British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 2nd December 2024

Comedy Central 6am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Award-winning stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre is back with his Big Christmas show, a night of entertainment recorded in front of a live audience at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 1 - Gunfight At The O.K. Laundrette

Terry finds himself caught up in a robbery of the week's takings at the O.K. Laundrette. Whilst he attempts to talk round the armed gang in an overnight hostage situation, Arthur's more interested in drumming up publicity.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 15 - The Throne Thief

Supertato, Carrot, Broccoli and Chilli are playing when, suddenly, they hear a scream and discover an upset Evil Pea in her freezer. Her throne has been stolen! Who would do such a thing?

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.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 7 - DIY

When the Farmer pops out for more supplies, Bitzer is left in charge of decorating and calls on the flock for help. He soon realises this may be a terrible mistake as they have their own way of doing things - painting and decorating isn't their strong point!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Series 2, Episode 5 - Practice Makes Perfect

It's not all plain sailing as duo Tommy and Sheila prepare for a cruise.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 48 - High School Inedible

DM and Penfold go back to school to thwart the plans of an evil food scientist and his killer hot dogs.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 15 - Boarding Beano

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

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

The Navy Lark

Series 11, Episode 13 - The Honeymooners Return

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 42 - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand

It's Go Jetters glow when Glitch uses some glow worms for his disco pizzazz in New Zealand.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 5, Episode 4

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Supplement

Damien is forced to be more populist when the food supplement he edits for a national newspaper fails to pull in the readers, but he is distracted by the offer of television work.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 1 - Moving On

With their home due for demolition by order of the council, George and Mildred Roper are forced to look to move home. Much against the wishes of George and the estate agent - who happens to be the next-door neighbour - Mildred settles on 46 Peacock Crescent, Hampton Wick.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
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!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Bad Penny

The Ropers move into their new home. As ever, nothing runs smoothly, and they soon find themselves locked out and imposing on the Fourmiles and an important dinner guest.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:35am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 5, Episode 5

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

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

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 5, Episode 1 - Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight

Maggie has survived the pandemic and a broken hip and is now a social media 'influencer'. John worries how he can protect her now she is so well-known? Perhaps vetting her phone messages isn't such a good idea.

Comedy Central 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 4

Sara Pascoe welcomes Alex Brooker, Jason Manford, Rachel Parris, and Kiri Pritchard-Mclean into the loft.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (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 2, Episode 15 - Outside

The Twirlywoos see a man take his chair out into the garden, and decide to bring some more things outside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo gets stuck outside the Boat! Is Peekaboo able to get back in without being discovered?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:35am (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 Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 6 - Tin Can Games

It's the Tin Can Games and Evil Pea wants to win the Tin Can Trophy. She cheats in the final race by putting a magnet on Supertato's back to stop him from going super fast.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Father Christmas Suit

Richard is full of Christmas spirit but this only threatens to hinder Hyacinth's plans for him to distribute gifts at the Vicar's party for the elderly.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Series 2, Episode 5 - Practice Makes Perfect

It's not all plain sailing as duo Tommy and Sheila prepare for a cruise.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 20 - Tower Bridge, London

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

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 12:20pm (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 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo Clock

Boycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 6 - The Missing Volleyball

Twig steals Cosima's volleyball. A chase leads Big Lizard and Cosima to her den... and also to a happy discovery!

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

The Navy Lark

Series 11, Episode 13 - The Honeymooners Return

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

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail Hydrant

Danger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:50pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 32 - Wicked Leaks

Penfold's addiction to social media leads to the Baron turning all of DM's secrets against him, in a plot to deflate the planet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Supplement

Damien is forced to be more populist when the food supplement he edits for a national newspaper fails to pull in the readers, but he is distracted by the offer of television work.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 2 - Grape Kids' Super Camp

Supertato shows the Grape Kids how to camp Supertato-style, but Evil Pea arrives and wows them with her ice camping. Before long, the Grape Kids need to be rescued by Supertato.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 51 - Bash Streets Back, Alright!

