British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 22nd March 2024

Apple TV+ 6am
26 min
The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin. Tommy Silversides (Connor Swindells)

The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin

Episode 5 - Tommy Silversides

Rivalry ensues as a dashing new highwayman bursts onto the scene and challenges Dick to a duel. Helen makes a promising offer.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 9 - Why Pay Tax

No job is routine - and when Barry the Bookie loses his money, Terry loses his heart.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 10 - Lock Out

While preparing for bed, the farmer manages to lock himself out of the house and is stuck outside in his pyjamas. He decides to spend the night in the barn but his incessant snoring drives the flock mad. Shaun concocts a plan to return him to his bed without waking him up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: ITV

Sunshine And Laughter

Episode 5

At the height of their brilliant career, Eric Morecambe has a serious heart attack, and a fatal one in 1984. Ernie will spend the rest of his life looking for Eric.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 41 - How To Train Your Hamster

DM takes on Quark again, but this time in his strangest setting yet: Penfold's dreams!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:15am (repeat)
Montserrat Lombard

Cry Babies

Series 1, Episode 5 - Oh No

Sally and Bea meet for coffee whenever they can, but Life is in danger of pushing them apart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (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 7:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 7 - Pie Spy

Pieface steals Professor Von Screwtop's Pastry-based Intelligent Espionage unit (PIE) after forming a strong bond with the pie-shaped robot. Pieface is dismayed when Walter steals it from him to protect his dad from the embarrassing footage the PIE's memory chip holds.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
All Those Women. Image shows from L to R: Emily (Lucy Hutchinson), Jen (Sinead Matthews), Maggie (Lesley Manville), Hetty (Sheila Hancock). Copyright: BBC

All Those Women

Comedy series by Katherine Jakeways about four generations of women living under one roof.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 36 - Tarbela Dam, Pakistan

When Grandmaster Glitch gets his hands on a G.O. Force, the forecast isn't good for the Tarbela Dam in Pakistan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (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 2, Episode 7 - Brothers And Sisters

A family reunion leaves the staff of Winterdown Farm all tied up and lost for words, love is in the air for Bryan, and Boycie attempts to bury the past before the Driscoll Brothers bury him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 2, Episode 12

What will George and Kate make of their first house?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 7, Episode 2 - When Saturday Comes

When Tottenham Hotspur achieve an unexpected and much needed win, the Porter family, one of Ben's clients, Rona and Jenny's ex boyfriend Clive are dropped into a series of repeated Saturday rituals for the sake of luck.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Big Jim And The Figaro Club. Big Jim (Norman Rossington). Copyright: BBC

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Episode 5 - Boning Up On History

Perkins wants to dig for post war Britain, but he is soon up to his neck in trouble as Jim and the gang soil his plans.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows left to right: Inel Tomlinson, Paul G Raymond, Tom Stourton, Ethan Lawrence, James McNicholas

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Episode 4 - Gruesome Gunpowder Plot

Horrible Histories presents the sometimes-ludicrous story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.

Comedy Central 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows left to right: John Kearns, James Acaster, Darren Harriott, Gyles Brandreth, Roisin Conaty, Sara Pascoe, Kemah Bob, Alan Davies

Guessable?

Christmas Special

Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns invite James Acaster, Roisin Conaty, Kemah Bob and Gyles Brandreth to play some festive guessing games.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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, Episode 1 - The Hand Of Fate

Mr. Humphries has a hidden talent as a palm-reader, but are his predictions going to come true? With the possibility of promotions all-round, it seems quite likely.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 3, Episode 1

Writers Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip. Gyles Brandreth presides.

