British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 24th April 2020

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Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

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

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 14 - Gone

The Twirlywoos find out what happens when a toy train goes into a tunnel, and have some trouble with disappearing tea.

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Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 11 - Timmy's Picnic

Timmy's class go on a picnic, but during a game of football the ball bursts on Apricot's spikes.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 28 - Were-Walter

There's a werewolf-type creature on the prowl and suspicion falls on Gnasher. Dennis has to prove his best pal's innocence as the full moon shines down on Beanotown...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 1, Episode 4 - See You In Court

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Matterhorn, Italy And Switzerland

In this episode, Glitch gets into a mountain of trouble as the Go Jetters attempt to climb the Matterhorn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 3, Episode 2 - Zero Tolerance

Life at the health centre takes an unexpected turn when a desperate man turns up waving a gun and demanding access to the drugs cabinet.

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Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 1 - Monday

It's the first day of Year 9 - and pupil Mark has got some big news.

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Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 1 - Castle Makeover

Bob really wants his castle to look more like Bitz's, and everyone pitches in to help, but things don't go to plan.

Netflix 8am
27 min
After Life. Image shows from L to R: Lisa (Kerry Godliman), Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

After Life

Series 2, Episode 1

Determined to be kind but still struggling to be happy, Tony attends a Zen meditation course with Matt, whose own marriage is on the rocks.

Netflix 8am
27 min
After Life. Image shows from L to R: Lisa (Kerry Godliman), Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

After Life

Series 2, Episode 2

Lenny's girlfriend's son takes a position at the Gazette and Sandy contemplates writing a gossip column. Matt gets iffy advice from his therapist.

Netflix 8am
30 min
After Life. Image shows from L to R: Lisa (Kerry Godliman), Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

After Life

Series 2, Episode 3

A turn of events at the paper hits Sandy hard. Roxy and Pat share a meal, and Tony tries to support Matt's desire to get back out there.

Netflix 8am
26 min
After Life. Image shows from L to R: Lisa (Kerry Godliman), Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

After Life

Series 2, Episode 4

Tony interviews a local woman addicted to aesthetic surgery, and Matt is cheered when his wife offers a glimmer of hope. Later, Kath needs some cheering up and Tony makes a plea to proprietor Paul.

Netflix 8am
28 min
After Life. Image shows from L to R: Lisa (Kerry Godliman), Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

After Life

Series 2, Episode 5

The curtains go up on the Tambury Players' revue and things go about as well as can be expected. Tony receives devastating news during the show.

Netflix 8am
30 min
After Life. Image shows from L to R: Lisa (Kerry Godliman), Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

After Life

Series 2, Episode 6

Grieving for his Dad, Tony asks his colleagues for space rather than sympathy. Emma's struggling with their continued 'Groundhog Day', but Roxy and Pat are growing ever closer.

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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 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

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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 3, Episode 13 - Dustomatic 3000

Justin accidentally throws away Robert's favourite duster, so Justin tries to cheer him up by getting him a brand new futuristic dusting machine: the Dustomatic 3000.

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Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 4 - It's Only Rock And Roll

Rodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?

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The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Darling Buds Of May (Part 1)

When a tax collector arrives at the Larkins' farm, it appears to spell trouble for Pop and the family. But the young man is soon under the spell of their utopian lifestyle - and Mariette's charms.

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Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 12 - Timmy Tries To Hide

The class plays hide-and-seek, but no-one wants to hide with the noisy Paxton, who keeps giving them away.

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 7 - Hypnotising Rita

Arthur tries to help a young girl who is being conned by a hypnotherapist over a large sum of money coming to her.

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Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 4 - Naughty Napoleon

We follow Napoleon as he rises from humble beginnings to be the Emperor of France, bashing most of Europe along the way, and ultimately meeting his Waterloo at, well, Waterloo! Meanwhile across the world we meet the Indian traveller who brought Shampoo to the world.

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 15 - Covering

The Twirlywoos see a tablecloth covering a table and decide to cover some things of their own. Back in the Boat everyone gets covered in spots! How will they get rid of them?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 2 - Save Our Heritage

It's novelty night in the ballroom. Meanwhile, an old cottage complete with old tenant crosses Joe Maplin's plans for expansion. Jeffrey Fairbrother has an idea to retain the status quo.

