British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 28th August 2024

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

Minder

Series 4, Episode 4 - Sorry Pal, Wrong Number

Arthur's new gambling venture involves Terry taking on the prestigious task of guarding three public telephone boxes.

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Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 26 - Broccoli's Movie Night

Broccoli screens Supertato: The Movie, but Evil Pea has plans to change the story.

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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.

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The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 2, Episode 5 - That Lovely Weekend

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

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

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 12 - Costume Drama

A film crew stirs up a little too much excitement on the farm.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Food

Bangers And Mash

Episode 3

A health inspector calls. Will the catering team have to halt pie production?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (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.

U&Drama channel logo 7:15am (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 2 - Mummies & Daddies

As Tracey and Sharon leave the ante-natal class they bump into a pregnant Kimberley.

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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 24 - The Great Beanotown Comic Con

The gang produce a hand-drawn comic which is a surprise hit all round Beanotown.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Visit To Swansea

Tony returns, having apparently suffered a heavy head cold. Bill and Andrée convince him to go to Swansea to thank Harry Secombe for filling his place in the show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Beth (Katie Redford). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 6

It's a day full of bad surprises for Granville when the till becomes unwell, Leroy buys an ice cream van and the Black Widow finds him overheating in a tight spot.

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Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 3 - Operation Kiwi

Supertato and the Veggies follow a noise in the plant aisle and meet a famous explorer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fracking Hell

Potentially lucrative contracts involving nuclear power plants, military drone manufacturers and a fracking company leave Matt and his principles on the point of meltdown.

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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 5 - Looking At Properties

Thinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 32 - Go Jet Academy: Lightning Bolt Blackout

An electrical storm strikes Academy Island, and the Go Jetters are trapped!

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 1 - Honey Bee Hijack

The Go Jet Academy holds a honey contest, and while Xuli and Kyan collect honey from around the globe, Tala hopes to win despite only having a single jar. But when Glitch hatches a plan to kidnap all of the world's bees, the Go Jetters must travel across the world to stop him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Ian Smith. Credit: Matt Stronge

Ian Smith Is Stressed

Episode 3 - Love

Ian Smith explores love and all the horrible feelings of fear and shame that come with it.

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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 - Whoops

Foggy and Clegg somewhat cautiously agree with Compo that Christmas isn't what it used to be. In an effort to recapture the spirit of their youth they look up two long-lost boisterous school mates: champion lamp-post climber and duck impressionist 'Chuffer' Enright, and long-distance hand walker 'Splutter' Lipinscale...

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 17 - More About Next To

The Twirlywoos watch a waiter set a wedding table in a marquee. The waiter places plates and cutlery next to each other. The Twirlywoos then decide to help out by getting items from outside and placing them next to the plates until there is an entire garden's worth of items on the table. The bride and groom enter and are amazed.

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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!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 1 - Nice People With Nice Manners

The ballroom dancers decide to give a party. They invite only those members of the staff that they consider socially acceptable - which leaves out Ted.

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Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

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

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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 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise

"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?

Comedy Central Extra 11am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows left to right: John Kearns, Darren Harriott, Glenn Moore, Amy Gledhill, Sara Pascoe, Scarlett Moffatt, Ria Lina, Alan Davies

Guessable?

Series 4, Episode 10 - Thinking Inside The Box

Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, and sidekick John Kearns, welcome Glenn Moore, Amy Gledhill, Ria Lina and Scarlett Moffatt to play another round of absurd guessing games.

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Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Great Book Rescue

Evil Pea takes all the books from the supermarket. Supertato, Chilli and Carrot try to rescue them by using acrobatic skills that they learnt from their favourite circus book.

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 5 - One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By Man

Compo reveals an unnatural desire to have his photograph taken in that most forbidden territory - Nora Batty's bedroom. What is worse, he chooses to realise this ambition at a time when Nora is at her most defensive. However Compo doesn't see this as a serious problem and, with a little help from his friends, he plots a way over her doorstep.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Food

Bangers And Mash

Episode 3

A health inspector calls. Will the catering team have to halt pie production?

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 19 - Panama Canal, Panama

Grandmaster Glitch is late for the European Moustache of the Year award ceremony, and even worse, he's broken down!

