Schedule Wednesday 10th October 2018

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC
6:35am
(repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 23 - More And More

The Twirlywoos learn more and more when they watch a shopkeeper build up a display of apples. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoo Screen creates a tree which gives more and more bananas every time the Twirlywoos touch it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7am
(repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 3.1: Singers Tommy and Sheila have a supermarket to open, and go silver-surfing.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
7:10am
(repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 50 - Call Of The Wild

When Gnasher gets sent to dog obedience school for gnashing Mrs Creecher's saxophone, one of Professor Screwtop's inventions, the Chatterbox, allows Dennis to understand animal noises, so he can ask Gnasher why he did it - if only all the other animals in Beanotown would stop chatting to him for a minute!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
7:20am
(repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 5

A light switch, fortune cookie, traffic lights and a bottle are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
7:25am
(repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 50 - Mouse Rise

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30am
(repeat)
Rob Newman's Total Eclipse Of Descartes. Rob Newman

Rob Newman's Total Eclipse Of Descartes

Episode 4 - Thought Experiments

Rob tackles some of history's thorniest thought experiments, including the famous Shakespeare-typing monkey.

The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Piglet Files

Series 3, Episode 3 - Sex, Spies And Videotape

Flint suffers an attempted mugging on the street near her home, and falls for the handsome stranger who comes to her aid. Meanwhile, Piglet is given permission to tell Sarah who his employer really is, as the department is involved in filming a recruitment video to engage the public.

Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bachelor Seeks Anywhere

Driven to distraction by cold party leftovers for breakfast and a demand for 300% more housekeeping, Timothy decides he can find a cheaper room by moving out. A chance meeting with a girl in the library seems to offer a solution.

Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 27 - The Strokkur Geyser, Iceland

The geysers in Iceland are blocked - Glitch is to blame and it could cause an earthquake. Go Jetters go!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
8am
(repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 3, Episode 4 - Broken Boiler

The school boiler breaks and the heating won't come on. As the school gets colder and colder, panic spreads. Can the boiler be fixed, or will everyone freeze forever?

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8am
(repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 6 - Demise Of The Depth Charges

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

Talking Pictures TV
8:20am
(repeat)
Old Mother Riley. Image shows from L to R: Kitty Riley (Kitty McShane), Old Mother Riley (Arthur Lucan). Copyright: Butcher's Film Service / Hope-Bell Film Productions

Old Mother Riley

Old Mother Riley and her daughter foil a plan of disinherited relatives to break a will, which states that a stranger must be taken in for 6 months.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8:30am
(repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Copyright: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Long-running, hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne.

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 7 - Dance Competition

Justin enters himself and Robert into a dance competition, but Justin keeps getting too excited. Guest starring Darren Hart.

Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 3

Martin is put in a difficult situation at his own dinner party. He has to use all his powers of discretion in order to tell Paul that his wife has arrived. Not only did no one know he was married but he's sat in his living room with another girl.

Forces TV
8:50am
(repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 2 - All About Yvonne

When Yvonne throws Gary out of the marital home, his edgy behaviour makes Phoebe suspicious that he is seeing another woman.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
8:50am
(repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9am
(repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 13, Episode 5

David Mitchell is joined by Tony Hawks, Susan Calman, Phill Jupitus and Miles Jupp as the lie on the subjects of the brain, the Victorians, toads and cooking.

ITVBe
9:15am
(repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 24 - Disco Disco!

Richard is looking forward to Mr Slater's disco, but - Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge. With no sound system and a broken smoke machine, Sooty has to call in some old friends to save the day. With special guest stars B*Witched.

Forces TV
9:25am
(repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 3 - California Dreamin

When Gary and Phoebe discover the lease on the Royal Oak has run out and Reg is retiring, they realise it is time to make plans for the future. Back in the 1990s Yvonne has her own heart set on big changes, but Gary isn't quite as keen to go along for the ride.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV
9:30am
(repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 1 - Goodbye Sailor

Arthur lines up a deal to supply cheap tobacco and persuades Terry to collect it, convincing him that it's an easy job. But Terry has his doubts when he and Arthur are all at sea with Customs and Excise in pursuit.

