British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 5th January 2024

Comedy Central Extra 6am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Susie Dent, Alan Davies, Russell Kane. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 8

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Susie Dent, Nick Helm, Russell Kane and Desiree Burch into the loft to play an array of 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 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 7am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Treatment

Desmond is hospitalised with a mystery illness, provoking Shirley to worry that he'll want to return to Guyana.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 8 - Room With A Ewe

When the Farmer rents out the barn to tourists, Shaun and the flock fight back.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 32 - The Law Of Beverages

Baron Greenback brews a plot to steal every beverage on the planet, mix them all together, making an un-drinkable disgusting sludge.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 4 - Pranksy

The after-school art club is under threat of imminent demolition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Ability. Matt (Lee Ridley). Copyright: BBC

Ability

Series 2, Episode 2 - Doing a Runner

The second series of the award-nominated comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 2 - 'Old De Front Page

News breaks in the barbershop when Desmond and the regulars find themselves held hostage by a couple of young, gun-wielding thugs.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 8 - Middle Of The World City, Ecuador

After hearing about how the Monument to the Equator in Ciudad Mitad del Mundo is in the wrong location, Glitch and his Glitchbots pretend to be the Go Jetters and move the monument onto the equator. But when things start to go wrong, Glitch must learn that some glitches are fine the way they are.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Man About The House spin-off.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (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 6 - The Departed

Tyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.

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

Know Your Place

Episode 2, Not to Be Used for Babies: Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk is not abused.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (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 4

Martin, Ann, Howard and Hilda have holidayed at the same Alpine guest house every year for the last 7, but this year Paul has offered them use of a villa in Spain. Martin relishes their routine and is appalled...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:55am (repeat)
Bill. Bill Shakespeare (Mathew Baynton). Copyright: BBC Films / Cowboy Films

Bill

Comedy film charting the young life of William Shakespeare and his finding fame in London, starring the cast of Horrible Histories.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 2

"What great ones do, the less will prattle of" wrote Shakespeare, and the latter is exactly what Lynne Truss, Michele Brown, Anthony Holden and Lucy Moore have come together to do. Gyles Brandreth is in the chair.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Night Not To Remember

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Series 4, Episode 4

Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 24 - More About Out

The Twirlywoos are by the coast and they watch as a tired walker takes a rest on a bench.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:45am (repeat)
Carry On Matron. Image shows from L to R: Cyril Carter (Kenneth Cope), Matron (Hattie Jacques)

Carry On Matron

Medical-based comedy from the Carry On team. A gang plan to raid a maternity hospital to steal a gigantic stock of birth control pills.

Comedy Central 10am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Angela Scanlon. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 4

The regulars welcome Jason Manford, The One Show's Angela Scanlon, Radio 1's Dev Griffin, and Suzi Ruffell into their loft to play 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 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Swimming Lesson

Sweep is scared of the water and cannot reach his frisbee when it lands in the sea. Luckily Richard is giving swimming lessons at the holiday park, and Sooty wants Sweep to join in. Will Sweep take the plunge and overcome his fears?

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 5 - The New Mobile Trio

Clegg thinks that the time has come for him and his friends, Compo and Blamire, to get about a bit more - widen their horizons. With this in mind, they buy an old car. But Clegg is more imaginative than practical...

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 7 - Chilli To The Rescue

Chilli becomes Super Chilli as he tries to be a superhero just like Supertato.

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 2, Episode 1 - Forked Lightning

The trio experience some problems with the common British bicycle. Will Compo's rabbit's foot be unclogged in time, and will the mechanical Sid from the café evade the dreaded Ivy long enough to wave his magical spanner?

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Kat Sadler's Screen Time. Image shows left to right: Alex (Alex Macqueen), Kat (Kat Sadler)

Kat Sadler's Screen Time

Episode 1

Industry heart-throb Kat Sadler shows you how social media can change your life.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 10 - Bertiesitting

Eager to prove her babysitting ability, Gran is on the hunt for a baby stand-in.

