British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 27th April 2018

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:40am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 5 - Going Over

The Twirlywoos watch a horse going over a jump and try to have a go themselves. Meanwhile, back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car visits Peekaboo and they play a game of leapfrog.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Gasman Cometh

Peter begins to tear his hair out when men from the gas board arrive to install his new central heating: he hasn't asked for, and does not want, it!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
15 min
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 2, Highlights Special - Woody's Top Ten

A countdown of the top 10 clips from across series selected by the narrator and unenthusiastically assisted by Woody the baboon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 5, Episode 6

Love is in the air at Bayview. Harvey steps up his efforts to woo Jane by becoming ordained, whilst Tom is relentless in his pursuit of Diana's fair hand, even taking driving lessons.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 25 - Gliding, Argentina

The Go Jet cadets are taking to the skies in Argentina in an attempt to pass their academy gliding test.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 13 - Lights! Camera! Action!

Justin has spent days watching his entire film collection and now wants to make his own serious action film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 4 - The More I See You

Ron agrees to print identity papers for Gary's return to 1940 at a price - he wants to go back in time with him. But where can Phoebe go now that she wants to leave the pub and her aunt's house has been bombed?

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Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 19 - Timmy Goes Camping

Harriet and Osbourne take the class to a field where they have put up a tent, but Timmy will not join in.

Talking Pictures TV 9:20am (repeat)
Not Wanted On Voyage. Image shows from L to R: Understeward Cecil Hollebone (Brian Rix), Chief Steward (Michael Brennan), Steward Albert Higgins (Ronald Shiner)

Not Wanted On Voyage

Comic crime caper starring Brian Rix and Ronald Shiner as stewards on a luxury cruise ship who uncover a diamond theft plot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (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

A selection of episodes from the 17th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 3 - More About Up And Down

The Robot visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat. The Twirlywoos take turns to turn the Robot's key which causes the Robot to shoot up and down, taking Chickedy and Chick with it!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:40am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 12 - A Taste Of Money

Arthur and Ray go to Australia to claim Uncle Joshua's millions. But several Daleys turn up.

Forces TV 10:55am (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 3, Episode 6 - Goodnight Vienna

It's the week before Christmas, but the season of goodwill doesn't mean much in a Jewish household and Nan has a couple of run-ins with the landlord.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 2, Episode 7 - So Long Sunnyshopper

When mum is made redundant from her job at Sunnyshopper, the family are supportive - until she starts a regime of frenzied over-tidying.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
You Rang, M'Lord?. Image shows from L to R: Ivy Teasdale (Su Pollard), Alfred 'Alf' Stokes (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

You Rang, M'Lord?

Series 3, Episode 2 - Current Affairs

Alf's cake business goes from strength to strength and Sir Ralph is convinced his wife is plotting to poison him.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 2, Episode 8 - Meatballs

It's parents' evening, but Millie is desperate to prevent Mum and Dad seeing her English teacher, Miss Knope.

U&Drama channel logo 12pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 2, Episode 5 - Who Dares Sings

Lovejoy and Lady Jane are commissioned to furnish a restaurant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: 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 3, Episode 4 - Sweet Sorrow

The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 10

William the Conqueror has some trouble conquering the town of Ely; Greek philosopher Diogenes reveals his disgusting tactic for getting rid of people he doesn't like; a Saxon joins a modern dating agency, and there is a surprise in store for the people on Victorian Wife Swap.

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 29, Episode 11 - Get Out Of That, Then

A heavily-chained Lenny is convinced he has a future in showbusiness as an escapologist, but his sidekick Cliff isn't so enthusiastic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 8, Episode 1 - A Deeply Personal Problem

When Jean attempts a spot of match-making for Judith and Sandy, Lionel finds himself at the centre of a frustrating misunderstanding.

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The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 5, Episode 10

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Abdul and Sophie and special guests Ivo Graham, Dr Ranj Singh, Lauren Layfield and Funmbi Omotayo.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 3 - More About Up And Down

The Robot visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat. The Twirlywoos take turns to turn the Robot's key which causes the Robot to shoot up and down, taking Chickedy and Chick with it!

