British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 17th April 2019

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:20am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 14 - More About Taller And Taller

Stop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.

CITV 6:40am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of five episodes from the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Whole Tooth

When Gnasher gnashes Walter's portrait, he gets revenge with a titanium sausage that leaves Gnasher toothless and miserable. Dennis and the gang decide to stage a heist to 'borrow' some diamonds until Gnasher's teeth grow back!

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 14 - Roll Of The Mice

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 12 - Periscope Peril

Princess Purl has lost her tiara and it turns out it's been taken by two naughty castle trolls who parade around showing it off high up in the castle.

U&Dave channel logo 7:35am (repeat)
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 3

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 7:40am (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

Mild-mannered, unassuming electronics teacher Peter Chapman is head-hunted by MI5 to teach their spies about the latest espionage technology.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:55am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 49 - The Blue Mountains, Jamaica

Trouble brews in Jamaica when Glitch's campfire threatens a coffee plantation.

Forces TV 8am (repeat)
Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the nation service sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8am (repeat)
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 4

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 8:10am (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 2, Episode 7 - Under Cover Activity

Piglet is embroiled in a blackmail case when Drummond enlists him to help entrap a Russian agent. If it goes wrong his marriage could be in danger, but it seems really rather a simple affair...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Bill. Bill Shakespeare (Mathew Baynton). Copyright: BBC Films / Cowboy Films

Bill

Comedy film charting the young life of William Shakespeare and his finding fame in London, starring the cast of Horrible Histories.

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)
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 6, Episode 9 - Flash, Bang, Wallop

Gary has to take drastic measures to make sure that a compromising photograph from the 1940s is not seen in the present day.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 16 - The Haunted House

Sooty bets Richard and Sweep that they can't spend the night in a haunted house. But in a bedroom full of creaking armour, hairy spiders and spooky paintings, will they be brave enough to stay?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (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 6, Episode 10 - Accentuate The Positive

With the war coming to an end, there are surprises in store for Gary, his two wives, and Ron.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 15 - More About Shorter And Shorter

Stop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Entrepreneur

After Terry's departure, Arthur takes on his nephew Ray to help with his new business - importing cars from Europe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 31st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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 8, Episode 2 - Enter The Dragon

With Declan due for the weekend, Bill's particularly keen to ensure a state of relative normality in the Porter household. Then her mother turns up.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:15pm (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 first series of the children's comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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 8, Episode 3 - Sticky Fingers

Jenny brings her boyfriend, Keith, home from university for the weekend. With Declan staying, an incident with a runaway piano, and Bill and Rona's kitchen needing reflooring, what could possibly go wrong?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 1 - Nice People With Nice Manners

The ballroom dancers decide to give a party. They invite only those members of the staff that they consider socially acceptable - which leaves out Ted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 8 - Christine

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

YANGA! channel logo. 2:30pm (repeat)
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 1, Episode 1 - Lekki

Bayo tries to impress the family by buying land in the prestigious area of Nigeria, Lekki. Tobi looks into the details of the land and finds out that all is not what it seems. How will Bayo take the news?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 8, Episode 2 - Enter The Dragon

With Declan due for the weekend, Bill's particularly keen to ensure a state of relative normality in the Porter household. Then her mother turns up.

London Live 2:45pm (repeat)
Just My Luck. Copyright: ITV Studios

Just My Luck

An impoverished jeweller's assistant places an unlikely bet in an effort to raise the funds to buy the perfect gift for his secret love.

Forces TV 3pm (repeat)
Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the nation service sitcom.

CITV 3pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 8 - Mission Inboxible

The Farmer is engrossed in trying to set up his new computer. The Flock take the opportunity of his back being turned to have a game of football. When the ball accidentally lands inside the farmhouse, under the nose of the Farmer, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to help him retrieve it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 7 - Fanzillas

Zig and Zag become football superfans. They learn that it is all about the winning and not just the taking part as they cost Burbia United the cup.

U&Drama channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 3 - Second Fiddle

Lovejoy is desperate to find out why a violin virtuoso has asked him to turn a real Stradivarius into a fake. Lovejoy enlists the help of Tommy Norris to find out why.

