British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 23rd August 2024

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 1 - Rocky Eight And A Half

Arthur uses all his persuasive powers to cajole a reluctant Terry into donning his boxing gloves once more. And Dirty Harry lives up to his name.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 23 - Big Net Rescue

Carrot is determined to save Supertato from Evil Pea's trap without help from Prickly Pear.

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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.

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

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.

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

Shaun The Sheep

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

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Big Town All Stars

The Big Town All Stars

Series 1, Episode 3 - If You Sack Me, I'll Leave

Kenny, Johnny and Bozo want to tell Lorelei that she can't always sing lead, but they are not assertive enough. They are not even assertive enough to buy a book on how to become assertive.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 14 - Roll Of The Mice

The last thing DM would normally want to do is play a boring board game, but when one arrives in the post, it releases knockout gas and he's surprised to wake up in the town of Greenback.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 21 - Too Cool For Rules

Dennis and his mates rebel against an outbreak of unfair fun-killing rules.

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

Share And Share Alike

Episode 6 - Shared Interests

Jack and Lesley tackle each other's pastimes. What could possibly go wrong?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Mr Teasdale (Justin Edwards), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 4

Granville decides that he needs to increase his advertising footprint, but then his grand scheme, in the shape of an oversized balloon, wreaks havoc.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Room 101. Paul Merton. Credit: BBC, Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 1 - Claudia Winkleman

Returning in its original one-to-one incarnation, Paul Merton interviews a variety of guests from the world of comedy and entertainment to find out what they would send to Room 101. In this first episode, Claudia Winkleman attempts to banish picnics, whispering and alliteration.

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 4, Episode 3 - A Celebrity For The Barbecue

An outdoors-indoors luxury barbecue sounds complicated - and it is!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (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?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:45am (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 4, Episode 5

Maggie teaches the flirtatious Colin a lesson while John struggles to save the library and his marriage.

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Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Commodore

Hyacinth agrees to meet the Ladies' Luncheon Club special guest at the railway station, but the assignment proves more difficult than she imagined.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Jon Long

Carbon Lifeforms

Episode 1 - Food

In this pilot recording Jon Long and Tara Shine tackle 'Food' - the dirty, dangerous, and downright delicious. Featuring games of 'Play Your Carbon Footprint Right!', 'Bless Me, Tara, For I Have Sinned', and 'Greenwash of the Week'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (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

Christmas Special - Small Tune On A Penny Wassail

Christmas arrives and the trio visit a friend in hospital, before opening their presents.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 14 - More About Smaller

The Twirlywoos watch an artist make his clay sculpture's head smaller. The Twirlywoos then have a go and make the whole sculpture smaller and smaller until it is smaller than the Twirlywoos!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:55am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.

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Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Night Not To Remember

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated sequel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Gastric (Tim Healy). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 5

Granville surprises Kath when she pops in for her regular loaf of bread when he claims to have a special way of matching the right product with the customer.

Comedy Central Extra 11am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows left to right: Nish Kumar, Maisie Adam

Guessable?

Series 4, Episode 8 - Turns Out I'm Not A Good Loser

Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, and sidekick John Kearns, welcome Nish Kumar, Chris McCausland, Maisie Adam and Suzi Ruffell to play another round of absurd guessing games.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 15 - Super Birthday

Supertato is delighted when Evil Pea comes to his birthday party, but Carrot is suspicious. Soon Evil Pea unleashes the Mini Peas, who try to steal Supertato's birthday present.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30am (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 6, Episode 1 - In The Service Of Humanity

Getting rather wet in a life-saving attempt, Clegg and Compo are dismayed to hear that the incident has inspired Foggy to devote his life - and theirs - to first aid and rescue.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Big Town All Stars

The Big Town All Stars

Series 1, Episode 3 - If You Sack Me, I'll Leave

Kenny, Johnny and Bozo want to tell Lorelei that she can't always sing lead, but they are not assertive enough. They are not even assertive enough to buy a book on how to become assertive.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10pm (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 6, Episode 2 - Car And Garter