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

Bookcases

Series 1, Episode 1 - Bronte Country

London 1853, and a firm of religious publishers is transformed by an actress and her son.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (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 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo Bicycle

A squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 4 - More About Noisy

The Twirlywoos visit a house where a parrot lives. The parrot is very noisy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:40am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 10 - Baby Brain

Mum is buying a cot, looking at names, and calling nurseries. Millie and Lauren decide that she and Mike must be planning a baby, and that they have to be stopped. Dad tries to bond with Jake, but gets a bit overenthusiastic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 18, Christmas Special - There Goes The Groom

Ronnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 19 - Beach Patrol

Mr Slater has put Richard in charge of the beach and the gang decide to join him. After jumping on the bouncy castle Sooty, Sweep and Soo meet a friendly sand sculptor and have a sandcastle-building competition - but poor Richard ends up in deep water. With special guest star Frank Bruno.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am (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.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Room 101. Paul Merton. Credit: BBC, Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 5 - Phil Wang

Phil Wang goes for standing ovations, biopics and the second law of thermodynamics as his choices for Room 101.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (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 2, Episode 7 - Brothers And Sisters

A family reunion leaves the staff of Winterdown Farm all tied up and lost for words, love is in the air for Bryan, and Boycie attempts to bury the past before the Driscoll Brothers bury him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: ITV

Sunshine And Laughter

Episode 5

At the height of their brilliant career, Eric Morecambe has a serious heart attack, and a fatal one in 1984. Ernie will spend the rest of his life looking for Eric.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 6 - Machu Picchu, Peru

The Go Jetters head to the ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu to watch Kyan compete in the Inca Trail Marathon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:15pm (repeat)
Montserrat Lombard

Cry Babies

Series 1, Episode 5 - Oh No

Sally and Bea meet for coffee whenever they can, but Life is in danger of pushing them apart.

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

2point4 Children

Series 7, Episode 2 - When Saturday Comes

When Tottenham Hotspur achieve an unexpected and much needed win, the Porter family, one of Ben's clients, Rona and Jenny's ex boyfriend Clive are dropped into a series of repeated Saturday rituals for the sake of luck.

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
All Those Women. Image shows from L to R: Emily (Lucy Hutchinson), Jen (Sinead Matthews), Maggie (Lesley Manville), Hetty (Sheila Hancock). Copyright: BBC

All Those Women

Comedy series by Katherine Jakeways about four generations of women living under one roof.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (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 12:55pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 10 - First Aid Waffle

Waffle's paw is hurt in Poodles Class, so vet Jess trains Mr Nolan in doggy first aid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo Bicycle

A squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 2, Episode 12

What will George and Kate make of their first house?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:10pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 3 - Cheese Moon

It's a space race as Supertato helps Carrot fly her baguette rocket to become the first Veggie on the cheese moon, but halfway there Evil Pea makes them crash land.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 51 - Bash Streets Back, Alright!

On the first day of a new school year, Dennis and the gang imagine all the things that might be new and unfamiliar at Bash Street School. By the time they reach the front gates, they are all expecting the worst.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
Big Jim And The Figaro Club. Big Jim (Norman Rossington). Copyright: BBC

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Episode 5 - Boning Up On History

Perkins wants to dig for post war Britain, but he is soon up to his neck in trouble as Jim and the gang soil his plans.

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

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

U&Drama channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 7, Episode 2

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 3, Episode 1

Writers Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip. Gyles Brandreth presides.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!

Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

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

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

Bookcases

Series 1, Episode 1 - Bronte Country

London 1853, and a firm of religious publishers is transformed by an actress and her son.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 24 - Trouble Bubbles

Supertato and Evil Pea get stuck inside a giant floating bubble together.

Comedy Central Extra 3pm (repeat)
Guessable?. The Vivienne

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 5 - A Little Whiff Of Cheese

Sara Pascoe, alongside captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns, welcomes comics Lucy Beaumont, Ivo Graham, Rachel Parris and RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne into the Comedy Central loft.

