Today's TV schedule (full list) - British Comedy Guide

6:30am (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 22 - Carrot The Champion

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

6:30am (repeat)

Mr Bean

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

7am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

The Flock are delighted when a bird-watcher drops his duck call in their field and Shaun uses it to entertain them. However, swallowing the duck call isn't what he had in mind - and the ducks aren't too happy either.

7:05am (repeat)

On The Up

Series 1, Episode 1

Tony Carpenter's life is thrown into disarray when his wife leaves him (again) - but this time seemingly for good. A self-made millionaire, Tony travels to his daughter's boarding school to inform her of the marital changes; she reacts by running away, thus throwing her parents back together.

7:10am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 29 - Cheesemageddon

Another 'grate' episode. It sees fanatical cheese fundamentalist Aubrey Camembear threaten to create the ultimate weapon which will turn everything to cheese.

7:20am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 39 - The Hairy Wiggler

Dennis dresses Gnasher up as a rare breed of animal which he says is nesting in Bash Street School, hoping to get the school shut down on the day of a daunting and difficult test.

7:40am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 22 - The Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland

Grandmaster Glitch's digging causes a flood in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Can the Go Jetters save the famous salt statues?

7:45am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For Christmas

Howard faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.

8:25am (repeat)

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 17 - Quester Of The Year

The heroes are lured away by a cloaked figure to compete for the title of Quester of the Year, leaving the forest with no-one to protect its scones.

8:35am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 6, Episode 14 - Caterpillar Chaos

It's the prettiest town competition, but a hungry caterpillar has eaten all the flowers in Justin's garden, leaving everywhere looking a mess. Can Justin and Robert save the day?

8:55am (repeat)

Just William's Luck

Film based on Richmal Crompton's popular story books. William Brown and his gang set about unmasking a gang of villains and righting a few wrongs.

9am (repeat)

On The Up

Series 1, Episode 2

Tony's dealt a blow when Stephanie doesn't want him to visit her school open day, and a nasty shock when his hardened socialist mother is hospitalised.

9:20am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 7

Emperor Napoleon plays in a very unusual chess match, a Victorian inventor builds an anti-seasickness ship with one small design flaw, a snowball fight breaks out at a public execution, and the British army hires a dead tramp to defeat the Germans in WW2.

9:30am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 16 - Coming and Going

The Twirlywoos watch a man as he runs a bath. They want to leave their hiding place to investigate, but the man keeps on coming back! Back in the Boat there are more comings and goings when the Stop-Go Car comes to visit.

9:40am (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cold Comfort

It may be the coldest day in memory, but in the midst of a fuel crisis the store's heating has been turned off. To avoid freezing, each of the staff devises their own illicit methods of heat generation.

10:20am (repeat)

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 4

Granville encourages Gastric to express his artistic side in a local art competition, but he throws himself into self-expression more enthusiastically than anyone could have predicted.

11am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of three episodes from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

11:05am (repeat)

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.

12pm (repeat)

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.

12:15pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 42 - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand

It's Go Jetters glow when Glitch uses some glow worms for his disco pizzazz in New Zealand.

12:25pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 43 - Lake Retba, Senegal

The team gets all shook up when Glitch sucks up the pink water of Senegal's Milkshake Lake.

12:35pm (repeat)

Ladies Who Do

Comedy about a group of cleaning ladies to City bigwigs.

12:35pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 44 - Sharp As A Pin

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

12:50pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 45 - The Last Giraffe Warrior

Penfold is asked to defend an alien planet from invasion.

1pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 12 - Waffle's Rehearsal

The Poodles' Class rehearse for the school show, and Waffle has a special line to sing.

1:10pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 9 - Veggies Gotta Dance

Supertato and Evil Pea face each other in a dance-off so Supertato can rescue his friends.

1:20pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 13 - The Comedy Crown

The gang enter Pieface into a comedy contest to make him realise how funny he is.

1:30pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 14 - Cat v Dog

Walter's pampered cat Clawdia persuades her way into the gang, and only Gnasher can tell that she has a hidden agenda to oust him from Dennis's life forever.

1:40pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Arrival

Following the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!

1:40pm (repeat)

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 17 - Quester Of The Year

The heroes are lured away by a cloaked figure to compete for the title of Quester of the Year, leaving the forest with no-one to protect its scones.

2:20pm (repeat)

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 4

Granville encourages Gastric to express his artistic side in a local art competition, but he throws himself into self-expression more enthusiastically than anyone could have predicted.

2:40pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 3 - Operation Kiwi

Supertato and the Veggies follow a noise in the plant aisle and meet a famous explorer.

2:50pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 2 - Waffle Is Unwell

Waffle is unwell. He's in his pyjamas and under strict orders to stay in bed and rest.

3pm (repeat)

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.

3:30pm
10 min

Big Lizard

Episode 7 - How To Hoverboard

Cosima and Big Lizard's solar-powered hoverboards run out of battery at nightfall. Can glowbugs be the answer?

3:30pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Special - Lost

Tricked into a town-wide clean-up, Dennis and Walter are paired up against their will.