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 6 - The Departed

Tyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Ability. Matt (Lee Ridley). Copyright: BBC

Ability

Series 2, Episode 2 - Doing a Runner

The second series of the award-nominated comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 9 - I Believe In Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse gains a following of crazed felines - but it's not all good news!

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 4

Martin, Ann, Howard and Hilda have holidayed at the same Alpine guest house every year for the last 7, but this year Paul has offered them use of a villa in Spain. Martin relishes their routine and is appalled...

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 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 16, Episode 1

It's a new series and Mark Nelson is joined by a lively panel of guests. Showbiz reporter turned Homes Under The Hammer presenter, Martell Maxwell, tells some outrageous stories from her career, and Mrs Brown's Boys star, Fiona O'Carroll, parties with the Hollywood A List. Our very own A lister, Ritchie Neville, looks back over his pop career in the band Five, and gets competitive in the unexpected rounds.

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

Know Your Place

Episode 2, Not to Be Used for Babies: Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk is not abused.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 19 - Day Of The Derek

Danger Mouse is in the midst of foiling Quark's latest plot, which involves auctioning off the nice bits of the world and compact crushing the rest...

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 19 - Pranks For The Memories

Dennis is on his final warning - one more prank and he will be sent to Grim Lane School.

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 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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 2

"What great ones do, the less will prattle of" wrote Shakespeare, and the latter is exactly what Lynne Truss, Michele Brown, Anthony Holden and Lucy Moore have come together to do. Gyles Brandreth is in the chair.

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
Boswell's Lives. Copyright: BBC

Boswell's Lives

Series 3, Episode 4 - Boswell's Life of Ghandi

Boswell meets Ghandi and attempts, for not entirely selfless reasons, to become a better man under Ghandi's guidance.

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

Still So Awkward

Episode 4 - Writing And Performing

Lily struggles to write a play, Seb can't escape Eddie the terrible poet and Frankie enrols Samson to help with a rather unusual art project.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 21 - The Chilli Rocket

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Series 4, Episode 4

Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 9 - Solar Race, Australia

Glitch's hopes of winning a solar-powered race across the Australian outback are foiled when he crashes the Glitchster in the middle of the night. With the solar battery dead, he and Kyan are stranded with no water and no way out. It's up to the Go Jetters to find them and save the day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Christmas Special - Engagement

Alice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.

Comedy Central Extra 3pm (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Susie Dent, Alan Davies, Russell Kane. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 8

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Susie Dent, Nick Helm, Russell Kane and Desiree Burch into the loft to play an array of guessing games.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Night Not To Remember

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

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:35pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 2 - No Way To Treat A Daley

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

Talking Pictures TV 4:05pm (repeat)
Sparrows Can't Sing

Sparrows Can't Sing

Returning home from sea after two years, Charlie Gooding finds his home demolished and his wife Maggie (Barbara Windsor) missing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:05pm (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 5 - The New Mobile Trio

Clegg thinks that the time has come for him and his friends, Compo and Blamire, to get about a bit more - widen their horizons. With this in mind, they buy an old car. But Clegg is more imaginative than practical...

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 2, Episode 1 - Forked Lightning

The trio experience some problems with the common British bicycle. Will Compo's rabbit's foot be unclogged in time, and will the mechanical Sid from the café evade the dreaded Ivy long enough to wave his magical spanner?

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

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 10 - Go Jetter Heroes: Amelia Earhart

Inspired by her hero Amelia Earhart, Xuli attempts a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in a vintage plane. But when accidental stowaway Tala's plans to make the engine more eco-friendly put the plane in danger, they must rely on the Go Jetters to get them out of trouble.

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 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

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 12 - Quantum Leap

Charlie dreams of what his life would have been like if he'd carried on as a footballer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Ability. Matt (Lee Ridley). Copyright: BBC

Ability

Series 2, Episode 2 - Doing a Runner

The second series of the award-nominated comedy.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
Worzel Gummidge. Worzel Gummidge (Jon Pertwee). Copyright: Southern Television

Worzel Gummidge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Worzel Pays A Visit

Worzel discovers that Aunt Sally is working as a maid for Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton at the big house and pays her a visit. With her mistress out, Aunt Sally claims to be the new lady of the manor and invites him in for tea and cakes.