U&Drama channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 1, Episode 4 - Friends, Romans And Enemies

Junk or otherwise, death invariably yields up a fresh supply of objects to the antique trade. But old James Bexon saw everything in Pairs, and Lovejoy's own life could be at stake.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 3 - Colonel Danger Mouse

When Colonel K disappears on a free holiday, Danger Mouse pulls rank and assumes the mantle of caretaker Colonel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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, Episode 1 - The Hand Of Fate

Mr. Humphries has a hidden talent as a palm-reader, but are his predictions going to come true? With the possibility of promotions all-round, it seems quite likely.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:45pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 10 - Broken Arrow

Arthur's latest flight of fancy takes him into the world of darts, but has he hit the bullseye with Welsh wizard Dafydd?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:55pm (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 18, Christmas Special - There Goes The Groom

Ronnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 4 - Treasure In The Plant Aisle

In the perilous plant aisle, Supertato and Evil Pea team up to find treasure as they have half a map each, but she tricks him and steals the map to find the treasure for herself.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: ITV

Sunshine And Laughter

Episode 5

At the height of their brilliant career, Eric Morecambe has a serious heart attack, and a fatal one in 1984. Ernie will spend the rest of his life looking for Eric.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:15pm (repeat)
Montserrat Lombard

Cry Babies

Series 1, Episode 5 - Oh No

Sally and Bea meet for coffee whenever they can, but Life is in danger of pushing them apart.

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 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo Bicycle

A squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?

U&Drama channel logo 5:25pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 8, Episode 3 - One Arabian Night

Under pressure from Sir Dennis, Terry reluctantly agrees to play host to a visiting Arab prince who has asked to spend a night in the home of a typical English family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
All Those Women. Image shows from L to R: Emily (Lucy Hutchinson), Jen (Sinead Matthews), Maggie (Lesley Manville), Hetty (Sheila Hancock). Copyright: BBC

All Those Women

Comedy series by Katherine Jakeways about four generations of women living under one roof.

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

Worzel Gummidge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Dolly Clothes-Peg

Jealousies develop when Worzel meets a warm-hearted Cockney dressmaker's dummy called Dolly Clothes-Peg. Meanwhile, Aunt Sally is smitten by a fairground strongman. But the course of true love doesn't run smooth for scarecrows, and Worzel returns to his deserted post at Scatterbrook Farm.

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 8, Episode 4 - Surprising News

Penny and her dentist husband Stephen return from their holiday with an announcement to make. Jean and Lionel are instantly pleased, but is it all it seems?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 2, Episode 12

What will George and Kate make of their first house?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 64, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Featuring Lucy Porter on Laura Kenny's retirement, Alasdair Beckett-King on the state of our nation's health and an original song from Mitch Benn. With voices from Ed Jones and Katie Norris.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Big Jim And The Figaro Club. Big Jim (Norman Rossington). Copyright: BBC

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Episode 5 - Boning Up On History

Perkins wants to dig for post war Britain, but he is soon up to his neck in trouble as Jim and the gang soil his plans.

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 8, Episode 1 - The Mysterious Feet Of Nora Batty

With the notable exception of Compo, Nora Batty is not used to anyone looking at her. So when her husband Wally takes an unnatural interest in those parts of her body she stands on, she is understandably unnerved. It is, of course, all part of Compo, Clegg and Foggy's attempts to settle a question of size once and for always.

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 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 3, Episode 1

Writers Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip. Gyles Brandreth presides.

Talking Pictures TV 7:05pm (repeat)
The Ghost Goes West

The Ghost Goes West

A repeat of this 1935 film.

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 8, Episode 2 - Keeping Britain Tidy

An old mattress dumped in the countryside prompts Foggy to institute the Dewhirst Campaign for a Cleaner Countryside. But getting rid of it is quite a problem until Ogden Butterclough, an innocent insurance salesman, happens upon them and puts himself - to say nothing of his Mini - into the high risk category.

