British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 5th September 2018

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 18 - Soft

The Twirlywoos meet a soft and fluffy cat. Back in the Boat the Box brings them a soft surprise.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 17 - Jurassic Bark

Gnasher finds a Gnashersaurus rex thigh bone while digging in Beanotown Park!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (repeat)
The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Piglet Files

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Ice Man Cometh

When the Russians mistake Piglet for another agent, it seems that his life may suddenly be in great danger. Meanwhile, his latest technological developments aren't exactly working as intended.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 17 - The Inventor Preventor

There's serious monkey business in this episode as Danger Mouse and Penfold have to thwart a Victorian time-travelling chimp, Isambard King Kong Brunel, from uninventing the world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
Boomers. Mick (Nigel Planer). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 2, Episode 4 - Mick's Return

Mick returns from his Spanish paradise minus his young Russian wife and has a surprise in store for Joyce.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 3 - Stonehenge, England

Can the Go Jetters stop Glitch playing dominoes with the ancient stones of Stonehenge?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 3 - Shakespeare

It is Shakespeare Day at Dockbridge High.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Lucky Feller. Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Lucky Feller

Episode 5 - It's A Dog's Life

Shorty declares the news: he is in love. Randy's in hysterics, then shocked when Shorty reveals the identity of his infatuation. A trip to the pub is called for.

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 2, Episode 7 - Back In Time

Justin builds a time machine and transports everyone in the house back in time, meeting a few familiar-looking ancestors along the way!

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 1, Episode 1 - Rites Of Passage

TV repair man Gary's search for a customer takes him over fifty years further than he intended. Or could it all be a dream? Finding himself in 1940s Britain, with the bombs raining around him, Gary soon discovers that he can handily walk between the present and the past. Unfortunately, this new-found gift sees him torn not only between two periods, but two lovers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 1, Episode 4 - See You In Court

The Barnes' marital bliss is thrown awry when he's forced to bring his very drunk boss home from an office party. Peter's desperate to bring their relationship back from the brink of divorce.

ITVBe 9:15am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Farm

Richard is making donuts to sell in the park but he has run out of eggs. Perhaps the local farmer and his chickens can help? Sooty and the gang take a trip in the campervan to find out - but leave Richard in a rather messy situation!

Forces TV 9:25am (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 2 - Fools Rush In

Gary may refuse to buy himself a suit for an interview in 1993 - but he can hardly take Phoebe to a 1940 dance in sweatshirt and trainers.

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 20th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITVBe 9:30am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 6 - Poorly Soo

Soo has had an accident on her roller-skates and needs to stay in bed. Luckily Sooty and Sweep are on hand to bake her a cake - but they only have eggshells and pepper! Can Richard come to the rescue?

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 16 - More About Fitting Together

The Twirlywoos watch a lady trying to make a picnic bench, fitting planks of wood together. Her dog comes to tell her it is time for a walk. Whilst she is away, the Twirlywoos start fitting together the planks of wood, but are they following the instructions for the picnic bench or making something completely different?

U&Drama channel logo 10am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Colour Of Mary

A disgraced snooker ace wants Lovejoy to find him the billiard table belonging to Mary Queen of Scots. And Charlie Gimbert makes an unwelcome return from Europe.

BBC Three 10am
30 min
The Luke McQueen Pilots. Luke (Luke McQueen)

The Luke McQueen Pilots

Episode 1 - Britain's Hidden Vampire Crisis

Luke McQueen presents an investigative film on a subject close to his heart - the hugely pressing issue of Britain's hidden vampire crisis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
Lucky Feller. Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Lucky Feller

Episode 3 - Breaking The Ice

Shorty Mepstead loses his nerve about asking Kath out for a second time. So Shorty's mother persuades him to ask Kath home for an evening - when they are joined by a very amusing friend of Mrs. Mepstead.

CITV 11:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 3 - Artful Bean

Mr Bean gets a real bug for painting. Then several bugs ... and flies and slugs and mice.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 1, Episode 2 - Happy Motoring

The car won't start, which is doubly frustrating as Peter not only has places to go, but also give Sheila a driving lesson. Typically, it turns out to be rather expensive a repair.

CITV 12pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Fly

Mr Bean declares war when he finds a fly in his room, and searches for ever more outlandish weapons.

