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British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 25th April 2019

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 2 - Underneath

The Twirlywoos learn about underneath when they visit a hat shop. Back in the boat, the Box brings a rainbow for the Twirlywoos to dance underneath.

CITV 6:40am (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&Dave channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
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.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 34 - Extreme Sports Day

Dennis recruits Grizzly Griller to help make school sports day more extreme, but as he and JJ get competitive against each other, who is sabotaging both their chances of winning?

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 23 - The Scare Mouse Project

Colonel K spins a terrifying tale about the Headless Postman - an ancient and alarmingly scary apparition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Lucky Feller. Bernard 'Shorty' Mepstead (David Jason). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Lucky Feller

Episode 10 - Ever Been Had?

It's a night out on the town for the Mepsteads. Mum's going to bingo, Randy to see what he can find on a pub-crawl, and Shorty has a wonderful surprise in store for Kath.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 19 - Jungle Fashion Show

It's fashion show time. Bitz has designed some fantastic hats, Bob is taking the photographs, Purl is modelling them and Bevel is guiding them through the jungle to find the perfect place to hold the show.

U&Dave channel logo 7:35am (repeat)
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 8am (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 3, Episode 3 - Sex, Spies And Videotape

Flint suffers an attempted mugging on the street near her home, and falls for the handsome stranger who comes to her aid. Meanwhile, Piglet is given permission to tell Sarah who his employer really is, as the department is involved in filming a recruitment video to engage the public.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 13 - Central Park, New York

As Xuli, Lars and Foz enjoy the view from the Statue of Liberty, they spot a blanket of smog covering the New York skyline.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30am (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 3, Episode 4 - In Which We Serve

Peter and the rest of the department are on the trail of a French agent. The operation takes them to a hotel hosting an industry conference.

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 15 - Just For Fun

Special guest Mister Makes helps bring all the fun of the fair to Justin's house, plus a very cheeky little ghost is on the loose from the Ghost Train.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:50am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 8 - Bolshy Boudica

British Queen Boudica turns against her Roman masters and unleashes her wrecking ball on Colchester, St Albans and London. Meanwhile, across the world, famous emperors Caligula and Nero, dish out their own unique brand of Imperial nastiness.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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 3 - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?

Time-travelling Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 23 - The Silent Movie

When Sooty accidentally destroys one of Richard's old films, the gang decide to replace it with one they've made themselves. But will it be good enough to impress Mr Slater's grandchildren?

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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 7 - A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In Shepherd's Bush

Arthur asks Ray to mind a valuable racing pigeon.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 3 - Round And Round

The Twirlywoos are in a park where they watch a little girl and her dad playing on a roundabout. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoos are visited by the Stop-Go Car, who they chase round and round in circles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 4 - The More I See You

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (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 second series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

Talking Pictures TV 10:40am (repeat)
Boys Will Be Boys

Boys Will Be Boys

A repeat of this 1935 film.

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

Millie Inbetween

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (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 7 - Let There Be Light

Richard shows that he has a way with electricity when he is pressed into service at the church hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 5 - Trouble And Strife

Ted Bovis's ex-wife turns up at the camp demanding the arrears of her maintenance. She has in tow a bailiff who presents Ted with a writ. Failure to pay could result in prison, so Ted is forced to resort to all the fiddles he can remember in order to raise the money.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country Wife

Boycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.

YANGA! channel logo. 2pm (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 2, Episode 5 - Gladys's New Job

Gladys gets an interview as a manager at Bayo's workplace. Bayo tries everything to stop her from going for it. Tobi and Kevin help Cousin Femi win over Monica.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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 7 - Let There Be Light

Richard shows that he has a way with electricity when he is pressed into service at the church hall.

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 2, Episode 6 - No Meat In The House

Bayo is diagnosed with high blood pressure so Gladys enforces a no meat policy. Funke is forced to do a 10k run for charity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 7 - Let There Be Light

Richard shows that he has a way with electricity when he is pressed into service at the church hall.

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 14 - The Piano

The Farmer is playing the piano and torturing everyone with his musical inability. When the Flock discover that Bitzer on the other hand is a virtuoso, they decide it's time for a party. They devise a plan to 'borrow' the piano when the Farmer goes to bed - however things don't quite go to plan...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 13 - Bitter Then You

Zig and Zag demonstrate how breaking a world record can be a bittersweet experience.