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 4 - Surprise, Surprise

Jean and Judith pay Lionel a surprise visit in Norwich where he is giving a guest lecture, but find him with another woman.

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 6 - The Departed

Tyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 113, Highlights Special - Review of the Year 2023

A look back on some of the best bits of News Quizzing from 2023. In this compilation episode Andy Zaltzman casts his satirical eye over the highs and lows of the year, in which the UK managed to hold of a Prime Minister for more than a year (well done us), The Economy moved about as erratically as a paper plane in a snow storm, and there were some events in the Middle East that made doing a light-hearted topical news show a bit of a challenge at times...

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

Know Your Place

Episode 2, Not to Be Used for Babies: Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk is not abused.

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 6 - An Apple And A Day

Clegg, Truly and Alvin are volunteered to go to take some old timers out for a day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 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.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:50pm (repeat)
Finding Your Feet. Image shows from L to R: Charlie Glover (Timothy Spall), Sandra Abbot (Imelda Staunton). Copyright: Entertainment One / Tom Vandeputte

Finding Your Feet

Comedy about a woman who finds her aspirational world turned upside down as she approaches retirement.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 2

"What great ones do, the less will prattle of" wrote Shakespeare, and the latter is exactly what Lynne Truss, Michele Brown, Anthony Holden and Lucy Moore have come together to do. Gyles Brandreth is in the chair.

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 7 - Barry Becomes A Psychopathic Killer But Only Part Time

Smiler finds himself being pursued by a woman who believes he's rich.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Series 4, Episode 4

Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

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

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

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip, Episode 1

First up, Freddie and Jamie strike it out across the Channel in a sailing race before kicking out a rouge-faced can-can in front of a sell-out crowd in Paris. Look out for famous faces en route, including Alan Carr and Kevin Pietersen.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: Abby Cook, David Mitchell, Frankie Boyle, Rob Brydon, Mo Gilligan, Lee Mack, Lucy Beaumont

Would I Lie To You?

Series 17, Episode 2

Comedy actor and writer Lucy Beaumont, Blue Peter presenter Abby Cook and comedians Frankie Boyle and Mo Gilligan join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

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.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Four Weddings And A Funeral. Image shows from L to R: Carrie (Andie MacDowell), Charles (Hugh Grant)

Four Weddings And A Funeral

A gentle comedy about a group of friends who keep meeting at weddings; disappointingly, the ceremonies are never their own.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
QI. Image shows left to right: Urzila Carlson, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea, Alan Davies

QI

Series U, Episode 2 - Upside-down

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Aisling Bea, Urzila Carlson, Romesh Ranganathan and Alan Davies for an upside-down episode.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 15 - Next

With Frankie Boyle, Ross Noble and Lucy Porter.

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

Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler

In Sarah Millican's stand-up special, you'll learn about the best way to eat a kiwi fruit, how your vagina candle should smell, trying to lose weight but only losing the tip of your finger and a surprisingly funny smear test.

BBC Two 9:45pm (repeat)
Mandy. Image shows from L to R: Deborah Meaden, Mandy (Diane Morgan)

Mandy

Series 2, Episode 2 - Who Are You, Do You Think?

Mandy accidentally finds herself on the programme Who Are You, Do You Think - a fictional genealogy programme that is in no way parodying the real-life genealogy programme Who Do You Think You Are?. Not at all. We've never even seen it.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Winston Ingram (Paul Riley), Tam Mullen (Mark Cox), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan), Shug (Paul Young), Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill)

Still Game

Series 8, Episode 1 - Fly Fishing

Winston appeals to his friends for help as asbestos forces him out of his flat. Isa's birthday is on the horizon and she's on a mission to find out who's throwing her a surprise party.

