British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 3rd November 2023

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 2 - Senior Citizen Caine

Arthur's ambition to own a Rolls are jeopardised when Terry has to protect a widowed garage owner.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 21 - The Intruder

When the Farmer tasks Bitzer with ridding the farm of a pesky crow, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to fool the intruder. However, the plan backfires when he's suspected of being the crazed chicken thief of Mossybottom Farm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 3 - Expansion Plans

Looking to improve the shop's efficiency and profits, Michael hires a junior stylist. At first, Desmond doesn't take too kindly to what he sees as his "replacement" - but perhaps the young man isn't too bad, really.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 35 - Send In The Clones

Danger Mouse and Penfold come up against themselves as Quark creates cheap copies of our heroes in his latest money-making scheme.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 11 - We Want To Break Free

Dennis is exasperated to find that he can't land himself in detention.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 29 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Someone's stopped the samba at the Rio carnival! Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country Wife

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:10am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 6, Episode 7 - Men Of Consequence

Sid's been enjoying a relaxing evening when an intruder breaks into the house and promptly barricades himself in the kitchen. However, it soon seems that the man is more distressed than dangerous...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 5, Episode 5 - Seven Dials

Ben reignites his vendetta against Jake the Klingon with rather unpredictable results. Meanwhile, Bill and Rona are searching for new catering premises and David's got an acting competition.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:40am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 6, Episode 8 - Skin Deep

After a heavy night's drinking with his new secretary, Sid finds he's more to worry about than waking up with a hangover - being covered in a big red blotchy rash. The doctor suspects it could be psychosomatic and hopes to get to the root of the problem.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:40am
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows left to right: Inel Tomlinson, Paul G Raymond, Tom Stourton, Ethan Lawrence, James McNicholas

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Episode 4 - Gruesome Gunpowder Plot

Horrible Histories presents the sometimes-ludicrous story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.

Comedy Central Extra 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Kae Kurd, Catherine Bohart, Denise Van Outen. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 12

Sara Pascoe and the team captains are joined by Catherine Bohart, Kae Kurd, Rhys James and Denise Van Outen.

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Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

1987 Christmas Special - Tell It To The Marines

Peggy's piano playing leads Ted to challenge the Royal Marines to a race over their assault course.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 4 - More About Noisy

The Twirlywoos visit a house where a parrot lives. The parrot is very noisy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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.

Comedy Central Extra 10am (repeat)
Joel & Nish Vs The World. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Joel & Nish Vs The World

Series 2, Episode 4 - Tahiti

Comedians Joel Dommett and Nish Kumar go up against the rock lifters of Tahiti in a strongman competition, where the events include a fruit race and a dance off.

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 27, Episode 5 - Barry In Danger From Reading And Aunt Jessie

Alvin decides to lead a jealous Nora up the garden path.

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

Sooty

Series 3, Episode 5 - Jurassic Lark

Sooty's time machine accidentally transports the gang back to the land of the dinosaurs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (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 27, Episode 6 - Who's That Merry Man With Billy, Then?

Recruitment for Billy's Merry Men receives an unexpected boost.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 14 - Evil Pea Takes A Break

Evil Pea's spa break is ruined when the Cobs try to trick Supertato while she's gone.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:15am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 33 - Licence To Care

A mishap on a mission leaves Danger Mouse confused - why is Penfold not talking to him?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country Wife

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are Coming

The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 11 - Waffle And The Box

A mysterious box is delivered to Mrs Hobbs' house, and Waffle wants to know what's inside.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 47 - Be More Dog

Dennis can't get Grizzly's new animal training method to work on wilful Gnasher. However, when they realise that Gnasher can use the method to get humans to obey him instead, they exploit this new power to the max.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 48 - Smarty Pants

Dennis is mega-excited to trial a pair of hi-tech Smarty Pants - underpants with all the capabilities of a smartphone. However, whenever he and the gang test the pants, Walter is always one step ahead of them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 9, Episode 6 - Never Too Old

