British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 18th August 2023

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

Minder

Series 9, Episode 9 - Last Orders At The Winchester

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

CITV 6:30am (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 6:45am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 35 - Grim Fest

It's Grim Fest, the annual festival at Grimsby Heights - this year it's the Spuds' turn to run the show, and they have persuaded a special guest - wrestler Micky Boom Boom - to help them make it a day to remember. Unfortunately, their jealous neighbours the Dups are out to sabotage their efforts...

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 32 - Lloyd Of The Pests

Queen Libby is at her wits' end - food is going missing from the colony and the larvae are hungry, but there's some sort of pest at work and the ants just can't track it down. Against her better judgement, Libby accepts Lloyd's offer to find the pest...

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Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 22 - What's Up, Dog?

A wayward balloonist lands in the sheep field. Shaun and his friends are intrigued by the hot air balloon and inadvertently take to the skies. Down on the ground an ever more desperate Bitzer runs himself ragged attempting to bring the wayward sheep back down to Earth safely.

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The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 7 - Anniversary

Nobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 16 - There's Something About Scarlett

Moments after landing himself a date with Scarlett Johamster, Danger Mouse and the Professor pounce on Penfold with conflicting advice on how to woo his new world-famous love interest.

CITV 7:15am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 33 - Hotpocalypse

Lloyd is excited to attend the 'hottest party there is' behind the oven after Biggo puts a pizza on - 'hotter' equals 'happier' for Lloyd, but as the street party heats up and insects start to leave, Lloyd insists that there's no such thing as 'too hot'...

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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 49 - Get Lost

The gang get lost in the woods and stumble into the Land of Lost Things, where Gnasher gets 'dognapped' by a Gnashersaurus rex which has lost its beloved egg. To save Gnasher they have to rely on 'Pieface logic' to reunite the G-rex with its egg, and stop Walter from making a record-breaking giant omelette with it.

CITV 7:30am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 3 - Artful Bean

Mr Bean gets a real bug for painting. Then several bugs ... and flies and slugs and mice.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 24 - Go Jet Academy: Whale Rescue

The Go Jetters race to the rescue when a pod of whales becomes stranded at the Academy.

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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 5, Episode 4

Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.

CITV 7:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 33 - Cat Sitting

When his landlady is involved in an accident, Mr Bean is left to care for her vicious cat Scrapper.

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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 8, Episode 3 - Whose Baby?

As the christening draws near, David tries to get up the nerve to break some bad news.

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

2point4 Children

Series 2, Episode 7 - Thank Your Lucky Stars

As David lies unconscious on a hospital bed, Rona struggles to make it to her wedding on time. Meanwhile, Bill is looking for someone to blame.

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20 min
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 6, Episode 10 - Mess Alarm

Robert returns from his holiday to find a very messy house because Justin and Little Monster haven't done any tidying whilst he's been away. To stop it from happening again, Robert makes a big machine that keeps an eye on the house and sounds an alarm when someone is about to be messy. But, it's very loud and causes everyone to make a mess!

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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 8, Episode 4 - Never Say Die

Oliver thinks Simon is a hypochondriac until one day it seems there may be something genuinely wrong with him after all.

Comedy Central Extra 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Darren Harriott. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 7

Konnie Huq, Hal Cruttenden, Aisling Bea and Nathan Caton join team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott.

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

Are You Being Served?

Series 9, Episode 6 - Lost And Found

Tiddles goes missing and the staff try to comfort a distraught Mrs. Slocombe. Unfortunately she misinterprets Mr. Humphries's gestures for something a bit more romantic...

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Nova Jones. Credit: JAM Media

Nova Jones

Series 1, Episode 7 - Nova's Embarrassinging

Embarrassment? Nova Jones doesn't know the meaning of the word, until McLaren, struggling with her own word-blindness, commits Nova to an embarrassing gig on a wibbly planet.

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 25 - More About Behind

The Twirlywoos are at a theatre, watching as the actors play their parts.

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Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 5

Granville tries to tempt the locals with a big wheel of cheese which seems to be on the turn.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:05am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Scissor

A new dance craze hits the school, but when it starts to get out of hand head teacher Mr Goldman is forced to take drastic action.