CITV 9:50am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

ITVBe 9:55am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 13 - Drive In The Country

It is Richard's day off so Sooty and Sweep have helped him prepare a picnic. But with Sooty-Stig driving the campervan, a flat tyre and no petrol, will Richard ever get a peaceful drive in the country?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans

When a new lodger arrives at the house with talk of only staying one night before "moving on", Rigsby's soon calling the Samaritans to stop a suicide attempt. But which of the residents will come off worse?

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 14th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CITV 10:50am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 9 - Crush

Dave gets a girlfriend who turns out to be an alien. And she turns out to bear a striking similarity to a everyday household item.

CITV 11:05am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 10 - Bike

Anna is practising for the school cycling test and is good at it. Dave isn't quite as skilled, but with a new bike from his parents he really hopes to pass.

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Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 11 - Waffle Misses Doug

Doug's mum, Zoe, brings surprises for the Brooklyn-Bells, but Waffle is sad because Doug is going to stay with her for a few days. Mrs Hobbs watches Waffle with new spy equipment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 3, Episode 2 - Zero Tolerance

Life at the health centre takes an unexpected turn when a desperate man turns up waving a gun and demanding access to the drugs cabinet.

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Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 10 - Timmy's Tractor

Timmy is proud of his splendid scrap tractor, made using a cereal box, toilet roll and jam jar lids.

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Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 20 - DIY Dan's Gnome Garden

Comedy sketch show for younger viewers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 5, Episode 2 - Keep Young And Beautiful

Following questions in the House of Commons, it is proposed that older members of the Home Guard should join the ARP while younger members of the ARP join the Home Guard. It looks like most of Mainwaring's men could be in the firing line.

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Carry On Teacher. Image shows from L to R: Mr. William Wakefield (Ted Ray), Mr. Gregory Adams (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Teacher

A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.

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

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 15 - Coffee Bean

Mr. Bean is determined to make the best cup of java, ever. Oh, and to get rich brewing it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 2 - Save Our Heritage

It's novelty night in the ballroom. Meanwhile, an old cottage complete with old tenant crosses Joe Maplin's plans for expansion. Jeffrey Fairbrother has an idea to retain the status quo.

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

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 16 - The Big Freeze

It's cold, the boiler is broken, and Mr. Bean has to get warm, fast.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:15pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 4, Episode 12 - Making Plans For Millie

Lauren and Leo are packing up to leave, dad and mum are separately and enthusiastically planning the summer for Millie, but should she apply for what she really wants to do?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

CITV 2:40pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 11 - Sports Day

Determined to win this year's Sport's Day, finally making Betty's dreams come true, Dave 'adapts' Anna's chair to speed things up in the final race.

CITV 2:55pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 12 - Dig

When Betty insists Dave finds a hobby, he takes up treasure hunting, and rocks the very foundations of his tower block home.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 19 - #Sinister Mouse

There's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 4 - It's Only Rock And Roll

Rodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 2, Episode 5 - Starry Pies

There are more pranks in You've Been Stupid, and Diddy Dick reads the story of Snooty the kangaroo.

U&Drama channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 8

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 15 - Super Paul

After Dennis persuades Pieface that Paul is an undercover super hero, Gnasher, JJ and Rubi go along with the story and help Dennis to 'prove it'. However, his genius plan comes to a sticky end, when Pieface begins to think that with Paul at his side, he is completely invincible!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 8 - The Balance Of Power

When Arthur's used car lot is threatened by a compulsory purchase order, he decides to stand as an independent candidate in the local council by-election.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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

A selection of episodes from the 14th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fitness Slacker

Joy decides to keep tabs on the staff with a new fitness tracker and there is a prize for the employee who does the most steps - or the one who can cheat their way to the top.

CITV 4:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 17 - Scrapper Cleans Up

Mr. Bean enters Scrapper into a beauty contest so that he can win first prize: a trip with Irma to Paris.

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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.

CITV 4:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 18 - Coach Trip

Mr. Bean disguises himself as a Pensioner in order to avoid lunch with Irma and her mum.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 1 - Petra, Jordan

In this episode, Grandmaster Glitch goes on a desert adventure to uncover a mysterious lost city. If only it hadn't already been discovered! As Glitch attempts to beat a group of tourists to Petra in Jordan, he crashes his Grimbler in the Siq gorge. Vibrations from the Grimblers engines shake the surrounding area, causing the treasury building to shake apart. Can the Go Jetters save the ancient city?

