British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 21st October 2024

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 8 - Him Indoors

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

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Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 11 - Spooky Day

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

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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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Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 16 - Everything Must Go

Everything must go when the farmer sets up a stall by the side of the road and leaves Bitzer in charge. The lazy sheepdog soon tires of his role and gives Shaun the job. He proves to be a much better salesman than Bitzer and the flock are only too happy to get stuck in, selling pretty much all the farmer's worldly possessions.

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

The Emerald Green Show

Episode 3 - Face Value

The show has failed to deliver, but Emerald is too desperate to give up so easily.

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The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 8 - One Man's Junk

The Antiques Roadshow comes to Ludlow, and Marlene, already in the middle of a house makeover, sees an opportunity to have her old bric-a-brac valued by experts. She is not alone, as Elgin, Bryan, Jed and Mrs Cakeworthy have exactly the same idea. Surprisingly it is Boycie, with a little help from Tyler, who discovers the really valuable antique.

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Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 18 - Never Say Clever Again

Danger Mouse considers a change of career when all the other Danger Agents become super-smart, due to a batch of genetically enhanced celery.

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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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 11, Episode 7 - CPO Pertwee's Long Service Medal

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

The Go Jetters race to fix the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but has it really been glitched?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (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 - Getting Sam Home

In answer to his one last request, Compo, Clegg and Foggy reluctantly sneak Sam out of his invalid bed for a final frolic with the not so young as she used to be Lily-Bless-Her. Then - with an unthinking lack of gratitude and a smile on his face - Sam drops them right in it by becoming far more trouble dead than alive...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 2, Episode 1

Comedy series by Katherine Jakeways about the inhabitants of a small Northamptonshire town.

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Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 6 - The Wonky Wardrobe

When tasked with the simple quest of building a flat-packed wardrobe, the heroes fail to read the instructions and are whirled into a wonky world.

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Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 6, Episode 3 - Little Monster Hibernates

It's Socky Sort Day in Justin's House, but when Little Monster takes all the socks, it leads everyone to think that she's hibernating - but can they stay quiet so she can sleep?

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 5 - Connecting

The Twirlywoos watch a boy tie his shoelace at a bus stop and get the idea to connect his shoelaces to the shoes of the other passengers. When the bus arrives they all stand up, only to fall in a heap!

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Pickle Storm. Image shows left to right: Pickle (Kassidi Roberts), Hendrick (Inel Tomlinson), Lystra (Donna Preston)

Pickle Storm

Episode 1 - Welcome To Earth

Pickle and her family flee the magical land of Kleftania and come to a small UK town.

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Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Julian Dalrymple-Sykes (Ben Aris), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 8, Episode 2 - The Perils Of Peggy

Clive decides after a trip to Dempster Hall that Gladys is really the girl for him. However she has other ideas. But Peggy becomes the scapegoat in Ted's plan to make Clive look heroic and win back Gladys's heart.

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Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole), Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 5

Granville buys a large display item to inject sunshine into shop life on the day of Kevin's wedding. However, Kevin is the world's most reluctant bridegroom.

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Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Jalaal Hartley, Jessica Ransom, Lolly Adefope, Ryan Sampson

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Special - Monstrous Musicians

Horrible Histories reveals history's most monstrous musicians for the BBC's Music Day. From the earliest screeches of the neanderthal, right through to Jimi Hendrix burning his guitar, Rattus Rattus guides us through the story of music making, even bumping into Simon Cowell at Beethoven's 'H Factor' audition.

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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

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

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Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 4 - Treasure In The Plant Aisle

In the perilous plant aisle, Supertato and Evil Pea team up to find treasure as they have half a map each, but she tricks him and steals the map to find the treasure for herself.

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Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 1 - Balloon Quest

The heroes discover that their latest quest - delivering 30 birthday balloons to Mr Friendlyface's cousin - isn't as easy as they expected.

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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.