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 8, Episode 3 - Sticky Fingers

Jenny brings her boyfriend, Keith, home from university for the weekend. With Declan staying, an incident with a runaway piano, and Bill and Rona's kitchen needing reflooring, what could possibly go wrong?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dinmaker Diva

Dennis and the gang are fed up with dinner lady Olive's completely inedible school dinners. In their mission to 'drop the slop', they discover a poster of her past career as a singer. The gang ask her to join The Dinmakers - hoping she'll swap a life in the kitchen for fame. However, after unleashing Olive's inner diva, their new mission is how to get Olive back into the kitchen!

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 31st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed Wine

Arthur enters the wine trade with a 1991 vintage supplied by the Brithers of the Blessed Bidolph - a monastic order living near the A2.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 22 - Dark Side Of The Mouse

If being zapped with a mind-controlling Mindzooka ray by a couple of D-list villains wasn't bad enough, Danger Mouse's shame goes viral thanks to a series of embarrassing videos of our brainwashed hero.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 9 - Snowy Sneezy Goat Gala

It's time for the Snowy Goat Gala on High Snowy Mountain.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 50 - The Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan

The Go Jetters fly to the rescue in Japan, as Glitch gets up to his usual monkey business.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 5

Arthur Sleep gets into trouble after building a tall tower in the newsroom, and Dobbin the horse causes mayhem at Nana Knickerbocker's panto farm shop.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 12 - Eggs

Darnesh vows to eat a huge jar of disgusting pickled eggs before the sell-by date expires.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
15 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 14 - Waffle Pop Dog

Doug makes a music kit and receives help to compose a song for the school show.

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 7, Episode 4 - Relative Strangers

After discovering his wife's most recent affair, Marcus throws Dorien out and begins divorce proceedings. She's desperate to get hold of the evidence and enlists Sharon and Tracey's help - at least that way she might get a decent settlement. But there are far more surprises in store...

Talking Pictures TV 5:30pm (repeat)
Robin's Nest. Image shows from L to R: Vicky (Tessa Wyatt), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan). Copyright: Thames Television

Robin's Nest

Series 3, Episode 10 - Day Trippers

Robin and Vicky decide there's nothing like a peaceful picnic on their day off.

Forces TV 6pm (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 third series of the wartime sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Brush Strokes. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Karl Howman), Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn), Sandra (Jackie Lye), Eric (Mike Walling). Copyright: BBC

Brush Strokes

Series 3, Episode 5

The threat of competition from Jacko's new decorating business starts to worry Lionel - especially when his staff begin to defect. Suddenly, however, he appears to have the upper hand - or does he?

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

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 1 - Nice People With Nice Manners

The ballroom dancers decide to give a party. They invite only those members of the staff that they consider socially acceptable - which leaves out Ted.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Liverpudlian Boswell family are experts at exploiting the system to get by in life, with plenty of dodgy deals and government handouts to help.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 8 - Christine

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

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

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

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 6, Episode 4 - A Bicycle Made For Three

Finding themselves unexpectedly in a country ditch, Foggy. Clegg and Compo decide that one standard gents bicycle doesn't really meet their combined transportation needs. They set about constructing two further bicycles from spare parts and rigorously road-testing them for design faults.

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!

Forces TV 8pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 8, Episode 6 - It's A Long Way To Friern Barnet

When Simon and Oliver try to outdo each other in the battle to provide Lyn and David with everything they need in their new home, they are sure to cause problems.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 6 - Room At The Bottom

Mainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Comedy Legends. Frankie Howerd. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 2 - Frankie Howerd

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Frankie Howerd, one of Britain's post-war comedy greats who starred in Up Pompeii! and a host of Carry On films.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 5, Episode 8

Ryan and Simi will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 12 - Eggs

Darnesh vows to eat a huge jar of disgusting pickled eggs before the sell-by date expires.

Forces TV 8:30pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 9, Episode 1 - Just The Ticket

Oliver is delighted to get two tickets for the Wales v England Rugby International at Twickenham but Simon does his best to ruin the day.

