Television

TV schedule Tuesday 22nd September 2020

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC
6:50am
(repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 15 - Timmy Goes Bang

After hearing thunder during a storm, Timmy becomes fixated by loud noises, banging anything he can find.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
7:15am
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 16 - Everything Must Go

Everything must go when the farmer sets up a stall by the side of the road and leaves Bitzer in charge. The lazy sheepdog soon tires of his role and gives Shaun the job. He proves to be a much better salesman than Bitzer and the flock are only too happy to get stuck in, selling pretty much all the farmer's worldly possessions.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
7:20am
(repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 32 - Wicked Leaks

Penfold's addiction to social media leads to the Baron turning all of DM's secrets against him, in a plot to deflate the planet.

Chef!. Image shows from L to R: Everton Stonehead (Roger Griffiths), Gareth Blackstock (Lenny Henry)

Chef!

Series 3, Episode 6 - Paris? Jamaica?

Everton helps sort out the complications in Gareth's love life, while Rochelle invites him to Paris.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC
7:30am
(repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Glitch creates big trouble with a little pyramid when he and the Go Jetters visit Egypt.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC
7:55am
(repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 13 - Woolly Wonder Girl

Police Chief Bevel has his hands full trying to stop rowdy rascals Zip and Pop on their noise-making spree in Craft City.

Chef!. Image shows from L to R: Everton Stonehead (Roger Griffiths), Gareth Blackstock (Lenny Henry)

Chef!

Series 1, Episode 1 - Personnel

Gareth faces cuts in his budget and must restructure his kitchen staff at Le Chateau Anglais.

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 10 - Pirate Day

Justin, Robert and Little Monster try to protect Gem's jewels from naughty Captain Sinker when the stars of Swashbuckle drop in for Pirate Day. Guest starring Gemma Hunt and Ella Kenion.

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 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV
8:50am
(repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 1 - I'll Never Forget Whats'ername

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

CITV
8:50am
(repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 13 - Roadworks

Mr Bean's tranquillity is shattered by deafening roadworks outside his bedroom window. Threats, sabotage and subterfuge all fail to quell the cacophony until Bean has the ingenious idea of feeding the workmen into peaceful submission. But the silence ends with a bang!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV
8:55am
(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 9 - Friends & Neighbours

Whilst Betty and Trevor are away on holiday, squatters take up residence in their home. On their return, the Lewises are understandably distressed, and Sid and Jean take them in.

CITV
9:05am
(repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Sofa

The sofa's springs explode under Mr Bean. Can he afford to buy a new sofa? Or will relaxing in front of the telly be a thing of the past?

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9:10am
(repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 16 - Timmy Afloat

The class make boats, but Timmy is paired with a sneezy Stripey, who keeps ruining his efforts.

Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 6 - Stripes

After a secret visit to the holiday camp Joe Maplin decides that Gladys should be put in charge of the Yellowcoats.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV
9:30am
(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 10 - Well, Well, Well...

It's all hands to the pots and buckets when the sitting room unexpectedly springs a leak. Sid calls the water board for help, but soon finds a group of local archaeologists in residence.

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9:30am
(repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 15 - Outside

The Twirlywoos see a man take his chair out into the garden, and decide to bring some more things outside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo gets stuck outside the Boat! Is Peekaboo able to get back in without being discovered?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
9:45am
(repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Jalaal Hartley, Jessica Ransom, Lolly Adefope, Ryan Sampson

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Special - Monstrous Musicians

Horrible Histories reveals history's most monstrous musicians for the BBC's Music Day. From the earliest screeches of the neanderthal, right through to Jimi Hendrix burning his guitar, Rattus Rattus guides us through the story of music making, even bumping into Simon Cowell at Beethoven's 'H Factor' audition.

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 5 - How To Create A Monster

Smiler is a failure as a "lollipop man" at a school crossing until Foggy gives him some special training.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV
10am
(repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 4, Episode 2 - Days Of Beer And Rosie

A stranger arrives in town, asking after George. It soon becomes apparent that he was conceived during a chance 'encounter' on VE night...