On the first day of a new school year, Dennis and the gang imagine all the things that might be new and unfamiliar at Bash Street School. By the time they reach the front gates, they are all expecting the worst.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 1:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And Villains

Only on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 52 - Growing Pains

The kids of Beanotown decide that they can run the town far better than the grown-ups. However, they discover it isn't nearly as easy or fun as they had hoped.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:45pm (repeat)
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.

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

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 5, Episode 1 - Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight

Maggie has survived the pandemic and a broken hip and is now a social media 'influencer'. John worries how he can protect her now she is so well-known? Perhaps vetting her phone messages isn't such a good idea.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 56, Episode 4

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. The panellists are David Mitchell, Paul Merton, Julian Clary and Gyles Brandreth.

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
Hennikay. Guy (Bill Bailey). Copyright: CPL Productions

Hennikay

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Animo-Expo Pro-Gaming Trade Fair

The pressure is on at work. Guy's company have had their best (only) idea in years (ever) stolen from under their noses by an unscrupulous rival. But luckily Guy has come up with a brilliant new idea, courtesy of his invisible best friend, Hennikay and the race is on for them to develop it before the big trade show.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:30pm (repeat)
Hue And Cry. Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Hue And Cry

Ealing comedy. A gang of East End youths turn the tables on the crooks who are using their favourite comic to pass coded communications.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Aging

Henry Normal presents another edition of the occasional show in which he uses poetry, storytelling and comedy to explore life's big questions. Here he focuses on getting old.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (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.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 2:45pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Time On Our Hands

This third 1996 special was at the time thought to be last that would be made. Rodney's doing a stock take in the garage and has found an artificial leg, some Showaddywaddy LPs and an old watch. They get the watch valued and get just a little shock when it sells at Sotherby's for £6.2 million pounds. After all these years their finally millionaires!

Radio 4 2:45pm (repeat)
Sally Phillips

Bridget Jones's Diary

Episode 10

Bridget goes home for Christmas, finding herself once again single and sleeping in a single bed in her parents' spare room.

Comedy Central 3pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Award-winning stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre is back with his Big Christmas show, a night of entertainment recorded in front of a live audience at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

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

Big Lizard

Christmas Special - Happy Proximas!

When it unexpectedly snows, Cosima decides it must be Christmas! Rex disrupts her festive preparations, but it doesn't stop the family having a perfect 'Proximas'.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:35pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bury My Half At Waltham Green

Arthur farms out Terry's services to a newly-released con. Unfortunately for Terry he's none-too-bright, and has some old associates really rather keen on getting back in touch.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
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.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 47 - Thanks A Minion!

Penfold's chances of winning a Sidekickie award are in peril when Stiletto attempts to snatch the prize. Greenback plots to destroy the world with termites, and DM gets overly enthusiastic.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 4:05pm (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 Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 12 - Evil Pea's Party Plan

It's Evil Pea's birthday, but she and Carrot are trapped in the bottom of her freezer. They must put their differences aside and work together to escape.

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

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 16 - Colour Catastrophe

The heroes set out on a quest to find out who is draining colour from the forest and muster all their positivity to save it from greyness.

U&Drama channel logo 5:25pm (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 6 - Old Flames

A visitor from Caroline's past is attached to her in more ways than one.

OUTflix 6pm
84 min
LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year. Image shows left to right: Daniel Foxx, Zoe Lyons, Jen Brister, Jonny Woo

LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year

In the bustling comedy scene, nine distinct LGBTQ+ comedians take centre stage at the Comedy Bloomers competition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Series 2, Episode 5 - Practice Makes Perfect

It's not all plain sailing as duo Tommy and Sheila prepare for a cruise.

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 8 - Prior Engagements

Following Madamme Edith's crowning as the Spirit of Nouvion, the General decides that she should marry Captain Bertorelli in order to cement relations between the two sides. A celebration at the chateaux offers Michelle the perfect chance to release the British airmen.

