British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 11th July 2024

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Beauty And The Barge

Beauty And The Barge

Ethel is taken in by a barge skipper, to the fury of the widow he is courting.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 8 - Come In T-64, Your Time Is Ticking Away

There's serious trouble for a mini-cab firm in which Arthur has a stake. Drivers are being beaten up and their cars sabotaged. As more and more of them are frightened off, Arthur ropes Terry in as a driver to find out who is behind the bother.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:35am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 17 - The Good, The Bad And The Prickly

Prickly Pear arrives in the supermarket and tries to take over Evil Pea's freezer. Supertato discovers that Prickly Pear isn't mean at all and just needs some good friends.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:55am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 4 - Baa-d Hair Day

The flock don't recognise Shaun when he loses one his most distinctive features. His old pal Bitzer helps him track down the lost thatch, but not before Shaun becomes very attached to one of the chickens.

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

Patterson

Episode 7

Patterson is whisked away for a naughty weekend in Shakespeare country - but will it be Much Ado About Nothing?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 2, Episode 13 - The House Guest

Is the flat haunted? After some odd bumps in the night, Sonny certainly thinks so. Vilma arranges for one of their neighbours, Mrs. Pugh, a medium, to talk to them...

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail Hydrant

Danger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 37 - JJ's Lucky Day

The gang find out that JJ has a set of pre-match good-luck rituals. In the run-up to an important Blamjitsu event, Walter deviously throws bad-luck omens into JJ's path, threatening her chances of success.

Talking Pictures TV 7:30am (repeat)
Vintage Wine. Image shows from L to R: Charles Popinot (Seymour Hicks), Josephine Popinot (Eva Moore)

Vintage Wine

A young-at-heart retiree reveals to his wealthy family that he has married again.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 18 - The Recruit

While Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones' men.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 15 - Go Jet Academy: Wind Power

It's a very windy day at the Go Jet Academy as Jetpad comes in to land, zooming past the academy's windfarm turbines.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 1, Episode 1 - Sex And The Black Community

Shirley is causing her parents worry by dating a man five years older than her. Samuel Foster doesn't want his 16 year-old daughter going out with older boys who might lead her astray! He has no such concerns over the activities of son Sonny though, even after finding a book entitled 'Sex And The Black Community'!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Mark Bonnar

For The Love Of Leo

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Long-Lost Friend

The truth of Tamsin's visit to Paisley that fateful day comes to light, and three people from her past emerge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (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 3 - Calendar Boys

Bored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.

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 6, Episode 15 - Scarecrow

Justin, Robert and Little Monster are planting vegetable seeds in the back garden and can't wait for them to grow into tasty vegetables to make vegetable soup - one of Little Monster's favourites. But every time they look away, a peckish pigeon jumps down and eats a seed! Justin and Robert decide they need to protect the vegetable seeds before they're all eaten, and realise what they need is a scarecrow.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Richard David-Caine, Enema Patient (Sanjeev Bhaskar). Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 10 - Horrid Health

A look at the hideous history of health, from the invention of toilet paper to the healthy origins of the cornflake.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (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 4, Episode 4 - Animal Instincts

Tyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.

Comedy Central 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. Chris Kamara. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 3

The gang welcome TV presenter Alex Jones, comedians Kerry Godliman and Lou Sanders, and football pundit royalty Chris Kamara into the loft.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Rhys James

Rhys James Is...

Rhysearch: Series 2, Episode 3 - Can You Be Proud Of Your Country?

Every country on the planet is flawed in it's own unique and stupid way. So is it possible for anyone to be proud of where they live? Does the perfect country exist? Is it possible to be proud of someone else's country?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mayor Of Northolt

A faulty streetlight outside Stanley and Ella's bedroom is keeping them awake at night, but getting the Council to mend it is proving impossible.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 13 - Bigger And Bigger

The Twirlywoos see children building a sandcastle at the beach, and decide to make it bigger. Back in the Boat they encounter a strange jelly which grows every time they touch it!

