British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 14th September 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 6, Episode 1

When Leonora arrives to take up residence in Billy's former home, Jack and Adrian are besotted but Billy is horrified as Julie neglected to tell him she was moving. Shifty returns full of apologies and gets a final chance from the family. To add to an eventful 24 hours, their pet dog Mongi has died and the family buries its ashes - then Aveline is rushed to hospital as she is about to give birth...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Episode 2.2, Golden Gordon: Gordon Ottershaw, long-suffering fan of Barnstoneworth United, the world's worst football team, is shocked to learn that it is to be sold.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 3, Episode 3

A further complication arises in the stormy romance between Vince and Penny, when she has a 'chance' encounter with Gina, Vince's wife! Penny is summoned to a meeting with her and Vince at their flat where an icy interrogation takes place.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 6, Episode 2

A double celebration for the Boswells when Aveline brings her baby home in style and Leonora offers Adrian a job as her chauffeur - even though it is Jack she is interested in. Lilo Lill returns to put another spanner in the Boswell works, just as Joey sets his dad up in business.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55am (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 7, Episode 5 - Pardon My Dust

Terry receives news that a relative has passed away at the age of 96. It's quite a trip across country, but they can't not attend the funeral.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Episode 2.3, Roger of the Raj: Youngster Roger Bartlesham experiences a sexual awakening in colonial India, but the emotional turmoil leads him to commit a deplorable act.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Episode 5, Fraulein Mueller: Tom makes a shocking proposition to the ailing Diana, and Jane seeks advice on becoming a nun. Geoffrey poses as a Hell's Angel in a misguided effort to impress his estranged wife Marion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Thing In The Cellar

As the Goods are removed from the electricity grid, Tom builds a generator to turn the waste from their animals into electricity. However, when it's finally called into use, the generator packs up, and Tom grovels to Jerry for use of his freezer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (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

Episode 8.6, Going Online: Jean decides to go online, but Lionel is not so sure it is a good idea, and Judith's ex-boyfriend Alistair comes up against a big problem.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Image shows from L to R: Patrick Barlow, John Ramm

Giant Ladies That Changed The World

Episode 3

The National Theatre of Brent tell the Suffragettes' story.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:55am (repeat)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 1, Episode 8 - High Trubble Musical

The staff must put on a fabulous performance for Mr Trubble's birthday.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (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 7, Episode 7 - Leg It To Spain!

As René prepares to escape to Spain with the painting for the rest of the war, the Colonel arrives at the café and seizes the artwork. Meanwhile, Flick and Helga's relationship is up-and-down, and the Germans are determined to achieve a suitable group photo for the paper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 3, Episode 3

A further complication arises in the stormy romance between Vince and Penny, when she has a 'chance' encounter with Gina, Vince's wife! Penny is summoned to a meeting with her and Vince at their flat where an icy interrogation takes place.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 1, Episode 10 - Cinderella Hancock

It's the night of the National Film Ball, where all of the silver screen's finest will be in attendance. Tony's desperate to go but Bill relegates him to housework. Then comes a knock at the door. Can he make it there and back again before midnight?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (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 23, Episode 9 - Sadly, Madly, Bradley

Clegg and Truly attempt to amuse Billy, who is burdened by his humourless brother-in-law.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Castle. Image shows from L to R: Sir William De Warenne (Neil Dudgeon), Lady Anne Woodstock (Martha Howe-Douglas), Lady Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver), Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Castle

Series 2, Episode 2 - Nice To Gavotte You, To Gavotte You Nice

The arrival of a new handyman, a mysterious Frenchwoman and a celebrity dance competition puts everyone in a whirl.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 23, Episode 10 - It All Began With A Volvo Headlamp

A heartbroken Kevin asks for help in finding a lonely spot to be alone.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10pm (repeat)
Please Sir!. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Hedges (John Alderton), Maureen Bullock (Liz Gebhardt), Sharon Eversleigh (Carol Hawkins), Dennis Dunstable (Peter Denyer), Eric Duffy (Peter Cleall). Copyright: Rank Organisation / ITV Studios

Please Sir!

Movie spin-off from the popular TV sitcom, in which teacher Bernard Hedges takes troublesome class 5C to a holiday camp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Episode 5, Fraulein Mueller: Tom makes a shocking proposition to the ailing Diana, and Jane seeks advice on becoming a nun. Geoffrey poses as a Hell's Angel in a misguided effort to impress his estranged wife Marion.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 8 - Sleepover

When Angela's new-found friends bail out of her first ever sleepover, the monsters are only too keen to step in for some girly fun. But her fickle friends decide to turn up after all, and Angela finds herself trying to keep the two sleepovers separate.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Cadillac

The Kneebone Cadillac

Wry Cornish comedy by Carl Grose about hard lives, weird vehicles and Country and Western music.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Thing In The Cellar

As the Goods are removed from the electricity grid, Tom builds a generator to turn the waste from their animals into electricity. However, when it's finally called into use, the generator packs up, and Tom grovels to Jerry for use of his freezer.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 2, Episode 8

The dreaded dinner lady serves up another weighty helping in the canteen; the blueberry cook tries a spot of decorating; there is another tantalising spread on offer at the party buffet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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

Episode 8.6, Going Online: Jean decides to go online, but Lionel is not so sure it is a good idea, and Judith's ex-boyfriend Alistair comes up against a big problem.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Scoop. Digby Digworth (Shaun Williamson). Copyright: BBC

Scoop

Series 3, Episode 7 - Always The Bridesmaid

Digby and Hacker help a blushing bride make her wedding cake.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 7, Episode 7 - Leg It To Spain!