Jones has done it - after years of on-off courting, he's asked Mrs. Fox to marry him and is absolutely delighted when she accepts. But on the wedding day, there's an invasion alert.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Special - Hollywood

This special 100th episode follows Nero's exploits seeking fame and fortune in Hollywood.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 4 - Museum Mischief

Evil Pea pretends to help Supertato and Carrot train for crime prevention, but she tricks them and steals a mobile phone. Supertato and Carrot have a clever plan to get it back.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (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!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
Nova Jones

Nova Jones

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fear Not Nova

Nova meets her mirror twin, avoN - but is she just a bad influence on herself?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

1987 Christmas Special - Tell It To The Marines

Peggy's piano playing leads Ted to challenge the Royal Marines to a race over their assault course.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country Wife

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

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

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 13 - Dragon Boat Beats

Supertato and Evil Pea race one another in the Dragon Boat Race Festival on Ice. Evil Pea's team seem to be the fastest, until Supertato helps his team to row in harmony.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 36 - Tarbela Dam, Pakistan

When Grandmaster Glitch gets his hands on a G.O. Force, the forecast isn't good for the Tarbela Dam in Pakistan.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 3 - High Drains Pilferer

Terry has the misfortune to be driving for mobster Micky the Fish when his mistress's jewellery is stolen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (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 27, Episode 5 - Barry In Danger From Reading And Aunt Jessie

Alvin decides to lead a jealous Nora up the garden path.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 12 - Waffle's Day Out

AJ takes Evie and Anaya swimming, but Waffle must stay at home with Simon. Refusing to miss out on the fun, Waffle begins an adventure of his own and sets off to find Evie.

U&Drama channel logo 5:25pm (repeat)
The Upper Hand. Image shows from L to R: Joanna Burrows (Kellie Bright), Laura West (Honor Blackman), Charlie Burrows (Joe McGann), Tom Wheatley (William Puttock), Caroline Wheatley (Diana Weston)

The Upper Hand

Series 4, Episode 13 - Working Girls

Joanna looks forward to spending a week working with Charlie, but soon wishes she was back at school.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
Nova Jones

Nova Jones

Series 3, Episode 9 - Nova Teaches Singing

Nova teaches tone-deaf Bobbles to sing, and McLaren becomes obsessed with a TV show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (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 27, Episode 6 - Who's That Merry Man With Billy, Then?

Recruitment for Billy's Merry Men receives an unexpected boost.

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 6, Episode 4 - The Nicked Airmen

The British Airmen have been arrested, and Michelle fears that they could reveal Nighthawk's identity under interrogation, so orders a daring rescue plan to take place in the dead of night.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows left to right: Inel Tomlinson, Paul G Raymond, Tom Stourton, Ethan Lawrence, James McNicholas

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Episode 4 - Gruesome Gunpowder Plot

Horrible Histories presents the sometimes-ludicrous story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.

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 4, Episode 2 - Home Brew

While searching through some ancient scrolls and paperwork left behind by the old squire, Boycie discovers a medieval recipe for a traditional local liquor. With the help of his staff, he goes into full-scale production, attracting customers from far and wide, including two whom he had hoped he had seen the last of.

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 18, Episode 8 - Next Kiss Please

Compo makes a rather rash bet.

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

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar Boys

Bored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.

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 18, Episode 9 - Destiny And Six Bananas

When something horrible stirs in the woods, it's Foggy's big moment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 1, Episode 1 - Plough Your Own Furrow

On his 40th birthday Tom Good decides to drop out of the rat-race in order to do something meaningful with his life. He, along with supportive wife Barbara, attempts to become self-sufficient in Surbiton.

