British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 28th November 2024

Talking Pictures TV 6:10am (repeat)
Sailor Beware. Image shows from L to R: Carnoustie Bligh (Gordon Jackson), Emma Hornett (Peggy Mount), Albert Tufnell (Ronald Lewis). Copyright: Remus Films

Sailor Beware

1950s farce starring Peggy Mount as a formidable mother who scares her daughter's naval fiancé.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 13 - Dragon Boat Beats

Supertato and Evil Pea race one another in the Dragon Boat Race Festival on Ice. Evil Pea's team seem to be the fastest, until Supertato helps his team to row in harmony.

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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 9 - Bring Me The Head Of Arthur Daley

Someone is staging crimes and planting the evidence on hapless Arthur - but who, and why? The trail leads back to the great Willesden sorting office raid of 1970.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 5 - 3DTV

The Farmer is very excited by his new purchase. He calls on Bitzer to set up his new TV while he readies himself to watch life in 3D. To his surprise, it's more 3D than he could ever have imagined.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 2, Episode 3 - Committed

With the council and Sandra both upset, Terry's got his work cut out.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 46 - Agent 58

It's Crimicon - the Annual Criminal world convention - and DM and Penfold are joined by a brand new secret agent to stop Isambard Brunel from selling a potentially catastrophic custard bomb doomsday weapon.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 9 - Spud-U-Love

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 12 - The Pin Up Girl

Pike and Hodges decide to update the photos on the 'What the Butler Saw' machine and persuade Miss Perkins to pose for them.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Family Way

Pearl's unwell and Samuel heads to the doctor to collect the results of some tests she's recently had done. It's soon him feeling under the weather when he discovers she's pregnant!

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 39 - The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The team dives into action as Glitch's treasure hunt endangers the Great Barrier Reef.

Talking Pictures TV 7:50am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Bob's Your Uncle

Comedy following the adventures of enthusiastic members of the Home Guard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 1 - Birth

The comedian turns her attention to mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife, in a collection of lockdown recordings made at home and in her local park. Beginning with birth, she ponders such questions as: Do twins share a soul or do they get one each? Why do new mothers not bury their placentas and plant a tree on top? and Who's blocked the toilet again?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:05am (repeat)
On The Up. Image shows from L to R: Tony Carpenter (Dennis Waterman), Ruth Carpenter (Judy Buxton). Copyright: BBC

On The Up

Series 3, Episode 5

Ruth hits the roof at Stephanie's staying with Tony's mum, and announces she's leaving him - this time for good. Meanwhile, Tony has rekindled his friendship with Jane, and Mrs Wembley has come over all Italian.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 9 - Precious Treasure

Blossom insists on saving her bath bomb treasure for later and takes it with her on a quest to save Merhaven from an angry seaweed.

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.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:45am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For Richard

Richard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.

Comedy Central 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. Craig Revel Horwood. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 1

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Craig Revel Horwood, Nish Kumar, Roisin Conaty, and Huge Davies into the loft.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Jessica Ransom

Horrible Histories

Series 9, Episode 7 - Foul Feasting

Horrible Histories serves up the history of foul feasting, from Stone Age lentils to Queen Victoria's anti-fart bread.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:25am (repeat)
On The Up. Image shows from L to R: Tony Carpenter (Dennis Waterman), Ruth Carpenter (Judy Buxton). Copyright: BBC

On The Up

Series 3, Episode 6

Maggie returns in good spirits, but Sam can't get a word in for interruptions. Ruth calls a family summit over Stephanie's time staying at Tony's mum's, and lets a secret slip. Tony in turn is on the precipice of drastic action, but news stops him in his tracks...