ITVBe
9:30am
(repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto Palaver

When the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9:30am
(repeat)
The Secret Life Of Rosewood Avenue

The Secret Life Of Rosewood Avenue

Episode 6, The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell: Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 16 - More About Through

The Twirlywoos watch a fisherman threading through cord to repair his nets.

UKTV Drama
10am
(repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 6, Episode 3 - Somewhere - Over The Rainbow?

Tinker is in a very strange mood: he abandons Beth at a bus stop, ruins a deal for Lovejoy and leaves a pint of beer half drunk. Then he disappears without trace.

BBC Three
10am
30 min
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Episode 1 - The Aftermath

This one-off special investigates the fallout from Kerry's criminality.

Radio 4
11:30am
(repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Leaving of Barra

As he prepares to leave his home on the Hebridean island of Barra for ever, an old man remembers the love of his life.

CITV
11:45am
(repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 5 - No Parking

Mr Bean takes his teddy to the cinema but has trouble finding a parking space.

Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 1 - Together Again

It is 1960 - the new season at Maplin's Holiday Camp is about to commence. The staff arrive by train to prepare the camp for the holiday-makers.

CITV
12pm
(repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bean's Bounty

A local archaeology dig inspires Mr Bean to go hunting for treasure.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12pm
(repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 6 - Demise Of The Depth Charges

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12:30pm
(repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Copyright: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Long-running, hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne.

Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 3

Martin is put in a difficult situation at his own dinner party. He has to use all his powers of discretion in order to tell Paul that his wife has arrived. Not only did no one know he was married but he's sat in his living room with another girl.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC
1:35pm
(repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 16 - More About Through

The Twirlywoos watch a fisherman threading through cord to repair his nets.

UKTV Drama
2pm
(repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 1 - Men Of Letters

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To Ashes

When Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV
2:55pm
(repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 2 - What Makes Shamy Run?

Dave at the Winchester Arms points out that the banknotes given to Arthur by Shamy to pay off his debts are in fact forgeries.

Forces TV
3:10pm
(repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 2 - All About Yvonne

When Yvonne throws Gary out of the marital home, his edgy behaviour makes Phoebe suspicious that he is seeing another woman.

London Live
3:15pm
(repeat)
Just My Luck. Copyright: ITV Studios

Just My Luck

An impoverished jeweller's assistant places an unlikely bet in an effort to raise the funds to buy the perfect gift for his secret love.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
3:25pm
(repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Lost And Found Boy

Things have been disappearing around Strange Hill High. As the new kid, suspicion falls on Mitchell, especially in Headmaster Abercrombie's eyes.

Forces TV
3:50pm
(repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 3 - California Dreamin

When Gary and Phoebe discover the lease on the Royal Oak has run out and Reg is retiring, they realise it is time to make plans for the future. Back in the 1990s Yvonne has her own heart set on big changes, but Gary isn't quite as keen to go along for the ride.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4pm
(repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 13, Episode 5

David Mitchell is joined by Tony Hawks, Susan Calman, Phill Jupitus and Miles Jupp as the lie on the subjects of the brain, the Victorians, toads and cooking.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4:30pm
(repeat)
The Secret Life Of Rosewood Avenue

The Secret Life Of Rosewood Avenue

Episode 6, The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell: Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
4:35pm
(repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 11 - Christmas In July

Only Hank Zipzer would think of holding Christmas in the middle of summer.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC
4:45pm
(repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 7 - Princess Purl's Big Sleep

Naughty fairies Zipsy and Popsy have put a spell on Princess Purl so that she sleeps for a gazillion years.

UKTV Drama
4:55pm
(repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 6, Episode 3 - Somewhere - Over The Rainbow?