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 7 - The Galloping Major

When looking in Frankie's scrapyard for a replacement back indicator lamp for his pickup truck, Lovejoy is persuaded to buy a rusty old cannon, too.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Hamazing Hamsterman

Dennis gets into a fluffy mess when he runs into Von Screwtop's hadron collider with the professor's pet hamster, Galahad. To stop Dennis from completely changing into a hamster, the gang must sneak him into Wilbur's lab to use his reverse hadron collider and change him back!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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

A selection of episodes from the second 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 8 - Him Indoors

Arthur decides to upgrades his security arrangements.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 15 - A-Maze-Ing Adventure

Bob is looking after Phoebe's cute little puppy called Earl, but when they take him for walkies he gets lost inside Bitz's amazing maze.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 14 - Bullet Train, Japan

In Japan, Grandmaster Glitch is at a railway station, wondering where his grimbots have gone. Some excited bleeps further down the platform reveal that they've jumped into the driver's cabin of a bullet train and are happily pressing all the buttons!

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 11

Professor Muddles puts a custard pie in his own face, dancer Enrico Paso Doble is distracted by a dirty window and Keith Fitt tries to break a three-legged race world record.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 5 - Waffle's School Walkies

While her kitchen dries out Mrs Hobbs is at the Brooklyn-Bells' house with George. Waffle joins the walk to school on Evie's first day but causes playground chaos and is sent home.

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 8 - Are You Being Served?

Sharon's feeling broody, and on the look out for a man to make her pregnant. Meanwhile, Dorien's incensed that her holiday romance wasn't as it appeared: but she's determined to make it work for her.

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 4, Episode 3 - Lost Weekend

Albert wins a weekend away from it all but restaurateurs Robin and Vicky find themselves on a busman's holiday. Meanwhile father-in-law Nicholls is involved in a less than happy reunion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 5 - Trouble And Strife

Ted Bovis's ex-wife turns up at the camp demanding the arrears of her maintenance. She has in tow a bailiff who presents Ted with a writ. Failure to pay could result in prison, so Ted is forced to resort to all the fiddles he can remember in order to raise the money.

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 fourth series of the time travel 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 4, Episode 3

Elmo's wine bar opens to mixed reactions, while Jacko and Eric make an Italian connection.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 7 - Let There Be Light

Richard shows that he has a way with electricity when he is pressed into service at the church hall.

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.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country Wife

Boycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.

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

Horrible Histories

2014 Specials - Ridiculous Romance

Mixing brand new and previous favourite sketches, we discover what pulled the heartstrings of some of the most famous lovers of days gone by (and the sometimes not-so-lucky objects of their affection).

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 7, Episode 1 - The Frozen Turkey Man

Compo convinces a barmaid that Foggy is an eccentric millionaire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 4, Episode 11 - A. Wilson (Manager)?

Captain Mainwaring is horrified to learn that Wilson has not just been made the manager of his own branch of the bank, but that he has been promoted to Second Lieutenant of the Eastgate platoon.

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 10, Episode 5 - There But For The Grace Of God

When Simon's Aunt Eleanor discovers one of his friends is sleeping rough after falling on hard times, she offers the man a bed at Simon's!

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 6

Dara O Briain schools sixth former contestants Lava, Aaron, and Elliott.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 49, Episode 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell joins Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Lord Prescott and Alun Cochrane are the guests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

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 10, Episode 6 - A Car By Any Other Name

Simon and Oliver find themselves on the wrong side of the law when what starts off as a simple joyride in the vicar's vintage Bentley turns out to be disastrous.

Comedy Central 8:30pm (repeat)
Blockbusters. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 5

Dara O Briain schools our sixth former contestants Leyla, Oisin, and Olly as they take on this iconic trivia-based quiz for the chance to win some epic prizes! No phones allowed.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (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

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dinner Date

Lily is desperate to find out if she and Matt are actually going out or not, so she invites him round to dinner.

