British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 4th January 2024

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 5, Episode 4 - Help Unwanted

Alf, Georgie, the Major - eventually, even Hetty and Ada have cause to finally turn against nosey, meddling, liberty-taking cleaner Mrs. Gannett. When she's taken ill, things go from bad to worse.

Comedy Central Extra 6am (repeat)
Guessable?. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 7

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Jamie Laing, Emily Atack, Jason Manford, and Rose Matafeo into the loft to play guessing games.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:05am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Christmas Special - The Cruel Canal

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

Talking Pictures TV 6:40am (repeat)
Turned Out Nice Again. Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Turned Out Nice Again

George Formby stars as an employee at an underwear factory who is caught between his modern wife and his meddling mother.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 15 - Hot To Trotter

When Bitzer's dance partner drops out before a big contest, Shaun steps in to help.

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

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Surprise For Porkpie

Michael's marketing plans for the shop backfire a little and send Porkpie into hiding on his birthday. Gloria, Louise and Matthew are intent on raising his spirits.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 31 - Daylight Savings Crime

Danger Mouse and Penfold are celebrating another noisy victory, gleefully ringing Big Ben's bell when an over-excited Penfold falls, pushing the clock hand forward, causing the sun to go down prematurely.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 3 - Bathmageddon

It's time for Gnasher's annual bath, but the stinky hound will do anything to avoid it.

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 2, Episode 3 - Balham's Got Talent

Sitcom about comedian Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 6 - Sad News

Desmond and Porkpie learn that Sweetsticks, a friend who came to England with them, has died.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Continent Of Africa

Glitch's plans to help Tala discover facts about Africa go wrong when they are stranded in different parts of the continent. It's up to the Go Jetters to save them from the jungles of Congo and a hippo-infested river.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating Art

Marlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.

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

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 11 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:10am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 1 - Opportunity Knocks

Jerry appears at the Ropers' front door with a business proposition for George. It's one that he just cannot turn down - although he definitely should!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket. Image shows from L to R: Dame Hilda Bracket (Patrick Fyffe), Dr Evadne Hinge (George Logan)

The Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket

Series 2, Episode 3 - Putting It On The Map

Comedy series featuring Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 3

When Paul is taken away by the police in the middle of the night, Martin is quick to signal his demise and the nature of his crime is the subject for speculation. "Goings-on" like this have never gone on in the Close and Martin is determined to do something about it.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:40am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 2 - And So To Bed

As if Mildred wasn't already sick enough of having to just 'make do and mend', the marital bed promptly gives way after a good few decades' service. Unfortunately, George is on a Higher Purchase blacklist.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:15am (repeat)
Carry On Again Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr James Nookey (Jim Dale), Maud 'Goldie Locks' Boggins (Barbara Windsor)

Carry On Again Doctor

A doctor stumbles upon a shaman's weight-reducing potion and, realising the potential, returns to England with the aim of making a fortune.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 4 - On With The Motley

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

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

The Richest Man In Britain

Episode 6

Sitcom by Nick Hornby and Giles Smith about an ageing rock star and his search for fulfilment.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 23 - More About All Gone

The Twirlywoos are watching a lady planting carrot seeds in a vegetable patch.

Comedy Central 10am (repeat)
Guessable?. Kiri Pritchard-McLean. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 3

The regulars welcome Mark Watson, Phil Wang, Ellie Taylor and Kiri Pritchard-McLean into the loft to play an array of guessing games.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Perhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wedding

Richard has been acting strangely all week, and Sooty and the gang are convinced he is getting married. But they have not been invited! With the wedding only a day away, can Sooty and Sweep keep out of mischief and give Richard a day to remember?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (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 1, Episode 3 - Pate And Chips

Compo's nephew takes the trio plus his own family to visit a stately home where they stroll, picnic - and get thrown out.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Baddie Belt

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (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 1, Episode 4 - Spring Fever

In search of love, Compo hires a housekeeper from Bradford who has been widowed three times.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:45am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 9 - Spud-U-Love

Paul the Potato is love-struck by the poster girl potato.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating Art

Marlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Toad Who Would Be King

Danger Mouse and Baron von Greenback are forced to unite when their paths collide over the kidnapping of the Queen of Goldlandia and her daughter, Delilah.

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 2, Episode 3 - Balham's Got Talent

Sitcom about comedian Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 3

When Paul is taken away by the police in the middle of the night, Martin is quick to signal his demise and the nature of his crime is the subject for speculation. "Goings-on" like this have never gone on in the Close and Martin is determined to do something about it.

