British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 10th January 2025

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

Minder

Series 3, Episode 4 - Looking For Micky

When Mad Micky goes on the run to protest his innocence, Terry has to look after him and Arthur sees his chance of a scoop.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:25am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 3 - Cheese Moon

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

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 15 - Keeping The Peace

After spending the night putting together the bed instead of sleeping in it, the Farmer has a lie in and Bitzer is in charge of making sure his master's rest is uninterrupted. Keeping the farm quiet proves to be a full time job for Bitzer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 2, Episode 7 - The More the Merrier

Charles learns of Izzy's torrid past, when her friends join them for a holiday.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 28 - Hen-Emy Of The State

Danger Mouse is left gadget-less when an unappreciated Squawk leaves the Danger Agency to work for tech genius Elon Muskrat.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 11 - We Want To Break Free

Dennis is exasperated to find that he can't land himself in detention.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 22, Episode 10 - The Coming Of The Beast

Truly tells Billy Ingleton that there is a tiger on the loose.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 11 - Women And Wine

Medic Simon Sparrow's efforts to get a date for the hospital ball turn to chaos.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 45 - Cappadocia, Turkey

A game of hide-and-seek threatens to topple the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia in Turkey.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8am (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 6 - Please Mind Your Head

Hyacinth and Richard spend their first night in their new weekend retreat. But plans to become part of the "country set" go horribly wrong as the apartment proves a little on the "bijou" side.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Prepper. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Pearl Mackie), Sylvia (Sue Johnston). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Prepper

Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Is Other People

Prepper follows neurotic, debt-ridden Rachel and hard-as-nails 'Churchill in Spanx' Sylvia, working class Mancunians who prep and podcast, sharing knowledge with their community, and showing off just how Armageddon-ready they are.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:10am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 2, Episode 1 - Oh! To Be In England (Part 1)

Between the birth of his first grandchild and the christening celebrations, Pop finds time to entertain frail widow Mrs Meredith. Meanwhile, Charley adjusts to being a businessman and breadwinner, and Primrose falls in love with the local vicar.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (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 8:30am (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 3, Episode 19 - Day At The Beach

Robert cannot go to the real beach, so Justin and Mac turn Justin's house into a beach instead. Guest starring Paul Hawkyard from Old Jack's Boat.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 7 - Let There Be Light

Richard shows that he has a way with electricity when he is pressed into service at the church hall.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods

Twinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 14 - More About Smaller

The Twirlywoos watch an artist make his clay sculpture's head smaller. The Twirlywoos then have a go and make the whole sculpture smaller and smaller until it is smaller than the Twirlywoos!

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 8, Episode 5 - Heir Apparent

Old Mr. Grace is struck with memories when he sees a photo of Mr. Humphries' mother. Could the young salesman be his long-lost son and natural heir to the store?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:35am (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 5 - Well Catered Funeral

His best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Jessica Ransom. Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 6 - Ingenious Inventors

A look at some of history's most ingenious inventors, as we take in everything from the invention of the wheel to the crisp.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 9 - Veggies Gotta Dance

Supertato and Evil Pea face each other in a dance-off so Supertato can rescue his friends.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:15am (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 23, Episode 2 - The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle

Howard's bicycle starts acting strangely in Pearl's presence.

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 23, Episode 3 - Mervyn Would Be Proud

Billy makes a rash promise.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 2, Episode 7 - The More the Merrier

Charles learns of Izzy's torrid past, when her friends join them for a holiday.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 5 - Niagara Falls, Canada and USA

Glitch blocks Niagara Falls to give Grim HQ a mud bath. Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?

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

Big Lizard

Episode 5 - Dad's Discovery

Whilst searching for new discoveries, a rockfall traps Dad, Cosima and Big Lizard in a cave. Just when all is lost, Dad finally discovers a new species!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 11 - Women And Wine

Medic Simon Sparrow's efforts to get a date for the hospital ball turn to chaos.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 12:40pm (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 7 - Let There Be Light

Richard shows that he has a way with electricity when he is pressed into service at the church hall.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Other Day The Earth Stood Still

Only Danger Mouse can save the world from chaos when the Baron stops the world spinning with a plague of traffic lights.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!

Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Prepper. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Pearl Mackie), Sylvia (Sue Johnston). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Prepper

Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Is Other People

Prepper follows neurotic, debt-ridden Rachel and hard-as-nails 'Churchill in Spanx' Sylvia, working class Mancunians who prep and podcast, sharing knowledge with their community, and showing off just how Armageddon-ready they are.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:05pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 5 - Waffle Grows

It's Waffle's last day at the Brooklyn-Bells' but he still finds time to upset neighbour Mrs Hobbs. Simon hears Waffle speak. Will he finally agree that the family can keep the special dog?

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

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 6 - Desserts Of Destiny

Evil Pea lures Supertato and Tomato into her cave of frosted doom. Can they find the courage to avoid her traps and retrieve The Lost Candle of Birthdays for Tomato's Museum?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods

Twinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (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 Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 19, Episode 2

This week Mark Nelson is joined by stand-up comedians Ed Byrne and Julia Sutherland, both who are very competitive, but will Ed's Good Story about parking win out over Julia's Good Story about being cool again? They are joined by folk-punk hero Tom Robinson, whose Bad Stories are the stuff of rock and roll legend, including battling his way into East Berlin and the Hammersmith Odeon.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (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 1:45pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 5 - Super Happy Bake-Off

An angry Swampclops follows the heroes back from their quest for a giant raspberry, so Hoofius must abandon his chances of winning the bake-off.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 2pm (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 4, Episode 7 - Put That Light Out!

Jones, Frazer, Pike and Godfrey are stationed on an exercise in the local lighthouse, but soon cause trouble when they turn the light on and shine it over Walmington-on-Sea... during an air-raid.

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

The Motion Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Dr Phil Hammond watches over proceedings in the quirky debating game, with guests Steve Punt, John O'Farrell, Derek Draper and Rhona Cameron.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Nova Jones

Nova Jones

Series 3, Episode 10 - The Trial Of Nova Jones

Nova is locked up for being too talented, and only McLaren can save her.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
1834. Copyright: BBC

1834

Episode 2 - The Time Machine

Jason decides that the invention of the toasted sandwich maker will sort out his new 19th century life.

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 5 - Well Catered Funeral

His best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:45pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 20 - Dino Danger

A toy dinosaur rampages through the supermarket and scares the Grape Kids. Carrot and Supertato work out that it's controlled by a remote control and try to get the dinosaur back in its box.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 3:20pm (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 8, Episode 5 - Heir Apparent

Old Mr. Grace is struck with memories when he sees a photo of Mr. Humphries' mother. Could the young salesman be his long-lost son and natural heir to the store?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 19 - Pranks For The Memories

Dennis is on his final warning - one more prank and he will be sent to Grim Lane School.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 2 - The Trouble With Trilobites

When a pack of pesky, migrating trilobites overrun the ship, Big Lizard has to use a hidden talent to lure them away. But one little trilobite, Rex, decides to stay.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 20 - Grizzly Games

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

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

Minder

Series 3, Episode 5 - Dreamhouse

Terry finally gets the chance to taste the high life when he has to mind a singing star's dream home. Arthur, as usual, has other ideas.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 5 - Squawkenbard Kingcluck Brunel

When King Kong Brunel suggests that the Professor's success is all due to her privileged life as Danger Agency lab technician with scientist parents, an irked Squawk uses Brunel's Cow Trainer to swap bodies with him in order to show that she could be just as successful in his shoes.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 4pm (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 23, Episode 2 - The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle

Howard's bicycle starts acting strangely in Pearl's presence.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:15pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 10 - Neville The Liar

The heroes quest to get Hoofius' Toby Jug back from the depths of the Riddling Ruins and are faced with a series of puzzles and traps to solve.

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 23, Episode 3 - Mervyn Would Be Proud

Billy makes a rash promise.

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

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 13 - Sweetieland Saga

Evil Pea cheats Chilli out of winning floofy teddies at a funfair made from sweets, so Supertato and the Veggies must get the teddies back before it's too late!

