British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 27th June 2018

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 18 - More About Open And Close

An artist is drawing a dog in a room. The dog wants to go out, so the artist opens the door. After a while, the artist opens the door again and calls the dog back inside. The Twirlywoos decide to open and close the door to let the dog in and out.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 13 - Bitzer's New Hat

The Farmer gives Bitzer a horrible new hat. Bitzer is very upset as he treasured his old hat. The flock rallies round to try to cheer him up with a selection of dashing alternative head gear.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 6, Episode 5 - Little Foxes

As his wedding day approaches, Tim discovers that marriages are not necessarily happy ever after.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 6, Episode 6 - Do You Take This Man - and His Mother?

Tim is about to break free from Mother's apron strings in order to tie the knot with Jennifer. Everything is organised. Father is back from Australia and Frank is Best Man. But will Mother let Tim go that easily?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 3 - Guess Zoo

Rumours are spreading around the zoo that a mystery animal is due to arrive. But who could it be?

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 21 - Tepui Mountains, Venezuela

Foz, Kyan and Lars are climbing a Tepui in Venezuela, with Xuli exploring this amazing place in her Vroomster.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (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.

CITV 8:20am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 23 - Car Trouble

When his car gives up the ghost and he is forced to sell it to the junkyard, Bean builds a hot-air balloon to get around town.

CITV 8:35am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 24 - Restaurant

Mr Bean makes a meal out of his birthday celebration.

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 1 - Justin's Last Badge

Things don't quite go as planned when Justin tries to get his last and most important Rambling Ranger badge - the Wild Camping badge.

Forces TV 8:50am (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 2, Episode 9 - Let Yourself Go

Yvonne thinks she may be pregnant. Phoebe wants Gary to go to the country with her for a couple of days to visit her orphaned cousins. An American flyer comes into the picture, and the attraction between him and Phoebe is obvious. But Gary rescues the situation with a musical rendition that literally sweeps her off her feet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 5 - Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's On The Fiddle

Peggy finds a personal letter from Joe Maplin to Clive Dempster which causes everyone to believe that the Squadron Leader has been sent to the camp as a 'mole'.

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

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 3 - Timmy Wants To Win

It's the nursery sports day and Timmy is determined to win but, after missing out on first prize race after race, his dreams of winning falter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (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

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

Forces TV 9:30am (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 2, Episode 10 - Don't Fence Me In

Will builders scupper Gary's double love life in the time travel sitcom? Having reconciled himself to living in two different eras with two different sweethearts, Gary finds his lifestyle threatened when builders start to demolish his only route to the past.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 3

A confused First World War soldier experiences his first day in the trenches, David Baddiel reveals another not-so Scary Story as Vincenzo Larfoff, and more.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 11 - All About Scoring, Innit?

Terry has to mind Danny Varrow when the gambling, womanising, boozing footballer leaves his club in the lurch.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 21 - More About On Top Of

The Twirlywoos are in a supermarket watching a shop assistant stacking toilet rolls on top of each other.

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Live From The BBC. Fern Brady. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Ellis O'Brien

Live From The BBC

Series 3, Episode 1 - Fern Brady

In her first TV special, Scottish stand-up comedian and writer Fern Brady reveals how she got through University with unexpected side jobs and a simple diet. Fern's delivery is appealingly acidic, bold, whip-smart and unabashedly honest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Valley Of Fear

Victor's outing to photograph badgers ends with him being mugged. Mrs Birkett comes to regret calling at the Meldrews' to collect items for a jumble sale, and Victor finds a dead cat in the freezer.

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

Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 8 - Poetic Licence

When Charlotte asks Lovejoy to help her value the contents of a private nursing home it seems straightforward enough - until there is an attempt on Lovejoy's life.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 4 - I'll Retire To Bedlam

Victor and Margaret are trapped in their garden shed by a swarm of bees. Later, a trip to the eye clinic gives Victor a chance to moan about the NHS. While he's out, Margaret agrees to look after her niece's two children for a day.