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 20 - Tower Bridge, London

Grandmaster Glitch is visiting London and spots the perfect souvenir at a riverside stall. But when he finds he has no money, he decides to raise some by working as a tour guide on the River Thames.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Visit To Swansea

Tony returns, having apparently suffered a heavy head cold. Bill and Andrée convince him to go to Swansea to thank Harry Secombe for filling his place in the show.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 6 - Big Head Awakens

DM must save his reputation and the world when Squawkencluck's artificially intelligent defence super computer goes despotically insane!

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Patrick. Sarah Francis (Beattie Edmondson)

Patrick

Beattie Edmondson stars in this family comedy film about a woman who must look after a pug dog.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:45pm (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 - Whoops

Foggy and Clegg somewhat cautiously agree with Compo that Christmas isn't what it used to be. In an effort to recapture the spirit of their youth they look up two long-lost boisterous school mates: champion lamp-post climber and duck impressionist 'Chuffer' Enright, and long-distance hand walker 'Splutter' Lipinscale...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:50pm (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 1pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 7 - Waffle And Benji

Waffle's been awarded the class toy for good behaviour, and Zoe and Callum have big news.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fracking Hell

Potentially lucrative contracts involving nuclear power plants, military drone manufacturers and a fracking company leave Matt and his principles on the point of meltdown.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 12 - Pea's Power Suit

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Abominable Showman

JJ is torn between Blamjitsu with the yeti, and helping the Dinmakers write a school song.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 13 - The Comedy Crown

The gang enter Pieface into a comedy contest to make him realise how funny he is.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Noel Fielding. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 9, Episode 3 - Meeting Fifty-Two

Joining John Lloyd and Noel Fielding this week are surreal Geordie comic Ross Noble, rainforest ecologist Dr. Mike Shanahan and Countdown lexicographer Susie Dent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10pm (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 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise

"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 3 - All You Need Is Love

Saffron is worried because Trevor is staying out after work more frequently.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 7 - Tablet Takeover

The Veggies are delighted with a new tablet they've found. When they're not looking, Evil Pea turns the tablet to evil mode. Soon the tablet takes over the supermarket.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 13 - Waffle And The Fleas

The Brooklyn-Bells call on Mrs Hobbs to persuade her not to move house, only to find that her cat, George, has fleas. They offer to help and discover a secret about Mrs Hobbs.

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 11 - Branded

Godfrey finds himself a victim of ridicule after he tells Captain Mainwaring that during the Great War he was a conscientious objector.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 1 - Nice People With Nice Manners

The ballroom dancers decide to give a party. They invite only those members of the staff that they consider socially acceptable - which leaves out Ted.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 14 - Cat v Dog

Walter's pampered cat Clawdia persuades her way into the gang, and only Gnasher can tell that she has a hidden agenda to oust him from Dennis's life forever.

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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 15 - Boarding Beano

Doctor Pfooflepfeffer's first act as head of governors is to turn Bash Street School into a boarding school. However, the pupils devise a series of daring attempts to escape.

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

Minder

Series 4, Episode 5 - Car Lot Baggers

When an unscrupulous builder wants a piece of land occupied by a friend of Arthur, he hires some thugs to put the frighteners on - and tries to blame travellers.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 46 - Duplicate Mouse

Danger Mouse teams up with a duplicate team of Danger Agents to stop Big Head.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Highlights Special - The Supies

Duckula is hosting The Supies awards show and the danger agents are all in attendance.

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 5 - One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By Man

Compo reveals an unnatural desire to have his photograph taken in that most forbidden territory - Nora Batty's bedroom. What is worse, he chooses to realise this ambition at a time when Nora is at her most defensive. However Compo doesn't see this as a serious problem and, with a little help from his friends, he plots a way over her doorstep.

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

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 4 - Waffle Explores

It's Evie and Doug's first playdate together with their friends. They try out their new ball pit, but Waffle can't join in because he's not toilet trained. He finds fun elsewhere.