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

Series 16, Episode 5 - The Space Ace

When alcohol interrupts the rigorous programme of Yorkshire's first trainee astronaut, Foggy knows just the man to take over.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:20am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 10 - Germnastics

It looks like Pottsfield's hopes of winning the gymnastic competition are over when everyone comes down with a fever. Only Danny and Mick can save the day!

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Fancy Dress Party

When Sooty's magic powder falls in the costume box, the gang end up with real super powers. Can they save the fancy dress competition, or will the evil Barrie Bonkers bring it to a sticky end? Guest starring Shaun Williamson.

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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 16, Episode 6 - The Most Powerful Eyeballs In West Yorkshire

Howard fails to hypnotise Pearl and prompts Foggy to demonstrate how he can influence people.

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Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 9 - Undercover Tomato

Tomato paints himself green and goes undercover as a Mini Pea to discover how Evil Pea is firing them at Tato Tower. He makes an unexpected new Mini Pea friend.

CITV 11:30am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 3, Episode 2 - Ski Week

The Spuds find themselves back in the Flipside and must use their superpowers to stop their mischievous pancake from ruining a school ski trip.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 4

Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.

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

2point4 Children

Series 2, Episode 7 - Thank Your Lucky Stars

As David lies unconscious on a hospital bed, Rona struggles to make it to her wedding on time. Meanwhile, Bill is looking for someone to blame.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 48 - High School Inedible

DM and Penfold go back to school to thwart the plans of an evil food scientist and his killer hot dogs.

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Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 1 - Meeting Waffle

Evie's mum, Jess, has just married Doug's dad, Simon. The new family get home to discover a lost puppy hiding in their wedding presents. Evie wants to keep him and call him Waffle.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 49 - Mousefall

Danger Mouse faces his toughest challenge ever as a mysterious super-villain releases all the villains from Arkwright and plots the end of our hero.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 22 - Bitzer For The Day

When the Farmer decides he and Bitzer should head out to spend some time together, Shaun seizes his chance to take charge. He soon discovers the job is not quite as easy as he first thought...

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 1, Episode 5 - The Showing Up Of Corporal Jones

A Major from HQ believes that Jones is too old to serve in the Home Guard. However, following Mainwaring's pleas and Jones's clear enthusiasm, he agrees to allow the butcher to stay with the platoon - as long as he can complete an assault course in 15 minutes.

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Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 23 - Bitzer's Secret

The Farmer decides it's time to get fit - and calls on Bitzer to join him. Bitzer has other ideas and comes up with a secret plan to avoid putting in the hard work. Will his scheme catch up with him in the end?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 5

Granville tries to tempt the locals with a big wheel of cheese which seems to be on the turn.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2pm (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 3 - Locustium Insectium

Jas has fallen in love big time with the school locusts and is tenderly looking after them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 9, Episode 6 - Lost And Found

Tiddles goes missing and the staff try to comfort a distraught Mrs. Slocombe. Unfortunately she misinterprets Mr. Humphries's gestures for something a bit more romantic...

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Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 13 - Double Doughnut Rescue

Supertato almost quits being a superhero when he can't save two friends at the same time.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 28 - Go Jet Academy: Rainbow

Grandmaster Glitch tries to make his own rainbow but creates a huge rain storm instead.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45pm (repeat)
Bend It Like Beckham. Image shows from L to R: Jess Bhamra (Parminder Nagra), Jules Paxton (Keira Knightley)

Bend It Like Beckham

The comic tale of a young Asian woman who joins the local semi-professional football team but opts not to tell her traditionalist family.

U&Drama channel logo 3pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 16, Episode 5 - The Space Ace

When alcohol interrupts the rigorous programme of Yorkshire's first trainee astronaut, Foggy knows just the man to take over.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 49 - The World Is Full Of Stuff

Penfold disappears when stuff all over the world goes missing.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Easter Special - Ground Hog Day

It's almost time for the ice cream van to pay its daily visit and Bitzer has his heart set on a well-earned treat. However, his work is not done - there's a whole list of chores standing in his way and he needs his wits about him to get the job done in time.