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 13 - Bigger And Bigger

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

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 4, Episode 6 - Oh What A Tangled Web

When Captain Peacock and a female staff member don't return home one evening, word quickly gets out that they spent the night together.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:10am (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Jayanthi (Shaheen Khan), Dr Shepherd (Nigel Havers). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 2, Episode 4 - Couples Amnesty

Rom is shocked when Nat reveals she has never liked Public Enemy. They agree to go on a date where they each pick an activity for the other.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:40am (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 3 - A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Perhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:45am (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Lemon (Nick Helm), Dreadlock Jeff (Paul Kaye), Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 2, Episode 5 - Dreadlock Jeff

On the same day Romesh is informed he needs to collect his test results in person, he stumbles across a list he made when he was 17.

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

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 31, Episode 3 - Starless World

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by John Bishop, Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Roberto Trotta, as they look up to consider a world with starless skies.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 4 - Museum Mischief

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

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 21, Episode 10 - I Didn't Know Barry Could Play

Clegg and Truly collect Babs's music from the station.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 22, Episode 1 - Getting Barry's Goat

Tom causes chaos when he leaves something personal in Barry's garage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 2, Episode 3 - Committed

With the council and Sandra both upset, Terry's got his work cut out.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 18 - Terracotta Army, China

Ubercorn shuts down Glitch's raucous rock performance leaving the Grandmaster determined to find a brand new crowd who'll love his loud music. He decides to travel to Chian in China so that the 1000-strong Terracotta Army can be his adoring audience.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 4 - The Day We Met Ammon

Dad drops an essential gizmo in a hard-to-reach place. Big Lizard takes them on an underwater adventure to meet Ammon, the tentacled solution to their problem!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 12 - The Pin Up Girl

Pike and Hodges decide to update the photos on the 'What the Butler Saw' machine and persuade Miss Perkins to pose for them.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 27 - The Good, The Baaaaa And The Ugly

When Danger Mouse and Penfold are sent on a rescue mission to a mysterious island Danger Mouse's over-competitiveness borders on criminal.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
On The Up. Image shows from L to R: Tony Carpenter (Dennis Waterman), Ruth Carpenter (Judy Buxton). Copyright: BBC

On The Up

Series 3, Episode 6

Maggie returns in good spirits, but Sam can't get a word in for interruptions. Ruth calls a family summit over Stephanie's time staying at Tony's mum's, and lets a secret slip. Tony in turn is on the precipice of drastic action, but news stops him in his tracks...

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 28 - Attack Of The Clowns

This episode is no laughing matter, especially when Danger Mouse's uncontrollable amusement creates clown-invading chaos on Earth - can DM prevent the world from being twisted into a novelty balloon shape?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 1 - Birth

The comedian turns her attention to mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife, in a collection of lockdown recordings made at home and in her local park. Beginning with birth, she ponders such questions as: Do twins share a soul or do they get one each? Why do new mothers not bury their placentas and plant a tree on top? and Who's blocked the toilet again?

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 26 - Super Secret

Evil Pea traps Supertato to discover the secret of his superstrength.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 47 - Be More Dog

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

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For Richard

Richard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 48 - Smarty Pants

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

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

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 9 - Precious Treasure

Blossom insists on saving her bath bomb treasure for later and takes it with her on a quest to save Merhaven from an angry seaweed.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New Year

Geraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 4, Episode 6

Sue Perkins is joined by comedian Dave Gorman, actor and writer Jessica Hynes, poet and playwright Ian McMillan and musician, writer and stand-up (and devisor of Dilemma) Danielle Ward.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 2:25pm (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Lemon (Nick Helm), New Age Bloke (Adam Riches). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 2, Episode 6 - Die Another Day

Rom's convinced that his maker is calling last orders on his life. Intending on one last hurrah, he asks Natasha to organise him a 40th birthday party.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:30pm (repeat)
The Wrong Box

The Wrong Box

Classic black comedy set during the reign of Queen Victoria. Two elderly brothers attempt to do away with each other in order to gain an inheritance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Kay Stonham