BBC Three 7:50pm (repeat)
Jobless. Image shows left to right: Kenny (Moses Alexander), Tai (Francesca Amewudah-Rivers)

Jobless

Sitcom about a British Nigerian middle-class family in Milton Keynes.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Jill Scott, Micah Richards, Romesh Ranganathan, Mo Gilligan, James Maddison, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Episode 2

Romesh Ranganathan hosts as James Maddison and Maisie Adam join regulars Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards and Jill Scott, playing a wizard-themed shooting game and seeing the return of Popstar Penalties.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
TV Flashback. Kiri Pritchard-McLean

TV Flashback

Series 8, Episode 1 - Inventions

Kiri Pritchard-McLean delves into the TV archives in search of clips on the theme of inventions. She discovers a ridiculous contraption for walking along rooftops, a soap opera made of sweet wrappers and a device for sounding the alarm when it rains on the washing line.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Lou Sanders. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 1

Return of the comedy panel show, hosted by Rob Brydon, in which team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves. Taking part in this first edition are Les Dennis, Richard Osman, Alice Levine and Lou Sanders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 1, Episode 2 - Say Little Hen...

The journey of self-sufficiency continues with the introduction of Margo the goat, some shy hens and Lenin the cockerel. Margo and Jerry feel that an intervention is needed to bring the Goods back to normality. A light hearted confrontation between Tom and his old boss fails to change anything.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Bill Bailey, David Mitchell, Ruth Jones, Rob Brydon, Kelly Holmes, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Festive edition of the comedy panel show in which teams must sort the truth from the fiction. Rob Brydon presents, David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Ghosts. Image shows left to right: Cartwright (Tom Basden), Captain (Ben Willbond)

Ghosts

Series 5, Episode 5 - Carpe Diem

Robin has a revelation that unnerves the ghosts and prompts them to consider their legacies. Alison and Mike decide to have a spontaneous wild night out.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Live At The Palladium. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Live At The Palladium

A TV broadcast of Al Murray's 2007 stand-up show in which he plays the irreverent and hugely popular Pub Landlord character.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 2, Episode 3

This week there is comedy from Sarah Millican, Tom Odell performs, and a member of the public is in for a shock when he keeps bumping into his hero!

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

Intelligence

Series 1, Episode 5

When Jerry admits that he's slept with department hacker Tuva, Joseph is devastated. But when Joseph finds out that Jerry is married he begins to question their whole friendship. Meanwhile, having failed her appraisal, Christine attempts to soften her style as Mary tries to single-handedly manage the department's workload.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are Coming

The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 5

Jo Brand guest presents, with Zoe Lyons and Feargal Sharkey joining Ian and Paul.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Noel Fielding, Cariad Lloyd. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Christmas Special - Pubs

It's Happy (half) Hour down at the QI local, so pile in with Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdicombe and (appropriately enough) Noel Fielding for the ultimate festive P-themed pub quiz. Find out how to pull a pint that never runs out, how to play pool with a chicken, and how many wings an angel really has (spoiler alert: it's not two).

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Shakespeare In Love

Shakespeare In Love

Romantic comedy about a fictional relationship between William Shakespeare and a young woman who poses as a man in order to star in his plays.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 1, Episode 6

When Jerry finds out his best friend and FBI agent Clint has been sleeping with his wife he accidentally shoots him. But when Clint shows up at GCHQ with an extradition order for Jerry, the truth about Jerry's NSA past comes out. Hoping it will grant Jerry British citizenship, Joseph and the team stage a wedding to protect Jerry and prevent him from leaving the UK.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 5 - Mammy Of The Groom

With his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some pre-wedding jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard. Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for his nuptials? Meanwhile, Cathy gives her mother a book on homosexuality, leading Agnes to wonder who in her family is gay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 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.

Comedy Central 10pm (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.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (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 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan), Jim Watt, Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 6, Episode 5 - Hyper

Navid's business is suffering at the hands of the corporate giant Hyperdales and his regular customers loyalty is being put to the test. Meanwhile, Tam is going through some bizarre changes. The drinks are on him!