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

Series 16, Episode 6 - The Most Powerful Eyeballs In West Yorkshire

Howard fails to hypnotise Pearl and prompts Foggy to demonstrate how he can influence people.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 4

Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 25 - Not So Supertato

Evil Pea tricks Supertato into thinking that he's lost all of his superpowers.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 33 - Go Jet Academy: New Species

The team go in search of a mysterious new creature on the Academy Island.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never Comes

When Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?

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

Minder

Series 9, Episode 10 - Cars And Pints And Pains

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

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 35 - Grim Fest

It's Grim Fest, the annual festival at Grimsby Heights - this year it's the Spuds' turn to run the show, and they have persuaded a special guest - wrestler Micky Boom Boom - to help them make it a day to remember. Unfortunately, their jealous neighbours the Dups are out to sabotage their efforts...

CITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 10 - Plopper

Joe Connolly has never done a poo at school before but that will all change today.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 5, Episode 5

Marion's hysterical with lust for Fat Boy Higgins, flatly refusing to accept that he was in fact Geoffrey. At Bayview, Diana's rushed to hospital after collapsing at Tom's shock proposal of marriage, and Jane's pursuing her newfound desire to become a bride of Christ.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
A Matter Of Loaf And Death. Copyright: Aardman Animations

A Matter Of Loaf And Death

A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 7 - Anniversary

Nobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Fallen Madonna

Valuable painting The Fallen Madonna has gone missing from the château; Hitler wants the masterpiece for his private collection and so Herr Flick of the Gestapo is determined to find it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 1, Episode 5 - The Showing Up Of Corporal Jones

A Major from HQ believes that Jones is too old to serve in the Home Guard. However, following Mainwaring's pleas and Jones's clear enthusiasm, he agrees to allow the butcher to stay with the platoon - as long as he can complete an assault course in 15 minutes.

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 5, Episode 4 - Deep In The Heart Of Yorkshire

A mystery develops; Sid and Wally have been seen creeping around the woods with bedding rolls.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 1, Episode 6 - Shooting Pains

Mainwaring's delighted when the platoon is chosen to provide a Guard of Honour for the Prime Minister at a local event. However, Major Regan is still on their backs, and sets up a showdown between Walmington-on-Sea and the nearby Eastgate platoon.

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 5, Episode 5 - Earnshaw Strikes Again

"It's really a question of whether it's just a mood we're in or whether the world really is boring," muses Clegg.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 5 - May The Force Be With You

When Rodney meets an old friend of Del's in the pub, he is duped into taking him back to the Trotter's flat: as Del is showing Grandad a new 'hookie' microwave he has acquired, he is re-acquainted with Detective Slater. The family are arrested and a stand-off situation develops after they all give false statements - until Del surprises everyone...

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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 3, Highlights Special - The Best Of Would I Lie To You? (And Unseen Bits)

A special compilation episode of the comedy panel show about truth and lies, featuring classic and unseen bits from the third series. Contestants must remain poker-faced while revealing personal stories, tackling a quick-fire lies round, and explaining their real or invented relationship with a mystery guest.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes)

Doc Martin

Series 8, Episode 6 - Accidental Hero

Louisa is questioning her decision to go back to studying - can she fit it all in? Meanwhile, Penhale holds a police open day, Martin injures himself tripping over Buddy, and James has started biting.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: John Kearns, Munya Chawawa

Taskmaster

Series 14, Episode 10 - Did I Meet These Potatoes Before?

After nine episodes of tense, heated competition, it's time for the grand final! But which one of the five contestants will howl with triumph as they hold aloft Greg Davies' gold-sprayed head? That might depend on John Kearns finding a grape, Sarah Millican's scissors, and an accurate description of Dara O Briain's eye colour. The ever-helpful Alex Horne lifts a duck for Fern Brady and provides some moon boots for Munya Chawawa.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun

Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Shazia Mirza. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 1, Episode 1

Celebrities revisit their teenage years, with Rhod joined in the first edition by Jonathan Ross, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Shazia Mirza.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes)