Tinker is in a very strange mood: he abandons Beth at a bus stop, ruins a deal for Lovejoy and leaves a pint of beer half drunk. Then he disappears without trace.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
5pm
(repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 12 - Hank Rocks Out

It's that time of year again - once more Miss Adolf is trying to get victims to sign up for her annual survival camp.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5pm
(repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 3.1: Singers Tommy and Sheila have a supermarket to open, and go silver-surfing.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC
5:10pm
(repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 41 - Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Isles Of Scilly

It's a dark night and Glitch is flying his Grim HQ over the sea around the Isles of Scilly.

Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 1 - Together Again

It is 1960 - the new season at Maplin's Holiday Camp is about to commence. The staff arrive by train to prepare the camp for the holiday-makers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30pm
(repeat)
Rob Newman's Total Eclipse Of Descartes. Rob Newman

Rob Newman's Total Eclipse Of Descartes

Episode 4 - Thought Experiments

Rob tackles some of history's thorniest thought experiments, including the famous Shakespeare-typing monkey.

UKTV Drama
6pm
(repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 1 - Men Of Letters

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
6pm
(repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Toad Who Would Be King

Danger Mouse and Baron von Greenback are forced to unite when their paths collide over the kidnapping of the Queen of Goldlandia and her daughter, Delilah.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
Empire-ical Evidence. Image shows from L to R: Anuvab Pal, Andy Zaltzman. Copyright: Somethin' Else

Empire-ical Evidence

Episode 1

Andy and Anuvab wander around London, from the docks the trading ships originally departed from in the east of London to the final resting place of Empire in the west, via the central strongholds of power in Westminster and the City.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
6:30pm
(repeat)
How Tickled Am I?. Mark Radcliffe. Copyright: BBC

How Tickled Am I?

Series 2, Episode 4 - Al Read

Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of one of Britain's most popular radio comedians.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
6:35pm
(repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 18 - Zagracadabra

Zig and Zag believe that they are street magicians and attempt a trick so dangerous that the Secret Agents are forced to help them out.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To Ashes

When Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.

UKTV Drama
6:40pm
(repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 2, Episode 3 - Visiting Rocky

After a trip on a rowing lake that leaves him feeling rather old and rather embarrassed, Lionel takes Jean to Hampshire to meet his father - who has a surprise announcement to make.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
6:50pm
(repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 39 - Uncle Memphis

Cleo tries to smarten Niles up and ends up replacing his bandages with those of his evil brother Uncle Memphis, who always thought he should have been the pharaoh instead of Niles. Memphis plans to take over Niles' body forever.

CITV
6:55pm
(repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 5 - No Parking

Mr Bean takes his teddy to the cinema but has trouble finding a parking space.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
7pm
(repeat)
Horrible Histories. Louise Ford

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Highlights Special - Terrible Tudor Special

Featuring everything you need to know about history's most famous family. Including a never-before-seen sketch with the murderous Medicis, hilarious outtakes, and a special one-off written by a CBBC competition winner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7pm
(repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 6 - Demise Of The Depth Charges

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

CITV
7:10pm
(repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bean's Bounty

A local archaeology dig inspires Mr Bean to go hunting for treasure.

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 12 - Man Hunt

After a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30pm
(repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Copyright: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Long-running, hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne.

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?

Comedy Central
8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 4, Episode 2

Next up to put their relationship to the test is school sweethearts, Jake and Felicity. Will Katherine and Jimmy rock the boat? Or is their 10 year relationship set in stone?

Dave channel logo.. Copyright: UKTV
8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea, David Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 3 - Oceans

Tune in to hear one publisher's suggestion for a radical improvement to Moby Dick. With Aisling Bea, Joe Lycett and David Mitchell.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
8pm
(repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 7, Episode 4 - Farewell

Nero's finally leaving Elmsmere - but how is Polly going to take losing her best friend? And will Dexter have second thoughts about going when he's introduced to his replacement?

Bad Move. Image shows from L to R: Nicky (Kerry Godliman), Tedious Terry (Stephen Bent). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 2, Episode 4 - Speed Trap

Steve has finally got his driving licence back and promises Nicky that his speeding days are over.

