British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 13th January 2017

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Folly To Be Wise

Folly To Be Wise

A repeat of this 1953 film.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Doctor In The House. Image shows from L to R: Danny Hooley (Jonathan Lynn), Dave Briddock (Simon Cuff), Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Mike Upton (Barry Evans), Paul Collier (George Layton), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies)

Doctor In The House

Series 2, Episode 12 - Doctor On The Box

When a TV company wants to make a film about medical students, the boys are all anxious to take part.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 15 - Quark Games

The heroes find themselves fighting for their lives on an alien world in Quark's latest money-spinning sports event.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 5, Episode 15 - A Duck For Launch

Whilst Denise Laroque hides in his cellar, Michelle orders René to despatch the long-distance duck to England, with microfilm attached. Meanwhile, Flick and Von Smallhausen are on the hunt for the missing money.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:05am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 9 - Lambert-Fisher Glacier, Antarctica

When Grandmaster Glitch builds his effigy in ice, his digging threatens the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica.

ITV Encore 8:05am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

Talking Pictures TV 8:20am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

All At Sea

Short comedy film starring Hal Monty and Max Bygraves as two sailors on leave, cut from Skimpy In The Navy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (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 4, Episode 10 - Just Us

Justin, Robert and Little Monster are excited to spend the day with all their friends, but wake to discover that nobody is there.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (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 7, Episode 3 - The New Neighbours

When the new next-door neighbours - a Mr and Mrs Duncan - move in, Jean undertakes some strategic snooping to find out what they are like.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

ITV Encore 9:05am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 1

It's a momentous day for the Brent Park Cricket Club as the team prepare for the opening ceremony of their new pitch and pavilion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (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 7, Episode 4 - The Bypass

Out at the house in Hampshire, Jean and Lionel get caught up in a countryside crisis when they learn a bypass is to be built around the village.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 9 - Sooty Takes Off

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to join the junior model flyers' club, and they have just the plane to prove their skills. But after a journey that takes them from Paris to the North Pole, will they have enough fuel to make it home?

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 9 - More About Up

The Piece of Paper visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat and thenfolds itself into stairs for Chickedy and Chick to climb up.

ITV Encore 9:30am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 2

A motorised lawn-mover - a present from Kevin and Maggie to Roger and Mim - turns into a star performance.

Talking Pictures TV 9:55am (repeat)
Freedom Of The Seas. Image shows from L to R: George Smith (Clifford Mollison), Jennie (Zelma O'Neal). Copyright: Associated British Picture Corporation

Freedom Of The Seas

Comedy following a mild-mannered City clerk who becomes a success in the Royal Navy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture

The station is rife with tension when the ladies are forced to share the mens' locker rooms, with no funds available to fix a problem in theirs. Meanwhile, Grim is organising a major drugs raid, Boyle a drinking evening, and Habib's looking after her younger sister.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 5 - Laptop

When Nathan's laptop mysteriously breaks down in the middle of a project, Josh is the obvious suspect.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 25, Episode 5 - Who's That With Barry And Glenda..?

Truly deduces sinister activities - why else is Barry in the wood with a case?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:10am (repeat)
Spot Bots. Copyright: BBC

Spot Bots

Episode 10 - Zipperoo

Cubi shows off with his rocket-powered zip wire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: 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 25, Episode 6 - An Apple And A Day

Clegg, Truly and Alvin are volunteered to go to take some old timers out for a day.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20am (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Copyright: Rank Organisation

The League Of Gentlemen

Comic crime caper about an audacious robbery plotted and executed by a group of former military men.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 11, Episode 8 - A Decent Proposal

While the Harper family are attending Grace's funeral, Susan has a visitor from beyond the grave with an offer she can hardly refuse.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Highlights Special - That's What You Think

Diddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. The pair look back at some of their greatest ratings hits over their first season on air.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 11, Episode 9 - Darts All, Folks

Ben discovers that he is not quite the darts player his father was, and Susan discovers that her new personal trainer is not quite fit for purpose.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Kite

What's more fun than a kite on a windy afternoon? Nothing when Shaun and pals are concerned.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (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 1 - Lipstick And Other Problems