In order to enhance Sid's marital status, Foggy, Clegg and Compo put their minds to thinking of some way of giving him a daring and glamorous image in Ivy's eyes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:15pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 12 - Dover, England

The Go Jetters arrive at the White Cliffs of Dover in England, to cheer Kyan as he finishes a cross-channel swim, but a large cloud of dust blocks his way to the shore.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 13 - Central Park, New York

As Xuli, Lars and Foz enjoy the view from the Statue of Liberty, they spot a blanket of smog covering the New York skyline.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Share And Share Alike

Episode 6 - Shared Interests

Jack and Lesley tackle each other's pastimes. What could possibly go wrong?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 1 - Danger Mouse Begins... Again

Duty has called, and the world's greatest secret agent, Danger Mouse is blasting back onto our screens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Commodore

Hyacinth agrees to meet the Ladies' Luncheon Club special guest at the railway station, but the assignment proves more difficult than she imagined.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 4 - Waffle Is A Listening Dog

Waffle tries to impress on his first day as a listening dog at school.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Room 101. Paul Merton. Credit: BBC, Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 1 - Claudia Winkleman

Returning in its original one-to-one incarnation, Paul Merton interviews a variety of guests from the world of comedy and entertainment to find out what they would send to Room 101. In this first episode, Claudia Winkleman attempts to banish picnics, whispering and alliteration.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30pm (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

Christmas Special - Small Tune On A Penny Wassail

Christmas arrives and the trio visit a friend in hospital, before opening their presents.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 28, Episode 10

Des Clarke is joined by Jim Smith, Diona Doherty, Scott Agnew and Karen Bartke as they tackle the latest happenings in the United States, rail journeys and a reversal on self service checkouts.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 7 - Sausage Lossage

Walter takes over Butch Butcher's sausage-making business.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:45pm (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 4, Episode 5

Maggie teaches the flirtatious Colin a lesson while John struggles to save the library and his marriage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Gastric (Tim Healy). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 5

Granville surprises Kath when she pops in for her regular loaf of bread when he claims to have a special way of matching the right product with the customer.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (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.

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

The Brothers

Series 2, Episode 3

Nigel and Michael's father appears - to wreak further havoc in their lives.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 10 - Waffle's Wonderful Art

Waffle discovers he has a talent for painting Mrs Hobbs's cat, George, and decides to share his work with her as a way to get in her good books.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50pm (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 10 - Menace From The Deep

The platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. The situation's bad enough after Pike incorrectly ties up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse when Jones spots a mine under the pier!

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

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Night Not To Remember

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 8 - Things Get Chilli

Pieface falls under the influence of a fiery chilli pepper and unexpectedly turns rogue.

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

Minder

Series 4, Episode 2 - Senior Citizen Caine

Arthur's ambition to own a Rolls are jeopardised when Terry has to protect a widowed garage owner.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 9 - Spud-U-Love

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 44 - Sharp As A Pin

An accidental sidekick swap leaves Danger Mouse with Pinfold, Penfold's cousin.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 45 - The Last Giraffe Warrior

Penfold is asked to defend an alien planet from invasion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:10pm (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 6, Episode 1 - In The Service Of Humanity

Getting rather wet in a life-saving attempt, Clegg and Compo are dismayed to hear that the incident has inspired Foggy to devote his life - and theirs - to first aid and rescue.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:20pm (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 5

A light switch, fortune cookie, traffic lights and a bottle are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 12 - Pea's Power Suit

Evil Pea becomes more powerful than Supertato by wearing a giant powersuit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:50pm (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 6, Episode 2 - Car And Garter

In order to enhance Sid's marital status, Foggy, Clegg and Compo put their minds to thinking of some way of giving him a daring and glamorous image in Ivy's eyes.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 1 - Meeting Waffle

Evie's mum, Jess, has just married Doug's dad, Simon. The new family get home to discover a lost puppy hiding in their wedding presents. Evie wants to keep him and call him Waffle.