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 4, Episode 2 - Walter Makes A Bet

Ada's convinced that the baby is overdue, and obsessing over every method she can come up with to induce labour. Walter, meanwhile, has taken up bowls, and Leslie's worked off his feet running errands on his wife's behalf.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:15pm (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 6 - Turkey Dinner

During a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Christmas Special - The Flight Before Christmas

Shaun's seasonal excitement turns to dismay when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the Flock inadvertently leads to Timmy going missing. Can Shaun get Timmy back before he becomes someone else's present?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz. Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz

Series 3, Episode 6 - Merthyr - home of Welsh heroes

Stand-up and quizzer Paul Sinha tests the people of Merthyr Tydfil on their knowledge of Wales's 100 Greatest Heroes, from those rated alarmingly high to those who were overlooked.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 11, Episode 13 - The Honeymooners Return

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 11, Episode 1 - Come Back Jack Harry Teesdale

Returning home from a happy caravaning weekend, the Teesdales stop and give Compo, Clegg and Seymour a lift home. It soon becomes obvious that Mrs Teesdale is deeply worried about something. Can they help?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas Crackers

It's anthracite roast potatoes and green stuff all round - Grandad's cooking Christmas dinner! Trouble is, Rodney's in danger of dying of boredom. Then the glittering attractions of the Monte Carlo club beckon...

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Sindhu Vee, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, AJ Odudu, Alex Horne. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 7

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Joel Dommett, Sindhu Vee, Alex Horne and AJ Odudu to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Supplement

Damien is forced to be more populist when the food supplement he edits for a national newspaper fails to pull in the readers, but he is distracted by the offer of television work.

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 11, Episode 2 - The Kiss And Mavis Poskit

Clegg is more than alarmed when Edie and Nora begin to take an unnatural interest in him, especially when he learns that they have a good friend in need of a husband.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: 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

Christmas Special - Battle Of The Giants!

Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?

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

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 5, Episode 1 - Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight

Maggie has survived the pandemic and a broken hip and is now a social media 'influencer'. John worries how he can protect her now she is so well-known? Perhaps vetting her phone messages isn't such a good idea.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 56, Episode 4

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. The panellists are David Mitchell, Paul Merton, Julian Clary and Gyles Brandreth.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows left to right: Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Betty (Sutara Gayle), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe)

Ghosts

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Christmas Gift

Christmas is just around the corner and Mike's mum, Betty is staying. Although she is just trying to be helpful, Mike and Alison soon lose patience with her interfering ways.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Aging

Henry Normal presents another edition of the occasional show in which he uses poetry, storytelling and comedy to explore life's big questions. Here he focuses on getting old.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin Mammy

With Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 5 - Maths

With Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig and Susan Calman.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Award-winning stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre is back with his Big Christmas show, a night of entertainment recorded in front of a live audience at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Ignacio Lopez, Janine Harouni, Krishnan Guru-Murthy

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 6, Episode 6

Krishnan Guru-Murthy relives his teenage dreams on a ride-on lawnmower, Janine Harouni serenades everyone with some ukulele hip-hop and Ignacio Lopez is mortified by his school friend, who reveals an embarrassing obsession. There are weird obsessions, friends who dish the dirt and cringey performances but who will be crowned most embarrassing?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (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.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lou Sanders, Sally Phillips, Mel Giedroyc, Ria Lina

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 2, Episode 5

Mel and Lou are joined by actor Sally Phillips, comedian Alan Davies and stand-up Ria Lina. Sally reveals the best way to get back at a horrible boss, Alan tells all about his court appearance and we find out why you should never leave your kids with Ria.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig, Michelle Wolf, Mark Watson

QI

Series V, Episode 6 - Volatile

Sandi Toksvig presents a volatile episode of QI with Aisling Bea, Mark Watson, Michelle Wolf and Alan Davies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz. Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz

Series 3, Episode 5 - South Norwood - Paul brings up his half century for Radio 4

