British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 30th May 2024

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 9 - The Greatest Show In Willesden

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:40am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 13 - Dragon Boat Beats

Supertato and Evil Pea race one another in the Dragon Boat Race Festival on Ice. Evil Pea's team seem to be the fastest, until Supertato helps his team to row in harmony.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Genie

Shaun dreams of a life in the fast-lane. When Shirley lands upon something that could make his wish come true he can't believe his luck. The only obstacle that stands in his way is the rest of the flock.

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

Patterson

Episode 1

How will Dr Andrew Patterson get on in his new university role in a rather unusual English department?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 13 - The Patter Of Little Feet

Desmond's daughter's growing up too fast, while his eldest son's hardly growing up at all.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 43 - Jam Session

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

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 6 - Molar Power

Doctor Pfooflepfeffer covets the world-beating power of Gnasher's indestructible teeth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 12 - The Big Parade

The platoon are taking part in a large parade, alongside the ARP. Mainwaring decides it would be a good idea of get a platoon mascot to march with them, and so they decide to catch a goat. This is easier said than done after Pike gets trapped in a bog.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 34 - The Parthenon, Greece

The Grimbots are flying the Vroomster and their dodgy manoeuvres are about to flatten the Parthenon - Go Jetters, Go!

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 1 - Do Me A Favour

Desmond hires a new assistant, Ricky, but no one else can understand why he's chosen him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson)

The Break

Series 2, Episode 4 - Monday On The Beach With George

Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document. Thanks to a rapacious seagull, the quest ends in a literal cliffhanger.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 3

Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 5, Episode 3 - Teddy Bears' Picnic

Some unexpected guests arrive to Robert's picnic for teddy bears.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 4

Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Unspeakable. Image shows left to right: Phil Wang, Susie Dent

Unspeakable

Comic guest try to make a new dictionary.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Timmika Ramsay

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Episode 9 - The Chaotic Civil War

A journey through one of the weirdest, wildest periods in English history!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 5

A dispute with a farmer over the right to use a public footpath backfires on Martin as he campaigns to liberate footpaths for the use of all the public. He finds that the same footpath runs through his back garden as well...

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 3 - Round And Round

The Twirlywoos are in a park where they watch a little girl and her dad playing on a roundabout. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoos are visited by the Stop-Go Car, who they chase round and round in circles.

Talking Pictures TV 10am (repeat)
And The Same To You

And The Same To You

The boxing-mad nephew of a pious clergyman embarks on an elaborate plan to keep his boxing career a secret.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 10, Episode 3 - The Hold Up

It's tradition for the staff to play jokes on stock-taking night. However, the robbery that occurs isn't a joke ... but when they contact Mr. Rumbold, he thinks it is.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Early Night

Richard plans an early night in preparation for Mr Slater's fitness class. But when Sooty's pet mouse escapes, and Sweep loses his favourite bone, his hopes of a good night's sleep look set for disaster.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (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 22, Episode 10 - The Coming Of The Beast

Truly tells Billy Ingleton that there is a tiger on the loose.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 23 - Tomatina Festival, Bunol, Spain

Can the Go Jetters fix their own 'glitch' at the biggest food fight in the world?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:45am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 18 - Dry Hard

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 23, Episode 1 - A Brief Excursion In The Fast Lane

Wesley invents an off-the-road motorised scooter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Patterson

Episode 1

How will Dr Andrew Patterson get on in his new university role in a rather unusual English department?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 16 - School Dog Waffle

The Brooklyn-Bells take Waffle to school to ask the headteacher if Waffle can visit class.