The telltale signs of Barry's chivalrous rescue of Marina cause marital strife.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 5 - Big Mouth Strikes Again

Becky makes an unexpected enemy of the Tooth Fairy when she begins selling healthy food to fellow pupils.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 9 - More About Up

The Piece of Paper visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat and thenfolds itself into stairs for Chickedy and Chick to climb up.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 4, Episode 6 - My Old Man's A Tory

Albert and Harold argue over politics, Albert being a Conservative and Harold being Labour.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 2 - Jack Dee, Gary Lineker, Fay Ripley

Frank Skinner is joined by comedian Jack Dee, footballer-turned-pundit Gary Lineker and actress Fay Ripley. Nominations include hand dryers, internet trolls and people who tell the truth.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (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 10 - Three's Company

With Sharon still desperate to become pregnant, Tracey's announcement that she has a bun in the oven comes as quite a blow: back in Chigwell, Dorien's been given her marching orders and Geraldine knows everything.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35pm (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 7, Episode 3 - The New Neighbours

When the new next-door neighbours - a Mr and Mrs Duncan - move in, Jean undertakes some strategic snooping to find out what they are like.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

These are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.

U&Yesterday channel logo 3pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 7, Episode 2

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 12 - Little Sheep Of Horrors

Little lambs shouldn't watch scary movies, as Timmy finds out at his cost.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Spot Bots. Copyright: BBC

Spot Bots

Episode 10 - Zipperoo

Cubi shows off with his rocket-powered zip wire.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15pm (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 7, Episode 4 - The Bypass

Out at the house in Hampshire, Jean and Lionel get caught up in a countryside crisis when they learn a bypass is to be built around the village.

U&Dave channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 3 - Aquatic Animals

With Clive Anderson, Meera Syal and Bill Bailey.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 2, Episode 10

Hapless hero Captain Adorable attempts to thwart some robbers; and The Lost Pirate stumbles across a fellow pirate at the dentist.

U&Yesterday channel logo 3:45pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper

The Best Of Tommy Cooper

Series 1, Episode 5

A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (repeat)
I'm All Right Jack. Copyright: Charter Film Productions

I'm All Right Jack

An upper-class dimwit is thrown onto the shop floor by his uncle in an attempt to provoke a strike. With Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas & Peter Sellers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: 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 25, Episode 7 - Barry Becomes A Psychopathic Killer But Only Part Time

Smiler finds himself being pursued by a woman who believes he's rich.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 10 - Bouncing Boj

Mr Cloppity is picking apples in the orchard, but when he gets stuck up high in his cherry picker, Boj improvises with Mr Nibblit's exercise trampoline to get him down - and inspires all his buddies to use their springiest toys to get bouncing for apples in time to his bojey-bouncing beat.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Highlights Special - That's What You Think

Diddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. The pair look back at some of their greatest ratings hits over their first season on air.

U&Yesterday channel logo 4:15pm (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 1, Episode 7 - The Dance Of Hitler Youth

The Colonel organises a party in the café, purportedly to celebrate the burning of the Reichstag, but in fact just to get Flick out of his apartment whilst it is broken into.

CITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 26 - Wanted

Bean is mistaken for an escaped convict and carted off to jail.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House. Image shows from L to R: Danny Hooley (Jonathan Lynn), Dave Briddock (Simon Cuff), Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Mike Upton (Barry Evans), Paul Collier (George Layton), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies)

Doctor In The House

Series 2, Episode 13 - Finals

The day of judgement has finally arrived as the students are thrust into a busy period of exams before they can become fully-qualified doctors.

ITV Encore 4:20pm (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

CITV 4:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 17 - Gadget Kid

Mr Bean is dogged by a young Japanese boy in the Science Museum and takes an instant dislike to the scallywag, until he sees what he has in his knapsack - gadgets so cool that you cannot get them in the West. So when a security guard tries to ruin their fun, they run away together - to Mars!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: 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 25, Episode 8 - Things To Do When Your Wife Runs Off With A Turkish Waiter

The man Barry and Glenda once exchanged addresses with turns up.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
You're Only Young Twice. Image shows from L to R: Cissie Lupin (Pat Coombs), Flora Petty (Peggy Mount). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

You're Only Young Twice

Series 4, Episode 7 - The Home Perm

With extended family set to visit, Mrs. Petty sets out for a perm. But arguing with the hairdresser over Cissie's latest bill sees her banned from every salon in the village! Cissie, however, recalls the recent acquisition of a home perming kit...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 3 - Nits!