Paul celebrates his 50th stand-up show for Radio 4 with questions about anniversaries, 2011, and his home borough of Croydon.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show

The Stand Up Sketch Show

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

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Lance Stater (Toby Jones)

Detectorists

Series 2, Christmas Special

Lance seems to have lost his metal detecting mojo, and Russell's talk of a curse isn't helping.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Politics

Ricky Gervais: Politics

Ricky Gervais's sell-out live show looking at the world of politics.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
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 10:30pm (repeat)
Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children

Series 1, Episode 4 - Lockdown

In the final episode of the series, Ashley recalls the Blakers' experience during the pandemic and wonders if, despite the horrors of home-school, he will look back on lockdown as a golden period for the family.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 68, Episode 8

Writer and presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell makes her 20th appearance in the guest host's chair. Presenter and journalist Stacey Dooley and comedian and writer Andy Hamilton complete the panel.

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 8

Carol Vorderman, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe are the guests on this episode.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Award-winning stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre is back with his Big Christmas show, a night of entertainment recorded in front of a live audience at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

BBC Three 11pm (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.

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The Scotts. Image shows left to right: Laura Scott (Sharon Young), Henry Scott (Iain Connell), Moira Scott (Barbara Rafferty), Colette Scott (Louise McCarthy), Darren Lee (Lee Greig), Vincent Scott (Robert Florence), Vonny Scott (Shauna MacDonald), Jason Scott (Taylor Stewart), Erin Scott (Natacha Jean Baker)

The Scotts

Series 2, Episode 1

There's a new baby on the way and Collette and Darren are buzzing. So they invite all the family over for a gender reveal party - because they are classy like that.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Naked Week. Andrew Hunter Murray

The Naked Week

Episode 1

Host Andrew Hunter Murray, Chief Correspondent Amy Hoggart, and The Naked Week team deliver a (consensual) topical news-nude straight to your ears. This week - lobbying, art, soup, and farms.

BBC Three 11:30pm (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 Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
The Scotts. Image shows left to right: Henry Scott (Iain Connell), Laura Scott (Sharon Young)

The Scotts

Series 2, Episode 2

Laura is loving life working in her cafe. Until one regular customer just happens to be the spitting image of her free pass - a Hollywood heartthrob.

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

The Confessional

Series 3, Episode 4 - Maisie Adam

The award-winning comedian, Maisie Adam worries about her relationship with the truth, as she tries to tell it to Stephen Mangan. She worries about psychopathic tendencies too.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig, Michelle Wolf, Mark Watson

QI

Series V, Episode 6 - Volatile

Sandi Toksvig presents a volatile episode of QI with Aisling Bea, Mark Watson, Michelle Wolf and Alan Davies.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Richard Ayoade and Laura Smyth. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Moore, Dara O Briain, Ahir Shah

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on world events from the last seven days in the company of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sarah Keyworth, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah.

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The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The New Sofa

Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Billy Murphy (Shane Casey), Mairead MacSweeney (Hilary Rose)

The Young Offenders

Series 2, Episode 3

A day trip in memory of Conor's dad and the appearance of some mysterious cash cause confusion, with the interference of Billy Murphy creating a perfect storm of mayhem.

U&Dave channel logo 12:30am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Sindhu Vee, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, AJ Odudu, Alex Horne. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 7

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Joel Dommett, Sindhu Vee, Alex Horne and AJ Odudu to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

BBC Three 12:35am (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley)

The Young Offenders

Series 2, Episode 4

Conor, Jock and Mairéad, always tight on cash, come up with a hare-brained idea to become business owners as they buy a second hand chip van to try make extra money.

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Legends Of Comedy With Lenny Henry. Image shows left to right: Lenny Henry, Romesh Ranganathan

Legends Of Comedy With Lenny Henry

Episode 3 - Romesh Ranganathan

Sir Lenny welcomes comedy genius Romesh Ranganathan - one of the hardest working men in modern comedy.

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

QI

Series D, Special - Death

A Halloween-themed episode, with Andy Parsons, Clive Anderson and Sean Lock.