Talking Pictures TV 12:40pm (repeat)
The Bulldog Breed

The Bulldog Breed

1960 film starring Norman Wisdom. A grocer on the rebound from a failed relationship joins the Navy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50pm (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&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 15, Episode 3 - The Black Widow

Too much home brew after Ernie Mordue's funeral leaves Compo and Foggy with a bad hangover and Clegg with a good woman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 5 - Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's On The Fiddle

Peggy finds a personal letter from Joe Maplin to Clive Dempster which causes everyone to believe that the Squadron Leader has been sent to the camp as a 'mole'.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 21 - More About On Top Of

The Twirlywoos are in a supermarket watching a shop assistant stacking toilet rolls on top of each other.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (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 5 - The Funeral

René is - supposedly - dead, and so is forced to masquerade as his own twin brother (René 2); he's also forced to spend thousands of francs on a funeral with an empty coffin. Or at least, it would have been empty if it weren't for the anti-tank mines hidden inside...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05pm (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, Episode 9 - Gravy

Petula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (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 7, Episode 3 - The Apartment

Since her flat's been over-run by squatters and no one else will put her up, Mr. Grace allows Mrs. Slocombe to set up home in a vacant department on the top floor of the store. However, transport problems soon force the rest of the staff to beg her for a place for the night!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:50pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 12 - Caught In The Act, Fact

Terry helps out an old friend and is in danger of being run in by the law - not once, but twice. Meanwhile, Arthur is up to something particularly fishy.

Forces TV 3:05pm (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Course Of True Love

Harriet suggests that Harvey should broach the topic of divorce.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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 3 - Love And Marriage

Love is definitely in the air. Alice and Hugo's marriage is now just days away, and as long as her mum can have the dress knitted in time, the eccentric event will be something for the whole village to remember. There's also a visitor in the village, David's younger brother Simon...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 29 - Dennis TV

Walter launches his own mega-dull, hypnotic TV channel with an signal booster that swamps all other channels! Rubi helps Dennis set up his own TV channel with a more powerful booster to free the residents of Beanotown from Walter's TV trance. Who will win the battle for ratings?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 2, Episode 3 - The 101% Solution

Mitchell must pass the 'Hardest Maths Assignment Ever'. He cheats and ends up earning the mythical grade of 101%, breaking maths, and the world as we know it in the process. The kids' only hope in fixing this is a boy genius who was frozen years ago and has not been properly defrosted.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 13 - Roadworks

Mr Bean's tranquillity is shattered by deafening roadworks outside his bedroom window. Threats, sabotage and subterfuge all fail to quell the cacophony until Bean has the ingenious idea of feeding the workmen into peaceful submission. But the silence ends with a bang!

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

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm
15 min
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 4, Episode 3 - The World's Strongest Diddy

Love blossoms Diddy-style in First Dates. We discover that Vets Do the Funniest Things and who will win the title The World's Strongest Diddy?

Forces TV 4:10pm (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 2, Episode 9 - Let Yourself Go

Yvonne thinks she may be pregnant. Phoebe wants Gary to go to the country with her for a couple of days to visit her orphaned cousins. An American flyer comes into the picture, and the attraction between him and Phoebe is obvious. But Gary rescues the situation with a musical rendition that literally sweeps her off her feet.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Sofa

The sofa's springs explode under Mr Bean. Can he afford to buy a new sofa? Or will relaxing in front of the telly be a thing of the past?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 1 - Bitz's Big Build

Bitz promises to build a strong house for Little Bo Purl's goats and for the three little pigs, one that big bad Robo Wolf can't blow down.

Forces TV 4:50pm (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 2, Episode 10 - Don't Fence Me In

Will builders scupper Gary's double love life in the time travel sitcom? Having reconciled himself to living in two different eras with two different sweethearts, Gary finds his lifestyle threatened when builders start to demolish his only route to the past.

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

Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 8 - Poetic Licence

When Charlotte asks Lovejoy to help her value the contents of a private nursing home it seems straightforward enough - until there is an attempt on Lovejoy's life.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Colosseum, Italy

Glitch visits Rome to race his grimbots in the Colosseum. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern Men

Del buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:55pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 9 - Monday Again

Mr Nasal suffers the consequences of his unfounded jealously, and the pupils get a lesson in improvisation with drama teacher Mr Christopher.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Funeral

René is - supposedly - dead, and so is forced to masquerade as his own twin brother (René 2); he's also forced to spend thousands of francs on a funeral with an empty coffin. Or at least, it would have been empty if it weren't for the anti-tank mines hidden inside...

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Julia Zemiro, Stephen Fry, Matt Lucas, David Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 12 - Medieval And Macabre

With Matt Lucas, David Mitchell and Julia Zemiro.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:10pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 16 - Billy Goat's Grief

There's a neighbourhood inspection so Zig and Zag employ a herd of goats to eat their untidy garden neat - what could possibly go wrong?

