British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 9th October 2024

Comedy Central Extra 6am (repeat)
Peter Jones and his parents. Peter Jones. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 1, Episode 3

This week includes musical performances from Rod Stewart and James Morrison, comedy from Romesh Ranganathan, and a jaw-dropping performance from Extreme Flamenco Fusion dancers, Los Vivancos. Michael plays Celebrity Send To All with Dragons' Den star Peter Jones and makes the dreams come true of an unsuspecting electrician in Unexpected Star.

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Entrepreneur

After Terry's departure, Arthur takes on his nephew Ray to help with his new business - importing cars from Europe.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:30am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 3 - Cheese Moon

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

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:45am (repeat)
A countryside scene of sheep in fields. Copyright: BBC

Bloody Eisteddfod

Episode 3

Daf Dafis learns more about his old friend Gethin Teifi but it seems that there are more secrets to reveal and with each secret comes an enemy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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 3, Episode 6 - The Final Curtain

Boycie uncovers shocking information about his family tree and, with Tyler unexpectedly returning home from university, he is convinced something serious is afoot.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 8 - Bagpipe Buddy

The sheep discover a set of bagpipes on the rubbish dump which they immediately misidentify as a sick emu. They set about trying to nurse it back to health before releasing it back into the wild.

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

Ballylenon

Series 5, Episode 3

Some residents try to ensure the cottage sale goes ahead without a hitch.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 2 - Danger At C Level

Penfold has had enough of being tied up, blown up and walloped and needs a holiday.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 20 - Grizzly Games

Dennis and the gang can't wait for their all-day PE training day with Grizzly Griller.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Three Sons

This modern morality tale tells the story of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons, all of whom are played by Hancock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (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

1986 Specials, New Year Special - Uncle Of The Bride

For Compo and Clegg, the wedding of Wesley and Edie's daughter would have been little more than a happy diversion, but when they meet Uncle Seymour - retired headmaster and would-be brilliant inventor - nothing seems to go quite as expected - especially when he takes charge of the groom on his stag night.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sahara Desert, Africa

Glitch makes a sandcastle around an oasis in the Sahara. Can the Go Jetters save the day?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Separatists

After several sleepless nights caused by the ceaselessly blinking lights from the new zebra crossing outside their house, Tom's mum and dad decide that it is time for revolution.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 29 - For Your Insides Only

Penfold takes a trip inside Danger Mouse's body to save him from a deadly aversion to his own heroism.

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

Justin's House

Series 5, Episode 13 - Monster Camp

Little Monster is going on her first Monster Camp, but she's nervous about going away.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Tom Stourton, Robert Rinder, James McNicholas

Horrible Histories

Series 9, Episode 9 - Banging Bling

From Henry VIII's wine fountain, to Empress Dowager's marble boat, Horrible Histories talks money, jewellery and untold treasures.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 22 - More About Pop

The Twirlywoos are in a room full of model aeroplanes watching a model maker starting a new project.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 6 - Man Trap

While Gladys finds herself falling for Clive, Joe Maplin announces her engagement to Spike - which doesn't please April at all.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55am (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

A selection of three episodes from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 22 - Come Back Cobs

The Cobs have finally had enough of Evil Pea's ungratefulness and team up with Supertato.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45am (repeat)
A countryside scene of sheep in fields. Copyright: BBC

Bloody Eisteddfod

Episode 3

Daf Dafis learns more about his old friend Gethin Teifi but it seems that there are more secrets to reveal and with each secret comes an enemy.

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

Ballylenon

Series 5, Episode 3

Some residents try to ensure the cottage sale goes ahead without a hitch.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 3 - Stonehenge, England

Can the Go Jetters stop Glitch playing dominoes with the ancient stones of Stonehenge?

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sahara Desert, Africa

Glitch makes a sandcastle around an oasis in the Sahara. Can the Go Jetters save the day?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Three Sons

This modern morality tale tells the story of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons, all of whom are played by Hancock.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 15 - Gold Flinger

Quark tricks Danger Mouse into transporting a ticking timebomb back to earth.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 16 - There's Something About Scarlett

Moments after landing himself a date with Scarlett Johamster, Danger Mouse and the Professor pounce on Penfold with conflicting advice on how to woo his new world-famous love interest.