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 9, Episode 3 - Sunday

Tracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:30pm (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 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise

"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (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 4 - Gambling Fever

Lured by the chance of hitting it big on a "dead cert", the staff bet heavily on the horses. However, how are they going to watch the second race to see if they win?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Food

Bangers And Mash

Episode 3

A health inspector calls. Will the catering team have to halt pie production?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Ian Smith. Credit: Matt Stronge

Ian Smith Is Stressed

Episode 4 - Holidays

Holidays are supposed to be the best way to de-stress - but not in Ian's experience.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Visit To Swansea

Tony returns, having apparently suffered a heavy head cold. Bill and Andrée convince him to go to Swansea to thank Harry Secombe for filling his place in the show.

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 10, Episode 5 - The Night Club

When Mr. Grace gives the staff permission to use the shop floor for a business after hours, they decide to establish a classy night club. Before they can open, they opt to film an advert to be shown in the local cinema.

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 11 - Branded

Godfrey finds himself a victim of ridicule after he tells Captain Mainwaring that during the Great War he was a conscientious objector.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fracking Hell

Potentially lucrative contracts involving nuclear power plants, military drone manufacturers and a fracking company leave Matt and his principles on the point of meltdown.

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

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 25, Episode 7 - Barry Becomes A Psychopathic Killer But Only Part Time

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25pm (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 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!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Noel Fielding. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 9, Episode 3 - Meeting Fifty-Two

Joining John Lloyd and Noel Fielding this week are surreal Geordie comic Ross Noble, rainforest ecologist Dr. Mike Shanahan and Countdown lexicographer Susie Dent.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 3 - All You Need Is Love

Saffron is worried because Trevor is staying out after work more frequently.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And Back

Del becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast

Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Fame. Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais: Fame

The TV broadcast of Ricky Gervais' third stand up-show in which he focused on the 'weird world of fame'.

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton), Dita Pardey (Georgie Lord), Luella Shakespeare (Jo Joyner). Copyright: BBC

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Rascal Cook

Frank and Lu feel the heat in the kitchen when they investigate a campaign of culinary sabotage.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Rob And Romesh Vs

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 7, Episode 1 - Hollywood Stunts

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan take on more challenges, beginning by heading off to Los Angeles to throw themselves into the world of Hollywood stuntmen. They meet The Fall Guy stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt before training with the film's director David Leitch, then head back to the UK to perform a stunt on Hollyoaks.

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 12 - Knights And Knaves

With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Sue Perkins & the Rev. Richard Coles.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels

Al Murray puts the world to rights with his lager fuelled philosophies in this 2005 live show.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
This Country. Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 2, Episode 6 - Family Loyalties

Kerry's life-long ambition has been to work with her father, Martin. She is overjoyed, therefore, when he asks her to help him store some wares in a lock-up garage.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows left to right: Darren Harriott, Maisie Adam

Outsiders

Series 2, Episode 3

David Mitchell challenges the six comedians to come up with three new laws for their society, invent some holistic woodland therapies and evade two pursuing bloodhounds.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ian Smith. Credit: Matt Stronge

Ian Smith Is Stressed

Episode 3 - Love

Ian Smith explores love and all the horrible feelings of fear and shame that come with it.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Gordon (Kieran Hodgson). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 5 - Party Pieces

Losing the pub quiz is the starting point for an evening of revelations, from past career aspirations, to surprising party pieces.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Harry Hill, Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 12, Episode 5 - Harry Hill interviews Tim Vine

Harry Hill takes on interviewing duties and invites his chosen guest Tim Vine into the hot seat. Together they discuss Tim's teenage dreams of being a pop star, giant moths and the roots of Tim's act.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained Relations

It's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:45pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows left to right: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

The Last Leg In Paris, Episode 1 - Opening Ceremony

Live studio guests for the first episode include comedian and former rugby union player and fellow Paralympics presenter Ed Jackson.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Brassic. Vinnie (Joe Gilgun)

Brassic

Series 5, Episode 6 - Caravan Of Courage

Carol & Ashley's Great Gran's battered caravan has been nicked and Francis is offering £10k for its return. The gang suspect that Francis must keep his cash stash on there, explaining why he's so desperate to get it back (it can't just be because Great Gran misses her cherished taxidermy cat). Now they've got double reason to find the heap of old junk before anyone else does. Turns out the McGuigans have it, a rival Traveller clan that mean business.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Dinosaur. Image shows left to right: Nina (Ashley Storrie), Evie (Kat Ronney)

Dinosaur

Episode 1

Nina was happy in her world, but when her best friend and sister Evie breaks her news, she realises everything is going to change. However, this isn't the only change coming Nina's way.