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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 7, Episode 3 - The Apartment

Since her flat's been over-run by squatters and no one else will put her up, Mr. Grace allows Mrs. Slocombe to set up home in a vacant department on the top floor of the store. However, transport problems soon force the rest of the staff to beg her for a place for the night!

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 14 - Lost Looks

Eefa asks Luke, Resus and Cleo to help with a clean-up of the attic at the Emporium.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 3

A confused First World War soldier experiences his first day in the trenches, David Baddiel reveals another not-so Scary Story as Vincenzo Larfoff, and more.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 1 - Autumn

Simon's back in the village, and the Vicar's particularly looking to give him a warm welcome. Her parishioners, however, are somewhat slow on the uptake. When things go awry for the couple, Dibley is plunged into disarray.

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 15, Episode 3 - The Black Widow

Too much home brew after Ernie Mordue's funeral leaves Compo and Foggy with a bad hangover and Clegg with a good woman.

CITV 7:25pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 23 - Car Trouble

When his car gives up the ghost and he is forced to sell it to the junkyard, Bean builds a hot-air balloon to get around town.

CITV 7:40pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 24 - Restaurant

Mr Bean makes a meal out of his birthday celebration.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Stephen Fry, Sara Pascoe, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 13 - Monster Mash

With Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winter

It's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 2, Episode 6 - Timeless Time

Victor is unable to sleep. Things get so desperate that he contemplates opening Ronnie and Mildred's Christmas present from last year.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Time On Our Hands

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

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Kevin & Perry Go Large. Image shows from L to R: Kevin (Harry Enfield), Perry (Kathy Burke)

Kevin & Perry Go Large

Film spin-off for the popular Harry Enfield characters. Kevin and Perry visit Ibiza.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Alice Levine. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 9 - The Bubble Brothers

Alex Horne provides the crucial stats as Alice Levine gaffers nails to her nose, Russell Howard wraps a tie round his head and Tim Vine is left bereft by a small piece of bent metal.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Jimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean and Jon for an episode of best bits from the 15th series. Among the guests featured are Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson and Alex Jones.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 1, Episode 1 - For Love Or Mummy

Timothy sets his mother's back up when he arranges a date on his regular bath night. When she puts all of his trousers in the wash, he's forced to go dressed in a cat costume.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Chambers Productions

Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking

TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Barbel (Middle Wye, Herefordshire)

Paul and Bob fish for the mighty barbel in Hay on Wye. Passing a graveyard they muse about the future and chat to a local vicar about death and their own funerals.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Jon Richardson, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 1, Episode 7 - Travel

Getting twitchy about travel, Jon wonders if forgetting to engage flight mode could cause a plane crash. Romesh Ranganthan and Kerry Godliman help assuage his fears.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Stath Lets Flats. Image shows from L to R: Stath (Jamie Demetriou), Al (Alastair Roberts). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Stath Lets Flats

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Pushy Boy

Stath is desperate to secure a letting, and attempts to steal a viewing from colleague and arch-rival Carole.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Highlights Special - Best Bits

James Corden reflects on the funniest moments, the wackiest challenges and the best gags of Series 11 in a special highlights episode of the hit comedy and entertainment show.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
50 min
CelebAbility. Ellie Taylor. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 2, Episode 2

Georgia Kousoulou, Ellie Taylor, Jamie Laing, Ben Hanlin and Desiree Burch play in a series of raucous and riotous games to win 5,000 pounds. Keeping the mayhem in check is games adjudicator extraordinaire, Marek Larwood.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 1, Episode 2 - Buttons

Tim's stuck playing the rear end of a pantomime horse, whilst his friend, director Zac, asks him to entertain one of his girlfriends, Vanessa, for the evening.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (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 5

Dave and Denise arrive home late, arguing loudly and threatening to call off the wedding - now just a week away. Soon the whole family are up and smoothing over the cracks of the evening.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 6

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

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
Lookalikes. Image shows from L to R: Hermione (Megan Flockhart), Russell Brand (Vlad Puscasu), David Beckham (Andy Harmer), Victoria Beckham (Camilla Shadbolt), Kate Moss (Denise Ohnona), Ed Sheeran (Ty Jones). Copyright: Knickerbockerglory

Lookalikes

Series 2, Episode 1

Tim has realised that to keep his new agency ahead of the competition, he desperately needs a lucrative revenue stream.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the second series of the prison-based sitcom.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 1, Episode 5

Sandra shows us the silly game of 'Last Hit' - however, things soon turn ugly when a man gets hit by a car, but still feels as if he needs to play. Nan and her grandson visit the Pound Shop where everything doesn't go according to plan.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 15 - Long Lost

With Jimmy Carr, Claudia O'Doherty and Suggs.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 1 - Hospital

Patsy lands in the tabloids for her fling with an MP. She follows Edina, who has an ingrown toenail, into hospital so she can have a facelift before she appears in all the magazines, but things do not go to plan...

