British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 31st May 2024

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 10 - Too Many Crooks

Arthur starts a catering business.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:40am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 14 - How To Be A Supertato

Supertato shows the Grape Kids a Supertato training film, but Evil Pea sneaks in to take over Tato Tower.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 5 - 3DTV

The Farmer is very excited by his new purchase. He calls on Bitzer to set up his new TV while he readies himself to watch life in 3D. To his surprise, it's more 3D than he could ever have imagined.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 1 - Do Me A Favour

Desmond hires a new assistant, Ricky, but no one else can understand why he's chosen him.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 44 - Sharp As A Pin

An accidental sidekick swap leaves Danger Mouse with Pinfold, Penfold's cousin.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 7 - Sausage Lossage

Walter takes over Butch Butcher's sausage-making business.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 2 - Hatchet Job

Desmond gets a shock when he reads a page or two from Porkpie's diary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (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 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 5, Episode 4 - In The Doghouse

Justin wants a dog, so Robert agress he can look after one dog for one day.

Talking Pictures TV 8:45am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Strictly For The Birds

A repeat of this 1964 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45am (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 5

Richard isn't exactly over the moon with his surprise birthday present.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Rosie Jones

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Episode 10 - Bewitching Books

Comedian and children's author Rosie Jones is here to help Rattus choose his World Book Day outfit, and discover the gory details behind some favourite children's books!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 6

Ann receives her latest Open University examination grades, and they're not good. When Hilda sees Ann climbing the fence into Paul's back-garden, she believes them to be having an affair. Martin has to be told.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 4 - Up

The Twirlywoos are in a back garden where they watch a man hanging washing up on a line. Chickedy and Chick get into the washing basket and the man accidentally pegs them up on the line too! The Twirlywoos are having tea, but the tea table is misbehaving. It keeps going further and further up, propelling Great BigHoo and Toodloo all the way out of the top of the boat!

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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 10, Episode 4 - Gambling Fever

Lured by the chance of hitting it big on a "dead cert", the staff bet heavily on the horses. However, how are they going to watch the second race to see if they win?

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Genie

When Sooty finds a magical lamp on the beach, he discovers that it contains a genie. But this genie causes nothing but mischief, and won't get back in the lamp. It's up to Sooty to sort things out. Guest starring Dave Benson Phillips.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 7 - Chilli To The Rescue

Chilli becomes Super Chilli as he tries to be a superhero just like Supertato.

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 2 - The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle

Howard's bicycle starts acting strangely in Pearl's presence.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 26 - Holi Festival Of Colour, India

Glitch takes all of the colourful powder from the Festival of Colour in Dwarka, India.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:35am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 19 - Day Of The Derek

Danger Mouse is in the midst of foiling Quark's latest plot, which involves auctioning off the nice bits of the world and compact crushing the rest...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:45am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 20 - Crumfan

After reports of unexplained unruliness at the UN, Danger Mouse and Penfold arrive to scenes of quarrelling diplomats.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 3 - Mervyn Would Be Proud

Billy makes a rash promise.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 1 - Waffle Tries To Be Still

Waffle ends up in Evie's class, when he must be still so the headteacher doesn't see him.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 1 - Tato Tower Takeover

Evil Pea takes over the Tato Tower HQ and uses Carrot's new security system to keep Supertato out. Supertato and Carrot work on a cunning ice cream plan to sneak back in.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 3 - Bathmageddon

It's time for Gnasher's annual bath, but the stinky hound will do anything to avoid it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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 5

Richard isn't exactly over the moon with his surprise birthday present.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 4 - Pranksy

The after-school art club is under threat of imminent demolition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 6

Ann receives her latest Open University examination grades, and they're not good. When Hilda sees Ann climbing the fence into Paul's back-garden, she believes them to be having an affair. Martin has to be told.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 22 - Carrot The Champion

Evil Pea captures Supertato, but Carrot masters the ultimate flip kick and rescues her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

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 3:20pm (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 10, Episode 4 - Gambling Fever

Lured by the chance of hitting it big on a "dead cert", the staff bet heavily on the horses. However, how are they going to watch the second race to see if they win?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Other Day The Earth Stood Still

Only Danger Mouse can save the world from chaos when the Baron stops the world spinning with a plague of traffic lights.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 6 - Who's The Caddy?

The farmer comes across his old golf clubs and decides to knock a few balls around, instantly putting his back out in the process. Shaun takes the opportunity to learn how to play, while Bitzer is forced to tend to his injured master inside the house.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:55pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 11 - The Odds Couple

Arthur offers Ray's services to stop a compulsive gambler from losing anymore of her husband's money.

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 2 - The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle

Howard's bicycle starts acting strangely in Pearl's presence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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 23, Episode 3 - Mervyn Would Be Proud

Billy makes a rash promise.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 3 - Cheese Moon

It's a space race as Supertato helps Carrot fly her baguette rocket to become the first Veggie on the cheese moon, but halfway there Evil Pea makes them crash land.

