British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 31st March 2023

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Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 19 - Pumpkin Peril

As Bitzer stands guard, the Farmer's prized pumpkins start disappearing from the garden.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 42 - The Confidence Trick

Danger Mouse's confidence take a hit when The Baron steals it to invigorate his shy daughter and create a criminal mastermind!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 12 - My Two Sons

Michael is put in charge of redundancies at the bank and Sean gets things going at the barbershop.

U&Dave channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
Ross Noble Freewheeling. Ross Noble. Copyright: North One Television / Stunt Baby

Ross Noble Freewheeling

Series 2, Episode 6

The final leg of Ross Noble's screwball UK tour begins aptly in Land's End. The randomist makes his own version of Countryfile and attempts to speak Welsh - with no training!

U&Drama channel logo 7:20am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 4 - Muesli

Darryl is down after watching a fellow inmate being released. His friend tries to cheer him up. Tracey wants to have more in common with him so gets Dorien to lock her and Sharon in the box room for the weekend, only she ends up with a crisis and forgets about them.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 50 - Eventful Tentacles

An order mix-up leads to a delivery of hyperactive tentacles at Bash Street School. However, no-one wants the duty of looking after the pesky things, and attempts to duck out of the tentacle-care duties lead to chaos.

CITV 7:30am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 15 - Gummy Goes Off

When Bob's best friend Gummy goes missing, Lloyd and Abacus take on the task of finding him... which is only right as they were the ones who lost him. Lloyd suspects foul play, so he compiles a list of suspects and starts following the clues.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 13 - The Godmother

It could be wedding bells for Michael unless Beverly has her way.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 21 - The Forbidden City, China

Some runaway Chinese drums roll towards the Forbidden City. Can the Go Jetters stop them?

CITV 7:45am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 16 - A Friend For Dinner

Lloyd always has Abacus over for dinner, so PB persuades Malcolm and Gena to let her invite Julie the Spider for dinner too. However, Lloyd's not convinced by Julie's promise not to eat them... and he decides to take precautions to ensure that his family don't become dinner!

U&Drama channel logo 7:55am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Series 4, Episode 1 - Not A Good Day

Gordon Brittas invites Sebastian Coe to promote fitness in "Life Cycle Week".

CITV 8am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 27 - Happy Birthday Gareth

Dave makes a Gareth-shaped piƱata for Gareth's birthday, but his starfish friend is unfamiliar with such an item and confused when the Spuds bash it to pieces. Convinced that Dave does not like her anymore, Gareth leaves and heads back out to sea - can Dave find her in time and persuade her that it was all a silly misunderstanding?

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Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 1

Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?

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Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 6, Episode 7 - Another Bride, Another Groom

Chrissy and Norman's wedding has arrived. Robin's baked a marvellous cake, just about put his jealousy aside, and their parents have arrived in London for the big day. There are just 156 possible things that could go wrong...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 5, Episode 14 - Window Pains

Joy orders Danny and Mick to clean all the windows outside the leisure centre. At first it is a fun job, but soon they realise that they need to bring in some bigger machinery to reach the higher windows. But do they know how to use it, and what could possibly go wrong?

CITV 8:15am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 28 - King Of The Dump

School puts Dave on a work placement with his dad at the local dump - sucked into the mysterious world of rubbish, an old cow and a group of unruly fridges teach Dave an important lesson about recycling.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Samson Kayo, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton, Richard David-Caine, James McNicholas

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Highlights Special - Savage Songs Special

Rattus attempts to put together his own festival (the delightfully named Glastonsmelly).

U&Drama channel logo 8:35am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 2

Hyacinth is busy trying to find out why she hasn't received her invitation to the mayor's fancy dress ball and she also wants to get to know some important new neighbours.