Talking Pictures TV 12:25pm (repeat)
Happy Go Lovely

Happy Go Lovely

A repeat of this 1951 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 1:20pm (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 20, Episode 5 - Optimism In The Housing Market

Smiler's first day as a door-to-door salesman is a painful one.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Dexter (Jason Callender), Isaac Rodgers (Layton Blake), Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 4, Episode 8 - Netball

Nero and the gang find themselves playing netball against a team of girls.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 16 - More About Fitting Together

The Twirlywoos watch a lady trying to make a picnic bench, fitting planks of wood together. Her dog comes to tell her it is time for a walk. Whilst she is away, the Twirlywoos start fitting together the planks of wood, but are they following the instructions for the picnic bench or making something completely different?

U&Drama channel logo 2pm (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 6, Episode 7 - Crabtree's Podgeon Pist

The General threatens to blow up Nouvion if the airmen are not returned to his custody. Meanwhile, Michelle has another crackpot scheme to send them home, and refuses to waiver.

Forces TV 3:15pm (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 1 - Rites Of Passage

TV repair man Gary's search for a customer takes him over fifty years further than he intended. Or could it all be a dream? Finding himself in 1940s Britain, with the bombs raining around him, Gary soon discovers that he can handily walk between the present and the past. Unfortunately, this new-found gift sees him torn not only between two periods, but two lovers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (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 3 - The Lost And Found Boy

Things have been disappearing around Strange Hill High. As the new kid, suspicion falls on Mitchell, especially in Headmaster Abercrombie's eyes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 4, Episode 8 - Don't Touch The Box

Diddy TV proudly presents a brand new medieval entertainment show, Strictly Come Lancing. Also featuring a talent show where the judges get their just desserts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:45pm (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 20th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

Forces TV 3:50pm (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 1, Episode 2 - Fools Rush In

Gary may refuse to buy himself a suit for an interview in 1993 - but he can hardly take Phoebe to a 1940 dance in sweatshirt and trainers.

Forces TV 4:25pm (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Rough With The Smooth

Beleaguered Harvey faces more personal crises.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 3 - Greatest Gig In Town

With Bitz on drums, Bob on guitar and Bevel on vocals, The Booyahs are ready to perform.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:50pm (repeat)
Carry On Spying. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / STUDIOCANAL

Carry On Spying

Four trainee spies are put on the trail of the subversive organisation STENCH as they try to track down the secret Formula X.

U&Drama channel logo 4:55pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Colour Of Mary

A disgraced snooker ace wants Lovejoy to find him the billiard table belonging to Mary Queen of Scots. And Charlie Gimbert makes an unwelcome return from Europe.

Forces TV 4:55pm (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Christmas Truce

Harvey fights against the odds to enjoy Christmas.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 7 - Undercover Hank

Mr Joy announces to the school that he is to receive a special award in recognition of his work, but at that moment, Mr Love appears, fresh back from his book tour.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 41 - Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Isles Of Scilly

It's a dark night and Glitch is flying his Grim HQ over the sea around the Isles of Scilly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (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 5, Episode 5 - Video Nasty

Rodney has been commissioned to make a film by the Local Community Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Del and Mickey Pearce take over, and the expensive equipment is soon covering weddings and all sorts - and then there's the cast and sponsor list for his production...

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 6, Episode 7 - Crabtree's Podgeon Pist

The General threatens to blow up Nouvion if the airmen are not returned to his custody. Meanwhile, Michelle has another crackpot scheme to send them home, and refuses to waiver.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 16 - There's Something About Scarlett

Moments after landing himself a date with Scarlett Johamster, Danger Mouse and the Professor pounce on Penfold with conflicting advice on how to woo his new world-famous love interest.