U&Drama channel logo 5:15pm (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 10 - Cuckoo

Sharon gets a shock when she tries to cash her unemployment cheque.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 14 - Waffle Make And Do

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Dodger. Dodger (Billy Jenkins). Copyright: NBC

Dodger

Episode 1 - Runaways

12 year-old orphan Jack Dawkins escapes the clutches of evil mill owner, Mr Canker.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
Worzel Gummidge. Worzel Gummidge (Jon Pertwee). Copyright: Southern Television

Worzel Gummidge

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Jumbly Sale

Mr Shepherd donates Aunt Sally to the annual village jumble sale. When she is bought by a fire-wood seller, it's Worzel to the rescue.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 1, Episode 1

Facing continued hostility from his son's wife, and despite the protests of his grandson - not to mention his own son's slight reluctance - Tom Ballard finds himself put out to pasture at the Bayview Retirement Home just outside Bournemouth. But Tom's not one to settle down quietly!

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 19, Episode 4 - Oh Howard, We Should Get One Of Those

Truly helps Compo and Clegg with some detective work when Nora and the ladies take a trip in Edie's car.

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 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:40pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories

Series 9, Special - Gruesome Guide To Growing Up: Animated Special

Life wasn't always fun for children in the past. Horrible Histories delves into the not-so-easy lives of children throughout history, from the strict parenting of ancient civilisations, to the terrible fights the young King Louis XIV had with his little brother - even weeing on each others beds! And find out just why Henry VIII was so keen for his son Edward VI to stay inside.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 7

David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.

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 19, Episode 5 - The Suit That Attracts Blondes

Glenda takes a suit that she associates with Barry's racy past to the jumble sale but it falls into Compo's hands.

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 3, Episode 14 - Sons Of The Sea

Mainwaring gets his hand on a boat and plans to set up river patrols. A practice run ends disastrously when the platoon get lost in fog and end up at sea. They can't really have drifted all of the way to Nazi-occupied France, can they?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Mexico, Episode 2

Jamie Redknapp, Mo Gilligan, Jill Scott and Micah Richards take part in the Day of the Dead parade, attempting to entertain the millions of spectators along the five-kilometre route in the blistering heat while in full costume and make-up - and on roller-skates.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 5 - Well Catered Funeral

His best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.

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

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 3 - Perish Together As Fools

Martin is shocked to find Louisa and Aunt Joan knocking at his door before the Surgery has opened. Louisa has had a medical scare and wants Martin's reassurance that everything is fine.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Dan Walker, Sara Pascoe, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Nicola Coughlan, Derrick Evans. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 6

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Sara Pascoe, Dan Walker, Nicola Coughlan and Mr Motivator to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 2

Another hectic week in the Brockman household as Mum battles with a printer that is playing mind games.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre

Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Aaron Middleton, Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 1, Episode 6

All Saints provide the music and sing us out for the series with a classic track. An audience member is also in for a huge surprise when one of his most prized possessions goes on the trip of a lifetime! The series finale wouldn't be complete without Send To All, which sees Michael going through Alex Jones's phone and sending a text to her contacts. The final Unexpected Star is not to be missed either, as Michael makes a plasterer's dreams comes true.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 67, Episode 9

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts, with news presenter Sophy Ridge and comedian Chris McCausland on the panel.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Series 1, Episode 3

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 67, Episode 9

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts, with news presenter Sophy Ridge and comedian Chris McCausland on the panel.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Young Offenders. Image shows left to right: Guard (John Morgan), Billy Murphy (Shane Casey), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy)

The Young Offenders

Series 4, Episode 4

There's a new Fake Billy Murphy in town, and he steals Conor's most prized possession - the engraved lighter given to him by his best friend Jock.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

We Love...

Episode 4 - We Love Only Fools And Horses

A joyous celebration and nostalgic look back at arguably Britain's all-time favourite sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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 3

Soccer pundit Ron Manager offers more words of wisdom.

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

Still Game

Series 2, Episode 4 - Brief

Keen to regain his independence, Victor decides to invest in a new set of wheels. He soon discovers, however, that half of Craiglang is in need of his services as a chauffeur. Will it be too much for him to take?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Mike Wozniak, Noel Fielding, Jax Jones

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 4

Noel Fielding is joined by DJ Jax Jones and actor Mike Wozniak as they face off against Daisy May Cooper, regular Jamali Maddix and singer Ella Henderson. The first round leaves the teams bemused by the bizarre excuses given by Morrissey and Nicki Minaj to cancel shows and a special rendition of a height-based ID parade keeps them all guessing.

Comedy Central 10:20pm (repeat)
Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!

TV edit of Alan Carr's 2015-released live show.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Eric (Alex Norton), Christine (Elaine C. Smith). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Eric's birthday tomorrow and all he wants is a bit of peace and quiet. But as everyone descends on the Bairds' house the lack of calm is the least of his worries.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 5

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

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows left to right: Guard (John Morgan), Billy Murphy (Shane Casey), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy)

The Young Offenders

Series 4, Episode 4

There's a new Fake Billy Murphy in town, and he steals Conor's most prized possession - the engraved lighter given to him by his best friend Jock.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Dinosaur. Image shows left to right: Nina (Ashley Storrie), Evie (Kat Ronney)

Dinosaur

A selection of episodes from the first series.