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

Never The Twain

Series 1, Episode 1 - Families At War

Oliver Smallbridge is introduced to his daughter's new boyfriend - unfortunately, David Peel is the son of his ex-business-partner, next-door neighbour and now bitter rival, Simon. Neither men are pleased with the young lovers' plans for wedded bliss.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45am (repeat)
I Didn't Know You Cared. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Mort (Robin Bailey), Pat Partington (Anita Carey), Annie Brandon (Liz Smith), Carter Brandon (Stephen Rea), Les Brandon (John Comer). Copyright: BBC

I Didn't Know You Cared

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Old Tin Trunk

The arrival of Auntie Lil in the Brandon household and a surprise visit to a Temperance Bar are not exactly a great success.

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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.

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 1 - Full

The Twirlywoos are in a kitchen, where they watch a man turn on a tap and fill a glass with water. When he leaves, the Twirlywoos come out and turn the tap on. They fill a glass with water and then start to find other things around the kitchen to fill up.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Monster Court

Monster Court

Episode 10 - The Case Of The Puppy Pandemonium

Dodge T Dog is called to defend Buster the puppy against the charge of framing his owner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 7 - As One Door Closes

Del's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.

Comedy Central Extra 10am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

A selection of episodes from the first and second series.

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

Minder

Series 10, Episode 1 - A Fridge Too Far

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

ITVBe 10:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 10 - Sooty Of The Seven Seas

Sooty and Sweep want to be pirates and, with a lick of paint and a new mast, the SS Sooty is soon ready to sail. But can they defeat the fearsome pirate of the lake?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (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 23, Episode 9 - Sadly, Madly, Bradley

Clegg and Truly attempt to amuse Billy, who is burdened by his humourless brother-in-law.

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The Admirable Crichton. Image shows left to right: Bill Crichton (Kenneth More), Eliza Tweeny (Diane Cilento). Credit: Columbia Pictures

The Admirable Crichton

1957 film based on J M Barrie's play. Kenneth More stars as butler to a family who find themselves shipwrecked on a desert island.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (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

Series 23, Episode 10 - It All Began With A Volvo Headlamp

A heartbroken Kevin asks for help in finding a lonely spot to be alone.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:55am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 36 - Masters Of The Twystyverse

Danger Mouse faces double trouble, when a strangely familiar new villainous tyrant plants evil doubles in key positions around the globe, as part of a plot to suck earth through a portal into the Twistyverse so he can be master of both dimensions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 1

Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Fleur Murphy (Chloe Davison), Eleesha Rahad (Grace McIntosh). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Flashbacks, Episode 2 - Elmsmere's Got Talent

The fun continues as Carter brothers Josh and Nathan make an emotional return to set and the show celebrates the talents of the Elmsmere crew, from rap to dance and magic to ventriloquism.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 4 - Waffle's Pet Party

It's the day of Jess's 'bring a pet' birthday party.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35pm (repeat)
I Didn't Know You Cared. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Mort (Robin Bailey), Pat Partington (Anita Carey), Annie Brandon (Liz Smith), Carter Brandon (Stephen Rea), Les Brandon (John Comer). Copyright: BBC

I Didn't Know You Cared

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Old Tin Trunk

The arrival of Auntie Lil in the Brandon household and a surprise visit to a Temperance Bar are not exactly a great success.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Fleur Murphy (Chloe Davison), Eleesha Rahad (Grace McIntosh). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Flashbacks, Episode 3 - Elmsmere's Got Liars

The cast ponder who of all the characters is the biggest liar of the lot? Plus big surprises for the cast when they get to 'enjoy' recordings of their first auditions for the show.

Talking Pictures TV 12:40pm (repeat)
Happy Ever After. Jasper O'Leary (David Niven). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Happy Ever After

Comedy about a small Irish village and its reaction to an uncompromising new squire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 6, Episode 6 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

The van runs out of petrol in the middle of a huge storm, so the platoon have to take shelter in a large, dark and gloomy house.

CITV 1:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 16 - Dead Cat

While trying to redecorate the hall, Bean is obstructed at every turn by his landlady's vile one-eyed cat. Bean pops it in the dustbin to keep it out of the way for a while. Just his luck that it is rubbish collection day.