Comedy Central
8:30pm
(repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Tommy Mallet, Georgia Kousoulou, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 5

Jimmy and Katherine are joined by The Only Way Is Essex power couple Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou for a special celebrity edition. In tonight's episode the Essex natives are put head to head against Geordie Shore's Chloe Ferry and fellow TOWIE cast member James Diags to win money for charity.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
8:30pm
(repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 12 - Hank Rocks Out

It's that time of year again - once more Miss Adolf is trying to get victims to sign up for her annual survival camp.

Comedy Central Extra
9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 2

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

Comedy Legends. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 1 - Tommy Cooper

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting with Tommy Cooper.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 6 - A Coquettish Fascinator

At the halfway stage, all contestants, with the possible exception of Phil Wang, still have high hopes of winning. Kerry Godliman and Jessica Knappett resort to soapy violence.

Josh. Image shows from L to R: Josh (Josh Widdicombe), Owen (Elis James), Phil (Mike Wozniak), Briony (Felicity Ward). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 3 - Wedding & Waiting

Josh and Owen have tickets to the darts, but can't afford to get drunk in preparation.

Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Wendy (Jane Horrocks), Maleek (Samson Kayo). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Bloods

Samson Kayo's Comedy Short, Special - New Blood

Maleek meets his new partner, Wendy, for the first time.

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 5 - I Would Drink That Bathwater

Dave devilishly dissects modern life as he judges the worth of online petitions and reveals how he beat Alex Reid - not at cage fighting, obviously.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10pm
(repeat)
Rob Newman's Total Eclipse Of Descartes. Rob Newman

Rob Newman's Total Eclipse Of Descartes

Episode 4 - Thought Experiments

Rob tackles some of history's thorniest thought experiments, including the famous Shakespeare-typing monkey.

The Bisexual. Image shows from L to R: Katie (Anjili Mohindra), Beth (Hannah Almond)

The Bisexual

Episode 1

New Yorker Leila lives in London in a seemingly perfect relationship with girlfriend and business partner Sadie. But Leila has a secret - she's bisexual. Realising that she's living a lie, Leila makes a drastic decision with unexpected consequences.

A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 6

Team GB boxing legend Nicola Adams, three-time world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and actor and stand-up Tom Davis join the boys for the next knock-out round of the hit show.

YANGA! channel logo.
10:30pm
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra
10:30pm
(repeat)
The Sofa Of Time. Image shows from L to R: Parker (Nick Frost), Mliford (Matt King). Copyright: BBC

The Sofa Of Time

Episode 3 - And The Hackett March On...

The magical quest is helped by a tiny gold samurai, who points.

Catherine Tate's Nan. Nan (Catherine Tate). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Catherine Tate's Nan

2015 Specials - Knees Up Wilmott-Brown

When the freehold on Nan's block of flats is bought up by property developers, all the residents join together to fight for their survival. All except Nan, who bought her flat in the 1980s and finds herself holding a unique position of power.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

Radio 4
11pm
15 min
Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian. Ken Cheng. Copyright: BBC

Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Arts

Ken examines attitudes towards the Arts.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11pm
(repeat)
The In Crowd

The In Crowd

Episode 4.2: A tricky restaurant customer and a confused football manager.

Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 1, Episode 3 - Lonely People

Karl's off to the country for some peace and quiet.

Outsiders!!. Image shows from L to R: Zak (Connor Allen), Mari (Morfydd Clark)

Outsiders!!

Comedy drama about five teenagers on a summer outing with their teen therapy group. The teenagers don't want to be there, but therapist Tom is sure they'll be able to get in touch with their inner-selves, outside. There are no breakthrough, life-changing moments, but as Tom attempts to keep the gang entertained there is something resembling fun, friendship and laughter. Each individual character story is written by a different emerging Welsh writer.

Morgana Robinson's The Agency. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

Episode 3

Natalie Cassidy is attempting to give something back to the community by setting up a fame school and teaching local kids everything she knows about show business.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11:30pm
(repeat)
Delve Special. David Lander (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Delve Special

Series 3, Episode 4 - City Limits

David Lander probes shady shenanigans in London's Square Mile.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky
11:30pm
(repeat)
Sick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Auntie Norma (Sondra James), Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 1, Episode 4 - Uncle Vinnie

Karl's on a mission to the seaside with Auntie Norma in tow.