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 7, Episode 7 - The Agent

Mr. Goldberg runs an employment agency as a sideline, and several staff members seek out his services to get better paying jobs elsewhere.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Mavis (Maggie Ollerenshaw), Kath Agnew (Sally Lindsay), Mrs Hussein (Nina Wadia), Madge (Brigit Forsyth). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 4

Granville encourages Gastric to express his artistic side in a local art competition, but he throws himself into self-expression more enthusiastically than anyone could have predicted.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 10 - Toy Aisle Trouble

Evil Pea takes all the toys in the supermarket for herself and the Cobs to play with. Supertato climbs a big wall of boxes to try and get the toys back.

Radio 4 11am
45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 30, Episode 1 - The Wonder of Trees

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince leaf through the latest tree science with Dame Judi Dench, Tony Kirkham and Tristan Gooley.

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 29, Episode 1 - Enter The Finger

Barry's fitness-mad neighbour Boothroyd annoyingly outshines him in all things physical. When it comes to karate, however, Barry has friends who can help him even the balance.

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 29, Episode 2 - Will The Genuine Racer Please Stand Up?

To ease his lot, Howard devises a simple scheme to change his appearance enough to fool even Pearl. But he soon discovers that taking over someone else's identity can be equally as hazardous.

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

Patterson

Episode 7

Patterson is whisked away for a naughty weekend in Shakespeare country - but will it be Much Ado About Nothing?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brandenburg Gate, Germany

When Grandmaster Glitch takes the quadriga from the Brandenburg Gate, the Go Jetters must stop him before he reaches Grim HQ.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 34 - Half The World Is Not Enough

Danger Mouse's antics cost Professor Squawkencluck her job. Is this the end of all those wonderful gadgets, or can the world's greatest secret agent get the Professor her job back?

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 18 - The Recruit

While Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones' men.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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 4 - Animal Instincts

Tyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 35 - Send In The Clones

Danger Mouse and Penfold come up against themselves as Quark creates cheap copies of our heroes in his latest money-making scheme.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Mark Bonnar

For The Love Of Leo

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Long-Lost Friend

The truth of Tamsin's visit to Paisley that fateful day comes to light, and three people from her past emerge.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:05pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 4 - Waffle's Pet Party

It's the day of Jess's 'bring a pet' birthday party.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mayor Of Northolt

A faulty streetlight outside Stanley and Ella's bedroom is keeping them awake at night, but getting the Council to mend it is proving impossible.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 4 - Museum Mischief

Evil Pea pretends to help Supertato and Carrot train for crime prevention, but she tricks them and steals a mobile phone. Supertato and Carrot have a clever plan to get it back.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 47 - Be More Dog

Dennis can't get Grizzly's new animal training method to work on wilful Gnasher. However, when they realise that Gnasher can use the method to get humans to obey him instead, they exploit this new power to the max.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 48 - Smarty Pants

Dennis is mega-excited to trial a pair of hi-tech Smarty Pants - underpants with all the capabilities of a smartphone. However, whenever he and the gang test the pants, Walter is always one step ahead of them.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 4

A fidget spinner, lightbulb, microwave and mobile phone are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Mavis (Maggie Ollerenshaw), Kath Agnew (Sally Lindsay), Mrs Hussein (Nina Wadia), Madge (Brigit Forsyth). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 4

Granville encourages Gastric to express his artistic side in a local art competition, but he throws himself into self-expression more enthusiastically than anyone could have predicted.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 3, Episode 3 - Simon Munnery

With Simon Munnery. Winning idea is a vacuum cleaner loom.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 25 - Waltzing Potato

Evil Pea plans to freeze Supertato into an ice cube by pretending to teach him to dance.

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 7, Episode 1 - Everybody's Trucking

The platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked, and by Mainwaring continuously damaging Jones's newly furnished van.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 41 - Monitors

A classmate who Dennis and Walter barely know gets appointed as Class 3C's late monitor, making it urgent that the boys find a way to pal up with him, whatever it takes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 42 - Dozing Dennis

Dennis was up most of the night and can barely stay awake. Gnasher and the gang work hard to help steer dozing Dennis through the day, when all he wants to do is continue to dream about battling Zombie-Spiders.