Robin And Wendy's Wet Weekends

Series 1, Episode 4 - Police, Camera, Amphibian

Robin's dream comes true as two crimes are committed on his doorstep.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 2:40pm (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 3 - A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Perhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 20 - Carrot Powers Up

Carrot wants to become superstrong, so she restores Evil Pea's robot suit for herself.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 2:55pm (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Marek Larwood), Natasha (Sian Gibson), Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan), Julie (Yasmine Akram), Lemon (Nick Helm)

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 2, Christmas Special

Much to the horror of the regulars, Romesh announces to the pub that he is closing for Christmas. However, the arrival of Natasha's psychotic sister scuppers his family plans quicker than you can say jingle bells. Meanwhile, Julie has organised a Tinder date on Christmas Day and Lee is angry about losing his favourite shift.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm
10 min
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 24 - How To Fix A Tyre

When the buggy gets a flat tyre Dad, Cosima and Big Lizard are stranded. Big Lizard's playful nature helps reveal a creative solution to their problem.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 5 - Blamjitsu Sensei

JJ is convinced that Mrs Creecher is secretly a master of Blamjitsu.

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

Minder

Series 10, Episode 10 - The Long Good Thursday

Arthur plans one last little earner and sets up his own Italian restaurant the Cosa Noshtra. But just before the big opening night an old acquaintance turns up pointing a gun.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 4 - Pranksy

The after-school art club is under threat of imminent demolition.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 45 - The Duckula Show

Danger Mouse faces the prospect of being written out of his own show, after Count Duckula kidnaps the writers and forces them to make him the star.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 4pm (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 4, Episode 6 - Oh What A Tangled Web

When Captain Peacock and a female staff member don't return home one evening, word quickly gets out that they spent the night together.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 6

A football, biscuit, sofa bed and pair of shoes are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 4:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 21, Episode 10 - I Didn't Know Barry Could Play

Clegg and Truly collect Babs's music from the station.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
10 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 10 - Super Sandcastle

Supertato and the Veggies have built a super sandcastle, but Evil Pea wants to storm it by firing her hordes of Mini Peas at it with her pea shooter.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 14 - We The Council

The heroes and the Council of Happiness swap jobs, and when the council fail their quest, the whole forest is at risk of being flooded by Stinkystuff.

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

Dodge's Pup School

Episode 4 - Teamwork Trouble

Miss Collie challenges the pups to build a raft to carry a dog biscuit across a paddling pool. Dodge, Woofer and Jazz learn that working together is the key to success.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 22, Episode 1 - Getting Barry's Goat

Tom causes chaos when he leaves something personal in Barry's garage.

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 3, Episode 4 - Older Than Springtime

Caroline feels her age when she goes after the advertising account of a trendy fashion designer.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6pm (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 3 - A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Perhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 2, Episode 3 - Committed

With the council and Sandra both upset, Terry's got his work cut out.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (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 7, Episode 6 - The Spirit Of Nouvion

With the resistance running low on funds, Michelle orders René to tunnel into Herr Flick's headquarters and steal the Fallen Madonna from his safe. Meanwhile, the newspaper is looking to crown a local woman the 'Spirit of Nouvion'.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 5

Some Bronze Agers argue about building the world's first city, Bob Hale explains the entire history of the Renaissance, Mary Seacole sings about her Crimean hotel and William Shakespeare gets into a rap battle.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Welcome Strangers. Copyright: BBC

Welcome Strangers

Series 5, Episode 4

The much-loved sketch show with an all-female cast.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Unspeakable. Image shows left to right: Phil Wang, Susie Dent

Unspeakable

Episode 5

Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With special guests Roisin Conaty, Alasdair Beckett-King and Slim.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 12 - The Pin Up Girl

Pike and Hodges decide to update the photos on the 'What the Butler Saw' machine and persuade Miss Perkins to pose for them.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

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 10, Episode 3 - Dancing Feet

An afternoon in the country in Wesley's car proves to be very hard on the feet...