Doc Martin

Series 8, Episode 7 - Blade On The Feather

Martin wakes up to an empty bed. When he goes looking for Louisa he discovers she is trying to write her resignation letter.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Then You Run

Then You Run

Episode 7

Leaving a trail of violence behind her, Tara sails towards Norway and the promise of her mother. Pursued by spurned friends, a vengeful Reagan, and a furious Dagmar, can she reach the end of her quest? Not if The Traveller gets his way...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jeremy Clarkson, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Jason Manford. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 4 - Noble Rot

With Jeremy Clarkson, Jason Manford and Sara Pascoe.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 23 (Channel 4: Series 24), Highlights Special - Best Bits

Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley host a compilation of best bits from the anarchic letters and numbers game, featuring Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Harry Hill, Bob Mortimer, Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Rose Matafeo, Richard Ayoade, Chris McCausland, Miles Jupp, Lucy Beaumont, Alex Horne and Joe Wilkinson among others.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Power Of Parker. Martin Parker (Conleth Hill)

The Power Of Parker

Episode 4 - No Words Are Spoken

Kath visits Martin in his office and gets way more than she bargained for, and Diane's trip to the bank leaves her red-faced and running for the door.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

It's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.

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 6 - Who's The Daddy

It's three men and a baby all over again, except the baby is a grown man wanting to knock down the Clansman, and the three men are Jack, Victor and Winston, all worried that their own family has just grown by one.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Bob Mortimer, Feargal Sharkey, Paul Whitehouse

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 5, Episode 6 - Brown Trout & Bream (Lough Corrine, Ireland)

Paul and Bob venture to southern Ireland to fish the mighty Lough Corrib, regarded as one of the best places in the country to try trout fishing. They head out on boats and try out a new technique called dapping, with local guide Richie Johnston providing much-needed assistance, and also helping them in their quest to find out what exactly the 'craic' is, where to find it and how to experience it.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Mawaan Rizwan

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

2022 Special - The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything 2022

What's the hottest chili? What does Ringo Starr not want you to do? How many varieties of Lynx can you name? And how does a dog defuse a bomb? All these questions and more will be answered in the biggest, fattest, Big Fat Quiz ever. Question master Jimmy Carr is joined by Rob Beckett, Richard Ayoade, Rosie Jones, Roisin Conaty, Mawaan Rizwan and Joanne McNally.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Fame. Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais: Fame

The TV broadcast of Ricky Gervais' third stand up-show in which he focused on the 'weird world of fame'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 1 - Serious

Lee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author.

U&W channel logo 10:30pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of episodes from the third series of the hit sketch show.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Burnistoun. Image shows from L to R: Kirsty Strain, Iain Connell, Robert Florence, Louise Stewart. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Burnistoun

Series 1, Episode 4

This week, popstar hopeful Kelly McGlade hones her on-stage repartee with her girl group, Kelly & The Sloppy Seconds - but adoring fans prove thin on the ground.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Eric (Alex Norton), Beth (Arabella Weir). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 4, Episode 1 - Wedding Anniversary

Beth and Eric think their son Ian is taking them out for their 30th wedding anniversary dinner - but find instead that he and his boyfriend Gordon have organised a surprise party at their house. And the gang's all there.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fifth stand-up DVD, full of his controversal one-liners.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 5 - May The Force Be With You

When Rodney meets an old friend of Del's in the pub, he is duped into taking him back to the Trotter's flat: as Del is showing Grandad a new 'hookie' microwave he has acquired, he is re-acquainted with Detective Slater. The family are arrested and a stand-off situation develops after they all give false statements - until Del surprises everyone...

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, David Mitchell, Nick Grimshaw, Rob Brydon, Rob Delaney, Lee Mack, Clare Balding. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 5

This week the guests are Clare Balding OBE, Rhod Gilbert, Nick Grimshaw and Rob Delaney.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Richard Hammond, David Mitchell, Sean Lock, Rob Brydon, Trevor Noah, Judy Murray, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 6

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Richard Hammond, Sean Lock, Judy Murray and Trevor Noah.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
Scotland Made Me.... Chris Forbes

Growing Up Scottish

Series 2, Episode 1 - Friendship/Home

Some of Scotland's favourite comedians uncover the quirks of friendship and Scotland's homes.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Rachel Riley. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 6

Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Plus special guests Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson are joined by guests Del Amitri, Mark Williams, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Simon Day and Arabella Weir in the fast paced comedy sketch show.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, James Acaster, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Ellie Taylor, Rhys James, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Rhys James and Ellie Taylor.