CITV 1:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 31 - Super Trolley

Nipping to the shops for a few provisions proves a nightmare for Bean when a mile-long shopping list from his landlady and a clapped-out trolley with a wonky wheel conspire to ruin his day. So he constructs his own trolley, with a petrol mower, pram wheels and an extra pair of hydraulic hands.

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The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 10, Episode 6

Guest host Charlie Baker looks at non-league football and guests Humphrey Ker and Matt Bragg.

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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 7 - As One Door Closes

Del's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 24 - The Golden Gate Bridge, USA

It is a very foggy day, and the Golden Gate Bridge foghorns are missing. Can the Go Jetters help?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 9 - Going Ape

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45pm (repeat)
Carry On Regardless. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Regardless

Wild adventures and misadventures of co-partners in an unconventional employment agency.

U&Drama channel logo 3:10pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 3 - No Strings

Deeply in love, Lovejoy is persuaded to go sailing. Meanwhile, Eric gets involved with an Irish rock band, played by the Hothouse Flowers, and Tinker is reunited with an old friend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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 23, Episode 9 - Sadly, Madly, Bradley

Clegg and Truly attempt to amuse Billy, who is burdened by his humourless brother-in-law.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 34 - Force Of Nature

Danger Mouse's over-reliance on gadgets prompts Colonel K to send his top agent on a tech-free nature retreat.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 35 - No More Mr Ice Guy

The Snowman is hired as Danger Mouse's new sidekick, leaving Penfold without a job.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 20 - Grizzly Games

Dennis and the gang can't wait for their all-day PE training day with Grizzly Griller.

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

Series 23, Episode 10 - It All Began With A Volvo Headlamp

A heartbroken Kevin asks for help in finding a lonely spot to be alone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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 6, Episode 6 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

The van runs out of petrol in the middle of a huge storm, so the platoon have to take shelter in a large, dark and gloomy house.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 15 - Super Birthday

Supertato is delighted when Evil Pea comes to his birthday party, but Carrot is suspicious. Soon Evil Pea unleashes the Mini Peas, who try to steal Supertato's birthday present.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 30 - Mount Everest, Asia

Kyan wants to climb Mount Everest, but there's a giant snowball heading his way - and it's got a moustache!

Talking Pictures TV 5pm (repeat)
Kind Hearts And Coronets. The General D'Ascoyne (Alec Guinness). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Ealing Studios

Kind Hearts And Coronets

Black Ealing comedy with eight classic characterisations by Alec Guinness as the noble victims of vengeance-seeking relative Dennis Price.

CITV 5pm (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 17 - Caterpillar World

Lloyd's plans with Abacus are ruined when he has to go on a family trip to Caterpillar World, but PB can't wait - she's finally going to find out the gory details of what happens inside a chrysalis! However, the show is not what either of them was expecting...

CITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 18 - Maggotball

PB has heard that there's a blob of peanut butter on the kitchen counter, but Lloyd's supposed to be maggotsitting and can't leave - faced with the prospect of missing out on the peanut butter, Lloyd therefore concocts a plan to take his maggotsitting duties with him!

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Series 4, Episode 1 - Not A Good Day

Gordon Brittas invites Sebastian Coe to promote fitness in "Life Cycle Week".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 1

Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?

CITV 5:30pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 29 - Journey Into Fuzzypeg

Lil Sue asks Dave to 'pet sit' her flea Mr Grumps - when Fuzzypeg, the Spud family dog, eats the little fella, Dave must launch a rescue mission. Will he and the rest of the Spuds reach Mr Grumps before he is dissolved like food inside Fuzzypeg's tummy?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 5:40pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 2 - Another Case Of Van Blank

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

CITV 5:45pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 30 - Top Town Of The North

Dave has a bad day and tells a news reporter that Grimsby is rubbish - when his words are aired on the news, his whole seaside town turns against him. With the help of his friends and a rogue fox, Dave attempts to make amends by shooting a film about all of the great things that Grimsby has to offer.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 2

Hyacinth is busy trying to find out why she hasn't received her invitation to the mayor's fancy dress ball and she also wants to get to know some important new neighbours.