There's an outbreak of nits at Dockbridge High and there's only one person who can help... Some call her the Exterminator, some call her the Nitbuster, others just call her the Nit Nurse. But can she save the school from a fate worse than nits?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 4 - New Head

With the sudden departure of Mr Barker, there's a vacancy for a new head teacher at Dockbridge High and Mr Potter has his eye on his dream job. Unfortunately someone else does too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 11, Episode 8 - A Decent Proposal

While the Harper family are attending Grace's funeral, Susan has a visitor from beyond the grave with an offer she can hardly refuse.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Episode 1 - Finders Keepers?

When George finds a lost credit card, he wonders if there might be a reward. Meanwhile, Mildred suspects that another wedding anniversary will go by, forgotten, and Jeffrey is bothered by Tristram's new playmates.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 7

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Luca and Amara and special guests Lauren Layfield, Matthew Crosby, Dan Wright and Marlon Davis, who battle it out in a series of rounds and challenges.

ITV Encore 5:35pm (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 3

Bob is staying at the Dervishes, having been thrown out by Ginnie. Mim does her best to cheer him up - but she can't get far.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 4, Episode 6 - My Old Man's A Tory

Albert and Harold argue over politics, Albert being a Conservative and Harold being Labour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 11, Episode 9 - Darts All, Folks

Ben discovers that he is not quite the darts player his father was, and Susan discovers that her new personal trainer is not quite fit for purpose.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 18 - Light Fingers

Otto is up to no good and is taking things that don't belong to him. The friends must stop him and return the possessions to their rightful owner.

ITV Encore 6:05pm (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 4

Kevin and Maggie have a painful discussion about their fertility problem - he cannot forgive Maggie for lying to him.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 19 - Let It Grow

Zig and Zag discover the joys of growing your own vegetables, but at the farmer's market they discover that bigger doesn't always mean better.

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 21, Episode 1 - Lipstick And Other Problems

The telltale signs of Barry's chivalrous rescue of Marina cause marital strife.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 39 - The Cute Shall Inherit The Earth

A CATastrophe hits earth and only DM can stop things from getting too hairy when cute kittens begin replacing humans.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (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 1 - White Hunter

Jean and Lionel have finally, formally rekindled their romance, and Alistair is far more interested in securing an interesting, eye-catching cover photo of Lionel for the cover of his book.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 10

HHTV News reports live from the Battle of Thermopylae, Celt housewives find decorative uses for severed heads and we learn the revolting truth about Roman toilets.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - The Frog's Legacy

At Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz)

Doc Martin

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Portwenn Effect

It's the Portwenn Players dance, an auspicious event in the village's social calendar. PC Mark's male worries are exaccerbated when Louise invites him to go. Martin heads up to the moor to see ranger Stewart.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 9 - Ladies & Gentlemen

With Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and Australian novelist Kathy Lette.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
The Good Old Days. Copyright: BBC

The Good Old Days

Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.

CITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 26 - Wanted

Bean is mistaken for an escaped convict and carted off to jail.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Rylan Clark-Neal, Frank Skinner, Nigel Havers, Catherine Tate. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 1 - Catherine Tate, Rylan Clark-Neal, Nigel Havers

Comedian Catherine Tate, actor Nigel Havers and TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal try to send hipster restaurants, set up-paparazzi shoots and Jeremy Corbyn into the Orwellian chamber.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Future Is Now

Millie has to choose her next-level school subjects, and it's proving impossible.

CITV 8:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 17 - Gadget Kid

Mr Bean is dogged by a young Japanese boy in the Science Museum and takes an instant dislike to the scallywag, until he sees what he has in his knapsack - gadgets so cool that you cannot get them in the West. So when a security guard tries to ruin their fun, they run away together - to Mars!