Talking Pictures TV 6:15pm (repeat)
Inn For Trouble. Image shows left to right: Alf Larkins (David Kossoff), John Belcher (Leslie Phillips), Ada Larkins (Peggy Mount), Lord Osbourne (Glyn Owen), Yvette Depres (Yvonne Monlaur). Credit: Eros Films

Inn For Trouble

Big-screen adventure for ITV's The Larkins family.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Salesman (Mark Williams). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 2

Granville is determined to improve Gastric's image in order to matchmake him with Madge. Meanwhile, Old Mr Bentinck never goes into the shop, so Granville finds a way to tempt him in to spend.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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 6, Episode 3 - Two's Company

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:40pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 14 - It's Sherlucky Day

Zig and Zag become detectives to solve the case of the missing invisible cat of Burb Street.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason), Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 3

Romance is in the air as Granville continues to woo Mavis, Gastric needs more help with his love life and Leroy arouses jealousy. Meanwhile, Cyril is tempted by the latest workout craze, and Granville reveals his tip for preserving bacon.

CITV 6:55pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 3 - Artful Bean

Mr Bean gets a real bug for painting. Then several bugs ... and flies and slugs and mice.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 3

A Roman emperor finds a nasty alternative to candles, an Egyptian tries to save money on mummification, and the Roundheads and Cavaliers take part in Historical Wife Swap.

CITV 7:10pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Fly

Mr Bean declares war when he finds a fly in his room, and searches for ever more outlandish weapons.

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 20, Episode 5 - Optimism In The Housing Market

Smiler's first day as a door-to-door salesman is a painful one.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And Villains

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

BBC Two 8:30pm
30 min
Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Mary Arden (Paula Wilcox), Anne Hathaway (Liza Tarbuck), Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell), John Shakespeare (Harry Enfield), Bottom (Rob Rouse), Susanna (Helen Monks), Kate (Gemma Whelan), Hamnet (Joe Willis). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 3, Episode 2 - Wild Laughter In The Throat Of Death

Will has been working on his masterpiece. His friends tell him it's his greatest comedy yet, but he insists that Hamlet isn't actually meant to be funny.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 7 - Undercover Hank

Mr Joy announces to the school that he is to receive a special award in recognition of his work, but at that moment, Mr Love appears, fresh back from his book tour.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (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

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Only Fools and Horses spin-off.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 2 - Deals And Misdemeanours

Deals And Misdemeanours explores all the hooky deals and bent gear the Trotters have 'knocked out' in and around the markets stalls of Peckham, which would always land Del and Rodney in some sort of trouble.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 8

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Jessica Knappett, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Mean Bean

First: Velcro is key, tape is vital and bean juice is crucial. Greg's simpering sidekick Alex Horne supplies facts, figures and unconditional love.

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 18, Episode 9

With guests Kelly Hoppen, Louis Smith, Henning Wehn and David O'Doherty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 1 - Homesick

Grandad's not well, his legs are playing him up and the lifts are broken. When Rodney finds himself unwittingly elected to Chairman of the local Residents' Association, Del spies the perfect opportunity to improve their lot.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Liz (Diane Morgan), Kevin (Paul Ready)

Motherland

Series 1, Episode 2 - Auction Of Promises

A school fundraiser is not Julia's idea of an evening out, but somehow she finds herself heavily involved in order to impress a former colleague.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Judge Romesh. Court Bailiff (Tom Davis). Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 9

This week there's a car seller and his friend, whose brute strength and stupidity has landed him in front of the judge; and a prankster boyfriend whose jokes have gone too far with his girlfriend, and with Judge Romesh.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Hang Ups. Dr. Richard Pitt (Stephen Mangan)

Hang Ups

Episode 5

Working from home starts to get the better of Richard, and with Karen away and uncontactable he has to keep his business running, arrange Ricky's birthday party, and give therapy to clients, while the ongoing threat from Neil forces Richard to increase surveillance in the family home.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:20pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Joe Lycett. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 8

Jimmy Carr hosts the last in the current series, as Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Alan Carr and Joe Lycett. Plus special guest Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Comedy Central 10:30pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Desiree Burch. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 8 - Desiree Burch At The Comedy Store

The ever candid Desiree Burch is tonight's host at the legendary Comedy Store in London. Tonight's guests are the must see Ken Cheng, the unique Lost Voice Guy and the fabulous Rhys James.