BBC Three 12:35am (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 5

Anna goes on maternity leave, meaning Holli and Saz compete to be the new manager of the Greenshoots girls' football team. Viva has some troubling thoughts about her ex-boyfriend Rocky, and Amber's ex-boyfriend Brandon needs help.

Horror Channel 12:55am (repeat)
Eat Locals. Angel (Freema Agyeman)

Eat Locals

Britain's vampires gather for their once-every-fifty-years meeting.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

It's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 9

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Ivo Graham and Zoe Lyons.

BBC Three 1:05am (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 6

Viva makes friends with a boy who is feeling sad like her. When the girls crash a party hosted by Rocky's new girlfriend Gemma, Saz gets a nasty shock. Meanwhile, Anna's baby is due any day.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10am (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 6, Episode 6 - Affairs Of The Heart

A delicate balance is greatly upset when Simon's ex-wife - and Oliver's former daliance - Stephanie returns suddenly, having left her present husband. Relations are less than cordial!

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:15am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 23 (Channel 4: Series 24), Highlights Special - Best Bits

Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley host a compilation of best bits from the anarchic letters and numbers game, featuring Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Harry Hill, Bob Mortimer, Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Rose Matafeo, Richard Ayoade, Chris McCausland, Miles Jupp, Lucy Beaumont, Alex Horne and Joe Wilkinson among others.

U&Drama channel logo 1:35am (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Paul Casar), Art (Simon Farnaby)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 5

Even though Andy, Lance, Becky and Sophie are barely talking to each other, their secrets are on the verge of being revealed. Are they all just victims of a 'dirty smears' campaign? And why does everyone else want to move in on Bishop's Farm?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 1 - Serious

Lee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:40am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 6 - Gone With The Winchester

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

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 3, Highlights Special - The Best Of Would I Lie To You? (And Unseen Bits)

A special compilation episode of the comedy panel show about truth and lies, featuring classic and unseen bits from the third series. Contestants must remain poker-faced while revealing personal stories, tackling a quick-fire lies round, and explaining their real or invented relationship with a mystery guest.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:45am (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 7, Episode 1 - Settled Out Of Court

An antique snuff box is pinched from Oliver's shop and sold to Simon; whilst Simon lends Oliver a chair from his stock to try to sell. Money clashes arise from both, and the pair are on the verge of a court case.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:05am (repeat)
Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows left to right: Leigh Francis, Chris Ramsey, Rosie Ramsey

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 4, Episode 5 - Chris & Rosie Ramsay and Myleene Klass

Keith travels to Gateshead to do a big weekly shop with Chris and Rosie Ramsey, before searching for a garden shed with winner of I'm A Celebrity South Africa Myleene Klass.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:20am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 23 (Channel 4: Series 24), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, as Sarah Millican and Phil Wang take on Tom Allen and Roisin Conaty. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 3

In Yorkshire, Ricky joins Ralf for a boxing and fitness session at a men's community health group in Leeds - the results aren't pretty.

BBC Three 2:55am (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 5

Anna goes on maternity leave, meaning Holli and Saz compete to be the new manager of the Greenshoots girls' football team. Viva has some troubling thoughts about her ex-boyfriend Rocky, and Amber's ex-boyfriend Brandon needs help.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson are joined by guests Del Amitri, Mark Williams, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Simon Day and Arabella Weir in the fast paced comedy sketch show.

U&Drama channel logo 3:20am (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 3, Episode 7 - History

As the girls sort out their jumble for a car boot sale, Tracey unearths a dark secret.

BBC Three 3:25am (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 6

Viva makes friends with a boy who is feeling sad like her. When the girls crash a party hosted by Rocky's new girlfriend Gemma, Saz gets a nasty shock. Meanwhile, Anna's baby is due any day.

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