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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 10 - Bertiesitting

Eager to prove her babysitting ability, Gran is on the hunt for a baby stand-in.

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

The Emerald Green Show

Episode 3 - Face Value

The show has failed to deliver, but Emerald is too desperate to give up so easily.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 19 - Amazon Rainforest, South America

Glitch wants a picnic so he stops the rain in the rainforest, upsetting the local tree frogs.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 20 - The Dead Sea, Middle East

The Go Jetters are relaxing by the Dead Sea when Grandmaster Glitch causes a custard catastrophe - to the Vroomster!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 11, Episode 7 - CPO Pertwee's Long Service Medal

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 31 - Daylight Savings Crime

Danger Mouse and Penfold are celebrating another noisy victory, gleefully ringing Big Ben's bell when an over-excited Penfold falls, pushing the clock hand forward, causing the sun to go down prematurely.

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Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 32 - The Law Of Beverages

Baron Greenback brews a plot to steal every beverage on the planet, mix them all together, making an un-drinkable disgusting sludge.

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Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 1 - Waffle Tries To Be Still

Waffle ends up in Evie's class, when he must be still so the headteacher doesn't see him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 2, Episode 1

Comedy series by Katherine Jakeways about the inhabitants of a small Northamptonshire town.

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Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 24 - Moustache Mystery

Broccoli is horrified when someone paints moustaches on photographs of her friends.

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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 43 - Failing To Register

Determined to prove he can accomplish a task without getting distracted, Dennis takes on the simple job of bringing the class register to the school office. He instantly distracts himself on an epic scale.

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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 44 - School of Life

Miss Mistry arranges to tag along with Dennis and the gang after school.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 6 - The Wonky Wardrobe

When tasked with the simple quest of building a flat-packed wardrobe, the heroes fail to read the instructions and are whirled into a wonky world.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Clive Anderson

We've Been Here Before

Series 2, Episode 2

With guests Natalie Haynes and Richard Herring.

Radio 4 2:15pm
30 min
Jack & Millie. Image shows from L to R: Jack (Jeremy Front), Millie (Rebecca Front)

Jack & Millie

Series 3, Episode 1 - Out Of Town

Jack & Millie are forced to go camping for the weekend with the help of Shirley's Pifco, Harry's murder yurt and Mel's ride-on lawnmower.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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 3, Episode 3 - A Tug Of The Forelock

In order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Spending My Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Brian (Kenneth Cranham), Liz (Judy Parfitt), Jess (Antonia Thomas), Harry (Kris Marshall), Jo (Raquel Cassidy). Copyright: BBC

Spending My Inheritance

Episode 5 - Saga Louts

Harry's parents offer to take him and his family on holiday. For various reasons, it ends up being a sleepless time for Harry.

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Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 19 - Hiccup Havoc

Supertato harnesses the power of his hiccups to save Tato Tower from Evil Pea's jam attack.

Radio 4 2:45pm (repeat)
Sally Phillips

Bridget Jones's Diary

Episode 4

Bridget's mother appears on her TV screen, and she runs into Mark Darcy again - this time without the hideous jumper.

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Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 6 - Waffle's Paint Disaster

The Brooklyn-Bells decorate Doug's bedroom. Waffle tries to help but causes a green paint disaster and escapes into Mrs Hobbs' house next door.

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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 8, Episode 4 - Come In, Your Time Is Up

The platoon are going away camping, but their trip is spoiled when the Vicar, the Verger and the Sea Scouts set up beside them. Things take a new turn at dawn when a group of bailed-out German airmen are found floating in the river.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 1 - Beat The Bus

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

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

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 8, Episode 2 - The Perils Of Peggy

Clive decides after a trip to Dempster Hall that Gladys is really the girl for him. However she has other ideas. But Peggy becomes the scapegoat in Ted's plan to make Clive look heroic and win back Gladys's heart.