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

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 8 - Their Water's So Delicious

The series reaches its dramatic climax. Four comics are locked in a thrilling battle to win the coveted Taskmaster trophy, while Nish Kumar is at least enjoying the ride. Greg Davies, ably supported by Alex Horne, holds their fate in his powerful hands as he weighs up Aisling Bea's cushion-leaping, two songs about a woman named Rosalind and Bob Mortimer's intimate knowledge of Dumfries and Galloway. Who will win?

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Image shows left to right: The Lovely Boys (South), Will Robbins, Ben Cohen. Credit: Nadia Lee Cohen

The Lovely Boys Talk Good

Episode 4 - I Would Do Anything For You

In their final episode, The Lovely Boys face a wi-fi riot, a journey to the underworld of plumbing, and the reveal of the man behind the curtain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Seekers. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Tony Way), Joe (Daniel Mays), Stuart (Mathew Horne), Nicola (Zahra Ahmadi). Copyright: BBC

Seekers

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Baby

Stuart, Joe and Terry are left to look after a baby when someone leaves it under Terry's seat. Stuart decides to use the infant to show Nicola how mature he is, and in a moment of inspiration he claims it is his adopted child. However, when the incensed mother returns to find her baby strapped to him in a papoose, he begins to feel very stupid.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Tom And Lauren Are Going OOT!. Image shows left to right: Tom (Tom Machell), Lauren (Lauren Pattison)

Tom And Lauren Are Going OOT!

Episode 3 - Golf For Orphans

Lauren forgets about an important work do and rushes to get her and Tom out the house in time. Neil "borrows" Lauren's new outfit for a special night out.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 7 - Marriage

Lee is horrified when he hears that Lucy is considering marriage to Pavlov, a mechanic from the old Eastern bloc, just so that he can stay in the country.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
Back To Life. Image shows from L to R: Billy (Adeel Akhtar), Miranda (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Back To Life

Series 1, Episode 3

Miri's memories of that terrible night at the Sound Mirror just aren't going away and someone has stuck press clippings from her trial all over town.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
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 Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Gary: Tank Commander. Image shows from L to R: Mickey (James Rottger), Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh), Jacko (Robert Jack), Charlie (Scott Fletcher), Sergeant Thomson (Stuart Bowman). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 3, Episode 1 - Shape Up

With the help of Jacko, Charlie and new recruit Mickey, Gary finally faces up to an uncomfortable home truth and makes a confession to his Dad and Julie - he is addicted to chips.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Yours Truly, Pierre Stone

Yours Truly, Pierre Stone

Episode 4

Pierre hits on a plan to finally make sure his favourite celebrity notices he exists. All he needs is a ticket to Strictly Come Dancing and an out-of-date prawn sandwich.

Comedy Central 11:35pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr In Concert. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr In Concert

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fourth live stand-up DVD, in which he unleashes his trademark rapid-fire joke-telling and razor-sharp wit.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:35pm (repeat)
Breeders. Ally (Daisy Haggard)

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 3 - No Age

Ally is appalled that she's about to turn 50 and bans the family from ever mentioning that number; Paul tries to help Luke, who is overwhelmed by learning to drive and become a dad; Ava meets a charismatic girl called Holly.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 1, Episode 4

Strap in for a 15 minute delve in to a world of oddness performed in front of a live studio audience.