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

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 11 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Perhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 17 - Groundmouse Day

Penfold and Danger Mouse are testing the security system at the British Cheese Museum when a temporal glitch strikes and the pair discover the museum's prized pink parmesan has somehow vanished.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
The Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket. Image shows from L to R: Dame Hilda Bracket (Patrick Fyffe), Dr Evadne Hinge (George Logan)

The Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket

Series 2, Episode 3 - Putting It On The Map

Comedy series featuring Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 18 - Inventor's Block

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 6 - If The Cap Fits....

Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:20pm (repeat)
Still So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

Still So Awkward

Episode 3 - 90s Night

Desperate to be popular, Lily plans a 90s night with the help of Frankie - but things go from disastrous to catastrophic to worse-than-a-calamity quite quickly!

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 20 - Dino Danger

A toy dinosaur rampages through the supermarket and scares the Grape Kids. Carrot and Supertato work out that it's controlled by a remote control and try to get the dinosaur back in its box.

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

The Richest Man In Britain

Episode 6

Sitcom by Nick Hornby and Giles Smith about an ageing rock star and his search for fulfilment.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Continent Of Europe

When Tala bases her class project on her uncle's travels, the Go Jetters swing into action and help Grandmaster Glitch take his own souvenir selfies across the continent of Europe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The Weather

In the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.

Comedy Central Extra 3pm (repeat)
Guessable?. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 7

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Jamie Laing, Emily Atack, Jason Manford, and Rose Matafeo into the loft to play guessing games.

Talking Pictures TV 3:10pm (repeat)
The Gang's All Here

The Gang's All Here

John Forrest is anticipating a quiet retirement spent penning detective fiction when he learns that a priceless collection of jewels has just vanished.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 4 - On With The Motley

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

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:40pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 1 - I'll Never Forget Whats'ername

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (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 1, Episode 3 - Pate And Chips

Compo's nephew takes the trio plus his own family to visit a stately home where they stroll, picnic - and get thrown out.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 3, Episode 8 - Just One More Thing

Zaagville becomes a crime scene when SMoRCLeWa's town is griefed. Everyone is a suspect, so it's time to call in an old friend to solve the mystery.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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 1, Episode 4 - Spring Fever

In search of love, Compo hires a housekeeper from Bradford who has been widowed three times.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 26 - Broccoli's Movie Night

Broccoli screens Supertato: The Movie, but Evil Pea has plans to change the story.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 7 - Go Jetter Heroes: Polar Explorers

When Glitch and Kyan race to the south pole, Glitch's loyal Grimbots steal the pole's marker to help Glitch win. But when Glitch orders them to return it, they find themselves lost and trapped in the ice - and the Go Jetters must spring into action to rescue them.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 1 - Enrico's Duck Dance

Keith Fitt attempts to break a hook-a-duck world record, Gail Force hosts a new chat show, and Dina Lady tries to deliver a birthday cake.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Perhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?

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 6, Episode 11 - Home Improvement

Charlie decides to make some alterations to the master bedroom.

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 2, Episode 3 - Balham's Got Talent

Sitcom about comedian Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Copper Kettle

Lionel takes Jean for a day out in the Buckinghamshire countryside just as they did when they first met, in an attempt to rekindle something of their long-lost romance. However, his hope of locating a particular restaurant named The Copper Kettle hits a few snags.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating Art

Marlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.

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

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 11 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Keiron Self

The Ministry Of Happiness

Episode 2

Lord Reith has put his trust in Arthur Corbett-Smith to head up his new network, but Corbett-Smith has his own ideas about what a Welsh network should be. Warmer and less formal than its London counterpart, the station quickly builds a loyal audience. Where London broadcasts the news in black tie, the studio at 5WA is so hot that the orchestra are performing wearing only vests. But will Egg Week turn out to be more than they can handle?

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Ellie Taylor's Safe Space. Ellie Taylor

Ellie Taylor's Safe Space

Series 1, Episode 1 - Motherhood

The stand-up comic shares her controversial opinions on a variety of topics, beginning with motherhood and whether having children has ruined her life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
The Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket. Image shows from L to R: Dame Hilda Bracket (Patrick Fyffe), Dr Evadne Hinge (George Logan)

The Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket

Series 2, Episode 3 - Putting It On The Map

Comedy series featuring Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 6 - If The Cap Fits....

Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.

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 25, Episode 4 - Happy Birthday Robin Hood

When Billy celebrates his famous ancestor's birthday, Barry gets the wrong idea.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

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 25, Episode 5 - Who's That With Barry And Glenda..?

Truly deduces sinister activities - why else is Barry in the wood with a case?