U&Drama channel logo 5:25pm (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 9, Episode 1 - Ghost

Tracey's video recorder becomes possessed, so she moves in with Dorien.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:30pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Gastric (Tim Healy). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 5

Granville surprises Kath when she pops in for her regular loaf of bread when he claims to have a special way of matching the right product with the customer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Big Town All Stars

The Big Town All Stars

Series 1, Episode 3 - If You Sack Me, I'll Leave

Kenny, Johnny and Bozo want to tell Lorelei that she can't always sing lead, but they are not assertive enough. They are not even assertive enough to buy a book on how to become assertive.

U&Drama channel logo 6:05pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 12 - Auntie Susu

It's 2am, and Doreen's sister Susu unexpectedly arrives from Jamaica - even less expected is the extremely tall fiancé who's young enough to be her son!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Commodore

Hyacinth agrees to meet the Ladies' Luncheon Club special guest at the railway station, but the assignment proves more difficult than she imagined.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Catherine Bohart: TL;DR. Catherine Bohart

Catherine Bohart: TL;DR

Episode 5 - Are we going to see Robert Jenrick's Brat Summer?

Confused by candidates? If you're feeling adrift ahead of the Conservative leadership election, TL;DR has done the reading for you. Alex Kealy joins Catherine Bohart to look at the runners and riders. In the sidebar, Russian stand up Olga Koch looks at why a strong opposition is politically useful, and Financial Times columnist Stephen Bush looks at what it takes for an opposition to get back in the driving seat.

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

Share And Share Alike

Episode 6 - Shared Interests

Jack and Lesley tackle each other's pastimes. What could possibly go wrong?

U&Drama channel logo 6:35pm (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 2 - Grounds For Divorce

Captain Peacock's love life becomes the talk of the store. He's asked for a divorce but been refused by his wife, and a woman with whom he's recently had a fling has fallen madly in love with him and got a job in accounts! Who will he choose?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (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 9 - War Dance

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

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:55pm (repeat)
The Italian Job

The Italian Job

Comedy crime caper in which a group of British crooks plot a bank heist in Turin.

Talking Pictures TV 7pm (repeat)
Nurse On Wheels poster

Nurse On Wheels

Comedy about a rural village's new district nurse and her romantic entanglements.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, David Mitchell, Doon Mackichan, Rob Brydon, Ben Miller, Lee Mack, Henning Wehn. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 8

The guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Ben Miller, Henning Wehn, Doon Mackichan and Alex Brooker.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Room 101. Paul Merton. Credit: BBC, Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 1 - Claudia Winkleman

Returning in its original one-to-one incarnation, Paul Merton interviews a variety of guests from the world of comedy and entertainment to find out what they would send to Room 101. In this first episode, Claudia Winkleman attempts to banish picnics, whispering and alliteration.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

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

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25pm (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 10 - Menace From The Deep

The platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. The situation's bad enough after Pike incorrectly ties up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse when Jones spots a mine under the pier!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:45pm (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 4, Episode 5

Maggie teaches the flirtatious Colin a lesson while John struggles to save the library and his marriage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 4 - Fog

An escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 6, Episode 1 - Sickness And Health

Portwenn is buzzing with arrangements for the wedding of the Doc and Louisa. Will they finally tie the knot, or will the villagers have to put the confetti back in the box again?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: Romesh Ranganathan, David Mitchell, Jessica Hynes, Rob Brydon, Gina Yashere, Lee Mack, Wilf Webster

Would I Lie To You?

Series 17, Episode 5

Jessica Hynes, Romesh Ranganathan, Gina Yashere and The Traitors star Wilfred Webster join Lee Mack, David Mitchell and Rob Brydon to sort out the fact from the fiction.