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 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.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 29 - Camping

An old photo album causes Bean to reminisce about summers at Scout camp as a boy, and sets him planning a night under the stars with Teddy. Purchasing a tent proves a problem, but nothing is going to stop him having a good time - even if he has to get the garden shed over the roof of his house.

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

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 5 - Meat

This week Greg Davies and Alex Horne engage in some role-play to assess the success of a throwing task. Plus Noel Fielding has a sliding session, Swedishman Fred receives an intense video call and all hell breaks loose in The Battle of the Bath.

CITV 6:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 30 - Chocks Away

When his model aeroplane is blown out of the sky by a rival kid's, Mr Bean sets his sights on revenge. Next day, his newly-constructed fighter plane is almost ready for take-off. But it lacks a vital part - and the model shop is shut! No matter, it is chocks away with Teddy at the controls, fighting for airspace over London N10.

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

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 15, Episode 2 - Where There's Smoke There's Barbecue

A portable gas barbecue promises idyllic feasts in the countryside for Compo, Clegg and Foggy - if they can master the gas pressure valve.

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

Dad's Army

Series 6, Episode 6 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

The van runs out of petrol in the middle of a huge storm, so the platoon have to take shelter in a large, dark and gloomy house.

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 15, Episode 3 - The Black Widow

Too much home brew after Ernie Mordue's funeral leaves Compo and Foggy with a bad hangover and Clegg with a good woman.

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 6, Episode 7 - The Recruit

While Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones's men.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley: Inside Out. Dawn French. Copyright: UKTV

The Vicar Of Dibley: Inside Out

A reflective look at one of Britain's favourite sitcoms, The Vicar Of Dibley.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 1 - Ballet

The boys have been given exclusive behind the scenes access to the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company who put them through their paces as they find out the hard way just how tough ballet is. They meet one of the greatest dancers of his generation and the Birmingham Royal Ballet's creative director, Carlos Acosta, and they will even be given roles in a real performance of Swan Lake?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 7 - Happily Ever After

It's business as usual for Dr Martin Ellingham even though it's his wedding day. He opens the surgery as normal to a stream of patients, including one of the bridesmaids.

CITV 8pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 49 - In The Pink

Mr Bean finds himself lumbered with an unwanted pet in the form of a four-legged ball of pink fur with piggy eyes and a penchant for earthworms. Encyclopaedias leave him none the wiser as to the identity of the pesky creature, but Bean cannot bring himself to abandon it.

CITV 8:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 50 - Dinner For Two

Mr Bean forgets the golden rule - never fall asleep in the bath when you have got a chicken in the oven. So what romantic meal can he quickly rustle up for his luckless girlfriend, Irma Gobb? The cheese from the mousetrap? The flower from the vase? A meal is eventually provided by an uninvited guest.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI

QI

Series S, Christmas Special - Season's Greetings

Sandi Toksvig hosts a festive edition of the quite interesting quiz, with panellists Bonnie Langford, Joe Lycett, Sally Phillips and regular guest Alan Davies. The seasonal subjects starting with "S" include School Nativity Success Statistics and the secrets of Shiraz and Sprouts. Plus, a candlelit General Ignorance, unanswerable questions, questionable answers, and a scoring system even the Three Wise Men couldn't fathom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Jade Thirlwall, Daisy May Cooper, Anne-Marie Nicholson

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 1

Daisy May Cooper is joined by Anne-Marie and Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall whilst Noel Fielding plays with series regular Jamali Maddix and comedian Nish Kumar.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed), Tuva Olsen (Gana Bayarsaikhan), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer), Mary Needham (Jane Stanness)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 5

Christine informs Jerry that the Russians who are holding Mary's mum hostage are demanding him in exchange for releasing her...

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

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 1 - Better The Devil

Since Martin and Louisa both got cold feet on their wedding day, Louisa has left, and Martin has been finding life in Portwenn infuriating.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: Ugo Monye, Morgana Robinson, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Sarah Greene, Tom Allen

Would I Lie To You?