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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 2 - The P Factor

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

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 9 - The Greatest Show In Willesden

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 17 - The Inventor Preventor

There's serious monkey business in this episode as Danger Mouse and Penfold have to thwart a Victorian time-travelling chimp, Isambard King Kong Brunel, from uninventing the world.

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 16, Episode 2 - Adopted By A Stray

Compo, Clegg and Foggy are delighted to be given an old van.... until they find out what is inside.

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11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 11 - The Magic Of Panpipes

When Hoofius plays his grandfaun's old magical panpipes, his friends do exactly what he asks them to do - perfect for leading a quest... or so he thinks!

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Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 1 - Tato Tower Takeover

Evil Pea takes over the Tato Tower HQ and uses Carrot's new security system to keep Supertato out. Supertato and Carrot work on a cunning ice cream plan to sneak back in.

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 16, Episode 3 - The Defeat Of The Stoneworm

Panic ensues when Howard discovers an outbreak of unusual household pests.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Dodge's Pup School

Dodge's Pup School

Episode 3 - Stick Insect

Miss Collie brings her pet stick insect, Woody, to class, but halfway through the day, Woody mysteriously vanishes!

U&Drama channel logo 5:30pm (repeat)
The Upper Hand. Image shows from L to R: Joanna Burrows (Kellie Bright), Laura West (Honor Blackman), Charlie Burrows (Joe McGann), Tom Wheatley (William Puttock), Caroline Wheatley (Diana Weston)

The Upper Hand

Series 1, Episode 1 - Just The Job

With the Burrows' arrival in the Wheatley household, there could be more than one career shift in the works. It's all change in Henley!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole), Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 5

Granville buys a large display item to inject sunshine into shop life on the day of Kevin's wedding. However, Kevin is the world's most reluctant bridegroom.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
For The Love Of Ada. Image shows from L to R: Walter Bingley (Wilfred Pickles), Ada Cresswell/Bingley (Irene Handl)

For The Love Of Ada

Series 3, Episode 3 - Ada Holds The Purse Strings

Walter's almost arrested for shoplifting - in Leslie's supermarket!

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

The Emerald Green Show

Episode 3 - Face Value

The show has failed to deliver, but Emerald is too desperate to give up so easily.

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 12 - Who's For The Vatican?

All hell is breaking loose in Nouvion: the captured Generals are free, Von Klinkerhoffen is sending Gruber and Colonel Von Strohm to the Russian front, and René is sent to collect the paintings before helping them escape to South America!

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 4, Episode 8 - One Man's Junk

The Antiques Roadshow comes to Ludlow, and Marlene, already in the middle of a house makeover, sees an opportunity to have her old bric-a-brac valued by experts. She is not alone, as Elgin, Bryan, Jed and Mrs Cakeworthy have exactly the same idea. Surprisingly it is Boycie, with a little help from Tyler, who discovers the really valuable antique.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 93, Episode 6 - Doubling Down At The Duvet Factory

Sue Perkins challenges Lucy Porter, Gyles Brandreth, Desiree Burch and Glenn Moore to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include The Streisand Effect, Ladders and Waving the White Flag.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 11, Episode 7 - CPO Pertwee's Long Service Medal

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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 2, Episode 7 - Northern Flying Circus

No, that isn't Biggles in the ancient flying gear, but Compo, intrepid pilot of old motor bikes.

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 8, Episode 4 - Come In, Your Time Is Up

The platoon are going away camping, but their trip is spoiled when the Vicar, the Verger and the Sea Scouts set up beside them. Things take a new turn at dawn when a group of bailed-out German airmen are found floating in the river.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?

Would I Lie To You?

Series 15, Episode 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the award-winning comedy panel show, with Lee Mack and David Mitchell returning as team captains. Sorting the fact from fiction this week are guests John Cooper Clarke, Judi Love, Chris McCausland and Caroline Quentin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 2, Episode 1

Comedy series by Katherine Jakeways about the inhabitants of a small Northamptonshire town.