Comedy Central Extra 1pm (repeat)
Peter Jones and his parents. Peter Jones. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 1, Episode 3

This week includes musical performances from Rod Stewart and James Morrison, comedy from Romesh Ranganathan, and a jaw-dropping performance from Extreme Flamenco Fusion dancers, Los Vivancos. Michael plays Celebrity Send To All with Dragons' Den star Peter Jones and makes the dreams come true of an unsuspecting electrician in Unexpected Star.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1pm (repeat)
Barnacle Bill

Barnacle Bill

A repeat of this 1957 film.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 9 - PE Waffle

Evie forgets her reading book, so Waffle takes it to her PE class at school.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Separatists

After several sleepless nights caused by the ceaselessly blinking lights from the new zebra crossing outside their house, Tom's mum and dad decide that it is time for revolution.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 16 - Broccoli Alone

Supertato is out chasing a milkshake robot and leaves Broccoli in charge of Tato Tower.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 26 - Teacher Off

Miss Mistry and Mrs Creecher clash over the best way to teach Class 3C about butterflies.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 28 - Chez Bash

When Olive surprises herself and everyone around her by actually becoming a good cook, Dr Pfooflepfeffer tries to cash in by turning the school canteen into an exclusive and super-expensive dining experience.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 11 - Spooky Day

Supertato is scared when Pumpkin tries to make friends with him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 2, Episode 4

Ronnie loses a prized possession and Nick gets a job as a tour guide and learns what it means to be 'The Daddy'.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 12 - Waffle's Rehearsal

The Poodles' Class rehearse for the school show, and Waffle has a special line to sing.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45pm (repeat)
Carry On, Constable. Image shows from L to R: Sgt. Frank Wilkins (Sid James), Desk Sgt. Laura Moon (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On, Constable

Classic comedy with Sid James making his debut. A group of novices are drafted in to cover at a police station that's been hit by flu.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 6, Episode 7 - 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's men.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 6 - Man Trap

While Gladys finds herself falling for Clive, Joe Maplin announces her engagement to Spike - which doesn't please April at all.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 25 - Cavern Creatures

Below the town hall, a mysterious species of oversized hamsters may or may not exist.

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed Wine

Arthur enters the wine trade with a 1991 vintage supplied by the Brithers of the Blessed Bidolph - a monastic order living near the A2.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm (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 4:20pm (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 14, Episode 4 - The Self-Propelled Salad Strainer

When Nora Batty leaves home to visit a person unknown, Compo decides that the time has come for him to say it with flowers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm
11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 3 - Herbert's New Hat

Herbert takes his failed cooling hat invention along on a quest, using it to save the day after being faced with the Riddlemaster's jibes.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 19 - Double Trouble

Supertato and Carrot are looking for ice and think Evil Pea has become kind by giving them some. They soon realise it's not Evil Pea after all.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (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 14, Episode 5 - Ordeal By Trousers

Compo recalls an old schoolboy custom which will prove if Foggy's war stories are true or not.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
11 min
Dodge's Pup School

Dodge's Pup School

Episode 8 - Mystery Door

Dodge spots a mysterious door in the school hallway... but where could it lead? The pups have to find out what's inside!

U&Drama channel logo 5:25pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Episode 4 - Hole In The Sky

Margaret's in for a number of shocks as Victor helps a young Dutch girl to get back on her feet and a pair of eccentric builders arrive to embark on a loft conversion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:45pm (repeat)
A countryside scene of sheep in fields. Copyright: BBC

Bloody Eisteddfod

Episode 3

Daf Dafis learns more about his old friend Gethin Teifi but it seems that there are more secrets to reveal and with each secret comes an enemy.

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

Ballylenon

Series 5, Episode 3

Some residents try to ensure the cottage sale goes ahead without a hitch.