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Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 14 - Waffle Make And Do

Doug and Waffle share fun memories as they make new neighbour Pepper a dog bed.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (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

Series 7, Episode 10

Jack has good news from Leonora when she announces she is pregnant and Joey decides to join Adrian in Scotland to marry Roxy. Meanwhile, Lilo Lill has news of Freddie's whereabouts while Grandad dreams about his own calamitous funeral...

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (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 2 - A Rocky Start

Determined to settle down to a quiet, village life, Boycie's first job is to sack the farm manager and ingratiate himself with the locals. Marlene is scathing - the farm has no animals and no crops - so what do these people do all day? But, undeterred, Elgin talks Boycie into starting a proper farm and their first priority is to buy a bull from a bankrupt local farmer who is fond of a drink or two.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hollowing Out A Baguette

How will Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding cope with this week's tasks? The onslaught continues as Greg Davies ruthlessly judges the competitors' ability to both camouflage themselves and herd dogs. Plus, see the first two trailers for Taskmaster: The Movie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 8, Episode 3 - The Bathroom

When Lionel walks in on Sandy in the bath, Jean thinks it is time the house had another bathroom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 2 - Save Our Heritage

It's novelty night in the ballroom. Meanwhile, an old cottage complete with old tenant crosses Joe Maplin's plans for expansion. Jeffrey Fairbrother has an idea to retain the status quo.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 7, Highlights Special - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show.

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Horrible Histories. Gemma Whelan. Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 8 - Ruthless Rulers

A look at the most ruthless rulers of all time. Henry VIII is so demanding he has a brick wall built at his bedroom door every night, those vicious Vikings find that sorry seems to be the hardest word, hold your nose in Versailles, because Louis XIV hasn't got any loos, and rock out with the Warlords from Hell.

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 3, Episode 4 - Cheering Up Gordon

A seaside holiday for Compo, Clegg and Foggy. They strike a bargain with Compo's nephew Gordon - if he teaches them how to fish, they'll teach him how to pick up the odd bird...

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 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Miranda Hart, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Special Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.

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Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 1 - Old Dogs

Martin Ellingham is still avoiding Louisa after his faux pas at the hospital. Meanwhile an old friend of auntie Joan's appears to be suffering from dementia, and fisherman Eddie has a possible broken rib after a mugging.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's Tooth

Ben is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
60 min
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 2, Episode 3

This week's celebrity guest Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is on hand to help Joe as he delivers his own brand of justice to a parcel delivery company. Anneka Rice dons a jumpsuit once more as Joe takes her on a hunt for the UK's disappearing cash machines, and comedian Rosie Jones gets into a lather over unethical beauty products.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:05pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 11 - Our Brilliant Careers

Selecting the right work experience sends Lily, Martha and Ollie into a spin.

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 5, Episode 2 - Keep Young And Beautiful

Following questions in the House of Commons, it is proposed that older members of the Home Guard should join the ARP while younger members of the ARP join the Home Guard. It looks like most of Mainwaring's men could be in the firing line.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe, Ruth Goodman, Sue Perkins, Holly Walsh, Richard Osman, Adil Ray. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions / Black Dog Television

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 5 - Dave

Joining the team captains are Ruth Goodman, Adil Ray, Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
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 59, Episode 4

Alexander Armstrong hosts the satirical current affairs quiz, with stand-up comedian Henning Wehn and journalist Emma Barnett joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 4 - It's Only Rock And Roll

Rodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 13

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics including youth, alien mind reading and Karl's top five freaks.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 2 - In Loco

Louisa is nervously awaiting an interview for promotion to head teacher of Portwenn Primary School, and she's anxious to make a good impression. The breakout of a highly contagious skin infection amongst the children isn't going to help any.

TNT Sports 1 logo 9pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

The Football's Not On, Episode 3

Geoff Norcott is amongst the guests joining Ian Stone.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 27, Episode 3 - Chris Hemsworth, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Richard E Grant, Joe Lycett, Jessie Ware

Chris Hemsworth admits his home-schooling skills are not up to scratch; Richard E Grant is amused by his Withnail and Isolation quotes; Phoebe Waller-Bridge says she was shocked when she revisited Fleabag's original stage script; Joe Lycett shows off his kitchen extension; and Jessie Ware performs live from her daughter's bedroom.