3:40pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cold Comfort

It may be the coldest day in memory, but in the midst of a fuel crisis the store's heating has been turned off. To avoid freezing, each of the staff devises their own illicit methods of heat generation.

3:40pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 7 - How To Succeed In Business Without Really Retiring

When Arthur is persuaded to retire, Ray jumps at the time to take over Daley Enterprises.

3:40pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 24 - The Great Beanotown Comic Con

The gang produce a hand-drawn comic which is a surprise hit all round Beanotown.

3:50pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 28 - Attack Of The Clowns

This episode is no laughing matter, especially when Danger Mouse's uncontrollable amusement creates clown-invading chaos on Earth - can DM prevent the world from being twisted into a novelty balloon shape?

4:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 18, Episode 6 - Deviations With Davenport

The three friends try to help a guide-book writer who is lost.

4:35pm
11 min

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 22 - Goblin Guest

When the heroes are faced with the Goblin King moving into the Big Birch, they decide to invent a quest that will soon have him running back home.

4:40pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 11 - Spooky Day

Supertato is scared when Pumpkin tries to make friends with him.

5pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 18, Episode 7 - According To The Prophet Bickerdyke

Compo, Clegg and Foggy hear some world-shattering information from Gunnershaw.

5:15pm (repeat)

Dodge's Pup School

Episode 1 - First Day

It's the first day of Pup School. Dodge overcomes his first day nerves as he meets lots of new friends. The pups settle into their class activities with their new teacher Miss Collie.

5:25pm (repeat)

The Upper Hand

Series 1, Episode 12 - First Kiss

A seemingly forgotten birthday leads Caroline to become rather sozzled, and Charlie ends up a little worse for the drink himself; with dropped inhibitions, a kiss is on the cards. But anything more...?

5:40pm (repeat)

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 4

Granville encourages Gastric to express his artistic side in a local art competition, but he throws himself into self-expression more enthusiastically than anyone could have predicted.

6pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 5, Episode 23 - An Enigma Variation

When the paintings are hidden inside a hollowed-out statue that is then requisitioned by the General, it falls on René and co to infiltrate one of Klinkerhoffen's parties and snatch them back.

6:25pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Episode 4 - Gruesome Gunpowder Plot

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

6:35pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 6, Episode 1 - In The Service Of Humanity

Getting rather wet in a life-saving attempt, Clegg and Compo are dismayed to hear that the incident has inspired Foggy to devote his life - and theirs - to first aid and rescue.

6:40pm (repeat)

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.

7pm (repeat)

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.

7pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 3

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray and Kian Egan.

7:15pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 6, Episode 2 - Car And Garter

In order to enhance Sid's marital status, Foggy, Clegg and Compo put their minds to thinking of some way of giving him a daring and glamorous image in Ivy's eyes.

7:35pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 2 - Songs Of Praise

Geraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.

8pm (repeat)

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Problem At Gallows Gate (Part 1)

When Jonathan's badger watch becomes a murder watch, the intrigue is only just beginning. For the man seen strangling a young woman had plunged to his death just weeks earlier...

8pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall

Godber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.

8:15pm (repeat)

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

8:30pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 1, Episode 1 - You Must Remember This

Freelance secretary Judith works through her mother, Jean's, agency. When she goes to meet a new client, Lionel, to assist him in redrafting the manuscript for his autobiography, it rather curiously transpires that Lionel and Jean have met before.

9pm (repeat)

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 9

Storylines from this episode include: talking to animals; Chinese inventions; Karl's dancing classes; and the weekly Monkey News.

9pm (repeat)

The Cleaner

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Night Shift

Wicky is called to a shooting in a technology shop, where he finds himself sharing the night shift with Kai, a shelf-stacking conspiracy theorist.

9pm
45 min

QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Sara Pascoe, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Sally Phillips

QI

Series V, Episode 3 - Very Varied

Sandi Toksvig hosts a very varied episode, joined by panellists Ross Noble, Sara Pascoe, Sally Phillips and Alan Davies.

9pm (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Episode 4

Presenter, actor and comedian Adil Ray presents, with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton joined by guests Richard Osman and Jess Phillips MP.

9:30pm (repeat)

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 10

Storylines from this episode include: Karl's views on the National Curriculum; dishwashers on Mars; the human appendix; and a chimp doctor in Monkey News.

9:40pm (repeat)

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 1 - La Couchette

On board the sleeper from Paris to Bourg St. Maurice, a motley collection of passengers try to get a quiet night's sleep as the train makes its way across France. But as the sleeping compartment fills up, the chances of that begin to look highly unlikely. In Deuxième Classe, everyone can hear you scream...

9:45pm (repeat)

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 1, Episode 3

Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by Johnny Vegas, Clare Balding and Josh Widdicombe.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 2 - International

With Bill Bailey, Jack Dee and David Mitchell.

10:20pm (repeat)

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.

10:20pm (repeat)

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 2 - The 12 Days Of Christine

Christine Clarke brings a new man back to her flat from a New Year's Eve party, and immediately her life starts to unravel. Who is the terrifying stranger that keeps appearing in the flat at night?