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 7, Episode 7 - The Agent

Mr. Goldberg runs an employment agency as a sideline, and several staff members seek out his services to get better paying jobs elsewhere.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 38 - Very Important Penfold

Penfold becomes a fully-fledged celebrity after an act of heroism saving Scarlett Johamster on Help I'm A Hamster in the Jungle puts him in the spotlight, although DM suspects that all is not what it seems.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 15 - The Snapshot

The Farmer wants a family photo and instructs Bitzer to gather all the animals together. Getting them all to stand still at the same time is more than they can manage and Shaun discovers he's cut out of the shot. Bitzer can't bear to have his friend left out so the pair set out to find a solution.

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 29, Episode 1 - Enter The Finger

Barry's fitness-mad neighbour Boothroyd annoyingly outshines him in all things physical. When it comes to karate, however, Barry has friends who can help him even the balance.

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 29, Episode 2 - Will The Genuine Racer Please Stand Up?

To ease his lot, Howard devises a simple scheme to change his appearance enough to fool even Pearl. But he soon discovers that taking over someone else's identity can be equally as hazardous.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 6 - Tin Can Games

It's the Tin Can Games and Evil Pea wants to win the Tin Can Trophy. She cheats in the final race by putting a magnet on Supertato's back to stop him from going super fast.

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

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 15 - Gail Wants To Sing

Gail Force turns today's GiggleQuiz into a musical extravaganza!

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 14 - Waffle's Sort Of Birthday

It's Waffle's birthday and Mr Willow throws a huge party for him. As the Brooklyn-Bells prepare a surprise for Waffle, Connie and Ruby's dog, Jelly, leads the Wonder Dog astray.

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 6, Episode 1 - Not In My Back Yard

Sharon, Tracey and Dorien believe they will be living round the corner from royalty, when someone with children called Harry and William, and who is guarded by heavies moves into Chigwell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Mavis (Maggie Ollerenshaw), Kath Agnew (Sally Lindsay), Mrs Hussein (Nina Wadia), Madge (Brigit Forsyth). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 4

Granville encourages Gastric to express his artistic side in a local art competition, but he throws himself into self-expression more enthusiastically than anyone could have predicted.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 1 - Mr. Bean

In this original award-winning episode, Mr. Bean takes an exam, sunbathes and goes to church with Richard Briers - driving badly all the way!

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 4, Episode 3

Co-habiting continues to prove far from blissful for Tom and Diana. Whilst he is keen to be sensible and get on, she decides the time has come to flee to Sarah's home in London.

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 4 - Animal Instincts

Tyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.

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

Patterson

Episode 7

Patterson is whisked away for a naughty weekend in Shakespeare country - but will it be Much Ado About Nothing?

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Beena And Amrit. Image shows from L to R: Amrit (Shobna Gulati), Beena (Priya Hall)

Beena And Amrit

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Pregnancy Test

Beena is feeling under the weather so her friends persuade her to do a pregnancy test. In an act of motherly solidarity, Amrit does a pregnancy test at the same time, with rather surprising results.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Rhys James

Rhys James Is...

Rhysearch: Series 2, Episode 3 - Can You Be Proud Of Your Country?

Every country on the planet is flawed in it's own unique and stupid way. So is it possible for anyone to be proud of where they live? Does the perfect country exist? Is it possible to be proud of someone else's country?

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 18 - The Recruit

While Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones' men.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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 5, Episode 4 - The Old Order Changes

Mr. Grace comes back from America full of ideas he wants to put into practice in the store, including a good dose of American informality.

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 7, Episode 1 - Everybody's Trucking

The platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked, and by Mainwaring continuously damaging Jones's newly furnished van.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Mark Bonnar

For The Love Of Leo

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Long-Lost Friend

The truth of Tamsin's visit to Paisley that fateful day comes to light, and three people from her past emerge.

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 22, Episode 4 - Hey, Big Vendor

Wesley produces a go-anywhere vending machine - ideal for thirsty and foolish customers.