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:50pm (repeat)
Finding Your Feet. Image shows from L to R: Charlie Glover (Timothy Spall), Sandra Abbot (Imelda Staunton). Copyright: Entertainment One / Tom Vandeputte

Finding Your Feet

Comedy about a woman who finds her aspirational world turned upside down as she approaches retirement.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Ed Gamble, Claudia Winkleman, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Sara Barron, Kate Bottley. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 5

Claudia Winkleman, the Rev Kate Bottley, Sara Barron and Ed Gamble join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 1 - Birth

The comedian turns her attention to mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife, in a collection of lockdown recordings made at home and in her local park. Beginning with birth, she ponders such questions as: Do twins share a soul or do they get one each? Why do new mothers not bury their placentas and plant a tree on top? and Who's blocked the toilet again?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 14 - Sons Of The Sea

Mainwaring gets his hand on a boat and plans to set up river patrols. A practice run ends disastrously when the platoon get lost in fog and end up at sea. They can't really have drifted all of the way to Nazi-occupied France, can they?

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 10, Episode 4 - That Certain Smile

Compo, Clegg and Seymour accept the near impossible challenge of bringing a smile to the face of the hospitalised Clem Hemingway. Maybe if they were to bring in his little dog Bess...

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 4, Episode 6

Sue Perkins is joined by comedian Dave Gorman, actor and writer Jessica Hynes, poet and playwright Ian McMillan and musician, writer and stand-up (and devisor of Dilemma) Danielle Ward.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Kay Stonham

Robin And Wendy's Wet Weekends

Series 1, Episode 4 - Police, Camera, Amphibian

Robin's dream comes true as two crimes are committed on his doorstep.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
Brian And Charles. Image shows from L to R: Brian (David Earl), Charles (Chris Hayward). Copyright: Universal Pictures

Brian And Charles

Comedy about a man who constructs a robot, Charles, for company.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 3 - M-Places

With David Mitchell, Sue Perkins and Pakistani comedian Sami Shah.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 3 - Armed Forces

Tonight's episode uses previously unreleased audio and includes a story about Karl failing to report an armed robbery.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 6 - Dating

As Lucy and Guy's relationship intensifies, Lee starts to ponder his lack of a girlfriend.

Comedy Central Extra 9:30pm (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 4 - Room 102

Topics include Room 102, based on George Orwell's Room 101 from 1984; an idea for stopping overweight people from eating late-night snacks; and what Karl would take to a desert island.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:55pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Russell Kane, Nick Helm. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 6 - Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty, Nick Helm

In the penultimate episode of the series, the brilliantly energetic Russell Kane is the host, introducing the star of E4's GameFace and Man Down, Roisin Conaty, and the unique Nick Helm.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Julia (Anna Maxwell Martin), Kevin (Paul Ready), Liz (Diane Morgan)

Motherland

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Pool Party

A children's pool party in the UK is not the most glamorous of experiences. Luckily Julia is just dropping the kids off so she can prepare for an important event later that evening.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Only Child. Image shows left to right: Emily (Amy Lennox), Richard (Greg McHugh)

Only Child

Episode 2 - Raisins

Richard decides the time has come to clear Ken's house of all his junk - or as Ken calls it, 'his memories'. As Ken's suspicions over Richard's true motives grow, the arrival of Mr Oddjob, local handyman and Richard's former school nemesis, Craig - complicates matters further as chaos commences.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Unspeakable. Image shows left to right: Phil Wang, Susie Dent

Unspeakable

Episode 4

Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With special guests Catherine Bohart, Ed Gamble and Fatiha El-Ghorri.

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15 min version
(repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show

The Stand Up Sketch Show

ITV2 format that turns comedians' stand-up routines into sketches.