As René prepares to escape to Spain with the painting for the rest of the war, the Colonel arrives at the café and seizes the artwork. Meanwhile, Flick and Helga's relationship is up-and-down, and the Germans are determined to achieve a suitable group photo for the paper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The Wedding

Arkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 7, Episode 5 - Pardon My Dust

Terry receives news that a relative has passed away at the age of 96. It's quite a trip across country, but they can't not attend the funeral.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 23, Episode 9 - Sadly, Madly, Bradley

Clegg and Truly attempt to amuse Billy, who is burdened by his humourless brother-in-law.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:45pm (repeat)
Scoop. Digby Digworth (Shaun Williamson). Copyright: BBC

Scoop

Series 3, Episode 3 - Going For Gold

Digby and Hacker want to save the local Scout Hut from demolition - but Selina Sharp has her own ideas for a front-page scoop!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:15pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 1

A prank-loving Emperor hosts a dinner party on Roman Come Dine With Me, the Durham Home Guard injure themselves while learning first aid, and the Viking rock band paint the town red... literally.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 23, Episode 10 - It All Began With A Volvo Headlamp

A heartbroken Kevin asks for help in finding a lonely spot to be alone.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
The Castle. Image shows from L to R: Sir William De Warenne (Neil Dudgeon), Lady Anne Woodstock (Martha Howe-Douglas), Lady Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver), Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Castle

Series 2, Episode 3 - Is This A Turnip That I See Before Me?

A troupe of travelling players, a case of mistaken cushions, a spittoon of mead and a high-speed turnip cause collusion and confusion in equal measure.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Mike (Kenneth MacDonald), Boycie (John Challis), Del (David Jason), Marlene (Sue Holderness), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 1, Episode 10 - Cinderella Hancock

It's the night of the National Film Ball, where all of the silver screen's finest will be in attendance. Tony's desperate to go but Bill relegates him to housework. Then comes a knock at the door. Can he make it there and back again before midnight?

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Patrick Barlow, John Ramm

Giant Ladies That Changed The World

Episode 3

The National Theatre of Brent tell the Suffragettes' story.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The Wedding

Arkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 5 - Belfast

Comedy sensation Michael McIntyre is in Belfast as he continues his Saturday night entertainment show. Local hero Patrick Kielty is the headline act this week at the Waterfront Hall. Michael is also joined on stage by Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Who Do You Think You Are?

Alan Carr explores his family's connection to football and his grandfather's tantalisingly brief brush with fame. Alan then turns super sleuth as he sets out to investigate a mysterious name change on his mother's side of the family. In an extraordinary story of twists and turns he finally discovers the shocking truth, and exposes a previously hidden chapter of social history.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 4, Episode 6

Les/Lesley discovers some of Donald's clothes on the nudist beach - and it seems that Donald has left Jacqueline a note.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 1, Episode 4

Lisa's looking for trouble when she asks Dan to pick his favourite part of her body. Plus, when Bianca throws a hot tub party, tensions bubble as much as the water.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 1 - Yuppy Love

Del has gone all high-powered and trendy in an attempt to adopt a yuppy image. Rodney is unimpressed as his attention is focused on getting his computer diploma at night school.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Women. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Women

Series 2, Episode 1 - Hard Work

Business meetings and people thinking "outside the box" are fair game for women of a certain age.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 6

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and guest panelists Chris Addison and Julia Hartley-Brewer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Castle. Image shows from L to R: Sir William De Warenne (Neil Dudgeon), Lady Anne Woodstock (Martha Howe-Douglas), Lady Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver), Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Castle

Series 2, Episode 2 - Nice To Gavotte You, To Gavotte You Nice

The arrival of a new handyman, a mysterious Frenchwoman and a celebrity dance competition puts everyone in a whirl.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 10 - England

With Charlie Higson, Sean Lock and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Nebulous. Image shows from L to R: Paula Breeze (Rosie Cavaliero), Rory Lawson (Graham Duff), Professor Nebulous (Mark Gatiss). Copyright: BBC / Baby Cow Productions

Nebulous

Series 1, Episode 4 - Holofile 333: Madness Is A Strange Colour

Roland Rowlands suffers a nervous breakdown in his newly redecorated office.