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 seletion of episodes from the fourth series of the cornershop sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sarah Millican, Stephen Fry, Eddie Kadi, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 14 - Messy

With Noel Fielding, Eddie Kadi and Sarah Millican.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
Dead Pixels. Image shows from L to R: Nicholas 'Nicky' Kettle (Will Merrick), Usman (Sargon Yelda), Russell (David Mumeni), Megan 'Meg' Jefferies (Alexa Davies)

Dead Pixels

Series 1, Episode 5 - Patricide

Nicky's dad tries to bond with him by playing Kingdom Scrolls but things get complicated when Nicky gets a taste for killing his father.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Second Time Around

Del's rekindled passion with old flame Pauline and it looks like wedding bells are in the air again. Rodney's not so thrilled after what happened to her first two husbands...

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 10

Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week, from the silly to the serious, and are joined by comedian Jack Dee, singer Stacey Solomon, comedian David O'Doherty and musician Alex James.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Scot Squad. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 5, Episode 4

Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson lambasts allegations of bias around policing at the Edinburgh Derby, and later reassesses the Scottish Police Force's new training policy when his virtual reality programme gets all too real.

Quest 10pm
60 min
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Shaun Williamson, Al Murray, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 8

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Phill Jupitus and Ed Byrne, oversees the clash between The North Euston from Lancashire and The Sportsman from Huddersfield.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 3, Episode 5

This week's topics include Donald Trump and social media, as Frankie is joined by Sara Pascoe, Miles Jupp, Rob Delaney, Sophie Duker and Sara Barron.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 7

Lee Mack is joined by Huw Edwards and Sarah Millican, and David Mitchell is joined by Bradley Walsh and Josie Lawrence.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Stacey Solomon, Joel Dommett, Emilia Fox, Tom Read Wilson

Celebrity Juice

Series 21, Episode 6

Silent Witness star Emilia Fox and Paddy McGuinness go head to head. They're joined by journalist and presenter Angela Scanlon; TV Presenter Ore Oduba; actor, rapper and comedian Richard Blackwood; star of Celebs Go Dating, Tom Read Wilson; stand-up comedian Joel Dommett; and Juice favourite Stacey Solomon.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Lee And Dean. Image shows from L to R: Nightmare (Eoin McSorley), Midnight (Jason Barnett), Tomasz (Greg Kolpakachi), Shitty Mick (Mark Sharp), Little Dean (Sam Underwood), Sheets (Sean Miller), Dean (Mark O'Sullivan), Lee (Miles Chapman), Sarah Beeny

Lee And Dean

Series 2, Episode 3

The boys are nominated for an award at a prestigious trade show - thanks to new colleague Tomasz's building prowess. At the event, both Lee and Dean are made offers they can't refuse... but Dean's opportunity doesn't go quite to plan. Mrs Bryce-D'Souza receives some shocking news, Lee sees something he wishes he hadn't, and Little Dean has a night he'd like to forget.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 5

The Quinn family are rushing to get out of Derry before the Orange Parades start.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Comedians Watching Football With Friends. Copyright: Avalon Television

Comedians Watching Football With Friends

Episode 8

Jon Richardson, Russell Howard, Matt Forde and others watch some footy.

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

Rib Busters: Comedy Show

Episode 1

Comedy from the best African comedians in the UK.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Ciaran (Jamie Beamish), Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney), Aunt Sarah (Kathy Kiera Clarke), Ma Mary (Tara Lynne O'Neill). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 6

Erin is over the moon when she manages to secure herself the position of Editor of the school magazine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 3

It's Sunday evening and Nana's been round all day. Whilst Denise has her wedding dress fitted, Dave, Jim and Antony are relegated to the kitchen - but nothing'll stop them watching The Antiques Roadshow.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 8

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Emily Maitlis, Jack Whitehall, Jim Carter and Armando Iannucci.

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 10, Episode 5 - There But For The Grace Of God

When Simon's Aunt Eleanor discovers one of his friends is sleeping rough after falling on hard times, she offers the man a bed at Simon's!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 14, Episode 8 - Kiefer Sutherland, Winnie Harlow, Emily Maitlis, Olly Murs

Jonathan's guests include the star of Designated Survivor, 24 and The Lost Boys, Kiefer Sutherland; iconic supermodel Winnie Harlow; and award-winning broadcaster and Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis. Plus, chart-topping singer and winning coach from The Voice 2019, Olly Murs will be chatting and performing in the studio.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 3 - Tramps Like Us

Jen, Roy and Moss find their lives moving in different directions after a disappointing settlement to a sexual harassment suit. Jen seeks pastures new, Roy ends up on the streets and Moss gets slightly concussed.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 5

Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Greg Davies. Holly Walsh is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley deals with the letters and numbers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Al Murray. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 2 - Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane

Al Murray introduces comedy from Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
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 8, Highlights Special

Dara O'Briain presents a special show featuring unseen material and favourite bits from this series.