Comedy Central 8:30pm (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 7

Harry and Leah are grilled by Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan in a bid to win thousands of pounds. Will they choose love or money?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice), Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Emily (Madeline Holliday), Rosa (Juliet Cowan)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 13 - The First Date Dilemma

Hank falls head over heels in love with Zoe, a girl he's met in Mr Rock's additional reading class. Papa Pete advises him to take her on a date...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 5 - Beer

Blackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old Hands

It's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Harriet Kemsley

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Phil Wang take on guest captain Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley. Plus David O'Doherty and Joe Wilkinson join Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Eddie The Eagle. Michael 'Eddie' Edwards (Taron Egerton)

Eddie The Eagle

Win or lose, always aim high. The story of Great Britain's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 3

Russell looks at new scientific findings that link bacon to cancer, the proposed tax credit cuts and a campaign to explain consent using tea.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Urban Myths: Andy & The Donald. Image shows from L to R: Andy Warhol (Jack McBrayer), Donald Trump (Anthony Atamanuik). Copyright: Merman

Urban Myths: Andy & The Donald

Comedy about a 1984 meeting of Donald Trump and Andy Warhol.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Bill Bailey, Alan Davies, Stephen Fry, Jenny Eclair, Johnny Vegas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Christmas Special - Merriment

With Bill Bailey, Jenny Eclair and Johnny Vegas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 6 - Chains

Melchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Urban Myths: Princess Diana, Freddie And Kenny - One Normal Night. Image shows from L to R: Freddie Mercury (David Avery), Princess Diana (Sophie Rundle), Kenny Everett (Mathew Baynton)

Urban Myths: Princess Diana, Freddie And Kenny - One Normal Night

Freddie Mercury and Kenny Everett disguise Princess Diana for a night out in London.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 4

Russell looks at government surveillance in the UK, plotting cats and stressed out seven-year-olds.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Hustler

Gambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 5 - Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, Rich Hall

Jack Whitehall is joined by Katherine Ryan and Rich Hall.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min version (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 12, Episode 6

Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Louie Spence, Elis James, Joe Wilkinson and Shappi Khorsandi.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
The Comedy Bus. Joel Dommett. Copyright: Spelthorne Community Television

The Comedy Bus

Episode 2 - Joel Dommett's Rockhampton

Joel Dommett and his comic friends visit his home town in Gloucestershire. They'll be staying in Joel's family home and recreating some old school memories by getting Joel's school band back together, and putting the Rock back into Rockhampton!

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Island Of Dreams. Sir Richard Branson (Harry Enfield). Copyright: Genial Productions

Island Of Dreams

Harry Enfield plays Richard Branson in this spoof comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Jon Richardson, Nathan Caton. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 4 - Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Nathan Caton

Jon Richardson presents special guests Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:20pm (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 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone Yard

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.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 4

Russell Howard talks Tom Jones, pant throwing and RnB music with a West Country edge. His guests are Kiri Pritchard-McLean and James Acaster.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
Scot Squad. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 5, Episode 2

Traffic Officers McKirdy and Singh discover the journey to true love can be a rocky road; the Queen of Chat, Lorraine Kelly finds out the law is King; and rural coppers call for back up from Mother Nature.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (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 fourth series of the cornershop sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Big Lock-Out

A new security system ensures Manny is locked in and Bernard out. Fran is obsessed by the voice of an old friend.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Jon Richardson, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Body

Jon is joined by Sara Pascoe and Joe Wilkinson to address worries to do with the body - is Jon's body the wrong shape? Are we going to live forever? Do our faces make a terrible first impression? They won't solve anything, but they will rank them according to severity in a nice tiered system which helps Jon's nerves.

Forces TV 11:05pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 8, Episode 6 - It's A Long Way To Friern Barnet

When Simon and Oliver try to outdo each other in the battle to provide Lyn and David with everything they need in their new home, they are sure to cause problems.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
30 min
The Hangover Games. Image shows from L to R: Matt Richardson, Ken Cheng

The Hangover Games

Episode 8 - Barrow

Matt Richardson challenges a group of friends from Barrow to play The Hangover Games - but things don't go to plan. After just a couple of hours sleep, can the pals shake off their hangovers enough to play Ratted - which involves a live mousetrap - or participate in an intimate waxing?