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 4

Jo Brand assumes the role of host as panellists poke fun at the week's events. Zoe Lyons and Irish columnist, literary editor and drama critic Fintan O'Toole join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Troy Hawke. Milo McCabe

Troy Hawke: Sigmund Troy'd

Comedy special from Milo McCabe's louche character.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A selection of episodes from the first series of the E4 sitcom.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Alan Carr

Alan Carr: Regional Trinket

TV broadcast of Alan Carr's touring show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 3

Club president Terry is keen to help Lance and Andy search the bottom paddock at Bishop's Farm, but only because he's convinced that's where Larry Bishop has buried his missing wife. Meanwhile, Lance is determined to get his ex along to hear him play at the local pub's folk music night.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane, John Finnemore, Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 5, Episode 2

The voice in John's head pushes him to tipping point, a new approach to the news, and a tale of espionage.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 31, Episode 12 - Dominic West, Michelle Keegan, Jacob Anderson, Alan Carr, Teddy Swims

Dominic West says he couldn't turn down the 'juicy' role of Prince Charles, Michelle Keegan reveals her embarrassment at swearing at Joanna Lumley, Jacob Anderson talks vampires, Alan Carr jokes about his tour being cursed, and Teddy Swims performs live in the studio.

Comedy Central 10:50pm (repeat)
Harry Hill

Harry Hill Live: Sausage Time

Released on DVD in 2014, Harry Hill's live comedy show Sausage Time.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 5

Team captain Rob Beckett and guest team Katherine Ryan are joined by Angela Barnes, Paisley Billings, Lloyd Griffith and Tom Read Wilson to discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 5

Much to the annoyance of her friends, Amber is selected to do a trial for Chelsea Ladies football team. Her grand behaviour annoys everyone. Holli's romantic life becomes more complicated than ever - the girls need to help her choose which of her boyfriends she should keep. Saz discovers there's a boy at Greenshoots who really likes her - unfortunately she doesn't know who it is.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Small Scenes. Image shows from L to R: Daniel Rigby, Cariad Lloyd, Henry Paker, Jessica Ransom, Mike Wozniak. Copyright: BBC

Small Scenes

Series 4, Episode 2

A woman discovers why there are so many Cornish pasty shops in British train stations and a man tries to return a sleeping bag to John Lewis with dramatic consequences.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Rachael Stirling), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 4

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

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:05pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Amy Love, Georgia South, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 1

Greg Davies returns with the comedy music quiz as guests Nova Twins, Alex Brooker and Danny Jones join team captains, Noel Fielding and Daisy May Cooper and regular panellist Jamali Maddix.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows left to right: Mo Gilligan, Rosie Jones, Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr, Richard Ayoade, Mel Giedroyc, Kevin Bridges

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 28 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2023

Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Mel Giedroyc, Mo Gilligan, Rosie Jones and Kevin Bridges look back on the year.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2023, New Year Special - New Year, New Mammy

Mrs Brown and the gang start the New Year by attempting a tough new health and fitness regime. New year, new Agnes! But while Maria and Cathy work hard to get the gang into shape, a mysterious visitor to Finglas raises some difficult questions from Agnes and Winne's past.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 6

Amber is in charge of the girls' Prom night plans. Anna ropes Viva in to organise prom night decorations against her will. Holli has finally got enough money to buy back her Mum's jewellery before her Dad gets out of prison, but it proves more complicated than she thought.

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

A World Of Dowie

Episode 1

John Dowie sings and jokes his way through the painful topic of relationships.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

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

Comedy Central Midnight (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.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 9

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Ivo Graham and Zoe Lyons.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:25am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), New Year Special

Jimmy Car hosts while Sara Pascoe and Johnny Vegas take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Susie Dent is joined by David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:35am (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Steve Backshall, Zoe Ball, Greg Davies, Deborah Meaden, Alex Horne, Kojey Radical, Lenny Rush

Taskmaster

Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2024, New Year Special - Huh?