11pm (repeat)

The Fast Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Character-based sketch show featuring Professor Denzil Dexter and the Off Roaders.

11:05pm (repeat)

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 7, Episode 7 - Rudd (Thornwood Springs)

Bob and Paul fish for rudd at Thornwood Springs Fishery in Essex, a complex of three lakes on the edges of Epping Forest where they have to beware of the geese guarding the water. Bob then reveals that they will be camping overnight in St Nicholas's Church in the village of Berden, before Bob heads into Epping to drop off a bag of clothes at a charity shop.

11:40pm (repeat)

The Real McCoy

Series 1, Episode 6

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

Midnight (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 11

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Rosie Jones and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

12:10am (repeat)

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far

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

12:20am (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 2 - Songs Of Praise

Geraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.

12:40am (repeat)

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 1, Episode 4

Alan's guests are Bill Bailey, Kevin Eldon, Isy Suttie and Craig Campbell. Drunken pirates, kazoos and the head of the Iraqi police all feature in this episode.

12:50am (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 18, Episode 8 - The Nexus Of Truth

As the series rockets towards an exciting conclusion, the five competing comics are increasingly willing to do anything for points. Perhaps that might explain why Jack Dee performs some energetic air cycling, Rosie Jones wails like a cat stuck in a cat flap and Babátúndé Aléshé resorts to phoning a friend. Meanwhile, Andy Zaltzman deliberately dirties poor Alex Horne's carefully ironed trousers, and Emma Sidi reveals a startling belief about socks.

1am (repeat)

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

1:40am (repeat)

The Cleaner

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Night Shift

Wicky is called to a shooting in a technology shop, where he finds himself sharing the night shift with Kai, a shelf-stacking conspiracy theorist.

1:40am (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 3

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray and Kian Egan.

1:50am (repeat)

The Reluctant Landlord

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Romesh Ranganathan sitcom.

1:55am (repeat)

I Literally Just Told You

Series 4, Episode 4

This time, Kristian, Heather, Seong-Jae and Ayamé test their short-term memory for a shot at up £25,000. Will a surprise visit from Barry Scott (aka actor Neil Burgess), a barn owl and an audience of Where's Wally lookalikes hold the clues to unlock the cash?

1:55am (repeat)

Ludwig

Episode 6

A cryptic late night call from Holly sees Lucy lured into danger. Back at the station, all eyes are on John as the pressure ramps up. Will his cover finally be blown?

2am (repeat)

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 4

Lucy Beaumont, Naughty Boy and Kate Nash join host Greg Davies and regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix, with Sophie Willan standing in again as captain for Daisy May Cooper.

2:15am (repeat)

Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Home Truths

Stand-up from the Welsh comic's 2022 tour.

2:20am (repeat)

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 1 - La Couchette

On board the sleeper from Paris to Bourg St. Maurice, a motley collection of passengers try to get a quiet night's sleep as the train makes its way across France. But as the sleeping compartment fills up, the chances of that begin to look highly unlikely. In Deuxième Classe, everyone can hear you scream...

2:25am
45 min version (repeat)

QI

Series I, Episode 2 - International

With Bill Bailey, Jack Dee and David Mitchell.

2:50am (repeat)

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 2 - The 12 Days Of Christine

Christine Clarke brings a new man back to her flat from a New Year's Eve party, and immediately her life starts to unravel. Who is the terrifying stranger that keeps appearing in the flat at night?

3:10am
50 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Episode 4

Presenter, actor and comedian Adil Ray presents, with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton joined by guests Richard Osman and Jess Phillips MP.

3:30am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 8 - Out

Chris has managed to wangle home leave, but Darryl blew his chances by beating up Chris. When he comes home for the weekend Chris seems to be a changed man, but Sharon is suspicious. She tries to get Dorien to act as bait to see if he still will chase anything "female and with a pulse".

3:30am (repeat)

BBC New Comedy Awards

2024, Episode 5 - Scotland Heat: Paisley

The BBC's big comedy talent search heads north to Scotland and the iconic Paisley Town Hall, which, following a multi-million-pound revamp has been transformed into a world-class venue.

3:45am (repeat)

Mother F**king Pep Talk

Episode 4 - Bobby Mair: Ask For Help

Sometimes in life we are metaphorically gaffer taped to a chair and the only way to move on is to ASK FOR HELP. Bobby Mair wants you to know that when things are tough, you are not alone. There is nothing wrong with asking for a bit of help. #cactusboner

4:30am (repeat)

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 1, Episode 5

Rhod is joined by comedians Sally Phillips, Richard Ayoade and Roisin Conaty as they travel back in time to their teenage years.

5:25am (repeat)

For The Love Of Ada

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Sunday Lunchtime Drink

Walter and Leslie sneak off to the pub for a Sunday drink; Ada and Ruth aren't too amused to find out that there wasn't, in fact, extra work to be done at the church.

TV schedule Tuesday 5th November 2024

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