British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 17th January 2019

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Gasbags

Gasbags

A repeat of this 1941 film.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 6am (repeat)
At-Issue

At-Issue

10 minute short film by stop-motion animator Drew Roper.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 9 - This Way, That Way

The Twirlywoos are chased this way and that way when they encounter a dog in a park. When the Tea Machine starts acting strangely Toodloo has to run back and forth across the Boat to keep up.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 35 - Today The Dog, Tomorrow The World

Power-hungry tiny alien Empress Miasma takes control of Gnasher from the inside and uses him in her attempts to take over planet Earth. But when Miasma breaks out of Gnasher into Beanotown for real and Walter helps her grow in size, mayhem really takes hold!

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 11 - Big Trouble In Little Clowntown

When Professor Squawkencluck's Seriousizer ray is nabbed by Pompom, Danger Mouse teams up with his clown-shaped Bozorian equivalent, Cupcake.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 7

After being pushed around at work, Martin finds he has to stand up for himself at last. What will the repercussions be if even in his dreams he comes off second best?

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 9 - Going Ape

Naomi the grey gibbon and Gambira the orangutan share and island but famously don't get on. Naomi likes everything to be clean and tidy, while Gambira is messy with poor personal hygiene. Everyday they shout and chase each other - until one day Naomi mysteriously disappears. At first, Gambira can't believe her luck - she finally has the place to herself without her bossy roommate, but then Jurgen the gorilla decides he's moving in and Gambira begins to miss her old island buddy. Was Naomi really that bad?

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 9 - Just The Part

Chris and Pui want to put on a play in Justin Town and Justin's house is the perfect place to do it. Director Chris may have just the part for Justin, who is keen to show off his acting skills.

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

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Commodore

Hyacinth agrees to meet the Ladies' Luncheon Club special guest at the railway station, but the assignment proves more difficult than she imagined.

U&Drama channel logo 9am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 13 - The Price of Fish

While Lovejoy goes away with Charlotte to value an antique clock, Charlie Gimbert tries to evict him. And an antique fish reveals a romantic secret.

ITVBe 9:10am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Black Hand

Ace detectives Secret Sooty and Agent Bone take on their arch enemy the Black Hand. Can they stop his dastardly plans, or will his exploding beans get the better of them? Guest starring Joe Pasquale.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:15am (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the children's comedy.

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 11th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 9 - Monday Night Fever

Arthur takes a shine to a tone-deaf singer, giving Terry some difficulties to sort on the nightclub scene.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 4 - Sooty's Space Rocket

When Sooty builds his own space rocket, he is determined to be the first teddy bear on Mars. But when the rocket crash-lands on Mr. Slater's mobile toilet, will all his dreams go down the pan?

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 9 - Louder And Louder

The Twirlywoos find out how to make loud noises when they play on a drum kit. Back in the Boat, Great BigHoo competes with the Hooter to see who can make the loudest sound.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:25am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 8 - The Anniversary

Stan and his family are celebrating Olive and Arthur's 10th wedding anniversary. Aunt Maud has seen fit to send them a dog as a gift, but Arthur is none too amused.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:55am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 9 - Cover Up

Stan offers to re-cover Mum's upholstery but he can only get hold of the material used for bus seats.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Episode 3 - A Very Brief Encounter

Susan asks Ben to help an old girlfriend of hers through a divorce, but nearly precipitates her own.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses

Miss Jones has become engaged to a librarian and looks set to move out - Rigsby is distraught but determined that no other man should have her. Alan, meanwhile, is already assessing suitable candidates to take on her room!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 2, Episode 6 - Bird On A Wire

Rona's wedding is hours away, and the Porter household is packed and chaotic in preparation. David and Ben are bored, but Rona and Bill are soon in a somewhat sticky situation.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12pm (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 9 - My Husband Next Door

With the Fourmiles on holiday for the week, Mildred has been entrusted with the key so that she may water their plants. Lucky timing for George as his television has just stopped working. But Mildred's keen that their money is not spent on a repair or replacement, but redecorating their sitting room...

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

My Family

Series 9, Episode 5 - A Little Undertaking

When Ben's uncle dies, his inheritance may not live up to his expectations, but another investment causes problems.