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 7, Episode 2

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

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Coonskin Cap

When a policewoman is shot at by an invisible perpetrator, Jonathan's powers of detection are once again called upon - this time on national TV.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mammy's Coming!

Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Love Soup. Alice Chenery (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: BBC

Love Soup

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dream Twister

A new manager at the store has a surprising revelation for Alice: the world will end on December 12th. Meanwhile, an old friend - now a media studies lecturer - is having problems with a student, and asks Alice for help. He's soon in love, but will a blind date find her a man? And what do her increasingly bizarre dreams mean?

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 2

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 1 - Romance

Viewers last saw Lee and Lucy as a newlywed couple just having their first baby. Fast-forward seven years and baby Charlie now has five year-old twin siblings, Benji and Molly.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 2 - Winston Churchill's Pants

Sharp stand-up from Dave Gorman, who answers life's burning questions. What is Richard Branson capable of? And should David Dickinson be stopped?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan, who take on Noel Fielding and Fay Ripley. The Brett Domino Trio are in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Talking Pictures TV 9:15pm (repeat)
The Truth About Women. Humphrey Tavistock (Laurence Harvey). Credit: STUDIOCANAL

The Truth About Women

To a husband unable to understand his wife, an old gentleman recounts romantic passages in his life: his first love, a "fast" girl, an adventure in the East, a romance in Paris, a title-seeking American, an artist and a nurse. Finally, how he married his wife.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mammy's Going

When Spartacus the old family dog starts looking poorly, the Brown children reluctantly decide the time has come to put her in a home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 3 - Major Star

Melchett instructs Blackadder to organise a concert party in order to raise the troops' morale, following the Russians' withdrawal from combat. However, the General takes a particular liking to George's drag act, which could put a halt to proceedings...

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Tommy Cooper

The Best Of Tommy Cooper

Series 1, Episode 5

A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.

London Live 9:45pm (repeat)
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Love Soup

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Menaced Assassin

Milly dates a man who is half Native American, Cleo gets involved in a spot of BDSM at a recycling centre, and a web of romantic deceit results in Alice being arrested by the Metropolitan Police's anti-terrorism unit.

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A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 2

Three members of One Direction and Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox are the guests joining James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
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Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre

Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
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QI

Series N, Episode 12 - Noodles

With Matt Lucas, Cariad Lloyd and Jerry Springer.

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Taskmaster. Joe Wilkinson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 5 - There's Strength In Arches

It's finally time for Greg Davies to present his trophy to the overall champion. But before that, there's still time for more ridiculous task attempts, including Richard Osman doing something appalling with a shopping trolley.

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65 min
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Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!

TV edit of Alan Carr's 2015-released live show.

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'Allo 'Allo!

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Dance Of Hitler Youth

The Colonel organises a party in the café, purportedly to celebrate the burning of the Reichstag, but in fact just to get Flick out of his apartment whilst it is broken into.

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Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

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60 min
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The Graham Norton Show

Series 20, Episode 15 - Ben Affleck, Sienna Miller, Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, Gregory Porter

Hollywood's hottest double act Emily Stone and Ryan Gosling talk about La La Land, Ben Affleck chats about his brother Casey, Sienna Miller talks about receiving a rather backhanded compliment, and Gregory Porter performs live in the studio.

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The Mighty Boosh

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Power Of The Crimp

Vince and Howard are distraught to learn they've had their style stolen by the Flighty Zeus.

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Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes of the satirical panel game.

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 10 - Three's Company

With Sharon still desperate to become pregnant, Tracey's announcement that she has a bun in the oven comes as quite a blow: back in Chigwell, Dorien's been given her marching orders and Geraldine knows everything.

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The Chris Ramsey Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Chris Ramsey is joined by Jimmy Carr and Natasia Demetriou who play a game of 'Pet Toy or Sex Toy' before battling a rowdy hen party in Gamewreckers as they go head-to-head in a Just Dance challenge. Chris tries to transform himself into a 'proper Geordie' on a train with helpful tips from Geordie Queen, Vicky Pattison.