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 4, Episode 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

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

Bookcases

Series 1, Episode 1 - Bronte Country

London 1853, and a firm of religious publishers is transformed by an actress and her son.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jonas Blue, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 4 - Superstar DJs

Rob and Romesh's next stop in their journey of discovery leads them into the hot and loud world of Superstar DJs.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Sophie Duker, Dara O Briain, Sarah Kendall, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Morgana Robinson

Taskmaster

Champion Of Champions 3, Special - Spider In My Pocket

Former champs Dara O Briain, Morgana Robinson, Sarah Kendall and Sophie Duker square off in a one-off face-off, hoping to tick off their fellow competitors by running off with the Taskmaster Champion of Champions title. One of them will cart home the ultimate prize of Greg Davies's buff body forged in gold - unless history is made by lucky Series 15 runner-up Kiell Smith-Bynoe, who could become the first ever non-Champion of Champions as a late substitute for actual champion Mae Martin. Much will depend on stupidity, hurling hats and clapping. Little Alex Horne can barely contain himself.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 7

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

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 15, Highlights Special - The Best Bits

A compilation of some of the best bits from Series 15, featuring guests including Holly Willoughby, Gyles Brandreth, Philippa Perry, Bob Mortimer, Yung Filly and John Cooper Clarke.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Eddie The Eagle. Michael 'Eddie' Edwards (Taron Egerton)

Eddie The Eagle

Win or lose, always aim high. The story of Great Britain's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Lee (Lee Mack), Benji (Max Pattison). Credit: Avalon Television

Not Going Out

Series 13, Episode 7 - Football

When Lee goes to watch Benji playing football for a local Under 13 team, he is unable to restrain himself on the touchline and becomes the competitive dad that all the other parents avoid. Undaunted by the disapproval of Toby, who coaches the team, Lee sets about rigging the vote for the Player of the Year.

BBC Two 9:30pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 4, Episode 4 - Rudd (Norfolk Broads)

It is the start of the coarse fishing season and to celebrate Bob and Paul head to the Norfolk Broads to fish in some of East Anglia's most historic and celebrated waterways. They're there to try for rudd - but who knows what other species they might catch in these rivers, which are rich in flora and fauna?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9:45pm
30 min
Fantasy Football League. Image shows left to right: Danny Dyer, Phil Dunster

Fantasy Football League

Series 2, Episode 8

Matt Lucas and Elis James host the comedy chat show, with Phil Dunster and Danny Dyer joining to talk about the week in football and share their fantasy teams.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!

TV edit of Alan Carr's 2015-released live show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Toast Of London. Copyright: Objective Productions

Toast Of London

Series 3, Episode 3 - Hamm On Toast

Toast insists that charisma is a 'complete myth' - until he meets Jon Hamm. His day only gets worse when he and Blair must visit their dying father.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan), Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill)

Still Game

Series 9, Episode 6 - Over The Hill

It's last orders, as the Still Game story comes to an end. In this poignant final episode, comedy fans will bid a fond farewell to Jack, Victor and the rest of the Craiglang gang.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Donna (Diane Morgan), Darren (Steve Pemberton), Lawrence (Reece Shearsmith), Callum (Mark Gatiss)

Inside No. 9

Series 7, Episode 1 - Merrily, Merrily

Lawrence has arranged a reunion with his old university chums at a remote lake. A lot of water has passed under the bridge since then of course. As they strike out across the empty lake, the conversation takes them into choppier waters.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
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Stuart Mitchell's Cost Of Living

Episode 4 - Stuart Loses Everything

Stuart gives up everything he has worked so hard for in an attempt to be true to his self, leaving his highly paid job in banking and finding himself in debt with a hair transplant to pay for. Is his journey really worth it, when he's scrambling to pay the bills?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 30, Episode 6

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined this week by Lenny Henry and Maisie Adam.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:15pm (repeat)
Jazz Emu: The Sound Of Love. Image shows left to right: Bonson (Adrian Gray), Jazz Emu (Archie Henderson). Credit: BBC

Jazz Emu: The Sound Of Us

Episode 4 - The Sound Of Family

Jazz Emu goes back to his foley roots to save his dying, disappointed father.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 6 - Mammy Swings!