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Comedy Roast For SU2C. Image shows left to right: Thanyia Moore, Larry Dean, Bobby Mair

The Comedy Roast For SU2C

This version is presented in sign language.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 4 - No Dinner

A calendar mix-up turns Paul and Ally's fun night out into a stressful night in. A happy Ava finds her mood changing as the evening progresses. Luke turns up with an unwelcome friend and Carl finally sees the inside of the Worsleys' house.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series II, Episode 4 - Stasis Leak

An obscure reference in Rimmer's diary leads he, Cat and Lister down to level 16 to see if there's something termed a 'stasis leak'. Sure enough, a time portal has opened to a mere few weeks before everyone was wiped out. The trio venture forth, and Lister's determined to forgo his nerves and woo Kochanski.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jimmy Carr, Sandi Toksvig, Lee Mack, Alice Levine. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 10 - Pain & Punishment

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Alice Levine.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
90 min
The Comedy Roast For SU2C. Image shows left to right: Thanyia Moore, Larry Dean, Bobby Mair

The Comedy Roast For SU2C

Rhod Gilbert hosts a roast, as part of a night of Stand Up To Cancer fundraising.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 7 - Gangster

Guy showers Lucy with expensive gifts and whisks her away for a weekend, arousing Lee's suspicions.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 31, Episode 6 - Sarah Snook, Boy George, Miriam Margolyes, Greta Lee, CMAT

Sarah Snook talks about finding her soulmate, Miriam Margolyes says it's now silly to live apart from her partner, Greta Lee reveals her terror of doing a movie in Korean, Boy George says his new book is unfiltered, and CMAT performs live in the studio.

BBC Three 10:55pm (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 1, Episode 1

After hearing some upsetting news from her dad, Viva decides to leave home and live with her friends. Elsewhere on the estate, Amber is finding it very hard to dump her boyfriend, despite plenty of varied advice from Viva, Saz and Holli.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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 2, Episode 7

The world's crudest salesman visits a fashion show and competitive Dad plays Monoploy.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Al Murray, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 3 - Little Polythene Grief Cave

As the series reaches its midway point, Greg Davies's onslaught of tasks don't get any easier. When Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup he goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential and Sara Pascoe takes a simple loaf of bread, a few balloons and swiftly becomes one of the greatest sporting minds of our time.

Comedy Central Extra 11:20pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 1, Episode 2

Amber's new boyfriend Ryan seems to have a mysterious secret, which the girls are determined to discover. Meanwhile, Holli's attempt to give her little brother a wonderful birthday present goes horribly wrong.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live. Sean Lock. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live

This version is presented in sign language.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Burnistoun. Image shows from L to R: Kirsty Strain, Iain Connell, Robert Florence, Louise Stewart. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Burnistoun

Series 1, Episode 3

In this week's visit to the strangely familiar fictional Scottish town, the Burnistoun hitman discovers it's not as easy as you might think to assemble your weapon of choice.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live. Sean Lock. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live

TV edit of the 2010 stand-up show Lockipedia Live, starring Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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 1, Episode 2 - Say Little Hen...

The journey of self-sufficiency continues with the introduction of Margo the goat, some shy hens and Lenin the cockerel. Margo and Jerry feel that an intervention is needed to bring the Goods back to normality. A light hearted confrontation between Tom and his old boss fails to change anything.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and the team put the week's events under their comedy microscope and examine the results with guests Josh Widdicombe, Gary Delaney, Tiffany Stevenson and Romesh Ranganathan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are Coming

The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...

All4 12:35am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck For SU2C

Documentary about Rhod Gilbert's battle with cancer.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:35am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck For SU2C

Documentary about Rhod Gilbert's battle with cancer.