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

The Brothers

Series 2, Episode 3

Nigel and Michael's father appears - to wreak further havoc in their lives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Live At The Palladium. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Live At The Palladium

A TV broadcast of Al Murray's 2007 stand-up show in which he plays the irreverent and hugely popular Pub Landlord character.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Guz Khan, Rhod Gilbert, Rachel Parris, James Buckley

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 5, Episode 1

The return of the panel show in which celebrities revisit their teenage years, with James Buckley, Guz Khan and Rachel Parris joining Rhod on the first edition.

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

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: South East Asia, Episode 4

Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards are joined by Alan Carr, Joel Dommett and Emily Atack for the next leg of their road trip.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 6, Episode 2 - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

Martin and Louisa invite the chairman of her school's board of governors for dinner, but the evening ends in disaster.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 8 - Keys

With Bill Bailey, Isy Suttie and Tim Minchin.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
120 min
The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Judi Love

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

Special - The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly

What did actor Pedro Pascal have to ask fans to stop doing? What controversy rocked the fifth series of The Great British Bake Off? And why did Nigella Lawson have viewers howling in 2020? All these questions and more will be answered in The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly. Jimmy Carr is the question master as Babatunde Aléshé, Daisy May Cooper, Natasia Demetriou, Jamie Demetriou, Judi Love and Russell Howard compete to see who knows the most about TV. Charles Dance, the children of Mitchell Brook Primary School, and a host of celebrity question-setters help Jimmy to ask the big questions.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Daddy Issues. Malcolm (David Morrissey)

Daddy Issues

Episode 2 - Normal Men

Gemma realises she needs more female support. After a chance encounter with an old friend, she agrees to go to a party to try to reconnect with girls from school. She also suggests Malcolm finds a normal friend after Derek tries to convince him that close-up magic is the way to a woman's heart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Jack Whitehall Live. Jack Whitehall

Jack Whitehall Gets Around Live From Wembley Arena

A television broadcast of Whitehall's 2014 DVD-released show, Jack Whitehall Gets Around.

U&W channel logo 10pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

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

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

Still Game

Series 4, Episode 1 - Kill Wullie

Jack and Victor aren't sure what to make of it when one of their pals takes up with a woman half his age.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mammy's Going

When Spartacus the old family dog starts looking poorly, the Brown children reluctantly decide the time has come to put her in a home.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Scott Agnew: Dead Man Talking. Scott Agnew. Credit: BBC

Scott Agnew: Dead Man Talking

Episode 3 - Brought Back To Be Me

Scott Agnew ponders whether someone was in fact watching over him and tells the most unbelievable funeral story of all time.

BBC Three 10:05pm
15 min
The Golden Cobra

The Golden Cobra

Episode 3 - Precious Cargo

Strapped for cash, Nick and Jub agree to deliver a package of unknown goods for a shady business owner, which sends them on a spooky trip to Aberdare.

BBC Three 10:20pm
15 min
The Golden Cobra

The Golden Cobra

Episode 4 - Truth Or Dare?

Mona and her friends join the school tough nuts Connor and Bighead for a game of truth or dare. Samita worries Mona is in over her head and getting involved with the wrong crowd.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Beth (Arabella Weir), Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Comedy focused on Latimer Crescent residents Eric and Beth Baird, plus their neighbours and immediate family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Matt Berry Interviews.... Matt Berry. Copyright: BBC

Matt Berry Interviews...

Episode 3 - Simon Callow

Matt interviews Callow in his tiny dressing at the top of the Ambassadors Theatre in 1987, where he was starring in an adaptation of Jilly Cooper's book Riders.

BBC Three 10:35pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 1, Episode 1 - Secret Location

Kurupt FM's secret location is threatened after complaints about noise from the neighbour. The crew call on local entrepreneur Chabuddy G to help them find a soundproofing solution.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
The Golden Cobra

The Golden Cobra

Episode 3 - Precious Cargo

Strapped for cash, Nick and Jub agree to deliver a package of unknown goods for a shady business owner, which sends them on a spooky trip to Aberdare.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Calendar Girls. Image shows from L to R: Annie (Julie Walters), Chris (Helen Mirren). Copyright: Calendar Girls Productions

Calendar Girls

Gentle comedy drama based on the true story of 11 ladies from Yorkshire who stripped off for a charity calendar.