BBC Three 10:10pm
30 min
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Dickie (Phil Dunning), Stewart (Elijah Young)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 1 - A Smoggie Break-Up

Comedy about a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their north-eastern town of Middlesbrough and their small pocket of the LGBTQ+ community. Dickie's friends rally around him when his boyfriend dumps him on the doorstep. He vows to fight for his love and win back his man.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: John Kearns, Sophie Willan, Charlie Simpson, Greg Davies, Pixie Lott, Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 7

Pixie Lott, Charlie Simpson and John Kearns join regulars Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix and guest captain Sophie Willan, with Greg Davies hosting.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Vent. Ben (Neil Pearson). Copyright: BBC

Vent

Series 1, Episode 2 - Don't Bet On It

As Ben lies on a ventilator in hospital, Mary and Mum put the racing on to try to bring him out of his coma.

BBC Three 10:40pm
30 min
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Mam (Mark Benton), Stewart (Elijah Young)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 2 - A Smoggie Fairy Tale

Sick of dating creeps, Lucinda is given the royal princess treatment courtesy of her fairy godmother, as Sal auditions for a talent show and Dickie offers sage advice in the work place.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 3 - Morocco

In Marrakech for a photo shoot, Edina and Patsy look forward to a jaunt full of sex, drugs and shopping. When Saffron disappears into slavery temporarily, however, the two become lost in the desert.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 7

The boys are back to jest over another week's polls, with Jamie Cullum, Kirsty Young, Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Children's Hour... With Armstrong And Miller. Image shows from L to R: Martin Bain-Jones (Alexander Armstrong), Craig Children (Ben Miller). Copyright: BBC

Children's Hour... With Armstrong And Miller

Episode 2

Martin Bain-Jones and Craig Children do battle at a special music awards ceremony.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Best Of Chewin' The Fat. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Best Of Chewin' The Fat

Two series of compiled highlights from the celebrated sketch show Chewin' The Fat.

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

The Hudson And Pepperdine Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Have the girls from TV show Friends really come to visit?

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The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC

The Real McCoy

Series 2, Episode 3

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Kae Kurd, Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and series regular Hugh Dennis excavate the treasures of the week past with the help of guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Kae Kurd.

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The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 12:10am (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

U&Dave channel logo 12:30am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Ed Gamble, Claudia Winkleman, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Sara Barron, Kate Bottley. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 5

Claudia Winkleman, the Rev Kate Bottley, Sara Barron and Ed Gamble join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

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David Baddiel: Trolls, Not The Dolls. David Baddiel

David Baddiel: Trolls, Not The Dolls

David Baddiel's stand-up special about online hate.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

U&Dave channel logo 1:10am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 2 - Discoveries

With Vic Reeves, Arthur Smith and Clive Anderson.

U&W channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Mr Stink. Image shows from L to R: Mr Stink (Hugh Bonneville), Chloe (Nell Tiger Free). Copyright: BBC / DEW Productions

Mr Stink

TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 1:25am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 6 - Dating

As Lucy and Guy's relationship intensifies, Lee starts to ponder his lack of a girlfriend.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:30am (repeat)
BBC Three 1:35am (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Dickie (Phil Dunning), Stewart (Elijah Young)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 1 - A Smoggie Break-Up

Comedy about a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their north-eastern town of Middlesbrough and their small pocket of the LGBTQ+ community. Dickie's friends rally around him when his boyfriend dumps him on the doorstep. He vows to fight for his love and win back his man.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:40am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 10 - The Long Good Thursday

Arthur plans one last little earner and sets up his own Italian restaurant the Cosa Noshtra. But just before the big opening night an old acquaintance turns up pointing a gun.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 2am
65 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Russell Kane, Nick Helm. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 6 - Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty, Nick Helm

In the penultimate episode of the series, the brilliantly energetic Russell Kane is the host, introducing the star of E4's GameFace and Man Down, Roisin Conaty, and the unique Nick Helm.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 2, Episode 3 - Committed

With the council and Sandra both upset, Terry's got his work cut out.