Wedding plans are in full swing as Rory and Dino prepare for their big day. With celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy on board, it looks set to be the wedding extravaganza of the year. But is it really what anybody wants?

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

Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking

Series 1, Episode 3

Peter and his wife make clear their dislike of Tony Blair; plastic clip-on celebrities are presented to Dragon's Den; and the Isle of Mann is revealed as being more boring than eating tissues.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett's Smart TV. Image shows left to right: Natasia Demetriou, Chris Packham, Rob Beckett, Alison Hammond, Charlie Cooper, Josh Widdicombe, Natalie Cassidy

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Episode 4

Comedy panel show celebrating the small screen, with Natasia Demetriou, Charlie Cooper, Chris Packham and Natalie Cassidy joining captains Josh Widdicombe and Alison Hammond.

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, Highlights Special

A second compilation of highlights from the series.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of episodes from the third series of the hit sketch show.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic

The Pub Landlord returns to the theatres of Britain with his own plan to rescue the economy and the future of the country.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 1, Episode 5 - Radio 3

Prentiss McCabe take on the ultimate challenge - to achieve a substantial increase in Radio 3's listening figures.

U&Dave channel logo 11:05pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Asim Chaudhry, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 4 - BMXing!

Tim Vine strips to his waist, Russell Howard gets tattooed, while Alice Levine apes Leonardo da Vinci using squirty cream. Greg Davies sets the truly absurd tasks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Gary: Tank Commander. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Robert Jack), Charlie (Scott Fletcher), Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh), Adam (Paul-James Corrigan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 1, Episode 6 - Stagging On

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

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

All The World's A Globe

Episode 8, From 20th Century Wars to Twiggy: Spoof history of Earth, with Jim Broadbent, Patrick Barlow and guest Ben Kingsley.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
A Wet Handle

A Wet Handle

Episode 2: Comic songs, stories and poems, with Ivor Cutler, Craig Murray-Orr, Dylan Edwards and Beverley Crew.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

BBC Three 12:05am (repeat)
Boarders. Bernard (Derek Riddell)

Boarders

Episode 5

Tensions arise during the school's infamous Carruthers Challenge, but the real danger begins when Carol calls the police after discovering Toby's 'drugs'.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:35am (repeat)
Don't Hate The Playaz. Jordan Stephens. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 4, Episode 5

Jordan Stephens hosts as Darren Harriott, Eddie Kadi, Yinka Bokinni and Nella Rose join captains Maya Jama and Lady Leshurr to compete in rap battles, dance-offs and hip-hop karaoke challenges.

U&Drama channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 1, Episode 4 - Friends, Romans And Enemies

Junk or otherwise, death invariably yields up a fresh supply of objects to the antique trade. But old James Bexon saw everything in Pairs, and Lovejoy's own life could be at stake.

BBC Three 12:50am (repeat)
Boarders. Image shows left to right: Bernard (Derek Riddell), Jaheim (Josh Tedeku)

Boarders

Episode 6

A rebellion brews as Bernard cracks down to make sure the fundraiser runs smoothly. Jaheim is made an offer he can't refuse and must decide where his loyalties lie.

Talking Pictures TV 12:55am (repeat)
Further Up The Creek

Further Up The Creek

A repeat of this 1958 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (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.

Comedy Central Extra 1:05am (repeat)
Dara O Briain: Voice Of Reason. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Off The Kerb

Dara O Briain: Voice Of Reason

Highlights from comedian Dara O Briain's 2019 stand-up show.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:20am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Maisie Adam

CelebAbility

Series 6, Episode 3

Iain Stirling is joined by Scarlett Moffatt as she leads a group of three friends looking to win a slew of fabulous prizes by defeating celebrities Amy Childs, Maisie Adam, Arielle Free and Luke Kempner in a series of silly games based on the unusual abilities the celebs believe they possess.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35am (repeat)
Toast Of London. Copyright: Objective Productions

Toast Of London

Series 3, Episode 3 - Hamm On Toast

Toast insists that charisma is a 'complete myth' - until he meets Jon Hamm. His day only gets worse when he and Blair must visit their dying father.