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 1 - Beat The Bus

New teacher Miss Mistry is taking Class 3C on a trip to Flumes 'o' Doom theme park.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 12 - The Big Parade

The platoon are taking part in a large parade, alongside the ARP. Mainwaring decides it would be a good idea of get a platoon mascot to march with them, and so they decide to catch a goat. This is easier said than done after Pike gets trapped in a bog.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 4

Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 2 - The P Factor

Pieface is secretly doing chores for Walter, hoping to help Dennis save up some cash.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson)

The Break

Series 2, Episode 4 - Monday On The Beach With George

Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document. Thanks to a rapacious seagull, the quest ends in a literal cliffhanger.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 5

A dispute with a farmer over the right to use a public footpath backfires on Martin as he campaigns to liberate footpaths for the use of all the public. He finds that the same footpath runs through his back garden as well...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 26, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by Lucy Porter, Frankie Boyle, Sally Phillips, and Neil Delamere as they lie on the subjects of dolls, philosophers, tennis, and laughter.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (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)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Absurd Person Singular

Three couples meet on three separate Christmas Eves in their respective kitchens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 3, Episode 12 - Man Hunt

After a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!

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

Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 1 - Pig In A Poke

While the true-to-form Lovejoy is selling a set of dodgy Gillray prints to a friend of Jane's, Eric discovers a stolen antique Bacchus hidden at their house. The police have their suspicions and the race is on to return it to the rightful owner.

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 10, Episode 3 - The Hold Up

It's tradition for the staff to play jokes on stock-taking night. However, the robbery that occurs isn't a joke ... but when they contact Mr. Rumbold, he thinks it is.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide Spider

Danger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 5 - Strictly No Dancing

The farmer hits the dance floor and attempts to learn how to ballroom dance using Pidsley as his dancing partner. The din they create annoys the sheep so much that Shaun decides to stop them.

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 10 - Too Many Crooks

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 22, Episode 10 - The Coming Of The Beast

Truly tells Billy Ingleton that there is a tiger on the loose.

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 23, Episode 1 - A Brief Excursion In The Fast Lane

Wesley invents an off-the-road motorised scooter.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 2 - Evil Pea's Big Freeze

Evil Pea freezes the Veggies so she can take over the whole supermarket. Chilli's heat unfreezes Supertato, who then races on lolly-stick skis to thwart Evil Pea and save the day.

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

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 9 - Arthur's Tie Break

Arthur Sleep comes up with a plan to decide a tiebreak.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 13 - Waffle Steals The Show

Doug, Ali and Mrs Hobbs all perform in the school show, but Evie nearly misses the finale.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 3, Episode 9 - Favour Of The Month

Tracey's good deed backfires when she tries to help an ex-con.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 10

Hyacinth wants to share her hostessing techniques and has placed an advertisement in the local newspaper promoting her high quality services.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 4

Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.

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

Patterson

Episode 1

How will Dr Andrew Patterson get on in his new university role in a rather unusual English department?

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
What Just Happened?. Image shows left to right: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Robin Morgan

What Just Happened?

Series 2, Episode 2

Robin Morgan looks back at the week's news with Mel Owen, Siân Docksey, Tudur Owen and Will Hayward.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Rhys James

Rhys James Is...

Rhysearch: Series 1, Episode 1 - Are Billionaires Evil?

Is money the root of all evil, or the solution to all your problems? Rhys finds out by talking to some experts on the subject. He looks at billionaire origin stories as he tries to work how people become so rich, before deciding if it is the life for him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 12 - The Big Parade

The platoon are taking part in a large parade, alongside the ARP. Mainwaring decides it would be a good idea of get a platoon mascot to march with them, and so they decide to catch a goat. This is easier said than done after Pike gets trapped in a bog.

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 19, Episode 2 - Tarzan Of The Towpath

Nora's unusual osteopathic skills make a new man of Compo.

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 3, Episode 12 - Man Hunt

After a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 7, Episode 6

In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Sarah Millican and Jon Richardson, and Lee Mack is joined by David Harewood and Bob Mortimer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson)

The Break

Series 2, Episode 4 - Monday On The Beach With George

Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document. Thanks to a rapacious seagull, the quest ends in a literal cliffhanger.

Talking Pictures TV 7:15pm (repeat)
Rhubarb!

Rhubarb!

Silent Eric Sykes comedy in which the only word spoken by characters is "rhubarb".

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

Gentle sitcom following a group of pensioners living in Yorkshire. This show was Britain's longest-running TV sitcom.