ITVX logo. Copyright: ITV 10:45pm
60 min
Judi Love

ITVX Presents: Live Comedy From The Edinburgh Fringe

Episode 3 - Night 3

The iconic Judi Love hosts this mixed bill show featuring Chris Cantrill, Huge Davies, and Kemah Bob.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Tom Mayhew

Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum

Series 1, Episode 3 - Scroungers

In this episode Tom looks at the state benefits and asks if they actually works.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:55pm (repeat)
The Golden Cobra

The Golden Cobra

Episode 4 - Truth Or Dare?

Mona and her friends join the school tough nuts Connor and Bighead for a game of truth or dare. Samita worries Mona is in over her head and getting involved with the wrong crowd.

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 2, Episode 5 - Prison Reform

Charles, against his better judgement, decides to help the case for prison reform, while Martin tries to help Delia Smith to change her image.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Calendar Girls. Image shows from L to R: Annie (Julie Walters), Chris (Helen Mirren). Copyright: Calendar Girls Productions

Calendar Girls

Gentle comedy drama based on the true story of 11 ladies from Yorkshire who stripped off for a charity calendar.

BBC Three 11:05pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 1, Episode 2 - Angel's Birthday

Grindah is preparing a special party to celebrate Angel's fifth birthday but doesn't know where to start. Meanwhile, to appease his girlfriend, Beats has agreed to attend a job interview at Tie One, a local tie shop.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 5 - A Wind-Dried Puffin

The series passes the halfway stage and the tantalising prospect of owning the Taskmaster trophy is getting closer for all five comic competitors who are not named Nish Kumar. Alex Horne risks the wrath of his fierce employer Greg Davies with an unsanctioned task; Sally Phillips locks herself in the caravan with an amorous watercooler and Aisling Bea crams an Italian entrée dish into a balloon.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:25pm (repeat)
Tom Davis: Underdog. Tom Davis

Tom Davis: Underdog

Stand-up show from Tom Davis.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
BBC at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Fresh From The Fringe

2024, Episode 1

Mark Watson takes us on a whistle stop tour of the city, capturing the buzz of the festival and showcasing some of the most exciting comedy talent from this year. Acts this week include Dee Allum, Paddy Young, Colin Hoult, Kate Cheka and Guy Montgomery.

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

As Told To Craig Brown

Episode 6

The satirist ponders the hysterical media and busty starlets.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 2, Episode 3

In his first topical series since Saturday Live, Lenny Henry returns to his stand-up roots with his unique blend of comedy.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fifth stand-up DVD, full of his controversal one-liners.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Out Of Order. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Judi Love

Out Of Order

Highlights Special - Best Bits

Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Katherine Ryan and Judi Love, plus a whole host of hilarious guests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 2, Episode 4

In his first topical series since Saturday Live, Lenny Henry returns to his stand-up roots with his unique blend of comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Adil Ray, Frank Skinner, Katie Price, Greg Davies. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 3 - Greg Davies, Katie Price, Adil Ray

Stand-up Greg Davies, Citizen Khan star Adil Ray, and reality TV star Katie Price try to abolish among other things beards, ketchup and people who give their dog very specific instructions.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 12:40am (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 9 - No More - Part 1

Jim and Jackie are both struggling. Luke has a choice to make. Ally meets someone new.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Toast Of London. Steven Toast (Matt Berry). Copyright: Objective Productions

Toast Of London

Series 2, Episode 1 - Match Fit

Toast is intrigued to find that Ed is entering a Celebrities and Prostitutes Blow Football Tournament.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Desiree Burch, Rhod Gilbert, Alex Brooker, Jayde Adams

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 5, Episode 5

Rhod Gilbert is joined by guests Alex Brooker, Desiree Burch, and Jayde Adams to roll back the clock. What will they learn about each other - and who will be the most embarrassed?