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

The Richest Man In Britain

Episode 6

Sitcom by Nick Hornby and Giles Smith about an ageing rock star and his search for fulfilment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Dawn French sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
The Unofficial Science Of.... Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Greg James, Alex Brooker

The Unofficial Science Of...

Special - Indiana Jones

Greg James and Maisie Adam try to follow in the footsteps of the archaeologist as they take on stunts from the film franchise, such as dodging darts and outrunning boulders. Meanwhile, Alex Brooker explores the sets and meets cast members to hear their memories of the film.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Johnny Vegas

QI

Series S, Episode 11 - Saints & Sinners

With Bridget Christie, Johnny Vegas and Mark Watson.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live

Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 14 - Numbers

With Noel Fielding, Colin Lane and Sarah Millican.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Lance Stater (Toby Jones)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 1

Following a chance encounter with a young history student, Lance and Andy embark on a journey towards the discovery of a lifetime. All they need to do is get permission from the local landowner, the mad one who is rumoured to have done away with his wife.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Jonny Pelham, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Ahir Shah

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and regular panellist Hugh Dennis find some humour in current events, with guests Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Jonny Pelham and Ahir Shah also poking fun at recent news.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 3

Watchdog presenter Steph McGovern hosts the satirical quiz, as guests comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Camilla Long joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ken Cheng. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Ken Cheng: I Can School You

Episode 3 - Not An Exact Science

Ken takes on Science, and grapples with the shortcomings of the subject.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

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

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Schemers. Davie (Conor Berry)

Schemers

Film about a young man who starts to produce music gigs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Dan And Nick: The Wildebeest Years

Dan And Nick: The Wildebeest Years

Episode 6 - Jelly Stinger

Dan and Nick's pun-fest, where salty talk show host Jelly Stinger meets some fishy guests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 2

Lance and Andy haven't told anyone that they are hot on the trail of the Holy Grail of metal detecting: the final resting place of King Sexred of the East Saxons. Except that members of the rival detecting club already seem to know all about it. Who is the mole?

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Nigel Ng

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 4

Jimmy Carr hosts, as Lee Mack and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Comedian Nigel Ng is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC

The Maltby Collection

Series 1, Episode 6

A super-suave star takes a fancy to Prunella, leaving Rod and Julian feeling marginalised. Eva's sickly husband visits the museum to see the filming of a detective programme.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Dawn French sitcom.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Jon Long

Carbon Lifeforms

Christmas Special

It's the most wonderful - and most wasteful - time of the year so Jon and Dr Tara bring us fun facts and practical advice to help us all cut down the amount of food, drink, and packaging that gets thrown away over the Christmas period.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Thom Tuck

Thom Tuck Goes Straight To DVD

Episode 0 - Pilot

Comedian Thom Tuck recounts heart-rending tales of love, loss and the 54 straight-to-DVD Disney movies he's watched which mirror his failures from childhood and beyond.

Comedy Central 11:45pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr In Concert. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr In Concert

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fourth live stand-up DVD, in which he unleashes his trademark rapid-fire joke-telling and razor-sharp wit.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis return to summarise the week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones and Nish Kumar.

Comedy Central 12:05am (repeat)
Jonathan Pie: Back To The Studio. Jonathan Pie (Tom Walker)

Jonathan Pie: Back To The Studio

A broadcast of the live show in which Tom Walker plays news reporter Jonathan Pie.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:25am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: Alex Jones, David Mitchell, Rav Wilding, Rob Brydon, Chris McCausland, Lee Mack, Su Pollard

Would I Lie To You?

Series 17, Episode 1

Presenters Alex Jones and Rav Wilding, actor and comedian Chris McCausland and comedy actor Su Pollard join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

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The Stand Up Sketch Show. Travis Jay

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 4, Episode 7

Routines by comedians Russell Kane, Travis Jay, Chloe Petts, Olga Koch, Michael Stranney, Sikisa and Seann Walsh are reconstructed as sketches.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, James Acaster, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Ellie Taylor, Rhys James, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Rhys James and Ellie Taylor.

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An Audience With.... Victoria Wood

An Audience With...

Episode 9 - Victoria Wood

Comedian Victoria Wood performs before a star-studded audience including Julie Walters, Dave Allen, Judi Dench and Dawn French, treating her guests to a selection of her celebrated monologues, taking questions from the audience, and performing some witty numbers at the piano.

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The Stand Up Sketch Show. Vidura Rajapaksa

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 4, Episode 8

The funniest routines by renowned and up-and-coming comedians - bringing them to life in sketch form - featuring stand up and sketches courtesy of Finlay Christie, Michael Akadiri, Helen Bauer, Tom Ward, Bobby Mair, Vidura, Ania Magliano and Joel Dommett.