Talking Pictures TV 4:40pm (repeat)
Crooks In Cloisters. Image shows from L to R: Walter (Ronald Fraser), Bikini (Barbara Windsor), Squirts (Bernard Cribbins). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Crooks In Cloisters

Film about a band of London thieves who decides to make a strategic retreat to a Cornish monastery.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 5 - Waffle Grows

It's Waffle's last day at the Brooklyn-Bells' but he still finds time to upset neighbour Mrs Hobbs. Simon hears Waffle speak. Will he finally agree that the family can keep the special dog?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 5:20pm (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 7 - Let There Be Light

Richard shows that he has a way with electricity when he is pressed into service at the church hall.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (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 5, Episode 2 - Misery

Charlie's making up for lost time and showing his long-secret affection at every opportunity. Eventually he drives Caroline to distraction and she makes an attempt to escape from his attentions. In doing so she injures an ankle and becomes a prisoner in her bedroom, at the mercy of the adoring Charlie.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 8, Episode 5 - Heir Apparent

Old Mr. Grace is struck with memories when he sees a photo of Mr. Humphries' mother. Could the young salesman be his long-lost son and natural heir to the store?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 2, Episode 7 - The More the Merrier

Charles learns of Izzy's torrid past, when her friends join them for a holiday.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Book Signing

It's the day of Lionel's book launch, and Alistair has a new publicity stunt prepared in case sales start flagging. Jean, meanwhile, is busy trying to push as many sales as she can.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 116, Episode 1

This week on The News Quiz, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Geoff Norcott, Paul Sinha, Angela Barnes and Anushka Asthana to unpack the week's new stories. The panel look into Donald Trump's international ambitions, Keir Starmer looking ahead to the not-too-distant, yet not-too-close future, and the relentless interjections to British politics from Elon Musk.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 11 - Women And Wine

Medic Simon Sparrow's efforts to get a date for the hospital ball turn to chaos.

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 4, Episode 6 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that in his absence most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called upon to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

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 17, Episode 8 - Beware Of The Elbow

Compo, Clegg and Foggy happen upon a man who wants to save the world from thin people and their sharp elbows.

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

QI

Series E, Episode 7 - Espionage

With Clive Anderson, Vic Reeves and Jo Brand.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
Zen Motoring

Zen Motoring

Episode 6 - Words In The Woods

It's all out eco-spiritual warfare as Ogmios returns to battle rap. Will he stay zen or lose it all?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Prepper. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Pearl Mackie), Sylvia (Sue Johnston). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Prepper

Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Is Other People

Prepper follows neurotic, debt-ridden Rachel and hard-as-nails 'Churchill in Spanx' Sylvia, working class Mancunians who prep and podcast, sharing knowledge with their community, and showing off just how Armageddon-ready they are.

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 4, Episode 7 - Put That Light Out!

Jones, Frazer, Pike and Godfrey are stationed on an exercise in the local lighthouse, but soon cause trouble when they turn the light on and shine it over Walmington-on-Sea... during an air-raid.

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 17, Episode 9 - The Thing In Wesley's Shed

Wesley is nearly ready to unleash his top secret creation on an unsuspecting world.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: Kojey Radical, David Mitchell, Stacey Solomon, Rob Brydon, Jill Scott, Lee Mack, Harry Hill

Would I Lie To You?

Series 18, Episode 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair, with Lee Mack and David Mitchell returning as team captains. They are joined by guest panellists Harry Hill, Kojey Radical, Jill Scott and Stacey Solomon.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 5 - Party

The canteen are tasked with catering the factory's Christmas do, and must stick to a Japanese theme as a multi-national merger is being negotiated.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Motion Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Dr Phil Hammond watches over proceedings in the quirky debating game, with guests Steve Punt, John O'Farrell, Derek Draper and Rhona Cameron.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Heather Button (Ania Marson), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 3, Episode 2 - A Lot To Take In

A mysterious visitor arrives at Button House, with a revelation that leaves Alison reeling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
1834. Copyright: BBC

1834

Episode 2 - The Time Machine

Jason decides that the invention of the toasted sandwich maker will sort out his new 19th century life.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 5 - Excuse

Penny decides to throw a Pride And Prejudice party in a bid to introduce Miranda to some eligible young men.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Zoe Lyons, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe, Dan Tiernan

QI

Series U, Episode 14 - Underground & Underwater

Sandi is joined by Zoe Lyons, Dan Tiernan, Josh Widdicombe and Alan Davies for an underground and underwater episode of QI.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 6 - Mr. Bean Rides Again