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 7 - Co-respondent's Course

Jeffrey Fairbrother's wife sends her new boyfriend to Jeffrey to ask for a divorce. Since the professor is unwilling to co-operate, they start to dig for evidence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 5, Episode 5 - The Desperate Drive Of Corporal Jones

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send half of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for some 25-pounders.

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 3, Episode 12 - Business

The sisters fall out over Chris's inheritance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 5 - Sleeping Dogs Lie

When Boycie and Marlene fly off on holiday, Del and Rodney assume the mantle of dog-sitters. Rodney's convinced that Albert's brought his run of bad luck to the flat when 'little' Dukey appears comatose; what'll Marlene say if they've killed her beloved dog?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice), Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Emily (Madeline Holliday), Rosa (Juliet Cowan)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Mortadella Disaster

Hank accidentally ends up throwing his school report into the deli mincer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 episodes from the 17th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 14 - Roll Of The Mice

The last thing DM would normally want to do is play a boring board game, but when one arrives in the post, it releases knockout gas and he's surprised to wake up in the town of Greenback.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 5 - School Rules

Zig and Zag go to school to learn how to solve a crossword clue, causing classroom chaos all the way to the bell!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:45pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 5 - Busmen's Perks

Olive wants to redecorate her bedroom. By far the cheapest approach is for Stan to get a couple of cans of cheap bus paint from the garage. After all, everyone's at it - even the boss.

U&Drama channel logo 4pm (repeat)
You Rang, M'Lord?. Image shows from L to R: Ivy Teasdale (Su Pollard), Alfred 'Alf' Stokes (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

You Rang, M'Lord?

Series 3, Episode 6 - Night Of Reckoning

Cissy goes to the polls at the local election, James gets a job offer from Sir Ralph, and Teddy goes too far but Alf suggests a plan.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 19 - Royal Bean

Mr Bean meets the Queen during a visit to Buckingham Palace to replace his favourite, but broken, mug.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 10 - School Trip

Billy and Tahj are excited about going on a school trip, while some unusual supply teachers teach those left behind.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 49 - In The Pink

Mr Bean finds himself lumbered with an unwanted pet in the form of a four-legged ball of pink fur with piggy eyes and a penchant for earthworms. Encyclopaedias leave him none the wiser as to the identity of the pesky creature, but Bean cannot bring himself to abandon it.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Snake

The Indian busmen hold a social evening in the depot canteen with an attractive snake dancer. Jack steals the opportunity to ask her out, and asks Stan to take his washing home for him - complete with slithery companion!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 7

The Roman emperor Caesar Augustus reveals the lazy secret of his success, TV's most excitable reporter Bob Hale explains the very, very complex history of World War Two, we meet Georgian England's most forgetful vicar, and Welsh hero Owain Glyndwr takes on the English in battle.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 15 - Bubble Quest

Princess Purl has one more task to complete to stay a princess.

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 2, Episode 8 - The Operation

Consternation is the order of the day at Paradise Lodge when Flora is patently feeling unwell, despite refusing to go to the doctor. Eventually it's decided that Cissie will go in her stead and recount Flora's symptoms as if her own - and she's diagnosed with a grumbling appendix! It's off to hospital sharpish for Miss Petty...

U&Drama channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 2, Episode 5 - Who Dares Sings

Lovejoy and Lady Jane are commissioned to furnish a restaurant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (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 8, Episode 1 - A Deeply Personal Problem

When Jean attempts a spot of match-making for Judith and Sandy, Lionel finds himself at the centre of a frustrating misunderstanding.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:10pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

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

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (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 8 - Best Foot Forward

After moving a ladder causing George to fall from the roof of their houses and break a leg, Jeffrey is forced to run errands for him, for fear of legal action.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:25pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 15 - Waffle & The Swimming Pool