U&Drama channel logo 6:05pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Dreaded Circular Saw

In the confusion of the chateau 'fire', René and LeClerc - now in full German uniform - are captured by the Communist Resistance and held captive in an old sawmill. Meanwhile, the Colonel is distraught to learn that the original Fallen Madonna and van Gogh have gone missing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 3, Episode 6 - The Final Curtain

Boycie uncovers shocking information about his family tree and, with Tyler unexpectedly returning home from university, he is convinced something serious is afoot.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Ivo Graham

Obsessions

Series 3, Episode 2 - Susie McCabe & Kieran Hodgson

Ivo is at the Tron Theatre in Glasgow, hearing all about Susie McCabe's Lego obsession and Kieran Hodgson's love of the East Coast Main Line. Dr Malcolm Knight is the VOP, bringing some friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Three Sons

This modern morality tale tells the story of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons, all of whom are played by Hancock.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 31, Episode 4 - Howard And The Great Outdoors

Hobbo and his 'team' turn Howard into a tramp to show Pearl how rough he's been living and convince her to take him back.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 6, Episode 7 - 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's men.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 1 - Engineering

With Rob Brydon, Jimmy Carr and Bill Bailey.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Separatists

After several sleepless nights caused by the ceaselessly blinking lights from the new zebra crossing outside their house, Tom's mum and dad decide that it is time for revolution.

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 31, Episode 5 - Look Whose Wheel's Come Off

Glenda sends a reluctant Barry off to paint a nice view, to take his mind off wanting to eat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guru Of Surbiton

Two students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 2, Episode 4

Ronnie loses a prized possession and Nick gets a job as a tour guide and learns what it means to be 'The Daddy'.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Peter Jones and his parents. Peter Jones. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 1, Episode 3

This week includes musical performances from Rod Stewart and James Morrison, comedy from Romesh Ranganathan, and a jaw-dropping performance from Extreme Flamenco Fusion dancers, Los Vivancos. Michael plays Celebrity Send To All with Dragons' Den star Peter Jones and makes the dreams come true of an unsuspecting electrician in Unexpected Star.

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Judge Brimble (David Killick)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 2, Episode 5 - No More Cakes And Ale

In a race against the clock, Frank and Lu must track down a vital witness in a crown court trial.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 3 - Sex

Edina is encouraged by Patsy to plan an orgy, as she has not had sex for a long time. The pair hire two gigolos and prepare for their night of debauchery; which collides disastrously with Saffron's biology presentation for university.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Ludwig. Image shows left to right: Julie Tate (Amanda Lawrence), Yuna Tanaka (Karen Xiang), Adrian Tate (Paul Chahidi)

Ludwig

Episode 3

A new case takes Ludwig on a walking tour of Cambridge, where he's faced with an impossible question. Meanwhile, Lucy goes undercover and makes a grim discovery of her own.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 9 - The Future

With Sean Lock, Rob Brydon and Ben Miller.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 4 - Jealous

When Edina's arch-rival Claudia Bing beats her to a coveted Public Relations award set up by Edina herself, she is left fuming. Unfortunately a missing speech sends her comeback plans awry, and she rants against her own industry in frustration.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Michelle (Joy McAvoy)

Two Doors Down

Series 4, Episode 5 - Overnight

With their house in turmoil in the midst of the redecoration, new Latimer Crescent residents Alan and Michelle take refuge from the floor sanding with an overnight stay in neighbours Beth and Eric's house.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Catherine Bohart

Live At The Apollo

Series 17, Episode 4 - Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Catherine Bohart, Babatunde Aléshé

Kiri Pritchard-McLean shares her light-hearted views on modern life in this show recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo. She also introduces comedians Catherine Bohart, and Babatunde Aléshé to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Steph McGovern

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 5

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Steph McGovern and panellists Miles Jupp and Baroness Warsi.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows left to right: Spencer Jones, Hannah Moulder, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Babatunde Aléshé, Ashish Suri, Paul Hilleard, Sarah Roberts, Josh Harvey, Louie McLean