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

Sooty

Series 3, Episode 3 - Who's Got Talent

Sweep takes singing and dancing lessons from Steps star Faye Tozer - but will he be good enough to win Mr Slater's talent show?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
10:35am
(repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 3, Episode 6 - Games Bunker

The hosts take on the role of airline pilots in I'm Not Really A..., Aunty meets her match in The Kiss Chase, and actor Sally Lindsay is the star guest on Diddy Chat.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
10:50am
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 12 - Men At Work

When the Farmer discovers he's sprung a leak, he calls the water board to come and fix the problem. The bored flock are thrilled by the opportunity to have some watery fun. When the workmen clock off, the party begins.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
11am
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 13 - The Dog Show

It's time for the Annual Dog Show and the Farmer is sure Bitzer has a good chance of winning this year. When things don't quite go as planned, the Farmer comes up with an ingenious idea which might help him win.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
11:05am
(repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 31 - The Fangtom Menace

Pieface's first sleepover in the den is troubled by spooky tales of a frightening Fangtom and Walter turning up with a demolition gang determined to flatten the den!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
11:15am
(repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 32 - Gnashernal Treasure

The class dig up a mysterious time capsule which sets them off on a race to find hidden treasure before Walter or a greed-crazed Paul the Potato can find it first.

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 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

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 3, Episode 2 - When The Children Are Asleep

When Bill sees a couple of people acting strangely in the street, she soon has them pegged as burglars. With Mr and Mrs Grimes from next door away on holiday and police on the doorstep, a peculiar night of alarms, silent phone calls and broken glass begins.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC
12:15pm
(repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 3 - Goodbye Waffle?

It's the day after the Brooklyn-Bells' wedding and time to say goodbye to the puppy. Evie goes with Jess to her veterinary practice to scan Waffle's microchip.

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12:25pm
(repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 20 - Go Kart Timmy

Everyone is desperate to have a go on a brand new pedal go-kart. Timmy's eagerness leads him into trouble.

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 3, Episode 3 - Badger's Bend

Ben appears to have become addicted to Ninja Badger, and Bill challenges him to stay off the game for the weekend. Meanwhile, Rona's got a guilt-tripping convent school reunion to get through, and David's come home with a new pet goldfish.

Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

CITV
1:45pm
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 5 - Culture

George takes the Spuds to the museum of mouldy cheese. Anna dares Dave to lick the cheeses on display.

Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

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.

CITV
2pm
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bored Silly

Gran accidentally wins a board game as a Bingo prize, and after being locked up for years the game has a vendetta all of its own.

Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 6 - Stripes

After a secret visit to the holiday camp Joe Maplin decides that Gladys should be put in charge of the Yellowcoats.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
2:45pm
(repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 27 - The Good, The Baaaaa And The Ugly

When Danger Mouse and Penfold are sent on a rescue mission to a mysterious island Danger Mouse's over-competitiveness borders on criminal.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
2:55pm
(repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 6 - He Ain't Heavy

Diddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. Shows include The Diddy Step and there is street magic in Abracamazing.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
3:10pm
(repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Hamazing Hamsterman

Dennis gets into a fluffy mess when he runs into Von Screwtop's hadron collider with the professor's pet hamster, Galahad. To stop Dennis from completely changing into a hamster, the gang must sneak him into Wilbur's lab to use his reverse hadron collider and change him back!

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 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
3:20pm
(repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 29 - Cry Wolf

Carla Black starts swapping Scream Street residents for robot versions of themselves. Resus is the only one that knows the truth, but will the others believe him before it's too late?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV
3:30pm
(repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 2 - No Way To Treat A Daley

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

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 4, Episode 5 - Don't Fence Me In

The platoon replace the resident guards at Walmington's local prison-of-war camp. The fact that the camp is full of Italians instead of Germans makes the job less appealing, but things become more interesting when it is suspected that Walker is helping the prisoners to escape.

CITV
4pm
(repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 13 - Roadworks

Mr Bean's tranquillity is shattered by deafening roadworks outside his bedroom window. Threats, sabotage and subterfuge all fail to quell the cacophony until Bean has the ingenious idea of feeding the workmen into peaceful submission. But the silence ends with a bang!

CITV
4:15pm
(repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Sofa

The sofa's springs explode under Mr Bean. Can he afford to buy a new sofa? Or will relaxing in front of the telly be a thing of the past?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
4:20pm
(repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Mick Potts), Danny (Danny Adams). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 9 - Smoothie Operators

When an automated smoothie maker arrives in the café, it's up to Danny and Mick not to make a mess of it. Oops.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC
4:35pm
(repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 11 - Sinking Feeling

When heavy things are put on soft surfaces like sand, they sometimes sink. Spreading the weight across a bigger surface area can help to stop that sinking feeling, so we're making sand shoes from cardboard and ribbon.

Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 6 - Stripes

After a secret visit to the holiday camp Joe Maplin decides that Gladys should be put in charge of the Yellowcoats.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC
4:50pm
(repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 40 - Funky Fireflies, Selangor River, Malaysia

A trip to see fireflies becomes a rescue when Xuli and Glitch get stuck in a swamp.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 13 - Helpful Waffle

Waffle tries to help his friend, Pepper, find a new owner.

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 5 - How To Create A Monster

Smiler is a failure as a "lollipop man" at a school crossing until Foggy gives him some special training.

UKTV Drama
5:25pm
(repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 2, Episode 3 - Alright On The Night

Hester struggles to arrange a variety show in aid of the church organ's restoration. Meanwhile, Emma reveals plans to move away - and will she ever get married?

UKTV Drama
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 2, Episode 6

Marion's taken on Sam's beauty shop franchise and feeling the pressure of his hard business acumen. Diana, meanwhile, is hospitalised with a severe pelvic fracture after a fall at the home, but she'll be damned if she's going to miss her neice's wedding.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: David Baddiel, Jo Brand. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 2 - Butter In The Microwave

It's still very early days in the marathon battle to claim Taskmaster Greg Davies's bold, gold bonce. Ed Gamble gets reckless with a frying pan, Katy Wix asks for a pencil and Jo Brand shares a leisurely sandwich with David Baddiel. Alex Horne is there to log all the important minutiae, which he later presents to Greg in a special private ceremony that no one has ever witnessed.

UKTV Drama
6:40pm
(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 5 - The Airmen De-nicked

With the General away, and fearful of the logical series of revelations that could take place if the airmen are interrogated in Berlin, Gruber suggests that the resistance may be able to rescue the airmen successfully.

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 4, Episode 5 - Don't Fence Me In

The platoon replace the resident guards at Walmington's local prison-of-war camp. The fact that the camp is full of Italians instead of Germans makes the job less appealing, but things become more interesting when it is suspected that Walker is helping the prisoners to escape.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
6:50pm
(repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 10

Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecuhzoma, and a strange Stuart doctor takes a snooze during the middle of a battle.

CITV
7pm
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'Eck

Betty wants a nice photo of Dave and Anna, but the camera George uses happens to belong to Gran, and it's been cursed by an ancient mummy.

CITV
7:15pm
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 8 - Wishes

If there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?

UKTV Drama
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 21, Episode 3 - Magic And The Morris Minor

Compo, Clegg and Truly happen upon a couple whose car has got stuck in a remote field.

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 4, Episode 6 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that in his absence most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called upon to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
7:55pm
(repeat)
So Awkward Files. Copyright: Channel X

So Awkward Files

Episode 3 - Rob and Ollie

Rob's already filled in the form once but Malone has rejected it, saying it needs to be answered 'better' and this time he has added clues to help. Rob enlists Ollie for advice - although they need to act quickly as Ollie is on a tight schedule.

Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way Out

Fletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.

Insert Name Here. Sue Perkins

Insert Name Here

Series 4, Episode 2 - Mo

Sue Perkins hosts the comedy panel show about people with just one thing in common - they all have the same name. Josh is joined by comedian Tom Allen and historian Kate Williams and Richard is joined by broadcaster Angela Scanlon and comedian Griff Rhys Jones.

Talking Pictures TV
9pm
(repeat)
Budgie. Budgie Bird (Adam Faith). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Budgie

Comedy drama about Budgie Bird, a young Cockney with too much ambition and not enough luck.

Yesterday
9pm
(repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Ronnie Barker stars as Norman Stanley Fletcher, trying to keep his nose clean and guiding his young 'roomie' Godber, whilst residing in HMP Slade.

Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 3

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

BBC Two
10pm
45 min version
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Darren Harriott, Rob Beckett, Jen Brister. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 3 - Rob Beckett, Jen Brister, Darren Harriott

In this episode, the hilarious Rob Beckett is your host as he introduces rising comedy stars Jen Brister and Darren Harriott to the stage.

Comedy Central Extra
10:30pm
(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 1

Karl pitches a bizarre idea for a film, in which the comatose hero, played by 'Clive Warren', has his brain transplanted into his widow's head.