U&Dave channel logo 11:10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Mark Watson. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 7 - Boing Boing

It's the semi-final and time is running out to claim the points needed to become the Taskmaster Series Champion. In this episode, Greg Davies and Alex Horne set the contestants a series of cruel conundrums: should Nish Kumar use the coconut harness? What should Sally Phillips do with a slice of bread when blindfolded? And who should they vote for in yet another referendum?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 5

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.

Channel 5 logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Bob Monkhouse

Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter

A celebration of comedian and TV host Bob Monkhouse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 5 - Well Catered Funeral

His best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Out Of Order. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Judi Love

Out Of Order

Highlights Special - Best Bits

Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Katherine Ryan and Judi Love, plus a whole host of hilarious guests.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Hold The Front Page. Image shows left to right: Nish Kumar, Charlotte Church, Josh Widdicombe

Hold The Front Page

Series 2, Episode 6 - South Wales: The South Wales Argus

Reporting for a daily paper, The South Wales Argus, Nish and Josh's journalistic skills will be tested to the max with harsh deadlines and fresh challenges... and trying out their Welsh without offending the whole nation.

U&Drama channel logo 12:10am (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.

U&Dave channel logo 12:10am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis return to summarise the week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones and Nish Kumar.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (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.

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Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 7

David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including Cambodian midget fighters, sex, and gym locker roooms.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (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.

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Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Series 1, Episode 3

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

Comedy Central 1:30am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including the problems over donating goats to African families, space travel and Karl's preferred super power.

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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sarah Millican, Stephen Fry, Eddie Kadi, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 14 - Messy

With Noel Fielding, Eddie Kadi and Sarah Millican.

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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 3

Soccer pundit Ron Manager offers more words of wisdom.

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Dinosaur. Image shows left to right: Nina (Ashley Storrie), Evie (Kat Ronney)

Dinosaur

A selection of episodes from the first series.

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Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Lady Leshurr, London Hughes, Mist, Jordan Stephens, Shortee Blitz, Maya Jama, Keisha Buchanan, Cariad Lloyd

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 2, Episode 5

Maya Jama, Keisha Buchanan and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Cariad Lloyd and Mist as they go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and freestyling challenges.

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Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan, Steve Pemberton

Taskmaster

Series 17, Episode 10 - Ambience And Information

It's the grand final, which means one superior competitor will end this episode by clutching Greg Davies' gilded bonce to their proud chest. But before that glorious moment, Sophie Willan will impress on keyboards, Steve Pemberton will be surprised in a field, John Robins will refuse a biscuit, Joanne McNally will struggle with an anagram, and Nick Mohammed will make a magical prediction. And, of course, Little Alex Horne will diligently record every last moment for posterity.

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The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 3 - Jim Davidson

Comedy legends Simon Munnery and Boothby Graffoe join tonight's bill filmed in a proper live comedy club. Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage.

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Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 5

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

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Comedy Central Live

Episode 4 - Darren Harriott

Darren Harriott performs his very own comedy special, where he speaks about moving from Birmingham to London, peculiar roommates and marketing struggles when forming his very own gang as a young teenager. Who knew the mean life of the streets involved that much admin?

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The Larkins. Image shows left to right: Ma Larkin (Joanna Scanlan), Pop Larkin (Bradley Walsh)

The Larkins

Series 2, Episode 3 - Love And Violence

Pop is in denial, and Ma issues him some tough love while playing Cupid between Primrose and Rev Candy. Pop's old friend Fruity Pears arrives in the village with his fairground in tow, but it's not all candyfloss and laughs.

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Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 2 - Hatchet Job

Desmond gets a shock when he reads a page or two from Porkpie's diary.

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Comedy Central Live

Episode 5 - Luisa Omielan

The hilarious Luisa Omielan performs live from Camden as she tackles Brexit and dating in her stand-up special.

Comedy Central 3:25am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Kerry Godliman, Pravanya Pillay, Rhod Gilbert, Remel London

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 5, Episode 12

Kerry Godliman, Remel London and Pravanya Pillay revisit their teenage years, with Rhod judging which of them had the most embarrassing adolescence.

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Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Offer

Another barber shop chain, Short n Curlies, is looking to open a branch in Peckham, and the owner approaches Desmond with a buy-out proposal. He's sorely tempted, but wants to explore other avenues before making his decision...

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Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 1, Episode 5

Jon and Judi are joined this week by guest AJ Odudu.

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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.

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Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Aaron Middleton, Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 1, Episode 6

All Saints provide the music and sing us out for the series with a classic track. An audience member is also in for a huge surprise when one of his most prized possessions goes on the trip of a lifetime! The series finale wouldn't be complete without Send To All, which sees Michael going through Alex Jones's phone and sending a text to her contacts. The final Unexpected Star is not to be missed either, as Michael makes a plasterer's dreams comes true.

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