BBC New Comedy Awards

2024, Episode 2 - Wales & West Heat: Pontypridd

The second heat comes from Pontypridd in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, where Louie McLean, Ashish Suri, Sarah Roberts, Paul Hilleard and Josh Harvey (as Bernard Guff) take to the stage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ivo Graham

Obsessions

Series 3, Episode 1 - Phil Wang & Su Pollard

Phil Wang tells Ivo Graham of his love of crooners, while Su Pollard shares her soft spot for tomatoes. Also featuring extreme endurance runner Adam Tango Holland.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 5 - Rachel

After some dubious advice from Daisy, Lee decides that the best way to get Lucy to notice him is to make her jealous, and the best way to make her jealous is to get himself a girlfriend. Now all he has to do is choose the right girl...

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Dreaming Whilst Black. Kwabena (Adjani Salmon). Credit: BBC, Big Deal Films

Dreaming Whilst Black

A selection of episodes from the first series.

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

The Goldfish Bowl

Series 2, Episode 5

Comedy about two goldfish, Liam and Anton, who contemplate life from their bowl and try to understand their owners.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Brassic

Brassic

Series 6, Episode 2 - That Night

The comedy jumps back in time to the cliffhanger at the end of last series to finally find out what happened that night with Manolito. As Vinnie the gang attempt to sweep the whole thing under the rug with the aid of Lola the crocodile, Davey MacDonagh makes moves on Manolito's turf, while Erin decides enough is enough and sets her eyes on Blackpool.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Willy Wando (Steve Pemberton), Neville Griffin (Reece Shearsmith)

Inside No. 9

Series 5, Episode 4 - Misdirection

World-famous magician Neville Griffin is extremely protective of his secrets, but student journalist Gabriel is determined to get his interview nonetheless. Griffin actually believes that stealing a magic trick is probably worse than murder. How would he know that, exactly?

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Battle In The Box. Image shows left to right: Seann Walsh, Joe Swash

Battle In The Box

Episode 2 - Joe Swash & Seann Walsh v Harriet Kemsley & Lara Ricote - Part 2

In the concluding half of the battle, one team find the keys and escape while the losers are locked in The Box forever.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Influencers. Image shows left to right: Ruth (Katherine Parkinson), Carla (Katy Brand)

Influencers

Episode 1 - Gratitude

Ruth and Carla are worrying about company finances, plotting their next big move to give their shared business a boost and desperately thinking of things to add to their new Gratitude Diary.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
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Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 1, Episode 5 - Inventors

Facing judgement in this episode are Owain Glyndwr and William Robert Grove. Expect a glorious service station.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
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The Skewer

Series 12, Episode 5

This week - Sooty and Sue Gray, and Iranian Avengers Assemble.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
Out Of Order. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Judi Love

Out Of Order

Episode 10

Out Of Order is a game show all about judgements and first impressions. Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Katherine Ryan and Judi Love, plus Rhys James & Thanyia Moore.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
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The Skewer

Series 12, Episode 4

This week - Jo-Keir: Folie à Deux, Netanyahu's Way, and Whole Lotta Rosie (Duffield).

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Blackadder

The Black Adder, Episode 3 - The Archbishop

When the King's top assassin 'accidentally' kills the Archbishop of Canterbury, Edmund finds himself appointed to the newly vacated role. He quickly learns where his best allegiances lie...

BBC Three 11:45pm (repeat)
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Starstruck

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Rose Matafeo sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
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Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair

Series 1, Episode 4 - George's Cake

Bea can tell you how to peel an onion without crying or how to make the perfect pavlova. In her Shaker style kitchen she prepares a very special Birthday cake for her husband and reflects on a lifetime of culinary success and marital woe.

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Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis examine another week's news from around the globe in the company of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ari Eldjarn, Ed Gamble and Ellie Taylor.

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Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 3 - Sex

Edina is encouraged by Patsy to plan an orgy, as she has not had sex for a long time. The pair hire two gigolos and prepare for their night of debauchery; which collides disastrously with Saffron's biology presentation for university.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
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Fat Chat

Episode 4 - Evelyn Mok

Evelyn 'The Swedish Amy Schumer' Mok and Desiree break down their first times, what makes a gold star fatty and life as a plus-size Asian woman.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 7, Episode 6

Jo Brand, Darren Harriott, Ola Labib and Jack Rooke join Alan to dish the dirt on working for the NHS; Grindr dates and ghosts, painful sexual encounters, and the joys of hitchhiking.