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 3, Episode 1 - The Man From Oswestry

Scandal in the Pennines! Blamire has run off with a woman (of all things!), and his replacement, Foggy Dewhurst, proves himself to be something of a trouble-maker.

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 8, Episode 5 - High Finance

Jones is in financial danger as he has an outstanding £50 overdraft with the bank, and cannot afford to pay his staff. Helping to assess his books, Mainwaring discovers that the debt has a long and confusing trail to it.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Clive Anderson

We've Been Here Before

Series 2, Episode 2

With guests Natalie Haynes and Richard Herring.

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 3, Episode 3 - A Tug Of The Forelock

In order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Spending My Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Brian (Kenneth Cranham), Liz (Judy Parfitt), Jess (Antonia Thomas), Harry (Kris Marshall), Jo (Raquel Cassidy). Copyright: BBC

Spending My Inheritance

Episode 5 - Saga Louts

Harry's parents offer to take him and his family on holiday. For various reasons, it ends up being a sleepless time for Harry.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Joel Dommett, Abi Harding, Courtney Love, Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Glen Matlock, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 1 - Never Mind The Buzzcocks Does Rock

This rock special features the one and only Courtney Love as a guest team captain, with guests including Abi Harding, Joel Dommett and rock star Glen Matlock.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
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

Christmas Special - Gay

It's Fashion Week season; London's over, and New York's due up next. A fortuitous time, therefore, for Gran to let slip that Serge is gay and living in the Big Apple. Eddy resolves to track him down - after all, how many gay men can there be in New York?

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Out Of Order. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Judi Love

Out Of Order

Highlights Special - Best Bits

Highlights of the game show all about judgement and first impressions, hosted by Rosie Jones, with team captains Katherine Ryan and Judi Love.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Liza Tarbuck, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 6 - Odds And Ends

Sandi Toksvig considers various odds and ends. Ever wondered how to tell a schnauzerorgan from a paddywhack? With Matt Lucas, Romesh Ranganathan and Liza Tarbuck.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Alma's Not Normal

Alma's Not Normal

Series 2, Episode 3 - Who The F Is Alice?

Reunited with her extended family for the funeral of her great-grandmother, Alma realises that her eccentric Boltonian family is what makes her unique.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Will & Ralf Should Know Better

Will & Ralf Should Know Better

Episode 3

Will & Ralf are now firmly middle-aged - but should they embrace ageing or fight it? Will's arranged a visit a specialist skin clinic, to see what kind of non-invasive treatments are available these days.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 93, Episode 5 - Cheek By Jowl With Some Stubbly Nosed Man

Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Jenny Eclair, Josie Lawrence and Julian Clary join host Sue Perkins for the long-running, quick-thinking Radio 4 panel game. Each player tries to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation on subjects including Letting The Cat Out Of The Bag, Styling It Out, and Retiring To The Seaside.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 4 - Time

Rick wakes up with a woman in his bed and begins bragging of his sexual exploits. Unfortunately, she happens to be a serial killer. There's yet more to deal with when the house is transported back in time.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
Stevens & McCarthy. Image shows left to right: Louise McCarthy, Gayle Telfer Stevens

Stevens & McCarthy

Episode 3

The girls in the roll van continue to tease Davie; a nightclub toilet encounter brings a surprise, and features a karaoke night with a difference.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Hannah Fry

Have I Got News For You

Series 68, Episode 3

Mathematician, author & presenter Professor Hannah Fry hosts. Joining Hannah on the panel will be comedian Phil Wang, making his 13th appearance on the programme, and broadcaster Carol Vorderman, making her 6th appearance.

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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Steve Pemberton), Brian (Reece Shearsmith)

Inside No. 9

Series 6, Episode 6 - Last Night Of The Proms

Dawn and Mick are hosting their annual Last Night of the Proms party as the perfect antidote to post-Brexit Britain, with everyone expected to wave their Union Jacks and sing along to Land of Hope and Glory, But Dawn's sister Penny has seen a mysterious stranger lurking around the neighbourhood and her husband Brian isn't feeling particularly patriotic and, by the time the fat lady sings, everyone's lives will be changed forever.