Deborah Meaden, Kojey Radical, Lenny Rush, Steve Backshall and Zoe Ball compete for Greg's golden eyebrows in the fourth New Year Treat.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Kerry Godliman, Glenn Moore, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar and Glenn Moore.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1am (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Olga Koch

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 4, Episode 3

Routines by comedians including Tom Ward, Suzi Ruffell, Nigel Ng, Carl Hutchinson, Nabil Abdulrashid, Olga Koch, Jack Barry and Joel Dommett are reconstructed as sketches.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:05am (repeat)
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.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
QI. Ivo Graham

QI

Series S, Episode 12 - Silly Season

Sandi and Alan are joined by Holly Walsh, Stephen K Amos and Ivo Graham as they take part in a silly season edition.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:30am (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Esther Manito

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 4, Episode 4

Routines by comedians Michael Odewale, Michael Stranney, Tom Lucy, Felicity Ward, Larry Dean, Esther Manito, Babatunde Aleshe and Finlay Christie are reconstructed as sketches.

BBC Three 1:55am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

U&Drama channel logo 2am (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 12 - Quantum Leap

Charlie dreams of what his life would have been like if he'd carried on as a footballer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05am (repeat)
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 4 - Do They Take Sugar?

Tom is equally horrified and ecstatic to discover that his favourite soap actress and gay icon, Sugar Walls, is in fact Linda's sister. When she arrives at the flat unexpectedly, the pair's lives appear to be changing for the good.

U&Dave channel logo 2:25am (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lou Sanders, Sally Phillips, Mel Giedroyc, Ria Lina

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 2, Episode 5

Mel and Lou are joined by actor Sally Phillips, comedian Alan Davies and stand-up Ria Lina. Sally reveals the best way to get back at a horrible boss, Alan tells all about his court appearance and we find out why you should never leave your kids with Ria.

BBC Three 2:25am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Detectorists. Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 3

Club president Terry is keen to help Lance and Andy search the bottom paddock at Bishop's Farm, but only because he's convinced that's where Larry Bishop has buried his missing wife. Meanwhile, Lance is determined to get his ex along to hear him play at the local pub's folk music night.

BBC Three 2:55am (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 5

Much to the annoyance of her friends, Amber is selected to do a trial for Chelsea Ladies football team. Her grand behaviour annoys everyone. Holli's romantic life becomes more complicated than ever - the girls need to help her choose which of her boyfriends she should keep. Saz discovers there's a boy at Greenshoots who really likes her - unfortunately she doesn't know who it is.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Michael McIntyre, Niall Horan. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 5

Miranda Hart bravely gives Michael her phone in Celebrity Send to All, and there is music from Niall Horan and new comedy material from Michael himself. And whose bedroom will Michael be sneaking into in the return of The Midnight Game Show? An A&E doctor is fooled into thinking the theatre is actually a grand hotel in the most ambitious Unexpected Star surprise ever.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3am (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Steve Backshall, Zoe Ball, Greg Davies, Deborah Meaden, Alex Horne, Kojey Radical, Lenny Rush

Taskmaster

Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2024, New Year Special - Huh?

Deborah Meaden, Kojey Radical, Lenny Rush, Steve Backshall and Zoe Ball compete for Greg's golden eyebrows in the fourth New Year Treat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:05am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Treatment

Desmond is hospitalised with a mystery illness, provoking Shirley to worry that he'll want to return to Guyana.

U&Dave channel logo 3:25am (repeat)
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 14

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)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 6

Amber is in charge of the girls' Prom night plans. Anna ropes Viva in to organise prom night decorations against her will. Holli has finally got enough money to buy back her Mum's jewellery before her Dad gets out of prison, but it proves more complicated than she thought.

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

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 4, Episode 7

Rhod is joined by Alan Davies, Lou Sanders and Ria Lina, as they travel back in time to discover who had a teenage compulsion to join fan clubs, and who loved sugar.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (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.

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

Know Your Place

Episode 2, Not to Be Used for Babies: Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk is not abused.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 2

"What great ones do, the less will prattle of" wrote Shakespeare, and the latter is exactly what Lynne Truss, Michele Brown, Anthony Holden and Lucy Moore have come together to do. Gyles Brandreth is in the chair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Series 4, Episode 4

Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

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