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Uncle

Series 3, Episode 2 - Bringing Sexy Back

Andy makes a start on his new career, but finds songwriting for a boy band more difficult than he'd imagined. Meanwhile Errol concludes that he needs to find a girlfriend, and Sam and Bruce are trying to conceive.

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The Mighty Boosh

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Strange Tale Of The Crack Fox

Whilst putting the rubbish out, Vince befriends the Crack Fox, inviting him into Nabootique for some hot soup.

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(repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 2

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

ITV Encore Midnight (repeat)
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Kingdom

Series 2, Episode 4

Simon is back and tells Peter that he's ready to start work. Peter has to sort out a sponsorship dispute between the local sex shop and the cricket team - then he knocks team captain Nigel Pearson down while riding Lyle's bike. Simon is having a passionate affair with a mystery blonde who turns out to be Nigel's wife. Lyle is called upon to represent a lady who refuses to pay her council tax. Sidney Snell buys Gloria a ski training machine - and proposes a cruise on the Norwegian fjords.

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A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Highlights Special - Rally Special

James Corden and the gang, including comedian Jimmy Carr and Olympian Amy Williams, go head-to-head in the standout challenge from Series 7: the rally car race, as seen back in Episode 1.

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Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

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Brush Strokes

Series 5, Episode 8

Jacko finds himself out of a home. Eric and Jean are moving to Reigate. Veronica leaves for Sicily with Marcello and Elmo is seen leaving casino in his pink car with girlfriends.

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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 2 - Winston Churchill's Pants

Sharp stand-up from Dave Gorman, who answers life's burning questions. What is Richard Branson capable of? And should David Dickinson be stopped?

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan, who take on Noel Fielding and Fay Ripley. The Brett Domino Trio are in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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Bellamy's People

Episode 4

Radio journalist Gary Bellamy continues his journey meeting the people of Britain and this week asks how society's values are changing.

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Tommy Cooper

Episode 3

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Arthur Lowe.

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No Offence

Series 2, Episode 2

As the team quell the riots that are exploding throughout Manchester, Dinah's discovery of young casualties in a gang-owned property pushes investigations in an unexpected direction. Joy is thrown into freefall after a shock discovery at Friday Street.

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Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

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Human Remains. Image shows left to right: Flick (Julia Davis), Peter (Rob Brydon)

Human Remains

Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.

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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.

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Last Tango In Halifax

Series 1, Episode 6

Gillian and Robbie grow closer while Alan calls the wedding off, in an emotional conclusion to the series. But can Celia rise to the occasion, face her demons and get Alan back?

London Live 2:20am (repeat)
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Black Books

A selection of episodes from the second series of the bookshop sitcom.

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Human Remains. Image shows left to right: Flick (Julia Davis), Peter (Rob Brydon)

Human Remains

Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.

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Live At The Electric

Series 2, Episode 1

Russell Kane brings the bard to Essex in The Only Way is Shakespeare, Marcel Lucont gives us some sex advice, and Jones reveals his true feelings for The Headmaster as WitTank present The School.

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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.

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Stella Street

In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.

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Live At The Electric

Series 2, Episode 2

A French exam gets seriously out of hand in WitTank present The School; Lucy Beaumont dissects the differences between living in London and Hull; and Two Episodes Of Mash's undertakers discover a live one.

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Stella Street

In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.

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Talking Pictures TV

Cotton Queen

The story of two feuding Lancashire mill owners who must work together to secure a major American contract.

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The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile Hair

Introducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.

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Chewing Gum

Series 2, Episode 1 - WTF Happened?

Tracey's return to the Pensbourne Estate doesn't quite go as she would have liked.

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Bad Robots

Series 2, Episode 5

Tezcorp's new world order of enraging us pathetic humans with the mischievous automation is gaining pace as this week sees Frank and Send, the postage machine, has a new trick up its robotic sleeve.

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You're Only Young Twice

Series 4, Episode 4 - Desirable Residence

Whilst out shopping with Cissie, Flora's shocked to notice Paradise Lodge listed for sale in the estate agents' window. She's going to have to put a stop to this!

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