Comedy Central Extra 10:40pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Women. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Women

Series 2, Episode 2 - Call Me Old Fashioned

Plummeting standards and the way we speak are among the targets for, among others, Muriel Gray, Stephanie Beacham, Jenny Eclair and Arabella Weir.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mike Wilmot, Lenny Henry, Tommy Tiernan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 6 - Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot, Tommy Tiernan

With Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot and Tommy Tiernan.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 2, Highlights Special - Highlights Special 2

Special edition showing highlights from the second series of outrageous comedy debates. Guests keeping chair John Sergeant on his toes include Dara O'Briain and Phill Jupitus.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
What To Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else. Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: BBC

What To Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else

Series 2, Episode 2 - Leisure Pursuits

Andrew Lawrence explores the strange things we do for fun.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Acropolis Now

Acropolis Now

Series 2, Episode 4 - Sons

As food runs out, a man called Testicles arrives at the Athens restaurant claiming to be the Oracle's long-lost son.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 2 - Danger UXD

There is trouble in store for the Trotters when Del puts his 'high profile' business strategy into overdrive.

Comedy Central 11:05pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 5 - Belfast

Comedy sensation Michael McIntyre is in Belfast as he continues his Saturday night entertainment show. Local hero Patrick Kielty is the headline act this week at the Waterfront Hall. Michael is also joined on stage by Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 16

Frank isn't much use in the parent department, staggering to the Jockey and leaving Carl to nurse pox-ridden Stella.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Mordrin McDonald: 21st-Century Wizard. Mordrin McDonald (David Kay). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Mordrin McDonald: 21st-Century Wizard

Series 2, Episode 6 - Merlin's Visit

Mordrin has to prepare for the visit of Merlin to Blairochil, and eyeing an opportunity for a promotion, pulls out all the stops.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack. Lucy Montgomery. Copyright: BBC

Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack

Series 1, Episode 3

Sketch show packed with characters from a non-stop chattering public school girl to an 80-year-old diva.

U&Dave channel logo 11:35pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10am (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 3.4, Trauma: Linda is rushed to casualty with a saucepan on her head and a broken wrist after falling off a bus, and, to make matters worse, the consolation of a good-looking nurse proves short-lived when Tom takes him home for a romantic dinner.

U&Dave channel logo 12:15am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

Comedy Central Extra 12:25am (repeat)
Phill Jupitus: Quadrophobia

Phill Jupitus: Quadrophobia

Stand-up show featuring Phill Jupitus. His set encompasses the London Zoo, electrical superstores and his morbid fear of spiders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Murder Most Horrid. Dawn French

Murder Most Horrid

Episode 4.6, Dinner at Tiffany's: A school dinner lady falls in love with her gambling headmistress, but a combination of jealousy and impending staff cutbacks prompts her to commit a terrible crime of passion.

U&Dave channel logo 12:55am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 10 - England

With Charlie Higson, Sean Lock and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Episode 2.2, Haircuts: Vic and Bob take a ride on a magic carpet, 1970s rockers Slade go camping, and easy-listening duo Mulligan and O'Hare feature on a special edition of The South Bank Show.

U&Dave channel logo 1:30am (repeat)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 1, Episode 3 - Political Correctness

Stewart Lee asks whether political correctness really has gone mad.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:35am (repeat)
Duty Free. Image shows from L to R: David Pearce (Keith Barron), Linda Cochran (Joanna Van Gyseghem), Carlos (Carlos Douglas), Robert Cochran (Neil Stacy), Amy Pearce (Gwen Taylor). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Duty Free

Series 1, Episode 3 - Praying Mantis

David is beginning to enjoy the atmosphere of the Mediterranean, the wine, the sea and most of all - Linda!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 3.4, Trauma: Linda is rushed to casualty with a saucepan on her head and a broken wrist after falling off a bus, and, to make matters worse, the consolation of a good-looking nurse proves short-lived when Tom takes him home for a romantic dinner.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:25am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Murder Most Horrid. Dawn French

Murder Most Horrid

Episode 4.6, Dinner at Tiffany's: A school dinner lady falls in love with her gambling headmistress, but a combination of jealousy and impending staff cutbacks prompts her to commit a terrible crime of passion.

Comedy Central Extra 2:45am (repeat)
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Drop The Dead Donkey

Episode 2.9, Damien Down and Out: Damien decides to make a report about homelessness by living on the street for a week.

Comedy Central 3:05am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 1

Mark Watson on phrases, meanings and travel. Plus Andrew Lawrence on getting fat and noisy neighbours; Andi Osho on the worst places in Britain and Alun Cochrane on relationships.

Comedy Central 3:30am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 9

At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Jarred Christmas on aggressive Londoners, Steve Williams on graffiti, Andi Osho on Nigerian parenting and Mike Wilmot on alcoholism and London.

Comedy Central Extra 3:40am (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

Episode 4.4, Circus of the Epidurals: Susan attends antenatal classes, but has a hard time convincing someone to go with her, Steve is haunted by his past and Sally seeks solace in a string quartet. Meanwhile, Jane and Oliver are determined to outdo each other.

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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 1, Episode 7

Miss Single gets engaged; a guitar is smashed up in Sharon's studio; Lady Gatecrasher starts the bidding at Europe's largest beer festival; the Technophobe has a roadside breakdown; and Miss Single gets a Ship Mate.

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