U&Dave channel logo 1:35am (repeat)
Hypothetical. Guz Khan

Hypothetical

Series 4, Episode 4

This week's guests are Rose Johnson, Guz Khan, Jack Dee and Suzi Ruffell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
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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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
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The Fosters

Series 2, Episode 4 - Take Your Partners

Sonny's fallen in love with his latest girlfriend and announces their intention to marry. But when neither of their sets of parents are supportive, the pair elope.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: ITV

Sunshine And Laughter

Episode 5

At the height of their brilliant career, Eric Morecambe has a serious heart attack, and a fatal one in 1984. Ernie will spend the rest of his life looking for Eric.

Comedy Central Extra 3:05am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Anton Du Beke. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Episode 5

Strictly's very own Anton Du Beke hands over his phone for Send To All, and Love Islanders Dani Dyer and Samira Mighty help surprise the latest Unexpected Star as the Theatre Royal is turned into a cinema. Gino D'Acampo gets a rude awakening when he becomes the first celebrity to play The Midnight Gameshow and there's music from pop superstar Cheryl.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 2, Episode 5 - That Lovely Weekend

Pearl and Samuel's 20th wedding anniversary is just a couple of days away and he's arranged a surprise second honeymoon trip to celebrate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:15am (repeat)
Montserrat Lombard

Cry Babies

Series 1, Episode 5 - Oh No

Sally and Bea meet for coffee whenever they can, but Life is in danger of pushing them apart.

Comedy Central 3:25am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Vic Reeves

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 3, Episode 3

Rhod is joined by Jim Moir, Lorraine Kelly and Kae Kurd as they travel back in time. Discover who had erotic fantasies about Star Trek and who was a teenage criminal.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
All Those Women. Image shows from L to R: Emily (Lucy Hutchinson), Jen (Sinead Matthews), Maggie (Lesley Manville), Hetty (Sheila Hancock). Copyright: BBC

All Those Women

Comedy series by Katherine Jakeways about four generations of women living under one roof.

Comedy Central Extra 3:50am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 9

Callum and Ashley are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 2, Episode 12

What will George and Kate make of their first house?

Comedy Central Extra 4:10am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 10

Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by Jodie-Ann and Andrew who will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds. With special guest H, from pop group Steps.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Big Jim And The Figaro Club. Big Jim (Norman Rossington). Copyright: BBC

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Episode 5 - Boning Up On History

Perkins wants to dig for post war Britain, but he is soon up to his neck in trouble as Jim and the gang soil his plans.

Comedy Central Extra 4:35am (repeat)
The Funny Thing About.... Christopher Biggins

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 4 - Christmas

Johnny Vegas illuminates the minefield of Christmas rituals and traditions. Is it a fortnight of goodwill and festive cheer or just two days and a roast? Familiar faces offering their Christmas confessions include Anthea Turner, Vanessa Feltz, Carl Fogarty, Nina Wadia and Matt Richardson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 3, Episode 1

Writers Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip. Gyles Brandreth presides.

BBC Radio 5 Live 5:30am
30 min
My Mate's A Footballer. Image shows left to right: Patrick Bamford, Joe Wilkinson. Credit: BBC

My Mate's A Footballer

Series 1, Episode 18 - Your Questions Answered - Part Two

Pat gets grilled on his recent handball, VAR and developing the 'dark arts' of football in another episode where Joe puts some of your questions to Patrick.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Bookcases

Series 1, Episode 1 - Bronte Country

London 1853, and a firm of religious publishers is transformed by an actress and her son.

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