Forces TV 11:35pm (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 9, Episode 1 - Just The Ticket

Oliver is delighted to get two tickets for the Wales v England Rugby International at Twickenham but Simon does his best to ruin the day.

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Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 1, Episode 6 - He's Leaving Home

Manny runs away from Black Books, much to Fran's dismay and Bernard's indifference.

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Gasping. Harvey Higgins (Frankie Boyle)

Gasping

15 minute comedy starring Frankie Boyle as a recovering alcoholic. Directed by Greg Hemphill.

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Urban Myths: Andy & The Donald. Image shows from L to R: Andy Warhol (Jack McBrayer), Donald Trump (Anthony Atamanuik). Copyright: Merman

Urban Myths: Andy & The Donald

Comedy about a 1984 meeting of Donald Trump and Andy Warhol.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

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

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60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. David Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Chris Bryant MP and Rose Matafeo.

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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Keeley Hawes), David (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Episode 5 - Diddle Diddle Dumpling

A couple's world is changed forever by a seemingly chance find in a local street. David and Louise and their daughter all live in their lovely house. But when David brings home a single black shoe, the new arrival becomes a life-changing obsession that threatens to come between all of them.

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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Inside No. 9

Dark comedy anthology series from Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Each episode focuses on the goings-on around something to do with the number 9.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Russell Kane. Russell Kane

Russell Kane

TV version of Russell Kane's 2015-released stand-up show.

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60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Tommy Tiernan, Stephen Fry, Sarah Millican, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 9 - Messing With Your Mind

With Tommy Tiernan, Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe.

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A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 6

Team GB boxing legend Nicola Adams, three-time world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and actor and stand-up Tom Davis join the boys for the next knock-out round of the hit show.

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Love, Rosie. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Dunne (Lily Collins), Alex Stewart (Sam Claflin). Copyright: Constantin Film

Love, Rosie

Heart-warming story about friendship, true love, and luck that shows how sometimes fate just can't stop meddling.

Talking Pictures TV 1:15am (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.

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Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 1, Episode 1 - Lekki

Bayo tries to impress the family by buying land in the prestigious area of Nigeria, Lekki. Tobi looks into the details of the land and finds out that all is not what it seems. How will Bayo take the news?

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The Rebel. Image shows from L to R: Vicar (Michael Bertenshaw), Henry Palmer (Simon Callow). Copyright: Retort

The Rebel

Series 2, Episode 2 - Death

Cath's lodger Amaya offers to drive Cath, Henry, Margaret and Charles to a friend's funeral. With Henry due to give the eulogy, being late is not an option, but in fact it's touch and go if he'll even make it at all.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (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 7, Episode 3

With Christopher Biggins, Mark Watson, pop-star Jamelia and Olympic track cyclist Chris Hoy.

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45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 49, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Andy Hamilton and Sara Pascoe.

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Comedians Watching Football With Friends

Episode 6

The laughs continue as Nish Kumar, Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Matt Forde, Jon Richardson and Rachel Yankey tune into the weekend's football.

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50 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 5 - Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, Rich Hall

Jack Whitehall is joined by Katherine Ryan and Rich Hall.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 10 - Chris Ramsey At The Comedy Store

Chris Ramsey is tonight's host, and he talks sex with a pregnant woman. He's joined by dreamer Jarred Christmas, morning after pill lover Tiff Stevenson, and Jason Cook.

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

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Episode 5

Lee Mack is joined by Jimmy Carr, Chris Packham and Kimberly Walsh.

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Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 4 - Relative Strangers

After discovering his wife's most recent affair, Marcus throws Dorien out and begins divorce proceedings. She's desperate to get hold of the evidence and enlists Sharon and Tracey's help - at least that way she might get a decent settlement. But there are far more surprises in store...

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Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

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

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Drunk History. Queen Elizabeth I (Sarah Alexander). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 6

Sarah Alexander and Brett Goldstein appear in The Virgin Queen narrated by Ellie Taylor. And Joe Lycett tells his version of the Battle of Trafalgar starring Anthony Head.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 19, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts the Christmas Special, with team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea and guests Brad and James from The Vamps and comedians Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

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

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Episode 4

Lee Mack is joined by Richard Madeley, Denise Van Outen and Jason Manford.

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