Rowan Atkinson creates more comic mayhem as Mr. Bean comes to the aid of a heart-attack victim, fails miserably to post a letter and flies off on holiday.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett: Wallop!. Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett: Wallop

Stand-up special from Rob Beckett.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows left to right: Susie Dent, John Cooper Clarke

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 26 (C4: 27), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones take on Joe Wilkinson and Phil Wang. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Dr John Cooper Clarke. And maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

Comedy Central 9:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 8 - Mr. Bean In Room 426

Mr. Bean books into a hotel room and makes himself well and truly at home. In typical fashion he manages to lock himself out in a state of undress. Fortunately, help comes from an unexpected saviour.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm (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 1, Episode 6

Denise and Dave's wedding day has finally arrived, and the family are busy readying themselves for the ceremony - and drinking - ahead.

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60 min version
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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.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jill Scott, Maya Jama, Tyson Fury, Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 19, Episode 1

Romesh Ranganathan returns with the comedy quiz as team captains Jamie Redknapp and Jill Scott and regular panellist Micah Richards are joined by Tyson Fury, Maya Jama and Rob Beckett.

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Still Game

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Undrinkables

A funeral brings the community together while bootleg alcohol has a sobering effect on Craiglang's residents.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
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What? Seriously??

Episode 1 - Suits, Shells, And Survival

Dara O Briain and Isy Suttie untangle suits, shells and survival with special guest Helen Sharman, the actual astronaut.

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60 min
Taskmaster: The Live Experience. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

Taskmasterclass, Episode 2 - Education For All

Greg Davies and his servile assistant Little Alex Horne narrate the show that seeks to answer some of the most burning questions about Taskmaster. In this episode, Greg patiently explains to Alex how Taskmaster is in fact a vast educational curriculum designed to help comedians better themselves. Featuring Bob Mortimer's unforgettable beach graph, Sophie Duker's unusual impersonation of a dinosaur, and an avant-garde masterpiece from Sally Phillips. As usual, Alex provides some fairly interesting bonus facts and stats to help illustrate the discussion.

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Only An Excuse?. Jonathan Watson

Only An Excuse?

Highlights Special

A selection of sketches picked from 27 years of the hit Scottish comedy, mixing classic characters, favourite skits and hilarious media spoofs. Frankie Boy rocks up at the petrol station, King Kenny dispenses managerial advice on the golf course and Sir Fergie lectures on leadership at Harvard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
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Mark Steel's In Town

Series 2, Episode 5 - Gateshead

Mark performs from the Old Town Hall in Gateshead (and definitely not Newcastle), Tyne and Wear, where he enjoys a memorable night out in a local pub, gets a telling-off in the Baltic Art Gallery, visits the Angel of The North and goes to an ugly car park that some people want to preserve because of its role in a grisly murder.

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dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 5 - Party

The canteen are tasked with catering the factory's Christmas do, and must stick to a Japanese theme as a multi-national merger is being negotiated.

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50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Image shows left to right: Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Billy Porter, Graham Norton, Claudia Winkleman, Myles Smith

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 14 - Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Billy Porter, Claudia Winkleman, Myles Smith

Tom Hiddleston says Othello changed the course of his life, Brie Larson talks about being on stage for the very first time, Billy Porter tells of his fight to appear in Cabaret, Claudia Winkleman says her fashion style for The Traitors is Princess Anne meets Sarah Brightman, and Myles Smith performs live in the studio.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 20, Episode 5

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Rob Beckett is joined by Lethal Bizzle and Tiff Stevenson, while Aisling Bea's team is Jessica Knappett and Nish Kumar.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
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Him & Her

A selection of episodes from the third series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 6, Episode 2

David presents stories Of Mice and Men and A Can of Worms, followed by some audience questions.

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Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

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Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 5 - Excuse

Penny decides to throw a Pride And Prejudice party in a bid to introduce Miranda to some eligible young men.