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 7, Episode 2 - A Man Of Action

Journalist Mr Cheeseman comes to make a report on the Home Guard. This is soon overshadowed when a landmine cuts off Walmington-on-Sea's gas, water and railway lines. Captain Mainwaring decides the best thing to do is to put the town under martial law - with himself in charge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week

The local college students get out of hand during their fund-raising 'rag week'. Meanwhile, Fowler and Dawkins have problems at the bank.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 3, Episode 3 - Simon Munnery

With Simon Munnery. Winning idea is a vacuum cleaner loom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 5 - Election

The council elections are impending, and David's standing for re-election. When Geraldine unknowingly criticises his performance, the locals decide she'd be a far better candidate. For a woman with no political intent it's a daunting prospect, but David could be willing to strike a bargain...

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Charlie George, Martin Kemp. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 2, Episode 6

Jimmy Carr, Martin Kemp and Charlie George share their embarrassing teenage lives with host Rhod Gilbert.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Perfect Pub Walks With Bill Bailey. Image shows left to right: Bill Bailey, Paul Merton

Perfect Pub Walks With Bill Bailey

Episode 3 - Relics

Bill walks with comedian and writer Paul Merton along the Jurassic Coast on the Southwest Coast Path in Dorset. Together, the men discuss the question of what we leave behind as Paul ponders a return to life as a touring stand-up and opens up about his mental health.

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

QI

Series G, Episode 7 - Girls And Boys

With Ronni Ancona, Sandi Toksvig and Jack Dee.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Douglas Is Cancelled. Image shows left to right: Douglas (Hugh Bonneville), Madeline (Karen Gillan)

Douglas Is Cancelled

Episode 3

Madeline and Douglas's first encounter three years ago took an unexpected turn, but there are explosive consequences as a result in the present day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
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 Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
The Karen Dunbar Show. Karen Dunbar. Copyright: BBC

The Karen Dunbar Show

Series 1, Episode 1

BBC Scotland sketch show starring comic actress Karen Dunbar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
40 min
Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years. Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years

Episode 3 - The 1990s

The maestro of the comedy sketch Paul Whitehouse continues his very personal tribute, looking at the 90s - the decade he fully landed on screen with The Fast Show, after earlier work with old pal Harry Enfield on the latter's shows, notably DJs Smashie & Nicey.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

Series 2, Episode 8 - Naked

Jeff's rather fallen for a woman at the office, and it seems that she's keen on him too. But she's a senior partner at the firm, and just as rubbish at talking to the opposite gender as he is...

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Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 4

Jack Dee makes his 20th appearance on the programme. Joining him are Emmanuel Sonubi and MP Dehenna Davison, both making their debut on the show.

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Rhys James

Rhys James Is...

Rhysearch: Series 2, Episode 3 - Can You Be Proud Of Your Country?

Every country on the planet is flawed in it's own unique and stupid way. So is it possible for anyone to be proud of where they live? Does the perfect country exist? Is it possible to be proud of someone else's country?

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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 1

Alan is joined by a novelist, a feminist broadcaster and a man with a retail empire but struggles to control his guests.

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The Fast Show

Series 2, Episode 7

The world's crudest salesman visits a fashion show and competitive Dad plays Monoploy.

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Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 3 - Richard Pryor

This week, Barry Cryer takes a look at the life an career of one of the most influential stand-up comics of all time, Richard Pryor, who collaborated with Gene Wilder in four films including Stir Crazy and Silver Streak.

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Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 5 - Little Denim Shorts

Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.

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Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed

Series 2, Episode 3 - Fugitive

DS Nick Mohammed is on the trail of a fugitive, assisted by long-suffering constables Colin and Anna.

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Man Like Mobeen

Series 1, Episode 1 - Bagpuss

Mobeen receives a surprise visit from the armed police, who arrest his friend Eight on suspicion of supplying drugs to school children in Small Heath.

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The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases

Episode 1 - Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases

Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Simon Day and Mark Williams reunite to remember more than twenty-five years of a true icon of British comedy.

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Man Like Mobeen

Series 1, Episode 2 - Wifey Riddim

When Mobeen learns that his little sister Aks has been suspended from school for fighting, he realises that he might not be the best role model to parent her.