Waffle has so much fun on a doggy playdate at Mr Willow's house that he decides to stay for a sleepover! The Brooklyn-Bells miss Waffle and can't wait for his return.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (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 3, Episode 4 - Sweet Sorrow

The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:55pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 3, Episode 2 - Diddy Pooper

Featuring full schedule of Diddy TV that includes Ninja Diddy Worriers, live coverage of The World Bundle Championship, and a new series of Bottom Gear looking at some of the best pants on the market.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 7 - Co-respondent's Course

Jeffrey Fairbrother's wife sends her new boyfriend to Jeffrey to ask for a divorce. Since the professor is unwilling to co-operate, they start to dig for evidence.

Forces TV 6pm (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 3, Episode 6 - Goodnight Vienna

It's the week before Christmas, but the season of goodwill doesn't mean much in a Jewish household and Nan has a couple of run-ins with the landlord.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Frank Skinner, Ian Wright, Joanna Scanlan. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 2 - Noel Fielding, Joanna Scanlan, Ian Wright

Surreal comic Noel Fielding, actress Joanna Scanlan and football pundit Ian Wright attempt to get rid of spiders, the film Grease and stinky cheese.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:10pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 22 - Red And Black To The Future

When Dennis finds Professor Screwtop's time machine in the lab, he can't resist using it without reading the instructions, and starts a chain of events that lead to Gnashersaurus rex's rampaging through Beanotown! How is Dennis going to set things right without bumping into other versions of himself and destroying the space time continuum?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 5, Episode 4 - Getting The Bird

Jones is running low on meat, but Walker claims that he can get some for him. But surely a massive drop in Trafalgar Square's pigeon population cannot go unnoticed? Meanwhile, Sergeat Wilson has gone AWOL.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 10

Hyacinth wants to share her hostessing techniques and has placed an advertisement in the local newspaper promoting her high quality services.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (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 3, Episode 7

Joining David this week are Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and impressionist Ronni Ancona. Teaming up with Lee are comedian and author Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 21 - Blood Is Thicker Than Water

Desperate to be a true vampire, Resus makes a wish at a wishing well, only to find out that the wishing well is evil and his parents are now normals! Can he reverse his wish before the Negatives are banished from Scream Street forever.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
You Rang, M'Lord?. Image shows from L to R: Ivy Teasdale (Su Pollard), Alfred 'Alf' Stokes (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

You Rang, M'Lord?

Series 3, Episode 2 - Current Affairs

Alf's cake business goes from strength to strength and Sir Ralph is convinced his wife is plotting to poison him.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 10

William the Conqueror has some trouble conquering the town of Ely; Greek philosopher Diogenes reveals his disgusting tactic for getting rid of people he doesn't like; a Saxon joins a modern dating agency, and there is a surprise in store for the people on Victorian Wife Swap.

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 29, Episode 11 - Get Out Of That, Then

A heavily-chained Lenny is convinced he has a future in showbusiness as an escapologist, but his sidekick Cliff isn't so enthusiastic.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (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 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 5, Episode 5 - The Desperate Drive Of Corporal Jones

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send half of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for some 25-pounders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 2 - Celebrity Vicar

Following the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

A selection of episodes from the first series.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

YANGA! channel logo. 9pm
30 min
Number 6. Mansour Bellow

Number 6

Episode 8

Miss Mo'Real and Kojo are the stars performing on the show tonight.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Tracey Ullman

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 4

Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Tracey Ullman and panellists James Acaster and Beth Rigby.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series XII.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas. Victoria Wood. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas

Victoria Wood returns with a 60-minute special for BBC One featuring sketches, personal injury commercials, unlikely sporting events and a dance number bringing together the killer combo of midriff bulge and Busby Berkeley.

YANGA! channel logo. 9:30pm (repeat)
Number 6. Mansour Bellow

Number 6

Episode 4

This week's guest comics are Junior Booker and Will E.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Home From Home. Mercy Hackett (Elaine Paige). Copyright: BBC

Home From Home

Episode 2 - Into Thin Air

Neil takes the family on a perilous mountain walk and Robert steps into avoid an inevitable disaster. Unfortunately, Neil and Penny manage to make matters worse, while Neil's mother makes an immediate impact on site.