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60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Ross Noble, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, David Baddiel. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 10 - Nature/Nurture

With David Baddiel, Cariad Lloyd and Ross Noble.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

Comedy Central Extra 9:30pm (repeat)
BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle. Peter Kay. Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Series 4, Episode 5

This week, the celebration of over 20 years of Peter Kay continues with a special appearance from Paddy McGuinness, whilst Peter sings on an Irish chat show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 4 - Running

To impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Comedy National Treasures: Stanley Baxter. Stanley Baxter. Copyright: Mirrorpix / Alamy

Comedy National Treasures: Stanley Baxter

A biographical documentary profiling comic entertainer Stanley Baxter.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 1, Episode 6 - Scones

It's all go in Craiglang. Winston's had his benefit money stopped, Isa's husband has returned out of the blue, and Jack and Victor have caught the competition bug. They're all due a streak of luck, but who'll come up smiling?

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar

The Mash Report

Series 4, Episode 4

Ahir Shah joins Nush to talk about different responses and attitudes to coronavirus from around the globe, whilst Rachel Parris talks about female political leaders.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Sliced. Joshua (Samson Kayo). Copyright: Lovely Electricity

Sliced

Series 1, Episode 1

It's all change at Sliced, South London's premier low rent pizza parlour. Mario hires new girl Naomi, and Joshua encounters a rather challenging customer. Fellow driver Ricky to dreams up a sure-fire money-making scheme.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jonny (Tom Rosenthal), Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Val (Tracy-Ann Oberman)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Cage

Mum is in hospital having a 'woman's procedure', so Aunty Val is tasked with making the Friday night dinner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 5 - Examination

Lucy finds herself working on a Government initiative encouraging men to regularly check themselves for lumps. Eager to please Lucy, Lee follows the campaign's advice and discovers something he wasn't expecting.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Socially Distant With Susan Calman. Susan Calman

Socially Distant With Susan Calman

Episode 4

Susan Calman chats to Lorraine Kelly; gets an update from Commissioner Miekelson; and there's music from Del Amitri's Justin Currie.

BBC Two 10:30pm
15 min version
(repeat)
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

The Mini Mash Report, Episode 6: Nish Kumar and comedy correspondents Rachel Parris, Ellie Taylor and Steve N Allen present the satirical and surreal take on everything that has - and hasn't - happened in the news.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the E4 sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Joe Lycett, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 4 - Friendship Is Truth

What will Mel Giedroyc do to a humble pommel horse? Should Hugh Dennis climb that high? And why are Alex Horne and Noel Fielding dancing like a pair of shrews? As always, Taskmaster Greg Davies will deliver his judgements on their efforts, and his well-trained assistant Alex Horne is overseeing the tasks.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
Elis James: Funny Nation. Elis James

Elis James: Funny Nation

Episode 2

Elis explores the history of Welsh comedy from the early days in pubs, village halls and theatres to the mainstream on Live At The Apollo.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

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

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 1 - St. Hospitals

Mark and Jeremy are at the hospital awaiting the birth of Mark's baby. Sophie is determined to have a natural birth and doesn't want Mark to transfer any of his anxiety to the baby. Meanwhile, Jeremy is convinced he will never get over losing Elena, until he meets Zahra, whose boyfriend is in a coma.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11pm
30 min
Limmy's Homemade Show. Brian Limond

Limmy's Homemade Show

Episode 3

Limmy looks at the modern obsession with having a trim figure and comes up with a universal approach to make us all feel good about ourselves.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

Channel 5 logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Comedy Gold: TV's Funniest Ever Sketches. Copyright: ITN

Comedy Gold: TV's Funniest Ever Sketches

John Thomson presents this showcase of classic comedy sketches.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Best Of Chewin' The Fat. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Best Of Chewin' The Fat

Series 1, Episode 2

Highlights from the first two series of Scottish sketch show featuring a cast of recurring characters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 2 - Man Jam

Dobby, the object of Mark's desires, is going out with Simon a graphic designer. Mark and Gerrard form the 'Dobby Club', devoted to winning her over.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 3

A fed-up claimant appears in court to stop his friend climbing on their roof. Plus, a teacher accuses a colleague of theft in a dramatic legal showdown.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the animated podcast.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Russell Howard's Home Time. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Home Time

Episode 4

Tonight Russell is joined by documentary maker and Syrian immigrant turned NHS cleaner Hassan Akkad; comedian Jack Whitehall; and hears from Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 3 - Break

With the thought of sun, sea and sex in mind, Eddie and Richie prepare to leave for a holiday in, uh, Bridlington.