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Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 3 - Legs And Co.

With the entirety of his left leg in plaster, Tom's got some home help arranged. Unfortunately, Shirley doesn't turn out to be quite as expected - in fact the most depressing home help on the planet. Linda, meanwhile, has lost her receptionist job but somehow picked up a boyfriend.

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QI. Johnny Vegas

QI

Series S, Episode 11 - Saints & Sinners

With Bridget Christie, Johnny Vegas and Mark Watson.

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Slaughterhouse Rulez. Copyright: Sony Pictures

Slaughterhouse Rulez

A comedy horror film produced by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, about a horror unleashed on an elite boarding school.

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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 6, Episode 11 - Home Improvement

Charlie decides to make some alterations to the master bedroom.

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Detectorists. Lance Stater (Toby Jones)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 1

Following a chance encounter with a young history student, Lance and Andy embark on a journey towards the discovery of a lifetime. All they need to do is get permission from the local landowner, the mad one who is rumoured to have done away with his wife.

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Alan Carr

Alan Carr: Regional Trinket

TV broadcast of Alan Carr's touring show.

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Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Lou Sanders, Paul Chowdhry, Mel Giedroyc, Scarlett Moffatt

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 2, Episode 4

Mel and Lou are joined by the hilarious Rob Beckett, Scarlett Moffatt, and Paul Chowdhry. Rob dishes the dirt about a date that went wrong, Scarlett reveals what happens when you take her on a girls holiday and Paul tells us why gigging isn't always a laugh.

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Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Surprise For Porkpie

Michael's marketing plans for the shop backfire a little and send Porkpie into hiding on his birthday. Gloria, Louise and Matthew are intent on raising his spirits.

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 2, Episode 3 - Balham's Got Talent

Sitcom about comedian Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London.

BBC Three 2:45am (repeat)
A Better Place. Image shows left to right: Moira Cameron (Darcy Montagu), Angus Cameron (Jonathan Watson), Archie Cameron (Jacob Topen), Cousin Ron (Ibrahim Clayton)

A Better Place

An oddball trio inherit the failing family funeral business after their father's death.

Comedy Central Extra 2:55am (repeat)
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Ninette Howard, Russell Howard

Russell Howard & Mum

Globetrotters - Series 1, Episode 4 - The Road Less Travelled In Vietnam

Russell and his mum Ninette have arrived in Vietnam. While in the capital of Hanoi, they taste local delicacies, create melodies with a classically trained wizard and get involved with water puppetry before heading away from the hustle and bustle of town to compete in a rural Olympics.

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Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 6 - Sad News

Desmond and Porkpie learn that Sweetsticks, a friend who came to England with them, has died.

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Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Joe Lycett, Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr

Roast Battle

Series 4, Episode 4

It's a battle of the North as Adam Rowe and Maisie Adam go in on each other's appearances. Don't underestimate the next battlers, when softer spoken Phil Wang takes on feisty Fern Brady. Joe Lycett is the guest judge.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Shelly (Camille Coduri), Paul (Ricky Champ), Laura (Kerry Howard), Steve (Russell Tovey), Dan (Joe Wilkinson). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Him & Her: The Wedding, Episode 2 - The Arrival

It's half an hour before the wedding. While Laura and her bridesmaids party in the limo, Paul has a big decision to make, Steve has to help him and Becky has a secret.

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

Series 2, Episode 11 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

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Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 13

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

BBC Three 3:25am (repeat)
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Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

Comedy Central 3:30am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Chris McCausland

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 4, Episode 6

Prue Leith, Chris McCausland and Mevin Odoom revisit their adolescent years, revealing one of them waxed their chest and one bootlegged videos.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
The Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket. Image shows from L to R: Dame Hilda Bracket (Patrick Fyffe), Dr Evadne Hinge (George Logan)

The Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket

Series 2, Episode 3 - Putting It On The Map

Comedy series featuring Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket.

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

Series 2, Episode 2 - Doing a Runner

The second series of the award-nominated comedy.

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Chewing Gum. Image shows from L to R: Cynthia (Susan Wokoma), Connor Jones (Robert Lonsdale). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Last Supper

Tracey's attempt to expose Connor to the world of performance poetry ends disastrously. A visit from her cousin Boy Tracy surprises in more ways than one. Cynthia has some big news to share with the family.

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

The Richest Man In Britain

Episode 6

Sitcom by Nick Hornby and Giles Smith about an ageing rock star and his search for fulfilment.

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