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Have I Got News For You. Rhod Gilbert

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert, as well as panellists Armando Iannucci and Lucy Prebble.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Lucy Porter

The News Quiz

Series 115, Episode 7 - Inflation and Incinerators

Lucy Porter is guest host, and is joined by Daliso Chaponda, Andrew Maxwell, Ria Lina and Hugo Rifkind. This week on The News Quiz, the panel assess the fall in inflation, Wes Streeting's latest bright idea.

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Taskmaster. Emma Sidi

Taskmaster

Series 18, Episode 6 - A Dance As Old As Time Itself

The Taskmaster's much-admired assistant, Little Alex Horne, has many talents. He can use a stopwatch, he can record statistics and he can comb Greg Davies' hair every night for exactly 20 minutes. But can he competently wield a pair of pliers? Rosie Jones is keen to find out. Elsewhere, Andy Zaltzman finds a really important pen, Jack Dee adopts a charismatic New York accent, Babátúndé Aléshé creates a lovely little otter and Emma Sidi enjoys some horrible wine.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
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This Country

Series 1, Episode 5 - Peeping Tom

Kurtan romantically pursues a girl who has just moved into the village, but finds he has a rival for her affections in his friend Slugs.

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Burnistoun

Series 2, Episode 5

Doberman Man comes face-to-face with his archenemy, and James Bond finally arrives in Burnistoun for an unpromising encounter with his contact.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Mark Watson

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

Series 3, Episode 2 - Summer

This week, Mark and his guests look at summer - the prime of life, the highpoint of the year, and soon to be the only season we'll have!

BBC Three 11:35pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 1, Episode 6 - GNVQ

The 'brain drain' is a problem for rural communities. In the final episode Kerry and Kurtan explore the possibility of moving away from their village. Kurtan receives the exciting news that he could go to college to study for a GNVQ - and Kerry is devastated.

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Blackadder. Percy (Tim McInnerny). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 4 - Money

Blackadder is facing money troubles - or, as he puts it, 'cashflow problems' - that are far from helped when the notorious baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells arrives to call in a thousand-pound debt.

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45 min version
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Have I Got News For You. Hannah Fry

Have I Got News For You

Series 68, Episode 3

Mathematician, author & presenter Professor Hannah Fry hosts. Joining Hannah on the panel will be comedian Phil Wang, making his 13th appearance on the programme, and broadcaster Carol Vorderman, making her 6th appearance.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Dara O Briain, Deborah Frances-White, Rhys James, Tom Allen. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's worth of news in the company of guests Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Milton Jones and Deborah Frances-White.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Warren (Ali Hadji-Heshmati), Stephen (Layton Williams)

Bad Education

Series 4, Episode 1 - Rivals

Stephen and Mitchell are told one of them will be fired so go to extreme lengths to save their jobs. Meanwhile, Fraser has accidentally started printing the entire internet.

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Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years And A Lovely Bit Of Squirrel

Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years And A Lovely Bit Of Squirrel

A documentary special looking at hit sitcom Friday Night Dinner as it turns 10 years-old.

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Absolutely Fabulous

Christmas Special - Gay

It's Fashion Week season; London's over, and New York's due up next. A fortuitous time, therefore, for Gran to let slip that Serge is gay and living in the Big Apple. Eddy resolves to track him down - after all, how many gay men can there be in New York?