W
11:40pm
(repeat)
Comedy Legends. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 1 - Tommy Cooper

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting with Tommy Cooper.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12:30am
(repeat)
How Tickled Am I?. Mark Radcliffe. Copyright: BBC

How Tickled Am I?

Series 2, Episode 4 - Al Read

Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of one of Britain's most popular radio comedians.

Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Pat (Reece Shearsmith), Jim (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 5 - Nana's Party

It is Nana's special day: it isn't every day you get to be 79.

Comedy Central Extra
1am
(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 3 - Argentina

Joel and Nish will have 4 days to prove themselves to the Gauchos that they aren't one trick ponies by mastering horse riding and learning how to lasso, herd and move cattle from across the Argentinian plains. Will they have to buck up their ideas? Or can they be whipped into shape?

Zapped. Image shows from L to R: Effandra (Miranda Hennessy), Brian (James Buckley)

Zapped

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mr Wuffles

With the amulet seemingly out of reach, a new opportunity to get home comes Brian's way...

Josh. Image shows from L to R: Josh (Josh Widdicombe), Owen (Elis James), Phil (Mike Wozniak), Briony (Felicity Ward). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 3 - Wedding & Waiting

Josh and Owen have tickets to the darts, but can't afford to get drunk in preparation.

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Dave Gorman Goodish Hits, Highlights Special - Series 2 highlights

This episode reveals the best bits from Series 2 of Dave Gorman's Modern Life Is Goodish. There are also some
scenes which have never before been seen on British TV.

Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Series 1, Episode 3

The Mouse calls pest control to enquire about the possibility of exterminating humans and the Indian Call Centre employee has some free ring dings to giveaway.

Morgana Robinson's The Agency. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

Episode 3

Natalie Cassidy is attempting to give something back to the community by setting up a fame school and teaching local kids everything she knows about show business.

London Live
2am
(repeat)
London Live

Confessions From The David Galaxy Affair

Playboy David Galaxy has to prove himself against both the law and "the only woman in the world who's never had an orgasm".

Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Series 1, Episode 4

George Agdgdgwngo has a serious amount of monies to giveaway and Mr Doovdé is trying to get in touch with DHL.

Catherine Tate's Nan. Nan (Catherine Tate). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Catherine Tate's Nan

2015 Specials - Knees Up Wilmott-Brown

When the freehold on Nan's block of flats is bought up by property developers, all the residents join together to fight for their survival. All except Nan, who bought her flat in the 1980s and finds herself holding a unique position of power.

John Bishop's Christmas Show. John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop's Christmas Show

Christmas Special - John Bishop's Christmas Show 2015

John Bishop returns for his third Christmas Special for BBC One, recorded at the Lyceum Theatre in London. This time, he welcomes the comedy talents of Sarah Millican, Danny Bhoy, Tom Allen and Andy Askins, plus music from Jess Glynne and international superstar Kylie Minogue.

Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Of

A look back at the best moments of the series, featuring Paul Hollywood, Johnny Vegas, Danny Dyer and inimitable host Lee Mack.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4am
(repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 13, Episode 5

David Mitchell is joined by Tony Hawks, Susan Calman, Phill Jupitus and Miles Jupp as the lie on the subjects of the brain, the Victorians, toads and cooking.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4:30am
(repeat)
The Secret Life Of Rosewood Avenue

The Secret Life Of Rosewood Avenue

Episode 6, The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell: Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5am
(repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 3.1: Singers Tommy and Sheila have a supermarket to open, and go silver-surfing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30am
(repeat)
Rob Newman's Total Eclipse Of Descartes. Rob Newman

Rob Newman's Total Eclipse Of Descartes

Episode 4 - Thought Experiments

Rob tackles some of history's thorniest thought experiments, including the famous Shakespeare-typing monkey.

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