BBC Three 11:50pm (repeat)
Back To Life. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Geraldine James), Oscar (Richard Durden). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Back To Life

Series 1, Episode 4

Miri tries to confront Caroline when suddenly, mid argument, they hit a stumbling block in the road. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, Caroline is finally forced to admit her true feelings towards her daughter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (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

The day-to-day work lives of the kitchen staff in a factory canteen. The staff are managed by Tony who is in love with dinnerlady Bren.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Highlights Special

Dara presents a special end of series show featuring hilarious new material, out-takes and favourite bits.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 12:05am (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 4 - No Dinner

A calendar mix-up turns Paul and Ally's fun night out into a stressful night in. A happy Ava finds her mood changing as the evening progresses. Luke turns up with an unwelcome friend and Carl finally sees the inside of the Worsleys' house.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Starstruck. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Emma Sidi), Jessie (Rose Matafeo). Copyright: Avalon Television

Starstruck

Series 1, Episode 4 - Autumn

Kate receives an invitation to Tom's premiere and forces a reluctant Jessie to tag along. Tom and Jessie get interrupted by an unexpected visitor.

BBC Three 12:35am (repeat)
Starstruck. Jessie (Rose Matafeo). Copyright: Avalon Television

Starstruck

Series 1, Episode 5 - Winter

Reeling from their fight, both Tom and Jessie struggle at work. Jessie reconsiders if London is the place for her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And Back

Del becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Comedy Central 1:20am (repeat)
Dara O Briain: Voice Of Reason. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Off The Kerb

Dara O Briain: Voice Of Reason

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

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Sam Simmons, Frank Skinner, Meera Syal, Shaun Ryder. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 5 - Shaun Ryder, Sam Simmons, Meera Syal

Musician Shaun Ryder, Australian comedian Sam Simmons and actress and author Meera Syal try to put boisterous whistling, meeting people, and overuse of the word "like" into Room 101.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:55am (repeat)
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 7 - Men Of Consequence

Sid's been enjoying a relaxing evening when an intruder breaks into the house and promptly barricades himself in the kitchen. However, it soon seems that the man is more distressed than dangerous...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Food

Bangers And Mash

Episode 3

A health inspector calls. Will the catering team have to halt pie production?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (repeat)
Hey Tracey!. Megan McKenna

Hey Tracey!

Series 2, Episode 1

Joel Dommett returns with the cold-calling comedy quiz in which his virtual PA connects celebrities to real people around the UK in the search for answers. Megan McKenna, Roman Kemp, Mark-Francis Vandelli, Melvin Odoom, Verona Rose and Christine McGuinness try to win some normal people £2,500 and a pet-food dispenser.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Visit To Swansea

Tony returns, having apparently suffered a heavy head cold. Bill and Andrée convince him to go to Swansea to thank Harry Secombe for filling his place in the show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 7 - Marriage

Lee is horrified when he hears that Lucy is considering marriage to Pavlov, a mechanic from the old Eastern bloc, just so that he can stay in the country.

Comedy Central 2:55am (repeat)
Chris Ramsey: Approval Needed. Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Avalon Television

Chris Ramsey: Approval Needed

Amazon stand-up special from Chris Ramsey.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Back To Life. Image shows from L to R: Billy (Adeel Akhtar), Miranda (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Back To Life

Series 1, Episode 3

Miri's memories of that terrible night at the Sound Mirror just aren't going away and someone has stuck press clippings from her trial all over town.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fracking Hell

Potentially lucrative contracts involving nuclear power plants, military drone manufacturers and a fracking company leave Matt and his principles on the point of meltdown.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:05am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained Relations

It's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...

BBC Three 3:25am (repeat)
Back To Life. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Geraldine James), Oscar (Richard Durden). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Back To Life

Series 1, Episode 4

Miri tries to confront Caroline when suddenly, mid argument, they hit a stumbling block in the road. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, Caroline is finally forced to admit her true feelings towards her daughter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Noel Fielding. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 9, Episode 3 - Meeting Fifty-Two

Joining John Lloyd and Noel Fielding this week are surreal Geordie comic Ross Noble, rainforest ecologist Dr. Mike Shanahan and Countdown lexicographer Susie Dent.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 3 - All You Need Is Love

Saffron is worried because Trevor is staying out after work more frequently.

Comedy Central Extra 5:15am (repeat)
Mother F**king Pep Talk. Jessica Fostekew. Copyright: Comedy Central

Mother F**king Pep Talk

Episode 7 - Jessica Fostekew - 'F**k the past'

Ah the past, that great infinite pool of mistakes, regret and insecurity-ghosts. Who needs it? Jessica Fostekew wants you to just let the past go. In fact, why not just BURN IT.

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