedy Central Extra 6am (repeat)
Guessable?. Craig Revel Horwood. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 1

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Craig Revel Horwood, Nish Kumar, Roisin Conaty, and Huge Davies into the loft.

TNT Sports 1 logo 6am (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 11, Episode 3

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic. Image shows from L to R: Rincewind (David Jason), Trymon (Tim Curry), Twoflower (Sean Astin). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

Episode 1 - The Colour Of Magic

On Discworld, the cowardly and incompetent failed wizard Rincewind crosses paths with a man called Twoflower, who is visiting the grand city of Ankh-Morpork as a tourist. They, along with Twoflower's very dangerous Luggage, travel the Disc to see what is on offer.

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 3 - Whatever Happened To Her Indoors

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

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 2 - Trouble

When an adrenaline-fueled game of dares gets out of hand, Joe accidentally throws a ball at a teacher and now he's in big, big trouble.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:40am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 7 - Disco

Joe Connolly arrives at the disco with high hopes of a slow dance with Daisy Adeyemi. The only thing standing in his way is his best friend, Frisbo, who has his own high hopes of knee sliding. And girls don't like kneeslides.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 3 - Super Sheep

Tired of being pushed around by the pigs, Shaun transforms into a high-flying hero.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 18 - Dry Hard

A late night scary movie makes Penfold even extra-jittery, forcing Danger Mouse to make his sidekick sit out the latest mission to stop the Baron from flooding the entire world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

A selection of three episodes of classic sketches by Barker and Corbett.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 36 - School Of Croc

When Walter leaves his pampered pet croc, Crunchzilla, to fend for itself, Dennis and the gang help him to get in touch with its wild side. Walter does his best to prevent them, as he needs to keep the croc tame in the hope of getting back his father's limo keys, which Crunchzilla has accidentally swallowed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 4 - Portishead

This time Mark Steel is in Portishead in Somerset.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Island, Indian Ocean

Grandmaster Glitch thinks all his Christmases have come at once when his grimbots take him to visit Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7:45am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic. Image shows from L to R: Rincewind (David Jason), Trymon (Tim Curry), Twoflower (Sean Astin). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

Episode 2 - The Light Fantastic

The Discworld is on a collison course with a nearby star. The only way to save the world is by reading the eight most powerful spells on the Disc. However, one of those spells is in Rincewind's head, and he's just fallen off the edge of the world.

Comedy Central 8am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Dara O Briain, Jordan Banjo, Scarlett Moffatt. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Christmas Special

Christmas celebrity special where I'm A Celebrity stars Scarlett Moffatt and Jordan Banjo take on comedian James Acaster.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 13 - The Christmas Club

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 10, Episode 5 - There But For The Grace Of God

When Simon's Aunt Eleanor discovers one of his friends is sleeping rough after falling on hard times, she offers the man a bed at Simon's!

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

Lip Service

Episode 2

The European vacuum-cleaner grand-prix and the wives behind goat-husbandry.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:35am (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 10, Episode 5 - There But For The Grace Of God

When Simon's Aunt Eleanor discovers one of his friends is sleeping rough after falling on hard times, she offers the man a bed at Simon's!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Gastric (Tim Healy), Mrs Hussein (Nina Wadia), Madge (Brigit Forsyth), Cyril (Kulvinder Ghir), Granville (David Jason), Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas), Mavis (Maggie Ollerenshaw), Leroy (James Baxter), Boyfriend (Matthew Mellalieu), Kath Agnew (Sally Lindsay), Mr Newbold (Geoffrey Whitehead), Elsie Bridges (Janine Duvitski), Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Christmas Special

Granville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, whilst Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 12 - More About Over

Stop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 5 - June - An Ill Wind

As a storm descends on the village, the talk is all electric.

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

Class Dismissed

Series 3, Episode 11 - Christmas!