Series 16, Episode 9

Comedian and writer Tom Allen, former Blue Peter presenter Sarah Greene, rugby star Ugo Monye and comedian Morgana Robinson join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Ellie Taylor

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 3, Episode 5

Mel and Lou are joined by Ellie Taylor, Josh Pugh and Stephen Mangan.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Eaten By Lions. Image shows from L to R: Omar (Antonio Aakeel), Pete (Jack Carroll)

Eaten By Lions

Film about half-brothers Omar and Pete, who embark on a search to find Omar's real father.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 6

Jerry is flying high and hailed a hero by GCHQ and the NSA and facing opportunities for promotion on both sides of the pond. Joseph, meanwhile, is dealing with the harsh reality of no longer being part of the team, having been fired by Christine for gross incompetence.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Cleaner. Strazzamo (John MacMillan)

The Cleaner

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Clown

Wicky is called to a theatre, where a male strip show has got out of hand, resulting in a 40-woman brawl.

U&W channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of three Christmas specials of the semi-improvised sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 1

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan), Davie (Robbie Coltrane), Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 4, Episode 3 - Dial A Bus

Jack and Victor succumb to the lure of the Dial-A-Bus, but this one doesn't stop where they expected. Bobby escapes the pub for a welcome break on his bike, but is Winston the one taking him for a ride?

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Chambers Productions

Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking

TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan). Copyright: House Of Tomorrow

Cunk On...

Cunk On Britain, Episode 2 - The Empire Strikes Back

Philomena's odyssey takes her from King Henry the Eighth to Lord Horatio Nelson.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Gyles Brandreth, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 5 - Not Nearly

With Gyles Brandreth, Jimmy Carr and Victoria Coren Mitchell.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Late Night Lycett. Image shows left to right: Alan Carr, Joanna Lumley, Joe Lycett, Alison Hammond, Katherine Ryan

Late Night Lycett

Series 1, Episode 1

Joe Lycett is joined by celebrity guests Joanna Lumley, Alison Hammond and Katherine Ryan, Brummie local legends, friends and family & LGBTQ+ heroes for an hour of mischief and mayhem.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 2

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 3

Jack Dee takes centre stage himself for this episode, ranting at the insanity of Antiques Roadshow, safari ballooning and dentists, and revealing how he was forced to dress his son up as a bumblebee.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 5

Jo Brand hosts - her 30th appearance on the programme, and 27th time in the host's chair. Joining her, Ian and Paul, are comedian Susie McCabe and journalist Camilla Long.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Sean Lock

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 6

In his final appearance the late Sean Lock is joined by Harry Hill as they take on Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, is in Dictionary Corner. Jimmy Carr hosts, while regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Mia (Gaby French), Trevor (Steve Pemberton), Patrick (Bobby Schofield), Julia (Debbie Rush), Connor (Olly Hudson-Croker), Alex (Reece Shearsmith)

Inside No. 9

Series 5, Episode 3 - Love's Great Adventure

Trevor and Julia always want to make Christmas really special for their family but this year, with money so tight, things aren't going to be easy. As each door of the advent calendar opens, everyone will have to do their bit to make Christmas happen.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Scotland Made Me.... Chris Forbes

Growing Up Scottish

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Family & Watch

The comedians remember Scottish family life, and trips to the movies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Newark, Newark. Image shows from L to R: Leslie (Jai Hollis), Amber (Jessie Mae Alonzo)

Newark, Newark

Episode 1

It's Maxine's 40th birthday but her 16 year old son Leslie has big plans to hog the spotlight. At a rainy English barbecue party, things go awry when some unwanted guests arrive.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Shaun Williamson, Al Murray, James May. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 2

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and guest captains James May and Andy Parsons, oversees a hotly contested pub quiz between The Pub from Essex and The Village from Merseyside.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 5

In this episode, Jon Richardson and Jonathan Ross take on guest captain Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell, with Jessie Cave in alongside Susie Dent. Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Newark, Newark. Image shows from L to R: Leslie (Jai Hollis), Maxine (Morgana Robinson)