U&Dave channel logo 10:30pm
30 min
Judge Romesh. Court Bailiff (Tom Davis). Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 10

In this episode entering the court is a man whose 60+ stag dos have come between him and his fiancée. Plus the amateur burlesque group who have come to the court for compensation over wet knickers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 3 - Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans, Aisling Bea

Frankie Boyle hosts, with performers Simon Evans and Aisling Bea.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 3

Another celebration of parental incompetence as Pete and Sue attempt to ban TV and have an old-fashioned Sunday, with traditional parlour games like Pelmanism and Scissors-Paper-Velociraptor.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (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

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom starring Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 5 - Negative Nancy

This week, insults and Katy Perry's American flag dresses are considered for their offensiveness, and Dave, masquerading as his own wife, sets about finding a man on Tinder.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Lizzy Yarnold, Alan Carr, James Corden, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Tony Bellew. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 1

For the first episode in the new series, Tony Bellew, Lizzy Yarnold and Alan Carr join the teams.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
Quacks. Patrice Dupont (Ben Willbond). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Quacks

Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia

When William's childhood friend Mina puts pressure on William to marry her, he has a difficult moral decision to make. Robert's rival, the suave French surgeon Patrice DuPont is due to perform surgery on Dr Hendrick himself. Patrice makes John a tempting offer to join him.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Bad Move. Steve (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 1, Episode 5 - Day Trip

Nicky and Steve are missing the hustle and bustle of the city. They fantasise about all the exciting things they could be getting up to if they still lived in Leeds.

U&W channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 4

Pete and Sue find themselves in every parent's ultimate nightmare - trapped in a foreign airport with three bored young children (and an increasingly bewildered Grandad).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 3 - Legs And Co.

With the entirety of his left leg in plaster, Tom's got some home help arranged. Unfortunately, Shirley doesn't turn out to be quite as expected - in fact the most depressing home help on the planet. Linda, meanwhile, has lost her receptionist job but somehow picked up a boyfriend.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe, Larry Dean. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 1 - Sara Pascoe, Gary Delaney, Larry Dean

This episode of the award-winning Live At The Apollo is hosted by the awesome Sara Pascoe as she introduces rising comedy star Larry Dean and master of the one-liner Gary Delaney to the stage.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Rob Beckett go up against Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd. Jamie Laing joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters again.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. David Tennant

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 5

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and guest panellists Phil Wang and Janet Street Porter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 6 - Julian Clary

Joining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jeremy Clarkson, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Jason Manford. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 4 - Noble Rot

With Jeremy Clarkson, Jason Manford and Sara Pascoe.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10am
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 10, Episode 2

Team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford will be supported by this week's celebrity guests Sarah Millican, Jon Richardson, Louie Spence and Johnny Vaughan.

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60 min version
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Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 3 - Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans, Aisling Bea

Frankie Boyle hosts, with performers Simon Evans and Aisling Bea.

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Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

London Live 1:50am (repeat)
Some Like It Sexy

Some Like It Sexy

A repeat of this 1972 film.

Forces TV 1:55am (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Rough With The Smooth

Beleaguered Harvey faces more personal crises.

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Judge Romesh. Court Bailiff (Tom Davis). Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 9

This week there's a car seller and his friend, whose brute strength and stupidity has landed him in front of the judge; and a prankster boyfriend whose jokes have gone too far with his girlfriend, and with Judge Romesh.

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Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Colour Of Mary

A disgraced snooker ace wants Lovejoy to find him the billiard table belonging to Mary Queen of Scots. And Charlie Gimbert makes an unwelcome return from Europe.

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Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 3 - Legs And Co.

With the entirety of his left leg in plaster, Tom's got some home help arranged. Unfortunately, Shirley doesn't turn out to be quite as expected - in fact the most depressing home help on the planet. Linda, meanwhile, has lost her receptionist job but somehow picked up a boyfriend.

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Judge Romesh. Court Bailiff (Tom Davis). Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 10

In this episode entering the court is a man whose 60+ stag dos have come between him and his fiancée. Plus the amateur burlesque group who have come to the court for compensation over wet knickers.

Forces TV 2:30am (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Christmas Truce

Harvey fights against the odds to enjoy Christmas.

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The Tommy Cooper Hour. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Thames Television

The Tommy Cooper Hour

Tommy Cooper stars in a series of hour-long specials dedicated to his unique and hilarious blend of comedy and magic.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Highlights Special - Extra

Relive the most memorable moments from Series 2 of the riotous panel show.

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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 14, Episode 3

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

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Steptoe And Son

Series 6, Episode 3 - Two's Company

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

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