YANGA! channel logo. 10pm (repeat)
Brothers With No Game. Copyright: BWNG

Brothers With No Game

Series 3, Episode 2 - Men's Guide To Meeting Her Parents

Dorian asks Lisa to move in with him, but before he can seal the deal he has to meet her parents properly. Meanwhile Darren helps Junior join a dating site, with some funny results.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Walter (Idris Elba), Bagpipes (Bill Bailey)

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 6

Walter and Bagpipes are anxious amidst rumours of job cuts at the factory, and Kobna isn't keen on moving to Sierra Leone if his father is made redundant.

Together channel logo. 10pm
30 min
Wild Wild Web. Humza Arshad. Copyright: Big Deal Films

Wild Wild Web

Episode 6

Join Humza, Archie and Rio as this week's clash involves banana slicer reviews, boxing hedgehogs and a good cause with a twist. The best Internet comedy quiz.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Carol Rance (Kathleen Rose Perkins), Morning Randolph (Mircea Monroe)

Episodes

Series 5, Episode 5

Beverly is forced to tell Carol the truth about Merc. Matt also gets some devastating news.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Lee And Dean. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Mark O'Sullivan), Lee (Miles Chapman)

Lee And Dean

Series 1, Episode 5

When the stags and hens end up at the same low-rent nightclub, all the secrets, truths and lies are revealed. Will life ever be the same for anyone - especially Lee and Dean?

YANGA! channel logo. 10:30pm (repeat)
Brothers With No Game. Copyright: BWNG

Brothers With No Game

Series 3, Episode 3 - Wifey Types

Love is in the air...or not as Junior goes on a date with the woman he met on the 'Wifey Types' dating site. Theo is being pressured to join the pitch team at work, he also has to contend with temptation as his workmate Renay has her eye on him

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 23, Episode 4 - Orlando Bloom, Stephen Merchant, Tamsin Greig, SuRie

Orlando Bloom says returning to the stage is a massive adrenaline rush, Tamsin Greig talks about being recognised, Stephen Merchant says the theatre is not for him, and SuRie performs live in the studio.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 4

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up. In this episode, Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett take on Sean Lock and Michelle Wolf, with Adam Riches in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:45pm (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 2, Special - Minnellium

It's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: Goose (Paddy McGuinness), Stinger (Keith Allen), Maverick (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Top Gun

This edition presents Keith and Paddy's version of the movie Top Gun, featuring Keith Allen, Sarah Parish, and Marc Warren.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 8

Russell looks at storm Desmond, a mysterious story about missing Welsh apples and a weird story about Shakespeare getting baked.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 49, Episode 6

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guests host Robert Peston and panellists Roisin Conaty and Rob Delaney.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 4

Paula Radcliffe, Chris Ashton and non-sporty Richard Ayoade join in the panel game this week.

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Through The Keyhole

Series 5, Episode 8

The star-studded panel for the final episode in this series are presenter Jonathan Ross, TV and radio host Melanie Sykes, and celebrity choreographer Ashley Banjo.

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 3, Episode 12 - Business

The sisters fall out over Chris's inheritance.

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Wannabe

Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday

It's Neil's 40th, but Maxine has more important things on her mind. She needs a third band member, fast. But where do all the MILFs hang out? Unfortunately for Neil, Mikey hasn't forgotten his big day, and he's got a surprise in store.

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dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine

After the events of New Year's Eve, Anita's left the canteen. Her replacement, Christine, has chronic flatulence and manages to upset, annoy, and/or anger everyone within a couple of hours. On top of that, the social services want Petula to live with Bren!

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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Highlights Special

In this final episode, Russell offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News, alongside previously unseen material.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

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Joel & Nish Vs The World

Series 1, Episode 3

Comedians Joel Dommett and Nish Kumar arrive in China to learn the way of the Shaolin. Joel embarks on his Kung Fu training, while Nish tries to find a way to replace Joel's vanity with Zen.