Comedy Central Extra 12:40am (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 2, Episode 2

Karl imagines what life would be like if he had a doppelgänger.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and the team put the week's events under their comedy microscope and examine the results with guests Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Zoe Lyons.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:45am (repeat)
Sorry, I Didn't Know. Jamelia

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 3, Episode 5

Jimmy Akingbola hosts as he invites Eddie Kadi, Kae Kurd, Seann Walsh, Jamelia and Lateef Lovejoy to join regular panellist Chizzy Akudolu to answer questions about black British history.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 7 - Gangster

Guy showers Lucy with expensive gifts and whisks her away for a weekend, arousing Lee's suspicions.

Comedy Central Extra 1:10am (repeat)
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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Ricky teaches Karl some facts about animals; Karl offers a misguided theory about evolution, then recounts the latest scientific breakthroughs in medicine; and Stephen reads from Karl's Diary, sharing his thoughts about the Congo, the decline of gadgets and watching films with subtitles.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 2 - Senior Citizen Caine

Arthur's ambition to own a Rolls are jeopardised when Terry has to protect a widowed garage owner.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Bill Bailey, David Mitchell, Ruth Jones, Rob Brydon, Kelly Holmes, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Festive edition of the comedy panel show in which teams must sort the truth from the fiction. Rob Brydon presents, David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (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 2, Episode 7

The world's crudest salesman visits a fashion show and competitive Dad plays Monoploy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 2, Episode 2 - Barry Humphries

The spotlight shines on Barry Humphries, via his larger-than-life alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Les Patterson.

BBC Three 2:25am (repeat)
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows left to right: Philipp Kostelecky, Jin Hao Li, Colin Hoult, Tal Davies, Josh Pugh, Lorna Rose Treen, Lachlan Werner, Thanyia Moore, Guz Khan

BBC New Comedy Awards

2023, Episode 5 - Nottingham

The contest arrives in Nottingham for the Midlands regional heat. Compare Guz Khan is joined by judges Colin Hoult, Thanyia Moore and Josh Pugh to observe the best efforts of Tal Davies, Lorna Rose Treen, Philipp Kostelecky, Jin Hao Li and Lachlan Werner.

U&Dave channel logo 2:50am (repeat)
Hypothetical. James Acaster

Hypothetical

Series 4, Episode 3

This week's guests are Bill Bailey, Jo Brand, Harriet Kemsley and Darren Harriott.

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

Some Girls

Series 1, Episode 1

After hearing some upsetting news from her dad, Viva decides to leave home and live with her friends. Elsewhere on the estate, Amber is finding it very hard to dump her boyfriend, despite plenty of varied advice from Viva, Saz and Holli.

Talking Pictures TV 3:05am (repeat)
White Cargo. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Imogen Hassall), Albert Toddey (David Jason)

White Cargo

A repeat of this 1973 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (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 4, Episode 3 - Calendar Boys

Bored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.

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

Some Girls

Series 1, Episode 2

Amber's new boyfriend Ryan seems to have a mysterious secret, which the girls are determined to discover. Meanwhile, Holli's attempt to give her little brother a wonderful birthday present goes horribly wrong.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4am (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne

Taskmaster

Series 16, Episode 7 - I'm Off To Find A Robin

There are some tricky dilemmas for the quintet of courageous contestants as the race to win Greg's shiny skull hots up. Lucy Beaumont wonders if she should risk flicking a forbidden switch. Julian Clary wonders if he needs more than one pie. Sue Perkins wonders if a deer head is preferable to a boundary line. Alex Horne wonders if the Taskmaster will ever respect him. And, faced with all this wonderment, Sam Campbel rips off his own head.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 2, Episode 3

This week there is comedy from Sarah Millican, Tom Odell performs, and a member of the public is in for a shock when he keeps bumping into his hero!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 5am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 14 - Tadpoles

Joe Connolly has made a decision - he is going to ask Lily Scott to be his girlfriend.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 15 - Boyfriend

Joe Connolly is Lily Scott's boyfriend and everything is great. When he witnesses John Longmore getting dumped by Eisha Khela, Joe realises he cannot just be a boyfriend, he must be a good boyfriend.

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