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 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir. Image shows left to right: Vic Reeves, Joe Pasquale, Nancy Sorrell

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Series 2, Episode 4 - North Wales: Black Grouse

The couple head to north Wales in search of the black grouse, meeting bird experts, learning the art of lino printing and paint alongside comedian Joe Pasquale.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 26, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by Lucy Porter, Frankie Boyle, Sally Phillips, and Neil Delamere as they lie on the subjects of dolls, philosophers, tennis, and laughter.

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

Absurd Person Singular

Three couples meet on three separate Christmas Eves in their respective kitchens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Smedley / The Scarlet Pimpernel (Nigel Planer). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And Nobility

The Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Mexico, Episode 2

Jamie Redknapp, Mo Gilligan, Jill Scott and Micah Richards take part in the Day of the Dead parade, attempting to entertain the millions of spectators along the five-kilometre route in the blistering heat while in full costume and make-up - and on roller-skates.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
The Outlaws. Image shows left to right: Stan (Harry Trevaldwyn), Diane (Jessica Gunning)

The Outlaws

Series 3, Episode 1

The Outlaws are moving on with their lives, but Rani's shock return and the discovery of a dead body sends them hurtling back into mortal danger.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 6 - Liblabble

With Bill Bailey, Reverend Richard Coles and Sara Pascoe.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan, Steve Pemberton

Taskmaster

Series 17, Episode 10 - Ambience And Information

It's the grand final, which means one superior competitor will end this episode by clutching Greg Davies' gilded bonce to their proud chest. But before that glorious moment, Sophie Willan will impress on keyboards, Steve Pemberton will be surprised in a field, John Robins will refuse a biscuit, Joanne McNally will struggle with an anagram, and Nick Mohammed will make a magical prediction. And, of course, Little Alex Horne will diligently record every last moment for posterity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays

A place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.

BBC Three 9:40pm (repeat)
Spud. Spud (Siobhán McSweeney)

Spud

BBC Comedy Short Film about an 'average woman'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Scot Squad. Image shows from L to R: DC Megan Squire (Julie Wilson Nimmo), DC Andrea McGill (Louise McCarthy). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 4, Episode 6

This week, the bold band of Braveheart bam-busters catch a break in a break-in case, net some fish thieves in a robbery and deal with an expensive drop of whisky.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows left to right: Ahir Shah, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Glenn Moore, Laura Lexx

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis try and recollect the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows left to right: Tony Senior (Pat Shortt), Sergeant Tony Healy (Dominic MacHale), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy)

The Young Offenders

Series 4, Episode 3

Conor is becoming an increasing nuisance in Healy and Mairéad's house, and when Healy shares that he's going on a fishing trip to where he grew up, Mairead insists he bring Connor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Unspeakable. Image shows left to right: Phil Wang, Susie Dent

Unspeakable

Comic guest try to make a new dictionary.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
35 min
We Are Lady Parts. Image shows left to right: Bisma (Faith Omole), Amina (Anjana Vasan), Ayesha (Juliette Motamed), Saira (Sarah Kameela Impey)

We Are Lady Parts

Series 2, Episode 1 - Villain Era

Lady Parts return with a renewed artistic mission following a magical summer tour and set out to lay down their legacy, to record their debut album; only to find that a rival band threatens their status quo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed. Nick Mohammed. Copyright: BBC

Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed

Series 1, Episode 3

Comedy by Nick Mohammed set at Tilford Road Police Station.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
35 min
We Are Lady Parts. Image shows left to right: Bisma (Faith Omole), Ayesha (Juliette Motamed), Amina (Anjana Vasan), Momtaz (Lucie Shorthouse), Saira (Sarah Kameela Impey)

We Are Lady Parts

Series 2, Episode 2 - Malala Made Me Do It

A shock eviction from the bedsit leaves Lady Parts without a rehearsal space and rethinking their artistic priorities; but a chance lifeline leads them to a creative retreat and the creation of an unexpected hype track.

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Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 4

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
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Clare In The Community

Series 8, Episode 2 - On Expenses

With society collapsing all around her, Clare is appalled to be stuck indoors bean counting. But the Sparrowhawk Family Centre's expenses do not add up.