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 10, Episode 6 - A Car By Any Other Name

Simon and Oliver find themselves on the wrong side of the law when what starts off as a simple joyride in the vicar's vintage Bentley turns out to be disastrous.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 4 - Speech

As 'Employee of the Month', Jen asserts herself as manager, and makes powerful enemies in Moss and Roy. Meanwhile, Douglas finds the love of his life is not all that she appears to be.

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60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Gary Lineker. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 10

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker, panellist Jon Richardson and a handbag.

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Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 1, Episode 4

Wifi cafes are on the radar this week along with Dina Carroll's performance on Top of the Pops.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:35am (repeat)
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. Joe Lycett. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 1, Episode 3

This time the celebrity guest is Shirley Ballas, who assists Joe as he dishes the dirt on unhygienic takeaways and sends holiday booking sites packing.

YANGA! channel logo. 1am (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 2, Episode 5 - Gladys's New Job

Gladys gets an interview as a manager at Bayo's workplace. Bayo tries everything to stop her from going for it. Tobi and Kevin help Cousin Femi win over Monica.

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Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 1, Episode 3

Falconhoof, the adventure phone-in host, has to deal with a particularly angry caller following an incident with some winged sandals.

Comedy Central Extra 1am
60 min version (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 1am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 7

Lee Mack is joined by Huw Edwards and Sarah Millican, and David Mitchell is joined by Bradley Walsh and Josie Lawrence.

YANGA! channel logo. 1:30am (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 2, Episode 6 - No Meat In The House

Bayo is diagnosed with high blood pressure so Gladys enforces a no meat policy. Funke is forced to do a 10k run for charity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Al Murray. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 2 - Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane

Al Murray introduces comedy from Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 8

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Emily Maitlis, Jack Whitehall, Jim Carter and Armando Iannucci.

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

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 7

I'm A Celebrity is back this week, with star guest ... Sinitta. There's also penguin hopping in Frozen Planet, and a spot of bother with ashes on both Doctors and Coronation Street.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
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 8, Highlights Special

Dara O'Briain presents a special show featuring unseen material and favourite bits from this series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 8

Kirstie Allsopp's got a spot of bother with some shortbread in Kirstie's Handmade Britain, and Harry ignores a warning about Irn Bru. Meanwhile in Holby, a woman's come down with a debilitating condition where she cannot say country names.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh

Television broadcast of Jimmy Carr's sixth stand-up DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 3am
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 5

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Tim Loughton.

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Dead Pixels. Image shows from L to R: Nicholas 'Nicky' Kettle (Will Merrick), Usman (Sargon Yelda), Russell (David Mumeni), Megan 'Meg' Jefferies (Alexa Davies)

Dead Pixels

Series 1, Episode 5 - Patricide

Nicky's dad tries to bond with him by playing Kingdom Scrolls but things get complicated when Nicky gets a taste for killing his father.

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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

Series 1, Episode 1

Billy wastes his money on a stolen statue and Joey attempts to claim an incontinence allowance for Grandad.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:30am (repeat)
Derry Girls. Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 5

The Quinn family are rushing to get out of Derry before the Orange Parades start.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 8 - Shouty Bollocks

Henning Wehn talks royalty, Tony Law tells his new joke and there's original comedy from Eleanor Tiernan, Boothby Graffoe, Simon Munnery and interviews by Stewart Lee.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:55am (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Ciaran (Jamie Beamish), Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney), Aunt Sarah (Kathy Kiera Clarke), Ma Mary (Tara Lynne O'Neill). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 6

Erin is over the moon when she manages to secure herself the position of Editor of the school magazine.

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

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 3

Lee Mack welcomes comedian Jimmy Carr, The Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson and TV presenter Jameela Jamil to join his fun and fact-filled panel show.

Talking Pictures TV 4:15am (repeat)
Rooney. James Ignatius Rooney (John Gregson). Copyright: ITV Studios / Rank Organisation

Rooney

Comedy about Rooney, a Gaelic sportsman and Dublin rubbish collector, and his landlady's family.

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