It's the last day before the Christmas holidays and everyone gets very excited when it starts to snow, but as the snow gets heavier and heavier, it starts to look like everyone's worst nightmare might be about to happen - being trapped in school, for Christmas!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05am (repeat)
The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 1, New Year Special - New Year With The Fosters

The Fosters think they're hard up, but when they discover on New Year's Eve that an elderly neighbour has resorted to eating dog food, they resolve to do what they can to help.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 20 - Record Breakers

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to break a world record for judge Boris McSquirter, will Sooty's giant brick tower win the day, or will Sweep become the tallest dog in the world? Guest starring Richard Arnold.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 11

Dr Culpeper invites us all to his highly unhealthy health spa, a Crusader knight competes on Historical Masterchef, King John worries about all the internet haters, and crooner William Shakespeare serenades us with his big band.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35am (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, Christmas Special - Welcome To Earth

Compo, Clegg and Foggy never ever thought there would be a man on the moon in their lifetime, so why should they close their eyes to other extra-terrestrial possibilities?

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 19 - Double Trouble

Supertato and Carrot are looking for ice and think Evil Pea has become kind by giving them some. They soon realise it's not Evil Pea after all.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15am (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

New Year Special - The Man Who Nearly Knew Pavarotti

Wesley nearly runs over Billy Ingleton, giving Foggy the opportunity to prove his outstanding talents as a concert promoter.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dark Dawn

Pink Dawn's henchman teddy bear Snuggles is on an angry rampage. He is zapping cuddly toys, bringing them to life as rage-filled criminals.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (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.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 13 - Waffle And The Fleas

The Brooklyn-Bells call on Mrs Hobbs to persuade her not to move house, only to find that her cat, George, has fleas. They offer to help and discover a secret about Mrs Hobbs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 4 - Portishead

This time Mark Steel is in Portishead in Somerset.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 3, Christmas Special - Christmas Crackers

Christmas is approaching, and Grace Bros. has splashed out on suitable character costumes for the staff. There's a slap-up meal to enjoy whilst the floor is decorated - even if it is from the staff canteen.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 13 - The Christmas Club

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10pm (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, Christmas Special

Plans to hold a pageant don't go quite as Hyacinth anticipated. Could this be remotely connected to the fact that she is organising it?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 1:30pm (repeat)
The Unofficial Science Of.... Image shows left to right: Alex Brooker, James Acaster, Guz Khan

The Unofficial Science Of...

Special - Home Alone

There's one big burning question that all Home Alone fans need answering; would Harry & Marv have survived those traps in real life? James Acaster and Guz Khan aim to find out.

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

Lip Service

Episode 2

The European vacuum-cleaner grand-prix and the wives behind goat-husbandry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55pm (repeat)
Trust Morecambe & Wise.... Lenny Henry

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 2 - Work And Money

Lenny Henry is joined by guests Michael Grade, John Thomson, Gary Morecambe and Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about work and money.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Alice Lowe, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Christmas Special - Horrible Christmas

Farting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Heathcliff O'Malley

Tess Of The Tollbooth

Is it possible to fall for a guy you only meet for 20 seconds in every 24 hours? Toll booth worker Tess is about to find out.

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)
Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 5 - June - An Ill Wind

As a storm descends on the village, the talk is all electric.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 29 - Go Jet Academy: Map Readers

At the Go Jet Academy, Ubercorn has found an old map that leads to the GO Dome of the Ancients.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New Year

Geraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Lost Hop

A mystery illness leaves Topaz the kangaroo without a hop and the vets scratching their heads.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 43 - Jam Session

A jam spillage in the professor's experiment brings a sticky surprise to life.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And Villains

Only on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ralf Little, Ricky Tomlinson. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 4

The Royle campervan hits the North-East, to experience the Angel of the North, a working coal mine and glass blowing - and meet local pigeon-racers, food bank heroes - and a soccer legend.

U&Drama channel logo 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

A selection of Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 16 - Broccoli Alone

Supertato is out chasing a milkshake robot and leaves Broccoli in charge of Tato Tower.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 30 - The Boreal Forest, Canada

Grandmaster Glitch's Grimbots really need some cuddles, so it's down to Glitch to find them a new teddy bear!