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game with Jon Richardson and Phil Wang who take on guest captain Russell Howard and Roisin Conaty. Nick Helm is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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The Catherine Tate Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Kate and Ellen are playing a guessing game, Elaine Figgis isn't coping well with news of her husband's execution and Nan explains why she is the way she is.

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Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 2 - Death

Edina's father is dead, but is it art? Struggling to grasp the concept of mourning, Edina begins to worry about her own mortality, prompting a lavish spending spree. Meanwhile, Gran and Saffron make funeral arrangements while Edina and Patsy, drunk, finally decide to attend.

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Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis, Paul Chowdhry

The 'well good' Lee Nelson introduces stand-up from the Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Stewart Francis and Paul Chowdhry.

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House Of Fools

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Danceathon Affair

Vic and Bob are practising their special moves for the big Danceathon at Julie's Bistro.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 5

Krishnan Guru-Murthy, David O'Doherty, Jamelia and Paul Foot join Jimmy, Jon and Sean to look back at what has been a busy week for news.

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The Week That Wasn't

Episode 6

Donald Trump appoints his new cabinet from a cheerleading squad; the Cheeky Blighters argue over their Panini stickers; David Attenborough releases pigeons to poo on Jeremy Clarkson's car; and the BBC's football World Cup pundits discuss Russian culture.

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The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 5

Dave and Denise arrive home late, arguing loudly and threatening to call off the wedding - now just a week away. Soon the whole family are up and smoothing over the cracks of the evening.

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Comedy Store

An access all areas pass to the hallowed comedy venue with stand-up sets from new comedians and headline acts.

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Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Loyiso Gola, Milton Jones, Miles Jupp, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe. Also, tennis star Andy Murray is in the audience again.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 9

The regulars are joined by singer Olly Murs, former member of the Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt, and comedians Matthew Crosby and Russell Peters.

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Minder

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Old School Tie

When an old friend of Terry's escapes from prison, he wants him to help prove his innocence.

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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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Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 2 - Ardal O'Hanlon

Deadpan host Jack Dee introduces a stand-up routine from Ardal O'Hanlon, who muses on everything from air travel to feng shui. Dee also invites the audience to send him text messages and airs his views on female soldiers.

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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 3

Joining David Mitchell this week are songstress Jamelia and comic Marcus Brigstocke; while Mancunian motor-mouth Terry Christian and comedian and TV presenter Jimmy Carr unite with Lee Mack in a bid to outwit the opposing team.

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Bounty Hunters

Series 1, Episode 4

Talked out of avenging his brother's death, Angel heads to England.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Out-takes - The Out-takes

Lee Mack, Sally Bretton and Katy Wix introduce a compilation of out-takes from across the various series.

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Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 2 - Death

Edina's father is dead, but is it art? Struggling to grasp the concept of mourning, Edina begins to worry about her own mortality, prompting a lavish spending spree. Meanwhile, Gran and Saffron make funeral arrangements while Edina and Patsy, drunk, finally decide to attend.

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Bounty Hunters

Series 1, Episode 5

Backed into a corner by Angel, the gang have no choice but to get into the Shermans' super-secure mansion and steal the statues back by force.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 5, Episode 8

Alan Davies plays host to Susan Calman, Sophie Willan, Ivo Graham and Sanjeev Bhaskar as they debate Scotland, tin foil pants, instant mashed potato and a sometime celebrity parent who wasn't really famous at all.

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Trollied

Series 7, Episode 5

Gavin's in for a shock as his mum pays a surprise visit. Katie takes on the staff's appraisals. And she doesn't hold back when it comes to Colin.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 17, Episode 5

Team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Jo Brand, Ronan Keating, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and James Acaster.

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The Rebel

Series 2, Episode 6 - Love

A burglary at Henry's house includes the theft of the Urn with Henry's late wife in.

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Trollied

Series 7, Episode 6

Gavin's out for answers when there's a fire during the night shift. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to make Colin's childhood dream a reality.

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

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Course Of True Love

Harriet suggests that Harvey should broach the topic of divorce.

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