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

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winner

Lee is insufferably smug when he wins £1,000 in a writing competition with an essay entitled 'Disability in the Workplace'.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 2 - My Eyes Are Circles

Phil Wang makes ogres poignant despite his eye-catching costume, Jessica Knappett beautifully mimics a funny noise and James Acaster finds various circles. Alex Horne carefully records it all for his beloved boss, Greg Davies.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC
11:30pm
(repeat)
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle. Peter Kay. Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Peter Kay's Stand-Up Comedy Shuffle, Episode 3

More classic stand-up from officially the world's biggest-selling stand-up comedian.

Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 3 - Casualties

Deborah decides to sell her flat and go travelling in Asia, while Gary and Tony try to put her off the idea.

Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 1, Episode 7

Frank is only worrying about himself as usual, and things are not looking good. The housing office is on to him, his debts are piling up and the bailiffs are still on the doorstep.

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle. Peter Kay. Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Peter Kay's Stand-Up Comedy Shuffle, Episode 3

More classic stand-up from officially the world's biggest-selling stand-up comedian.

Comedy Central Extra
Midnight
(repeat)
Lee Evans Live In Scotland. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live In Scotland

The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky
Midnight
(repeat)
Two Weeks To Live. Image shows from L to R: Nicky (Mawaan Rizwan), Kim Noakes (Maisie Williams). Copyright: Kudos Productions

Two Weeks To Live

Episode 3

After kidnapping her daughter from Jimmy's, Tina is forced to return to the gangster's mansion with Kim, just in time to save Nicky and Jay from being executed.

Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 3, Episode 1

Indiscreet undercover police officers botch their case. An ex-punk with an unfortunate tattoo is searching for a date, and a woman undergoes a painful full-body wax.

Comedy Central
1am
(repeat)
Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic

The Pub Landlord returns to the theatres of Britain with his own plan to rescue the economy and the future of the country.

Insert Name Here. Sue Perkins

Insert Name Here

Series 4, Episode 2 - Mo

Sue Perkins hosts the comedy panel show about people with just one thing in common - they all have the same name. Josh is joined by comedian Tom Allen and historian Kate Williams and Richard is joined by broadcaster Angela Scanlon and comedian Griff Rhys Jones.

Comedy Central Extra
1:30am
(repeat)
Soho Theatre Live. Rhys James

Soho Theatre Live

Episode 6 - Rhys James

Rhys James is the final comedian to take the stage for the Soho Theatre Live series.

Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 3, Episode 2

One woman isn't happy about what her boyfriend gets up to while she's away, while another hasn't quite got the hang of sexy messaging. A doctor has a peculiar attraction.

BBC Four
1:50am
(repeat)
Blackadder. Nurse Mary (Miranda Richardson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General Hospital

With the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.

Dave channel logo.. Copyright: UKTV
2am
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Fin Taylor, Ellie Taylor, Tez Ilyas. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 1 - Ellie Taylor, Fin Taylor, Tez Ilyas

The first episode of the series is hosted by the wonderfully witty star of BBC Two's The Mash Report, Ellie Taylor, who introduces rising comedy star Fin Taylor and the provocative Tez Ilyas to the stage.

Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 5 - Jurying

Jeremy gets called up on jury service but falls for the female defendant, Carla. Mark warns him to stop sleeping with her - it's against the law - but Jeremy ignores him.

BBC Four
2:20am
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Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - Goodbyeee

The time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...

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

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winner

Lee is insufferably smug when he wins £1,000 in a writing competition with an essay entitled 'Disability in the Workplace'.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV
2:40am
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The Almost Impossible Gameshow. Copyright: Initial

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Series 2, Episode 4

Challenges this time include Candle Scream, Dizzy Hurdle and the all-new Shock Roulette.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Susan Calman, Sam Pamphilon, Dara O Briain, Ellie Gibson, Devin Griffin, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 3, Episode 4

Broadcaster Dev and comedian Susan Calman join host Dara O Briain, Games Expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games: Minecraft, Ark: Survival Evolved, Batman Arkham Asylum, Balloon Chair Death Match VR and special endgame If You Liked It, You Should've Put A Rubber Ring On It, in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions.

Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 3 - Casualties

Deborah decides to sell her flat and go travelling in Asia, while Gary and Tony try to put her off the idea.

Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 9 - New Jack City

When Father Jack is hospitalised, Ted's hopeful that the drunken old letch won't return, and he'll be down to having to deal with just one dependent - but when Bishop Brennan sends Father Stack too be a new 3rd Priest on the island, Jack suddenly seems far more tolerable...

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