London Live 1pm (repeat)
Convict 99. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Benjamin Twist (Will Hay), Jerry, The Mole (Moore Marriott). Copyright: Gainsborough Pictures 1928 Limited

Convict 99

Will Hay comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15pm (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 3, Episode 1 - The Hand Of Fate

Mr. Humphries has a hidden talent as a palm-reader, but are his predictions going to come true? With the possibility of promotions all-round, it seems quite likely.

CITV 1:25pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 21 - Bean Phone

Mr Bean wants a smart phone but they are too expensive - especially when you can build your own!

CITV 1:40pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 22 - Hotel Bean

Mr Bean has some unexpected guests who think he runs a hotel!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows left to right: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Credit: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing Streak

Del's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:20pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 9 - Louder And Louder

The Twirlywoos find out how to make loud noises when they play on a drum kit. Back in the Boat, Great BigHoo competes with the Hooter to see who can make the loudest sound.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:20pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 9 - Practice Makes Perfect

Lily, Martha and Ollie become Prefects and the power goes to their heads.

Talking Pictures TV 2:35pm (repeat)
Kipps

Kipps

Kipps the draper's apprentice falls in love with a girl above his station. When he unexpectedly inherits a fortune, he thinks his dream has come true.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party

A group of guests arriving at the hotel in preparation for a nearby wedding raise Basil's anger levels when he mistakes them for swingers and sex addicts.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (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 13 - The End Of Terminator

Following the breakdown of a swathe of antiquated equipment, the school board gives Strange Hill a full high-tech makeover, complete with CCTV-like monitoring, computerised dispensers and robotic teachers. But all is a little too perfect for Mitchell, Becky and Templeton's tastes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 9 - Supersize Timmy

Timmy accidentally eats a tomato grown with Miracle-Grow fertilizer, and expands to become the King Kong of sheep. Shaun must keep the giant toddler out of sight while trying to figure out how to return him to normal size.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 2, Episode 6 - Bird On A Wire

Rona's wedding is hours away, and the Porter household is packed and chaotic in preparation. David and Ben are bored, but Rona and Bill are soon in a somewhat sticky situation.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 18 - Zagracadabra

Zig and Zag believe that they are street magicians and attempt a trick so dangerous that the Secret Agents are forced to help them out.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:45pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Dessert Song

Terry and Arthur are trying to peddle pickled walnuts when they encounter Charlie, a Greek Cypriot with revenge on his mind, and become involved in the battle for a Greek restaurant.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 9 - Let It Go

Diddy Hazel Irvine hosts the final of the world snooker tournament between Juddery Trump and Ronnie O'Notagain. Also, there is more American sitcom action in RoboPop.

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 11th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 4:20pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 6, Episode 1 - Fair Exchange

Things are not going well for Lovejoy. A dud cheque lands him in trouble, then Charlotte is attacked and robbed of a newly-acquired 18th-century portrait which police later recover at Lovejoy Antiques. Egged on by her new man, she has the luckless Lovejoy charged with aggravated burglary.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 9 - Losing Steam

Bitz, Bob and Bevel are racing across the desert in a steam train to deliver ice cream for the opening of Purl's ice cream parlour.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 26 - Nomads, Mongolia

Grandmaster Glitch is out on a camping expedition in Mongolia. There's not much around except a group of Mongolian nomads - people who travel around the country with their animals, camping in amazing tents called gers.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:10pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 9

Lovable Humphrey accidentally causes chaos in his local library, and clumsy antiques expert Ann Teak examines a newspaper containing the world's first crossword puzzle.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (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 2, Episode 6 - Mice

Dalentrace is infested with mice, Tracey blames Sharon for keeping her bedroom in a mess. Sharon's idea of getting a cat doesn't work quite as planned and Dorien's workman isn't quite who she said he was.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 9 - Waffle And The Good Dog

The Essam family visit the Brooklyn-Bells. Jess hopes their well-behaved dog, Baxter, will teach Waffle how to be good, but Waffle has other ideas...

Talking Pictures TV 5:30pm (repeat)
For The Love Of Ada. Image shows from L to R: Walter Bingley (Wilfred Pickles), Ada Cresswell/Bingley (Irene Handl)

For The Love Of Ada

Series 1, Episode 1 - Walter Meets Ada

Ada brings Walter home for the first time, for a fish and chip supper. Leslie and Ruth come home early and are introduced to Walter in somewhat an unconventional manner - and worst of all for Ruth, he's wearing her late father's best suit.