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QI

Series D, Episode 6 - Drinks

With John Sessions, Phill Jupitus and Jimmy Carr.

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Smack The Pony

Series 1, Episode 7

The intricacies of approaching someone you fancy in the office. Intrusive thoughts continue to be a problem for one woman. And a shelf stacker slightly misinterprets the subtle art of shelf stacking.

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Smack The Pony

Series 2, Episode 1

French kissing etiquette on a first date. Applying makeup on the move. And Emma, who's looking for a sensitive tough guy with a good sense of humour who takes himself seriously. And can fly.

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QI

Series D, Episode 7 - Differences

With Julian Clary, Dara O'Briain and Jo Brand.

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Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 3, Episode 6 - Goodnight Vienna

It's the week before Christmas, but the season of goodwill doesn't mean much in a Jewish household and Nan has a couple of run-ins with the landlord.

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In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 6

Walter and Bagpipes are anxious amidst rumours of job cuts at the factory, and Kobna isn't keen on moving to Sierra Leone if his father is made redundant.

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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning

Garth Marenghi, the world-famous horror author, introduces his long-lost television project: a haunting medial drama set in Romford. New doctor Liz Asher is tipped off by a psychic cat that there's darkness in Darkplace. So, when a patient mysteriously dies, Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. must scalpel-up and fight The Forces of Evil (which involves attempting to close a standard-sized hell-mouth beneath Romford). Contains mild swearing and the naked top-half of a man.

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Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and the team sift through another week's events. Featuring guests Hal Cruttenden, Gary Delaney, Miles Jupp and Alistair McGowan.

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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury

When the hospital chef is savagely attacked by a ladle, all eyes point to an unknown attacker at loose in the wards. But why are objects flying about of their own accord, attacking innocent civilians and disrupting hospital procedure? Dr. Rick Dagless M.D., played by Garth Marenghi himself, bravely investigates.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 4

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up. In this episode, Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett take on Sean Lock and Michelle Wolf, with Adam Riches in Dictionary Corner.

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Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the last episode of the series and the robots are going out with a bang.

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QI

Series D, Episode 6 - Drinks

With John Sessions, Phill Jupitus and Jimmy Carr.

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Comedy Store

Rhod Gilbert has webbed fingers. He's a sexual pervert. He dreams of the navy. It's all explained at the Comedy Store! Also, his thoughts on Aussies, the 'fake Welsh', chocolate willies, and more!

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QI

Series D, Episode 7 - Differences

With Julian Clary, Dara O'Briain and Jo Brand.

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Somewhere In Camp

Comedy about the inhabitants of an army camp during the Second World War.

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Soho Theatre Live

Episode 4 - Richard Gadd

Richard Gadd takes to the stage running on a treadmill as he metaphorically flees from his inner demons and the psychological 'monkey' on his back. The comedian powerfully tackles issues of masculinity and mental health in this bold show.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 4

Dr Christian Jessen, Lorraine Kelly, Sarah Millican and Tom Rosenthal join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to play the panel game.

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Smack The Pony

Series 1, Episode 7

The intricacies of approaching someone you fancy in the office. Intrusive thoughts continue to be a problem for one woman. And a shelf stacker slightly misinterprets the subtle art of shelf stacking.

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Seann Walsh World

Episode 1

Seann Walsh presents an energetic mix of stand-up comedy, sketch and viral clips. This first episode includes Seann discussing the 'toilet roll walk'.

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On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 10 - What The Stars Foretell

The Butler household is thrown into chaos when the stars foretell marital success for Mum and Olive - and they both set their eyes on Blakey! Meanwhile, the Luxton & District is being subsumed into a national company, so change is afoot at the depot.

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George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 4 - Baby Talk

Now settled in their new home, Mildred starts thinking about children and begins investigating adoption processes. Will George put his foot in it again?

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