Schedule Sunday 4th October 2009
![Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam. Copyright: BBC Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam. Copyright: BBC](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/m/monty_pythons_flying_circus.jpg)
Monty Python's Flying Circus
A whole 12 hours of Flying Circus repeats, in celebration of the show's 40th anniversary.
![The Christian O'Connell Solution. Christian O'Connell. Copyright: Above The Title Productions The Christian O'Connell Solution. Christian O'Connell. Copyright: Above The Title Productions](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/180x120/c/christian_oconnell.jpg)
The Christian O'Connell Solution
Episode 4Christian O'Connell is joined by Bob Mills and guests Vanessa Feltz and Russell Kane to solve some of the week's big news issues; attempting to put right some of the world's biggest (and smallest) wrongs in just one hour.
![Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/n/nicholas_parsons.jpg)
Just A Minute
Series 55, Episode 10Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. The panellists are Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth and Pauline McLynn.
![The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/p/penny_dreadfuls.jpg)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present...
More Brothers Faversham, Episode 1 - TitusThe Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Titus, Victorian Britain's greatest sporting hero and the fifth born of the Faversham Brothers.
![The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/m/maltby_collection.jpg)
The Maltby Collection
Series 1, Episode 1On becoming Deputy Director of Painting and Sculpture, it soon becomes clear that the son of a self-made biscuit mogul is not going to fit easily into the insular world of antiquities.
![The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/c/catherine_tate_show.jpg)
The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of four episode from Catherine Tate's sketch show, including the Christmas Special.
![Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/180x120/d/doc_martin_series4.jpg)
Doc Martin
Series 4, Episode 3 - Perish Together As FoolsMartin 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.
![The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/a/andy_zaltzman_news_quiz.jpg)
The News Quiz
Series 69, Episode 1Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz. The panellists are Andy Hamilton, Mark Steel, Jeremy Hardy and Francis Wheen.
![Trinity. Copyright: Roughcut Television Trinity. Copyright: Roughcut Television](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/t/trinity.jpg)
Trinity
Episode 3After Ross's apparent suicide, Charlotte is determined to uncover the truth behind his death. Meanwhile, Maltravers continues searching for the missing hourglass pendant, and vents his anger on Dorian, leading to a power struggle within the Dandelion Club.
![Vic Reeves Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Les (Fred Aylward). Copyright: Channel X Vic Reeves Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Les (Fred Aylward). Copyright: Channel X](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/v/vic_reeves_big_night_out_2.jpg)
Vic Reeves Big Night Out
A double bill of the show which launched the careers of Vic and Bob, featuring some help from Vic's assistant Les, The Man With the Stick, Graham Lister and Judge Nutmeg.
![High Hopes. Image shows from L to R: Mam (Margaret John), Fagin (Robert Blythe). Copyright: BBC High Hopes. Image shows from L to R: Mam (Margaret John), Fagin (Robert Blythe). Copyright: BBC](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/h/high_hopes.jpg)
High Hopes
Best Bits, Highlights Special - Part 3Exclusive interviews from the creator, director and stars of the show: Margaret John, Robert Blythe, Steve Meo, Oliver Wood, Ben Evans, Keiron Self and Boyd Clack.
![Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/180x120/m/michael_mcintyre_roadshow.jpg)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 1 - EdinburghIn this week's opening episode, Michael starts his Comedy Roadshow at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where he is joined by headline guest Rhod Gilbert, with additional stand-up from Mark Watson, Stewart Francis and Kevin Bridges.
![The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/m/maltby_collection.jpg)
The Maltby Collection
Series 1, Episode 2Rod's efforts to save the collection from closure are threatening his boss's early retirement.
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The Penny Dreadfuls Present...
More Brothers Faversham, Episode 2 - MaximillianThe Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Maximillian, horror writer extraordinaire and the sixth born of the Faversham Brothers.
![Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Jonathan Ross Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Jonathan Ross](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/f/friday_night_jonathan_ross.jpg)
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross
Series 17, Special - Friday Night with Streisand And RossOne of the biggest and best-loved superstars in the world, Barbra Streisand, gives her first British TV interview this century.
![The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/180x120/t/the_it_crowd_series3.jpg)
The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 3 - Tramps Like UsJen, Roy and Moss find their lives moving in different directions after a disappointing settlement to a sexual harassment suit. Jen seeks pastures new, Roy ends up on the streets and Moss gets slightly concussed.
![Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/180x120/n/never_mind_the_buzzcocks_2009.jpg)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 23, Episode 1The anarchic, award-winning pop quiz returns with new team captain Noel Fielding opposite regular Phill Jupitus and guest host James Corden. The guest panellists include Tom Clarke, Ben Miller, Paloma Faith and Janeane Garofalo.
![How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Eddie (David Armand). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Eddie (David Armand). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/180x120/h/how_not_to_live_your_life_2.jpg)
How Not To Live Your Life
Series 2, Episode 3 - Don The SingerSam is dating cool singer-songwriter Jackson, reawakening Don's hitherto unspoken ambition to be a musician.
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Play And Record
Series 2, Episode 4Doc Brown rings his ex-girlfriend; an un-ethical bank explains how it provides customers with high interest rates; Mr Winchester and Tommy deliver a masterclass on innuendo; and more.
![The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/180x120/t/the_it_crowd_series3.jpg)
The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 4 - SpeechAs 'Employee of the Month', Jen asserts herself as manager, and makes powerful enemies in Moss and Roy. Meanwhile, Douglas finds the love of his life is not all that she appears to be.
![Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/180x120/m/monty_python_almost_the_truth.jpg)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Highlights Special - Monty Python: Almost The Truth - The BBC Lawyers' CutTo commemorate the 'Ruby Jubilee' of Monty Python, this film (an edited version of the six-part DVD series) tells the story of the Pythons from start to finish.
![Lunch Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Kenny Graham (Christian Foster), Tania MacGuire (Jessica Hall), Asif Khan (Abdullah Afzal), Shelley Benson (Rachel Rae), Darrel Wadsworth (Chris Hannon). Copyright: Channel K / BBC Lunch Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Kenny Graham (Christian Foster), Tania MacGuire (Jessica Hall), Asif Khan (Abdullah Afzal), Shelley Benson (Rachel Rae), Darrel Wadsworth (Chris Hannon). Copyright: Channel K / BBC](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/180x120/a/admin.jpg)
Lunch Monkeys
Series 1, Episode 4 - FireA fire-safety officer is due to visit personal injury firm Fox Cranford so office manager Gloria needs to appoint a fire warden.
![Frank Skinner Live At The Birmingham Hippodrome. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television Frank Skinner Live At The Birmingham Hippodrome. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/180x120/f/frank_skinner_live.jpg)
Frank Skinner Live At The Birmingham Hippodrome
Frank Skinner's celebrated 1997 stand-up show, filmed live in Birmingham.
![Katy Brand's Big Ass Show. Katy Brand. Copyright: World's End Productions Katy Brand's Big Ass Show. Katy Brand. Copyright: World's End Productions](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/k/katy_brand_big_ass_show.jpg)
Katy Brand's Big Ass Show
ITV sketch show starring Katy Brand. Sketches include impersonations of famous stars and singers.
![TV Heaven, Telly Hell. Sean Lock TV Heaven, Telly Hell. Sean Lock](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/t/tv_heaven_telly_hell.jpg)
TV Heaven, Telly Hell
Sean Lock hosts a comedy chat show in which celebrity guests review the TV shows they have loved and loathed. Ronni Ancona joins Sean to give her selection.