Forces TV 6pm (repeat)
Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

Series 4, Episode 6

The results are in, and with them a new set of postings. Marsh is initially due to join three of the boys in Malta with Leckie sent to Germany, but they're not keen on the arrangement.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Naked Truth

When a private taxi firm loses William's booking, Hester is roped in to pick up an important client from Heathrow - and then take him and her husband to a Soho strip club!

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

Are You Being Served?

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Hand Of Fate

Mr. Humphries has a hidden talent as a palm-reader, but are his predictions going to come true? With the possibility of promotions all-round, it seems quite likely.

Forces TV 6:30pm (repeat)
Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

Series 5, Episode 1

After just a week in Malta, Leckie, Ken, Lilley and Jakey are dismayed to find themselves re-posted back to Britain, and into the welcoming bosom of RAF Hospital Druidswater.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 28, Episode 9 - In Which Howard Remembers Where He Left His Bicycle Pump

Truly makes matters worse when an embarrassed Howard bumps into an acquaintance from the past.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Bullet Is Not For Firing

The platoon get into a spot of bother after firing at a German plane during an air raid. Displeased at the spending of precious bullets, Mainwaring organises a court of inquiry into the situation.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 44 - Summer Sucks!

Resus would do anything to be a proper vampire, but messing with nature always has consequences, which Resus discovers when he becomes the wrong kind of bloodsucker!

Forces TV 7pm (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

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the time-travel sitcom.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 5

An Incan child has the worst birthday ever, a Roman farmer meets a door-to-door poo salesman, and King George IV embarks on a solo musical career.

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 28, Episode 10 - Sinclair And The Wormley Witches

Sinclair believes he has been cursed, so Trudy, Entwistle and Alvin unwisely decide to exorcise him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 5 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blown up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it!

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 21 - Bean Phone

Mr Bean wants a smart phone but they are too expensive - especially when you can build your own!

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 22 - Hotel Bean

Mr Bean has some unexpected guests who think he runs a hotel!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat

A public health inspector's visit leaves Basil with a long list of improvements to make to the hotel, but when he discovers that Manuel has been keeping a pet rat for the past year, things go from bad to worse!

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
30 min
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 19

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

U&Dave channel logo 8:30pm
30 min
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 20

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors

When friends tip off the Fawltys that there are a group of hotel inspectors in town, Basil sets out to be as nice and amenable towards the guests as possible. However, one particularly demanding visitor pushes him over the edge...

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (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

A selection of episodes from the first series of the cornershop sitcom.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 1

In the first episode of the new series Russell looks at Ebola, the UK Independence Party, Oscar Pistorius and a reopened Irish pub...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan, James Acaster. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 5 - Katherine Ryan, Henning Wehn, James Acaster

Canadian comedy star Katherine Ryan is the host, introducing German comic Henning Wehn and the brilliantly funny James Acaster.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip, Episode 2

Freddie and Jamie race through the streets of Paris as they go wheel to wheel on its Formula E circuit.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:15pm (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 4

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows left to right: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Credit: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing Streak

Del's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!

Comedy Central Extra 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 2

Russell looks at The Queen joining Twitter, David Cameron vs Barack Obama and sheep on drugs...

YANGA! channel logo. 10pm (repeat)
YANGA! channel logo.

Rib Busters: Comedy Show

Episode 1

Comedy from the best African comedians in the UK.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 2

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Nigel Ng, Tom Lucy

Roast Battle

Series 3, Episode 4

It's Tom Lucy versus Nigel Ng and Johnny Vegas and Phil Ellis go for each other.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 2 - My Eyes Are Circles

Phil Wang makes ogres poignant despite his eye-catching costume, Jessica Knappett beautifully mimics a funny noise and James Acaster finds various circles. Alex Horne carefully records it all for his beloved boss, Greg Davies.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Rob Delaney, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 8

On this week's show, Russell welcomes Rob Delaney for an emotional, in-depth chat; investigates bungee dance with Jessica Knappett; and looks at the latest political developments in the UK, US and Europe.