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 4 - Three Cons Make A Mountain

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Trust Morecambe & Wise.... Lenny Henry

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 3 - Travel And Adventure

Lenny is joined by guests Susan Hampshire, Nina Wadia and Gary Morecambe - with special help from Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about travel and adventure.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 5pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

Christmas Special - Lapland

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan head to Lapland for Christmas, where they try their luck at a range of festive-themed tasks featuring elves, reindeer, magic and Santa Claus to see if there's one activity that they have the Christmas spirit for.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas in Scarborough and Charlie, keen to make money, goes into business as a shopping mall Santa - but can he avoid the anger of local parents and disappointed children? Meanwhile, Hannah is dating a new boy because he gives very expensive Christmas presents, and Louie thinks Santa is a dangerous criminal.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 4 - Portishead

This time Mark Steel is in Portishead in Somerset.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For Heather

Del is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

A selection of Christmas specials from the music-based panel game.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories

Series 9, Christmas Special - Cracking Christmas

Meet the 18th Century man whose job was to walk a thousand turkeys from Norfolk to London - he set off in September, and yes, they did have shoes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 13 - The Christmas Club

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Talking Pictures TV 6:10pm (repeat)
For The Love Of Ada. Image shows from L to R: Walter Bingley (Wilfred Pickles), Ada Cresswell/Bingley (Irene Handl)

For The Love Of Ada

Series 4, Christmas Special - Christmas With Ada

After a riotous work Christmas party, Leslie's in the doghouse. His tie's missing, as are the car keys, and a large-cupped bra is found on the back seat. If only he could remember what happened!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?. Image shows from L to R: Florence Ransom (Dawn French), Selina Mountjoy (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: CPL Productions

Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?

Series 2, Episode 2 - Libel She Wrote

Florence is sued for libel when a character in one of her books is based on a real person. Selina's diaries are serialised in the Daily Mail. Oh, and Lucy's going to the Moon.

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

Lip Service

Episode 2

The European vacuum-cleaner grand-prix and the wives behind goat-husbandry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern Men

Del buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.

BBC Two 6:45pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 5 - June - An Ill Wind

As a storm descends on the village, the talk is all electric.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch Incident

It's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm
60 min
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir. Image shows left to right: Nancy Sorrell, Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Christmas Special

The couple seek out their favourite seasonal birds, with a special focus on the bohemian waxwing, whose festive headgear, berry-eating diet and community spirit sum up so much of what Christmas is about.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
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 Four 8pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Festive edition of the comedy panel show in which teams must sort the truth from the fiction. Rob Brydon presents, David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
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.

BBC Four 8:35pm (repeat)
The Dawson Watch. Les Dawson. Copyright: BBC

The Dawson Watch

Series 3, Christmas Special

In a special Christmas show, Les turns his gaze to all varieties of the festive, Yuletide spirit.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

A selection from the first and second series of the sitcom from Craggy Island.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas Special - Mammy's Ass

It's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing

A TV broadcast of Micky Flanagan's 2017-released stand-up show.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Brendan O'Carroll, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Christmas Special - Kris Kringle

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Brendan O'Carroll.

BBC Four 9pm
60 min
Mike Yarwood. Copyright: Thames

Mike Yarwood At The BBC

Rory Bremner reflects on the life and career of fellow impressionist Mike Yarwood, one of the BBC's most successful stars of the 1970s and 1980s. Assessing Yarwood's style, impact and legacy, Rory shares some of his memories of the comedian's career, using archive clips and interviews he gave.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The New Sofa

Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Tom Allen Absolutely Live. Tom Allen

Tom Allen Absolutely Live

Tom Allen performs for a sell-out crowd at the London Palladium.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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?

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the lie-based panel game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?. Image shows from L to R: Florence Ransom (Dawn French), Selina Mountjoy (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: CPL Productions

Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mummy Dearest

Lucy, convinced that her mother is Selina, can't take any more - she's going to be an astronaut. Meanwhile, Selina's off to the Palace to collect her OBE, with a jealous Florence in tow. And Mrs Ragnarrok has applied for Danish citizenship.