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Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening. Image shows left to right: Phoenix Brown, Melanie Brown, Romesh Ranganathan, Jonathan Ross, Shanthi Ranganathan, Honey Ross, Chloe Madeley, Richard Madeley. Credit: Ranga Bee

Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening

Episode 2

Mel B and her daughter Phoenix, Jonathan Ross and his daughter Honey, and Richard Madeley and his daughter Chloe compete in the comedy game show where success lies in the hands of the parents. Mel's faith in Phoenix is brought into question, Jonathan has an outrageous idea for how Honey can turn an impediment into an advantage, and Chloe shares her dad's tendency to expose himself in the Madeley kitchen. Romesh also teaches his mum Shanthi how to deliver bad news to a Spice Girl.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
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The Wilsons Save The World

Series 3, Episode 1 - Wellness

After months of not seeing each other, the Wilsons are getting a socially distanced visit from Grandma and Pop-pops. Jennifer has spent lock down learning about inner peace and the use of products from a company called Awww Well. Although Jennifer has never met her rep Amanda, she feels invigorated by the SPF1 suntan lotion, bath vinegar and the 'healing' whatsapp group. Mike is suspicious.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Ed Byrne and Hal Cruttenden.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
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Al Murray: One Man, One Guvnor

Al Murray returns as The Pub Landlord in this TV edit of his 2014 stand-up DVD, One Man, One Guvnor.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne and Chris Ramsey.

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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

Series 1, Episode 6

Denise and Dave's wedding day has finally arrived, and the family are busy readying themselves for the ceremony - and drinking - ahead.

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The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 2, Episode 1 - Oh! To Be In England (Part 1)

Between the birth of his first grandchild and the christening celebrations, Pop finds time to entertain frail widow Mrs Meredith. Meanwhile, Charley adjusts to being a businessman and breadwinner, and Primrose falls in love with the local vicar.

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QI

Series E, Episode 7 - Espionage

With Clive Anderson, Vic Reeves and Jo Brand.

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Bottom Live

Bottom Live

Eddie and Richie get up to more insane antics in the 1993 live stage version of the popular sitcom.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows left to right: Susie Dent, John Cooper Clarke

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 26 (C4: 27), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones take on Joe Wilkinson and Phil Wang. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Dr John Cooper Clarke. And maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

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Deep Fake Neighbour Wars. Adele (Katia Kvinge)

Deep Fake Neighbour Wars

Episode 2

Rihanna and baby Kevin Hart lived happily beside Usain Bolt until girlfriend, Phoebe Waller-Bridge arrived. Adele's awning is under attack from neighbour Jake Paul's pigeons.

Comedy Central Extra 1:50am (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated podcasts.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 2, Episode 7 - The More the Merrier

Charles learns of Izzy's torrid past, when her friends join them for a holiday.

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

Minder

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here Anymore

A chance meeting in a club which Terry is minding takes Arthur into the world of fine art as he sees an opportunity to make some money by selling forgeries.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 11 - Women And Wine

Medic Simon Sparrow's efforts to get a date for the hospital ball turn to chaos.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
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Cuckoo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Ivy Arrives

The Thompson clan are getting back to peace and quiet following Dale's departure, when Ken receives the unexpected news that he has a sister - Ivy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Prepper. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Pearl Mackie), Sylvia (Sue Johnston). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Prepper

Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Is Other People

Prepper follows neurotic, debt-ridden Rachel and hard-as-nails 'Churchill in Spanx' Sylvia, working class Mancunians who prep and podcast, sharing knowledge with their community, and showing off just how Armageddon-ready they are.

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Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 23, Episode 3 - Mervyn Would Be Proud

Billy makes a rash promise.

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Cuckoo. Ivy (Andie MacDowell). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 5, Episode 2 - Ivy Nanny

Ken is keen for Sid to go to private school, but Lorna is vehemently opposed.

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

The Motion Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Dr Phil Hammond watches over proceedings in the quirky debating game, with guests Steve Punt, John O'Farrell, Derek Draper and Rhona Cameron.

Comedy Central 4:10am (repeat)
Mother F**king Pep Talk. Munya Chawawa. Copyright: Comedy Central

Mother F**king Pep Talk

Episode 5 - Munya Chawawa: Say It With Your Motherf**king Chest

Have you ever walked away from an encounter cursing yourself for not speaking up? Munya Chawawa wants you to know that it's ok to put your foot down and not take the BS. Be proud of what you believe in and say it with your motherf**king chest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
1834. Copyright: BBC

1834

Episode 2 - The Time Machine

Jason decides that the invention of the toasted sandwich maker will sort out his new 19th century life.

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