BBC Two 10:25pm (repeat)
Archiveologists. Image shows from L to R: Various, Various

Archiveologists

Episode 2 - Telecommunications Services For The 1990s

Comedy performers Diane Morgan and Joe Wilkinson parody archive from 1960s about what telecommunications in 1990s might be like.

YANGA! channel logo. 10:30pm (repeat)
YANGA! channel logo.

Rib Busters: Comedy Show

Episode 2

Comedy from the best African comedians in the UK.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett: That's The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett Live. Joe Lycett. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Joe Lycett: That's The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett Live

Stand-up comedy from Joe Lycett in this TV version of his 2016 live show and DVD.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus Brigstocke

Sean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 8 - Corby

With David Mitchell, Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mark Makes A Friend

Mark attends a work conference and in the process makes a new friend, Alan Johnson, which upsets the 'El Dude' partnership.

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QI

Series C, Episode 9 - Creatures

With Helen Atkinson-Wood, Andy Hamilton and Bill Bailey.

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A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip, Episode 2

Freddie and Jamie race through the streets of Paris as they go wheel to wheel on its Formula E circuit.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 1

In the first episode of the new series Russell looks at Ebola, the UK Independence Party, Oscar Pistorius and a reopened Irish pub...

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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 4 - Do They Take Sugar?

Tom is equally horrified and ecstatic to discover that his favourite soap actress and gay icon, Sugar Walls, is in fact Linda's sister. When she arrives at the flat unexpectedly, the pair's lives appear to be changing for the good.

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

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain hosts another series of the topical comedy show. Regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons are joined by guests Diane Morgan, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 4 (Channel 4: Series 5), Episode 1

Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by celebrity guests David Mitchell and Roisin Conaty. Phill Jupitus is in with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Nigel Ng, Tom Lucy

Roast Battle

Series 3, Episode 4

It's Tom Lucy versus Nigel Ng and Johnny Vegas and Phil Ellis go for each other.

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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 2

Russell looks at The Queen joining Twitter, David Cameron vs Barack Obama and sheep on drugs...

BBC Four 12:30am (repeat)
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Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 6 - Séance Time

Having never consulted the spirit world before, Tina isn't quite sure what to expect. Her visit to the spiritualist medium Madam Talbot has been arranged by her sister. Hives, Talbot's assistant in the mundane world, seems quite helpful, but there's something already waiting for Tina on the Other Side, and Hives knows all about it.

London Live 12:50am (repeat)
Au Pair Girls. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Wainwright (Richard O'Sullivan), Randi Lindstrom (Gabrielle Drake)

Au Pair Girls

Sex comedy following four young women arriving in Britain for domestic work.

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Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 2

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

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The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Rob Delaney, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 8

On this week's show, Russell welcomes Rob Delaney for an emotional, in-depth chat; investigates bungee dance with Jessica Knappett; and looks at the latest political developments in the UK, US and Europe.

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QI

Series C, Episode 8 - Corby

With David Mitchell, Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 4 (Channel 4: Series 5), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests David Baddiel and Trevor Noah. Joey Essex is in Dictionary Corner while Alex Horne and The Horne Section help Rachel Riley.

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Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus Brigstocke

Sean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.

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QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 9 - Creatures

With Helen Atkinson-Wood, Andy Hamilton and Bill Bailey.

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

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain hosts another series of the topical comedy show. Regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons are joined by guests Diane Morgan, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

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Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Henry Goodman), Jim Hacker (David Haig). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Episode 4 - A Diplomatic Dilemma

Desperate to secure the Kumranistan loan agreement, Jim must provide some unusual sexual arrangements!

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The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 15

This week's episode featured an owl haircut, Harry firing Heston Blumenthal from a submarine like a missile and a horse skull called Nobbin.

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The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

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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 2, Episode 1 - Teacher's Pet

Following a disastrous day promoting Tesco sushi, Tom resolves to begin acting classes - as a teacher. Meanwhile, Jez and Suze rope Linda into looking after a doll as they practice for parenthood; and who should turn up unannounced but Linda's sister, Sugar.

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

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 7

Actor and comedian Catherine Tate, Pointless creator and co-presenter Richard Osman and Wild Things host Kate Humble are the latest guests on Lee Mack's riotous panel show.

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