U&Dave channel logo 12:10am (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 4

A real-life superhero in the dock after a friend has concerns for his safety. And a spider obsessed defendant is in danger of losing his girlfriend.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 12:15am (repeat)
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (repeat)
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 20, Episode 7

In this edition, Aisling is joined by Alex Brooker and Katherine Ryan, while Rob teams up with Natalie Cassidy and Tom Allen, to discuss the nation's favourite holidays.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:30am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Home Time. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Home Time

Episode 5

Harry & Chris perform a new comedy rap about coronavirus, whilst Russell chats to Guz Khan and Irish support volunteer Caitlin Grant.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (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 7, Highlights Special - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 3, Episode 6

A rather dubious diabetic goes into shock at a petrol station. One woman's boyfriend gives us a lesson in how not to say goodbye at the airport. And just how do you have sex on a waterbed?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Usain Bolt, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 1 - Usain Bolt

In the first episode, Rob and Romesh hook up with legend Usain Bolt in his Jamaican homeland. But before they do, Rob takes Romesh on a Lightning-Bolt themed trip around the island. Will their friendship survive the tour?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 3, Episode 7

A Spanish woman gets lost in translation at an airport. A man puts a rather peculiar proposal to his girlfriend. A tiff between bomb disposal experts. And why the ideal girlfriend doesn't exist.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am
70 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Ross Noble, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, David Baddiel. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 10 - Nature/Nurture

With David Baddiel, Cariad Lloyd and Ross Noble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 5 - Examination

Lucy finds herself working on a Government initiative encouraging men to regularly check themselves for lumps. Eager to please Lucy, Lee follows the campaign's advice and discovers something he wasn't expecting.

Comedy Central 2am (repeat)
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Laura Lexx, Tom Livingstone

Roast Battle

Series 4, Episode 1

Guest judging the competition this week is Noel Fielding as comedian Laura Lexx goes head-to-head with fellow comedian and husband, Tom Livingstone. Another battle is underway when RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestants Baga Chipz and The Vivienne take on Denim queens Glamrou and Crystal.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:15am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

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

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:20am (repeat)
The Almost Impossible Gameshow. Copyright: Initial

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Series 1, Episode 4

Another episode of the game show in which 50 members of the public compete - with almost no chance of winning at all.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 1 - St. Hospitals

Mark and Jeremy are at the hospital awaiting the birth of Mark's baby. Sophie is determined to have a natural birth and doesn't want Mark to transfer any of his anxiety to the baby. Meanwhile, Jeremy is convinced he will never get over losing Elena, until he meets Zahra, whose boyfriend is in a coma.

Comedy Central 2:30am (repeat)
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Big Narstie, Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr

Roast Battle

Series 4, Episode 2

Joe Sutherland takes on fellow comedian and best friend Sophie Duker armed with their most brutal jokes. Will posh Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing be victorious against comedian and fellow schoolmate Ivo Graham? With guest judge Big Narstie.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe, Ruth Goodman, Sue Perkins, Holly Walsh, Richard Osman, Adil Ray. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions / Black Dog Television

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 5 - Dave

Joining the team captains are Ruth Goodman, Adil Ray, Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 3, Episode 2 - Zero Tolerance

Life at the health centre takes an unexpected turn when a desperate man turns up waving a gun and demanding access to the drugs cabinet.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:55am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders

Rigsby's hoping to take new tenant Brenda out for the evening. Unfortunately, he has somewhat of a cashflow problem, a string of unwelcome visitors start arriving at the house.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Sliced. Joshua (Samson Kayo). Copyright: Lovely Electricity

Sliced

Series 1, Episode 1

It's all change at Sliced, South London's premier low rent pizza parlour. Mario hires new girl Naomi, and Joshua encounters a rather challenging customer. Fellow driver Ricky to dreams up a sure-fire money-making scheme.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 3 - Break

With the thought of sun, sea and sex in mind, Eddie and Richie prepare to leave for a holiday in, uh, Bridlington.

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