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65 min
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan. Image shows left to right: Leona Lewis, Fred Sirieix, Mo Gilligan, Allan Mustafa, Joel Dommett

The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan

Series 4, Christmas Special

In this Yuletide edition Mo's joined by an all-star line-up of celebrity guests, including chart-topping singer Leona Lewis, TV Cupid Fred Sirieix, comedian and presenter Joel Dommett and star of People Just Do Nothing and The Curse, Allan Mustafa. The stars will take on a Christmas carol edition of Nursery Grimes, and Mo's studio audience get into a nationwide karaoke battle against Babatunde Aléshé's squad of partygoers in Manchester in a very merry Pass the Mic singalong.

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Two Doors Down. Image shows left to right: Sandra (Maggie O'Neill), Graham (Alexander Kirk), Gordon (Kieran Hodgson)

Two Doors Down

Series 7, Episode 4 - Carvery

Ian and Gordon arrange a Father's Day treat for both sets of parents - a trip to a carvery. Having guilt-tripped her way to an invitation, Christine also attends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Dan Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 3, School Parties Welcome: Schoolchildren learn about the origin of scampi from a marine adventure display.

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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, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

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

Smothered

Episode 3

Sammy is semi-recovered from the discovery of Ellie's mum and Tom's ex-wife, Gillian. Though Sammy's not quite ready to meet Ellie just yet, she is ready to meet Tom's friends. A wild night out together is just what they need for Tom to show Sammy's flatmates that he's fun too. A "dad emergency" derails the night for Tom, testing the balance between his relationship with Sammy, and his responsibilities to his daughter.

Comedy Central 11pm
120 min
Jason Byrne: Audience Precipitation. Jason Byrne

Jason Byrne: Audience Precipitation

Comedy from the Irish stand-up Jason Byrne.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
We Forced A Bot To Write This Show. Credit: BBC

We Forced A Bot To Write This Show

Episode 1 - Action Movie, Army Advert And Bake Off

We forced AI to digest massive amounts of media and then write its own versions. We pushed the scripts into the mouths of actors, and the result is, absurdly, joyously hilarious.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 2, Episode 4

Guest starring comedian Nick Mohammed, who plays with the band and has a trick up his sleeve.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Nora Meadows' Week Of Wellness. Nora Meadows (Katy Wix). Credit: BBC, Hat Trick Productions

Nora Meadows' Week Of Wellness

Episode 3 - Dedicated to Father Ian

As ever, Nora helps her clients with her patented (patent pending) therapy techniques, but also finds time to record an ASMR sleep-aid.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Smothered

Smothered

Episode 4

Sammy is in full 'adult mode', embracing her new role, but only in theory, not practice. Tom realises he's fallen far out of step with his former friends and tries to forge a new friendship with another dad at school. Sammy's first proper attempt at babysitting Ellie is a harsh introduction to the realities of parenting. Sammy has trouble being honest with Tom about an old flame.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
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Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Kitchen Table

Following her mother's death 'massive stroke halfway through Pointless' a woman reminisces about her family as she waits for her mother's house to be cleared. She and her sister may not always have got on but she's the only one she can share these memories with. Read by Monica Dolan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Goldfish Bowl

Series 1, Episode 4

Comedy about two goldfish, Liam and Anton, who contemplate life from their bowl and try to understand their owners.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Jill Scott, Mo Gilligan, Romesh Ranganathan, Patrice Evra, Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Christmas Special

In this Christmas special, Romesh and the gang are joined in the studio for festive fun and games by Manchester United and French International legend Patrice Evra as well as award-winning comedian Rob Beckett. Together, the gang make a special visit to Brentford FC to cook up a Christmas lunch for the players...

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Tom Allen, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Kerry Godliman, Ed Byrne, Tez Ilyas. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out the week's news from around the globe in the company of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman and Tez Ilyas.

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Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmassy Ted

When Ted's quick thinking saves a group of Priests - and the Catholic church - from a major embarrassment (involving lingerie) at Christmas, he is given the prestigious Golden Cleric award. But on Craggy Island, nothing is as simple as it seems... Apart from Dougal.

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Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Christmas Special - Jingle B***s!