Comedy Central 2:05am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

BBC Three 2:05am (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Mam (Mark Benton), Stewart (Elijah Young)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 2 - A Smoggie Fairy Tale

Sick of dating creeps, Lucinda is given the royal princess treatment courtesy of her fairy godmother, as Sal auditions for a talent show and Dickie offers sage advice in the work place.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 12 - The Pin Up Girl

Pike and Hodges decide to update the photos on the 'What the Butler Saw' machine and persuade Miss Perkins to pose for them.

BBC Three 2:35am (repeat)
Zen Motoring

Zen Motoring

Episode 4 - Milton Keynes

On the hunt for a new car, Ogmios explores life as a Scooter-boy and meets an old friend in the strange land of Milton Keynes.

Comedy Central Extra 2:55am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Harriet Kemsley, Eamonn Holmes. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 6

Sara Pascoe welcomes Eamonn Holmes, Laura Whitmore, Ahir Shah and Harriet Kemsley into their loft to play an array of guessing games.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Toussaint Douglass. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

Outsiders

Series 1, Episode 3

It's the Outsiders' third day living together in the wild. The competition is hotting up as the teams compete for three new badges - camouflage, inventing a camp flag, and composing an anthem, while David Mitchell hovers over proceedings.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 1 - Birth

The comedian turns her attention to mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife, in a collection of lockdown recordings made at home and in her local park. Beginning with birth, she ponders such questions as: Do twins share a soul or do they get one each? Why do new mothers not bury their placentas and plant a tree on top? and Who's blocked the toilet again?

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The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC

The Real McCoy

Series 2, Episode 3

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

Comedy Central 3:05am (repeat)
Drunk History. Image shows from L to R: Sir Barnes Wallis (Chris O'Dowd), Sir Arthur Harris (Alexander Armstrong), A.R. 'Dick' Collins (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 3, Episode 1

In the first episode Chris O'Dowd and Alexander Armstrong star in Joel Dommett's drunken Dambusters. Plus, watch the Impractical Jokers' tipsy take on a presidential disaster, starring Joe Thomas, Joe Wilkinson and Brett Goldstein.

Comedy Central 3:30am (repeat)
Drunk History. Image shows from L to R: Gilbert Gifford (Joel Fry), Frances Walsingham (Alexander Kirk), Elizabeth's Courtier (Sarah Daykin). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 3, Episode 2

Michelle Keegan and Joel Fry act out Lydia Rose Bewley and Jess Knappett's tale of royal rivalry (Queen Elizabeth I versus Mary Queen of Scots) and James 'Murr' Murray blasts through Billy the Kid with Mat Horne and Mat Baynton.

Comedy Central Extra 3:40am (repeat)
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson. Image shows from L to R: Judi Love, Jon Richardson, Iain Stirling. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 1, Episode 6

Jon is joined by Iain Stirling and regular guest Judi Love as they navigate the world of ridiculous and wonderful international TV.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 4, Episode 6

Sue Perkins is joined by comedian Dave Gorman, actor and writer Jessica Hynes, poet and playwright Ian McMillan and musician, writer and stand-up (and devisor of Dilemma) Danielle Ward.

Comedy Central Extra 4:25am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Jen Brister

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 3, Episode 6

Robert Webb, Jen Brister and Babatunde Aleshe look back on their teenage years, revealing who had creative ways of hurting their brothers and who loved Lambrini.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Kay Stonham

Robin And Wendy's Wet Weekends

Series 1, Episode 4 - Police, Camera, Amphibian

Robin's dream comes true as two crimes are committed on his doorstep.

Comedy Central Extra 5:10am (repeat)
Guessable?

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 7 - It's Not Erotic

Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns welcome Guessable? favourite Jason Manford plus attic debutants Mike Wozniak, Babatunde Aléshé and Harry Potter alumni Jessie Cave to play another round of beguiling games to test their guessing and bluffing skills.

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