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Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 4 - Jealous

When Edina's arch-rival Claudia Bing beats her to a coveted Public Relations award set up by Edina herself, she is left fuming. Unfortunately a missing speech sends her comeback plans awry, and she rants against her own industry in frustration.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
It's What She Would Have Wanted. Holly (Holly Hall)

It's What She Would Have Wanted

Short comedy film written by and starring Holly Hall.

BBC Three 1:10am (repeat)
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Dreaming Whilst Black

A selection of episodes from the first series.

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed Wine

Arthur enters the wine trade with a 1991 vintage supplied by the Brithers of the Blessed Bidolph - a monastic order living near the A2.

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The Fast Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Johnny Gosling and Mister Kipling make their first appearances.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
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QI

Series E, Episode 1 - Engineering

With Rob Brydon, Jimmy Carr and Bill Bailey.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:45am (repeat)
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Bloody Eisteddfod

Episode 3

Daf Dafis learns more about his old friend Gethin Teifi but it seems that there are more secrets to reveal and with each secret comes an enemy.

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

Ballylenon

Series 5, Episode 3

Some residents try to ensure the cottage sale goes ahead without a hitch.

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Sweetpea. Rhiannon Lewis (Ella Purnell)

Sweetpea

Episode 1 - Sorry For Your Loss

Rhiannon Lewis doesn't make much of an impression, people walk past her in the street without a second glance. Then everything in her mundane life turns upside down and she is pushed over the edge and loses control.

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Inside No. 9

Series 5, Episode 4 - Misdirection

World-famous magician Neville Griffin is extremely protective of his secrets, but student journalist Gabriel is determined to get his interview nonetheless. Griffin actually believes that stealing a magic trick is probably worse than murder. How would he know that, exactly?

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am
60 min version
(repeat)
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QI

Series F, Episode 10 - Flora And Fauna

With John Sergeant, Jimmy Carr and Jo Brand.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
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BBC New Comedy Awards

2024, Episode 2 - Wales & West Heat: Pontypridd

The second heat comes from Pontypridd in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, where Louie McLean, Ashish Suri, Sarah Roberts, Paul Hilleard and Josh Harvey (as Bernard Guff) take to the stage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Three Sons

This modern morality tale tells the story of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons, all of whom are played by Hancock.

Comedy Central 2:40am (repeat)
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Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

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Blackadder. Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

The Black Adder, Episode 3 - The Archbishop

When the King's top assassin 'accidentally' kills the Archbishop of Canterbury, Edmund finds himself appointed to the newly vacated role. He quickly learns where his best allegiances lie...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Separatists

After several sleepless nights caused by the ceaselessly blinking lights from the new zebra crossing outside their house, Tom's mum and dad decide that it is time for revolution.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
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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.

Comedy Central 3:25am (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 9 - Earth

In this show, Ricky, Karl and Stephen discuss the origins of the universe and the evolution of creatures other than humans. Plus, Karl talks about the downside of recycling, world travel and restroom encounters.

Talking Pictures TV 4:05am (repeat)
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Norman Wisdom: A Life

Filmed in 2004, comedy star Norman Wisdom talks to Paul Ross about his Kent roots and career.

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

Series 2, Episode 4

Ronnie loses a prized possession and Nick gets a job as a tour guide and learns what it means to be 'The Daddy'.

Comedy Central Extra 4:50am (repeat)
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Grouchy Young Men

Series 1, Episode 3

These twenty-something celebrity blokes, including Jim Jeffries and Russell Kane, are rather dazed and confused with the issue of being now, irrefutably grown up.

Comedy Central Extra 5:15am (repeat)
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Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 6

This week, Sara Pascoe invites comedians Katherine Ryan and Ed Gamble, plus Scarlett Moffatt and Gyles Brandreth, into the Comedy Central loft.

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