Comedy Central 12:25am (repeat)
Comedy Central

The Culture Capsule

Episode 3 - Fashion & Back To School

KG Tha Comedian and three guests debate their favourite headwear and bags.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Geoffrey Pruitt (Kenneth Collard), Fraser (Mathew Horne)

Bad Education

Series 4, Episode 2 - Whodunnit

Stephen is determined to find out who snitched on him about Class K's trip to a drag brunch. Meanwhile Fraser mistakes an Ofsted inspector for a Taskrabbit.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:40am (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Hannah Fry

Have I Got News For You

Series 68, Episode 3

Mathematician, author & presenter Professor Hannah Fry hosts. Joining Hannah on the panel will be comedian Phil Wang, making his 13th appearance on the programme, and broadcaster Carol Vorderman, making her 6th appearance.

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

Series 6, Episode 3

Laura Smyth, Tez Ilyas, Sara Pascoe and Adrian Edmondson join Alan to swap stories about beating Jagger, being too handsome for Jemima, snogging Joni and the lowdown Hugh Grant's exclusive parties.

Comedy Central 1:35am (repeat)
Reginald D Hunter Live. Reginald D Hunter

Reginald D Hunter Live

TV broadcast of Reginald D Hunter's 2011 stand-up DVD.

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65 min version
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QI

Series O, Episode 7 - Opposites

Find out how to sort the sheep from the goats, discover the opposite of Tarzan, and meet the telescope that points straight through the Earth. With Jimmy Carr, Colin Lane and Sara Pascoe.

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The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 4 - Time

Rick wakes up with a woman in his bed and begins bragging of his sexual exploits. Unfortunately, she happens to be a serial killer. There's yet more to deal with when the house is transported back in time.

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 8 - Him Indoors

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

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

The Emerald Green Show

Episode 3 - Face Value

The show has failed to deliver, but Emerald is too desperate to give up so easily.

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Lazy Susan

Episode 3

There's a medical emergency, a pub trip goes wrong and a man misses his dog.

BBC Three 2:25am (repeat)
BBC New Comedy Awards. Babatunde Aléshé

BBC New Comedy Awards

A selection of heats from the 2024 series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
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The Navy Lark

Series 11, Episode 7 - CPO Pertwee's Long Service Medal

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Steve Pemberton), Brian (Reece Shearsmith)

Inside No. 9

Series 6, Episode 6 - Last Night Of The Proms

Dawn and Mick are hosting their annual Last Night of the Proms party as the perfect antidote to post-Brexit Britain, with everyone expected to wave their Union Jacks and sing along to Land of Hope and Glory, But Dawn's sister Penny has seen a mysterious stranger lurking around the neighbourhood and her husband Brian isn't feeling particularly patriotic and, by the time the fat lady sings, everyone's lives will be changed forever.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
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North By Northamptonshire

Series 2, Episode 1

Comedy series by Katherine Jakeways about the inhabitants of a small Northamptonshire town.

Comedy Central 3:05am (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 13 - The Year

This week's topics include Karl's thoughts on the insect world, and Stephen's embarrassment when buying condoms. Plus entries from Karl's diary about cutting avocados, dating twins and visiting his parents.

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Blackadder. Percy (Tim McInnerny). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 4 - Money

Blackadder is facing money troubles - or, as he puts it, 'cashflow problems' - that are far from helped when the notorious baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells arrives to call in a thousand-pound debt.

Comedy Central 3:30am (repeat)
Out Of Order. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Judi Love

Out Of Order

Episode 8

Out Of Order is a game show all about judgements and first impressions. Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Johnny Vegas and Judi Love, plus Babatunde Aleshe & Amy Gledhill.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Clive Anderson

We've Been Here Before

Series 2, Episode 2

With guests Natalie Haynes and Richard Herring.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Series 2, Episode 1

The Grouchy Young Men, including hilarious celebrities Jim Jefferies and Jack Whitehall, are back to discuss money, friends and politics.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
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Spending My Inheritance

Episode 5 - Saga Louts

Harry's parents offer to take him and his family on holiday. For various reasons, it ends up being a sleepless time for Harry.

Comedy Central Extra 4:50am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Series 2, Episode 2

With an endless catalogue of complaints, tonight the Grouchy Young Men vent their rage about football, sport, driving and cars.

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