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Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Bono Brown (Jamie O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' Mammy

Mrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.

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Count Abdulla. Image shows left to right: Bhupinder (Haqi Ali), Abdulla Khan (Arian Nik), Amrita (Manpreet Bambra)

Count Abdulla

Episode 5 - The Red Shaadi

Gate-crashing Amrita's sister Preethi's hen night, Abdulla is introduced as Amrita's new Sikh boyfriend and Preethi is beyond excited to welcome him to the family. So much so that she invites, in fact insists, that he comes to the wedding.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Susan Calman, Stephen Fry, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 5 - Maths

With Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig and Susan Calman.

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Count Abdulla. Image shows left to right: Abdulla Khan (Arian Nik), Amrita (Manpreet Bambra)

Count Abdulla

Episode 6 - The Shadow Over Heathrow

Abdulla's terrified of the consequences of his identity being revealed as he escapes with Amrita from the wedding. But as they come clean about their feelings for one another, she offers a potential route out for the young Muslim doctor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Series 2, Episode 5 - Practice Makes Perfect

It's not all plain sailing as duo Tommy and Sheila prepare for a cruise.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:05am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Richard Ayoade and Laura Smyth. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Detectorists. Lance Stater (Toby Jones)

Detectorists

Series 2, Christmas Special

Lance seems to have lost his metal detecting mojo, and Russell's talk of a curse isn't helping.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 11, Episode 13 - The Honeymooners Return

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

U&Dave channel logo 2:50am (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows from L to R: Ed Gamble, Lou Sanders. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

Outsiders

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the Outsiders' last day living together in the wild. There's all to play for as the teams go all out to impress a sceptical David Mitchell and prove they can survive post apocalypse by making shoes from natural materials and herding animals.

Comedy Central 2:55am (repeat)
Lee Ridley. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Lost Voice Guy: Cerebral LOLsy

Stand-up from the disabled comedian.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Supplement

Damien is forced to be more populist when the food supplement he edits for a national newspaper fails to pull in the readers, but he is distracted by the offer of television work.

Comedy Central Extra 3:05am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Darren Harriott. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 7

Konnie Huq, Hal Cruttenden, Aisling Bea and Nathan Caton join team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott.

U&Drama channel logo 3:25am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 4 - Relative Strangers

After discovering his wife's most recent affair, Marcus throws Dorien out and begins divorce proceedings. She's desperate to get hold of the evidence and enlists Sharon and Tracey's help - at least that way she might get a decent settlement. But there are far more surprises in store...

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

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 5, Episode 1 - Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight

Maggie has survived the pandemic and a broken hip and is now a social media 'influencer'. John worries how he can protect her now she is so well-known? Perhaps vetting her phone messages isn't such a good idea.

Comedy Central Extra 3:50am (repeat)
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Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 2, Episode 1

Jon is joined by James Acaster and Judi Love to navigate the world of ridiculous and wonderful international TV. Includes a dive into the game show Moment of Truth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 56, Episode 4

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. The panellists are David Mitchell, Paul Merton, Julian Clary and Gyles Brandreth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Henry Normal. Copyright: BBC

Henry Normal

Episode 1 - A Normal Aging

Henry Normal presents another edition of the occasional show in which he uses poetry, storytelling and comedy to explore life's big questions. Here he focuses on getting old.

Comedy Central Extra 4:35am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, Steph McGovern

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 4, Episode 1

Tonight Rhod is joined by Steph McGovern, Russell Kane, and Sindhu Vee as they travel back in time. Discover who had a wig infatuation and someone pierces Rhod's ear!

Talking Pictures TV 4:35am (repeat)
The Case Of The Mukkinese Battle-Horn. Image shows from L to R: Dick Emery, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan

The Case Of The Mukkinese Battle-Horn

Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan and Dick Emery srar in this Goon-inspired film in which a rare Mukkinese Battle-horn is stolen from the Metropolitan Museum in the dead of night.

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