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Alun Cochrane, Frank Skinner, Richard Ayoade, Gabby Logan. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 6 - Richard Ayoade, Alun Cochrane, Gabby Logan

Richard Ayoade, Alun Cochrane and Gabby Logan compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include people who laugh out loud when reading a book, half-and-half scarves, and fun.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 1:10am (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 10 - No More - Part 2

A furious argument is interrupted by Ava's news about Jim. Paul and Ally need to decide - is this it?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25am (repeat)
Toast Of London. Steven Toast (Matt Berry). Copyright: Objective Productions

Toast Of London

Series 2, Episode 2 - Desperate Measures

Ray Purchase snitches on Toast to the 'Tax People', meaning he is forced to do some particularly unattractive jobs to pay off his bill.

Comedy Central 1:50am (repeat)
Lee Evans Live From The West End. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live From The West End

A one-off live performance from the comic genius, recorded at the Lyric Theatre in 1995.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 2, Episode 3

In his first topical series since Saturday Live, Lenny Henry returns to his stand-up roots with his unique blend of comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
The Big Town All Stars

The Big Town All Stars

Series 1, Episode 3 - If You Sack Me, I'll Leave

Kenny, Johnny and Bozo want to tell Lorelei that she can't always sing lead, but they are not assertive enough. They are not even assertive enough to buy a book on how to become assertive.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 2, Episode 4

In his first topical series since Saturday Live, Lenny Henry returns to his stand-up roots with his unique blend of comedy.

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

Share And Share Alike

Episode 6 - Shared Interests

Jack and Lesley tackle each other's pastimes. What could possibly go wrong?

BBC Three 2:35am (repeat)
Daddy Issues. Image shows left to right: Gemma (Aimee Lou Wood), Malcolm (David Morrissey)

Daddy Issues

A selection of episodes from the first series.

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

The Fosters

Series 1, Episode 11 - Over The Hill

Samuel Foster is chosen for a Government retraining scheme, so spends what would've been their rent money on hosting a fancy party. Then he discovers the scheme has an upper age limit...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Room 101. Paul Merton. Credit: BBC, Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 1 - Claudia Winkleman

Returning in its original one-to-one incarnation, Paul Merton interviews a variety of guests from the world of comedy and entertainment to find out what they would send to Room 101. In this first episode, Claudia Winkleman attempts to banish picnics, whispering and alliteration.

Comedy Central 3:20am (repeat)
Mother F**king Pep Talk. Munya Chawawa. Copyright: Comedy Central

Mother F**king Pep Talk

Episode 5 - Munya Chawawa: Say It With Your Motherf**king Chest

Have you ever walked away from an encounter cursing yourself for not speaking up? Munya Chawawa wants you to know that it's ok to put your foot down and not take the BS. Be proud of what you believe in and say it with your motherf**king chest.

TNT Sports 1 logo 3:30am (repeat)
Down The Clubhouse

Down The Clubhouse

Episode 4 - Rivalries

Some of the most fierce and interesting rivalries across sport.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
Toast Of London. Steven Toast (Matt Berry). Copyright: Objective Productions

Toast Of London

Series 2, Episode 1 - Match Fit

Toast is intrigued to find that Ed is entering a Celebrities and Prostitutes Blow Football Tournament.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:45am (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 4, Episode 5

Maggie teaches the flirtatious Colin a lesson while John struggles to save the library and his marriage.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:05am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 25 (Channel 4: Series 26), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts as Richard Ayoade and Kemah Bob take on Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam in the classic words and numbers quiz. Sarah Keyworth joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon fills in for Rachel Riley looking after the letters and numbers.

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

The Brothers

Series 2, Episode 3

Nigel and Michael's father appears - to wreak further havoc in their lives.

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