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Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 1

Stephen Mangan hosts with regulars Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, plus panellists Ross Noble and Ria Lina.

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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 4

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
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And The Winner Is...

Series 2, Episode 2

Matt Lucas hosts his own awards do - The Lucases - with gongs for more unlikely categories. With guests Kevin Bridges, Lee Mack and Jason Manford.

Comedy Central 11:35pm (repeat)
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Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!

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

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Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan, Steve Pemberton

Taskmaster

Series 17, Episode 10 - Ambience And Information

It's the grand final, which means one superior competitor will end this episode by clutching Greg Davies' gilded bonce to their proud chest. But before that glorious moment, Sophie Willan will impress on keyboards, Steve Pemberton will be surprised in a field, John Robins will refuse a biscuit, Joanne McNally will struggle with an anagram, and Nick Mohammed will make a magical prediction. And, of course, Little Alex Horne will diligently record every last moment for posterity.

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Hold The Front Page. Image shows left to right: Nish Kumar, Charlotte Church, Josh Widdicombe

Hold The Front Page

Series 2, Episode 6 - South Wales: The South Wales Argus

Reporting for a daily paper, The South Wales Argus, Nish and Josh's journalistic skills will be tested to the max with harsh deadlines and fresh challenges... and trying out their Welsh without offending the whole nation.

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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!

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Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Rhys James, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar and Tiff Stevenson.

Comedy Central 12:40am (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics including body parts, prostate exams, and the phrase "a stitch in time saves nine".

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Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And Nobility

The Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...

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Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 1 - Pig In A Poke

While the true-to-form Lovejoy is selling a set of dodgy Gillray prints to a friend of Jane's, Eric discovers a stolen antique Bacchus hidden at their house. The police have their suspicions and the race is on to return it to the rightful owner.

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Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 6

In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Sarah Millican and Jon Richardson, and Lee Mack is joined by David Harewood and Bob Mortimer.

Comedy Central 1:10am (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 7

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics including Karl's new diary, Stephen's attempt to get a nickname, and whether people think in their accents.

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dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays

A place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.

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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 1 - Munch

Janet insists Jonny return Andy's ring, get a job and buy her a proper engagment ring - from Argos. Meanwhile a lad named Munch turns up to work at Gaz's garage claiming to be the half-brother Gaz never knew he had.

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Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 2, Episode 4

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

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Lost Voice Guy: Cerebral LOLsy

Stand-up from the disabled comedian.

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Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 6, Episode 9 - Friends & Neighbours

Whilst Betty and Trevor are away on holiday, squatters take up residence in their home. On their return, the Lewises are understandably distressed, and Sid and Jean take them in.

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The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 2 - Fish

Janet agrees to quit smoking when Jonny tells her he doesn't like it. Meanwhile Louise arranges to meet her secret admirer. It turns out to be an old school mate, David Fish. Thanks to 'Oil of Ulay', David has cured his problem skin and is now rather fit.

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BBC Radio 4 Extra

Patterson

Episode 1

How will Dr Andrew Patterson get on in his new university role in a rather unusual English department?

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Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 4

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
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Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 12 - The Big Parade

The platoon are taking part in a large parade, alongside the ARP. Mainwaring decides it would be a good idea of get a platoon mascot to march with them, and so they decide to catch a goat. This is easier said than done after Pike gets trapped in a bog.

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Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun

Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.

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The Break

Series 2, Episode 4 - Monday On The Beach With George

Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document. Thanks to a rapacious seagull, the quest ends in a literal cliffhanger.

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Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 1 - Do Me A Favour

Desmond hires a new assistant, Ricky, but no one else can understand why he's chosen him.

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The Unbelievable Truth

Series 26, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by Lucy Porter, Frankie Boyle, Sally Phillips, and Neil Delamere as they lie on the subjects of dolls, philosophers, tennis, and laughter.

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

Absurd Person Singular

Three couples meet on three separate Christmas Eves in their respective kitchens.

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Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 4

Sara Pascoe welcomes Alex Brooker, Jason Manford, Rachel Parris, and Kiri Pritchard-Mclean into the loft.

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