Newark, Newark

Episode 2

Maxine takes a leap of faith in hiring Leslie at the chippy and Pauline devises a cunning plan to get Terry back into Maxine's good books.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
QI

QI

Series S, Christmas Special - Season's Greetings

Sandi Toksvig hosts a festive edition of the quite interesting quiz, with panellists Bonnie Langford, Joe Lycett, Sally Phillips and regular guest Alan Davies. The seasonal subjects starting with "S" include School Nativity Success Statistics and the secrets of Shiraz and Sprouts. Plus, a candlelit General Ignorance, unanswerable questions, questionable answers, and a scoring system even the Three Wise Men couldn't fathom.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte (Diane Morgan), Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 3

A rival GCHQ team have unearthed important information about Eternal Blue, the cyber weapon which the Russians have got their hands on. But to Jerry's frustration, they won't share the intel, which he needs to thwart the attack and more importantly further his own career and secure his path back to the NSA. So when he finds out that Joseph has a date with Charlotte, a colleague from the rival team at GCHQ Bude, he seizes the opportunity.

BBC Three 1:05am (repeat)
Jerk. Image shows left to right: Idris (Rob Madin), Krystal (Borislava Stratieva)

Jerk

Series 3, Episode 5

Things are starting to get serious between Tim and Lily. When Mom drops a hint that they're rich, Lily makes a sudden announcement...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
This Time With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

This Time With Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 3

Keen to demonstrate the extent of his physical fitness, Alan embarks on a high-octane SAS training mission. Resident drinks expert Rosie Whitter joins the team in the This Time studio.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 6 - Spatchcock It

Alex Horne supervises the tasks as Mel Giedroyc's good nature is tested to its limits, Joe Lycett shows no mercy to a cute little camel and Hugh Dennis risks it all in a seemingly simple sleeping bag challenge.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 1:30am (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Hilary (Morgana Robinson), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 4

It's Harassment and Discrimination training day at CySec but all is not what is seems with the course leader, Hilary Bowden. It seems that alpha Jerry, who's used to getting away with behaving how he wants with little consequence, may have met his match?

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
Jerk. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Renkow), Lily (Saida Ahmed)

Jerk

Series 3, Episode 6

Tim and Lily make preparations for their big day, and by preparations they mean figuring out a way to scam the venue into getting a lavish wedding free of charge.

U&Drama channel logo 1:45am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 2 - Who Is The Fairest Of Them All?

Is it time for Lovejoy to make an honest woman of Jane, or has someone got there before him? Eric blames the evil-eye mirror for the major emotional upheaval that enters all their lives.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:50am (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 6, Episode 3 - The Generation Game

Robin's convinced he's finally in with a real chance with Chrissy. Downstairs, Mildred is trying to get George to take her to a party on a riverboat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 5

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

Comedy Central 1:55am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story. Kevin Bridges

Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Image shows left to right: Stacey Solomon, Iain Stirling, Marek Larwood. Credit: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 4, Episode 3

Iain Stirling is joined by team captain Stacey Solomon, who leads three friends in a series of games against Baga Chipz, Tom Read Wilson, Ivo Graham and Demi Sims.

BBC Two 2:05am (repeat)
Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit. Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit

Bill Bailey performs at the prestigious Royal Opera House.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 1

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

Comedy Central 2:55am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Chambers Productions

Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking

TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3am (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 2

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Ellie Taylor

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 3, Episode 5

Mel and Lou are joined by Ellie Taylor, Josh Pugh and Stephen Mangan.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 3am (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 20, Episode 4 - Liam Neeson, Mel Giedroyc, Munya Chawawa, Lady Blackbird

The host is joined by actor Liam Neeson, actress and Unforgivable host Mel Giedroyc and quick-witted Taskmaster star and stand-up Munya Chawawa. Plus, acclaimed American singer Lady Blackbird performs in the studio.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:25am (repeat)
Derry Girls. Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 1

16-year-old Erin wakes up to find her cousin Orla reading her diary. Granda Joe announces there's a bomb on the bridge; the Quinn family are distraught - it's a huge inconvenience and Aunt Sarah may not even be able to get to her sunbed session.

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