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I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 4, Episode 2 - Frank Skinner

Marcus Brigstocke asks Frank Skinner to try a spray tan, watch Inspector Morse, eat Jugged Hare and change a car tyre.

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Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 4, Episode 3

Jordan Stephens is joined by guests So Solid Crew, Jamie Laing, Zeze Millz and Miraa May along with team captains Maya Jama and Lady Leshurr.

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Minder

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Tethered Goat

Arthur thinks he and Terry are due a bit of nice, easy money when he's approached about a 'babysitter' for a visiting Arab businessman. It soon transpires, however, that neither man is quite as he seems.

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Mother F**king Pep Talk

Episode 9 - Jack Rooke - How To Live, Laugh, Love

Comedian Jack Rooke tells you how to live, laugh, love (without spending £15.99 on a decorative piece of driftwood).

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Bottom

Series 2, Episode 4 - Parade

Richie and Eddie make £8 each for taking part in a police line-up, and intend to drink it away. When they arrive at the pub, bookmaker Larry is already drunk and soon talking of dead certs.

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QI

Series G, Episode 7 - Girls And Boys

With Ronni Ancona, Sandi Toksvig and Jack Dee.

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Russell Howard & Mum

Globetrotters - Series 2, Episode 3 - Going Underground In Tokyo

Russell and Ninette are in Tokyo but ignoring the usual tourist traps, they're heading underground and embracing the truly weird and wonderful side of this metropolis. They're meeting some magical maids, renting some mates and Russell's having a go at being a gigolo at one of Tokyo's infamous Host Clubs.

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Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 3, Episode 3 - Danny Dyer & Clara Amfo

Keith goes antique shopping in Essex with actor Danny Dyer, and searches for the perfect neon sign with Radio 1's Clara Amfo.

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Man Like Mobeen

Series 1, Episode 1 - Bagpuss

Mobeen receives a surprise visit from the armed police, who arrest his friend Eight on suspicion of supplying drugs to school children in Small Heath.

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Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 4

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

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BBC Radio 4 Extra

Patterson

Episode 7

Patterson is whisked away for a naughty weekend in Shakespeare country - but will it be Much Ado About Nothing?

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Man Like Mobeen

Series 1, Episode 2 - Wifey Riddim

When Mobeen learns that his little sister Aks has been suspended from school for fighting, he realises that he might not be the best role model to parent her.

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Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 3, Episode 4 - Katie Price & Alex Brooker

Keith goes shopping for horse stuff and inflatables in West Sussex with Katie Price and travels to Leeds to buy vintage clothes with comedian Alex Brooker.

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Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian

Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.

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The Fast Show

Series 2, Episode 7

The world's crudest salesman visits a fashion show and competitive Dad plays Monoploy.

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Room 101

Series 6, Episode 7 - Rob Delaney, Davina McCall, Laurence Fox

Rob Delaney, Davina McCall and Laurence Fox attempt to banish people who order starters, 12 string guitars and cyclists in Lycra into the Orwellian chamber.

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Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 18 - The Recruit

While Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones' men.

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Mark Bonnar

For The Love Of Leo

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Long-Lost Friend

The truth of Tamsin's visit to Paisley that fateful day comes to light, and three people from her past emerge.

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including Cambodian midget fighters, sex, and gym locker roooms.

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Bottom

Series 2, Episode 4 - Parade

Richie and Eddie make £8 each for taking part in a police line-up, and intend to drink it away. When they arrive at the pub, bookmaker Larry is already drunk and soon talking of dead certs.

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Genius

Series 3, Episode 3 - Simon Munnery

With Simon Munnery. Winning idea is a vacuum cleaner loom.

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Comedy Central Chart Show

Episode 5 - Pop Megastar

It doesn't matter what you're into, pop megastar Lexi Rich has got something for literally everyone. Literally.

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Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 12 - A Couple Of Floaters & An Inkling

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies & Darren Harriott, welcomes Fern Brady, Kerry Howard, Alfie Brown and Ria Lina into the attic to play an array of guessing games.

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