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

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Shopping With Keith Lemon. Leigh Francis

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Shopping

Keith Lemon stocks up on food and drink with Richard Madeley, and goes to a Christmas tree farm with Alison Hammond. He also tries tobogganing with Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon, and bakes yuletide treats with Paloma Faith.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Bill Bailey, David Mitchell, Ruth Jones, Rob Brydon, Kelly Holmes, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Festive edition of the comedy panel show in which teams must sort the truth from the fiction. Rob Brydon presents, David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Jack Dee

Jack Dee: Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee performs for a sell-out crowd at the Hammersmith Apollo during his 2002 tour.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp, Romesh Ranganathan

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Christmas Special

The boys come together to take part in a special celebrity golf tournament that Romesh has organised as a Christmas present for Jamie.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 9 - No Matter What: Part 1

Paul and Ally find they have very different ideas about the best way forward.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold Turkey

It's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Entrepreneur

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

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Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 10 - No Matter What: Part 2

Jackie's health is continuing to worsen. Paul helps out a distressed Luke.

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The Emily Atack Show

Series 3, Episode 3

Emily takes a comedic look at wellness, with sketches seeing her getting up to mischief at the clinic and misunderstanding cheat day. Plus, impressions of Billie Eilish and Adele.

Comedy Central 2am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Dermot O'Leary, Olga Koch, Rhod Gilbert, Michael Odewale

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 5, Episode 3

Olga Koch, Michael Odewale and Dermot O'Leary roll back the clock. What will they learn about each other - and who will be the most embarrassed?

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Brassic

Brassic

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Very Brassic Christmas

The plan is to kick back, relax and enjoy life to the max. But then comes the inevitable. A call from Dr Chris saying his aunt is in crisis and needs looking after and a robbery at Tyler's school ruining his nativity. Vinnie, Erin, Tommo, Cardi, Carol, Ashely and JJ must now bring on their A Game and help save Christmas the Brassic way. Bring on a heist at a winter wonderland, a fight with a man called Dick Dolphin, babysitting Chris's Aunt and the best Nativity ever staged. Co-stars Imelda Staunton as Aunt Edie and Greg Davies as Dick Dolphin.

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Outsiders. Image shows from L to R: Jessica Knappett, Jamali Maddix. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

Outsiders

Series 1, Episode 5

It's the Outsiders' penultimate day living together in the wild and all three pairs are under increasing pressure. Cracks in their relationships start to appear as they take pot shots at one another in a hunting challenge and have to lead each other blindfolded in a sensory deprivation challenge. Jess attempts to persuade Jamali that their relationship has a romantic feel, but he remains unconvinced!

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Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas Special - Mammy's Ass

It's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed Wine

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

BBC Three 2:25am (repeat)
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 Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 4 - Portishead

This time Mark Steel is in Portishead in Somerset.

Comedy Central Extra 2:40am (repeat)
Al Murray: My Gaff, My Rules. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: My Gaff, My Rules

TV broadcast of Al Murray's first live DVD, recorded at London's Playhouse Theatre in 2003.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch Incident

It's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am
60 min version
(repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 6 - Ed Byrne, Angela Barnes, Geoff Norcott

Irish comedy star Ed Byrne hosts this episode, introducing the fantastic Angela Barnes and the wonderful Geoff Norcott to the world-famous Apollo stage.

BBC Three 2:55am (repeat)
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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 13 - The Christmas Club

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Three 3:25am (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Proposal

It's Steve and Becky's first anniversary and Steve has planned to ask her to marry him. But he reckoned without the arrival of Laura.

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

Lip Service

Episode 2

The European vacuum-cleaner grand-prix and the wives behind goat-husbandry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 5 - June - An Ill Wind

As a storm descends on the village, the talk is all electric.

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Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 9, Episode 3 - A New Lease Of Life

Old antique dealers never die, they simply fade away, but Simon decides he's fading away far too quickly for his own good.

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Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 9, Episode 4 - Aspects Of Love

Can Ringo be trusted to keep a secret? Is Oliver about to become Aunt Eleanor's toy boy? Is Simon having a clandestine affair with his doctor's wife?

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