British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 10th October 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (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 6:30am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 3, Episode 13 - The Parrot

A wrong number leads the girls to unwittingly invite a suicidal man to the flat, whilst Sandra is taking custody of her parents' pet parrot, Bonaparte.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour Charity

Jerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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 2, Getting to Know You Again: Lionel invites Jean to his publisher's party, where they are both made to feel their age, but realise they still have a lot in common.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (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 9

The Vikings launch their advert for We Sell Any Monk, Queen Elizabeth I surprises her court with some very odd laws, the sacrifice-obsessed Aztec priests sing their gruesome disco song, and we discover the Roman equivalent of text messaging.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Episode 6, The Psychiatrist: Harvey tries to have Tom and Diana certified insane, so the couple plan a well-orchestrated display for the visiting psychiatrist.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 4, Episode 1 - Anybody Here Seen Thingy?

It's Beryl's birthday, and she's not entirely enamoured to receive a hamster - but quickly changes her mind upon discovering it is pregnant!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
30 min
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 4, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican is persuaded by Marcus Brigstocke to try a few new experiences, including eating with chopsticks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (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 12, Episode 6 - Das (Welly) Boot

Compo finds a new way to Nora's heart.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
HR. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost), Peter (Jonathan Pryce). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Commute

Both late for work, Peter and Sam meet on the train, fearful of a call from their new boss. But is that him in the next carriage?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 4, Episode 2 - Descent Into The Maelstrom

Margaret collapses with exhaustion and Victor's attempts at nursing her back to health only make things worse. But her spirits pick up swiftly when Andrea Temple, the who used to live next door as a child, comes back to visit her old neighbours with her new baby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Right To Know

Jim is on his high-horse about what he needs to know - and that's everything. Sir Humphrey, on the other hand, believes he should only know what he wants him to know, and begins swamping the Minister with useless information. Soon trouble is brewing over the detail of a badger colony at Hayward's Spinney.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11am (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 4, Episode 4 - Love Is Blind

Veronica is caught sleeping rough at the hairdressing salon and announces that she is pregnant. Rita and Harvey spend a rare night together.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 2, Episode 13 - Hotel Trubble 1900

The year is 1900, and Hotel Trubble is opening its doors for the very first time. There is just one problem - they have no guests! However, a mysterious stranger arrives to give the staff some good fortune.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (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 6 - Divided We Stand

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.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 2, Episode 6 - It Was A Dark And Stormy Night

Dolores rashly plunges into an oral history project and reveals the yawning chasms dividing the Hoppers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 27, Episode 8 - Oh Look! Mitzi's Found Her Mummy

A ferocious dog won't let Truly, Billy and Alvin enter Clegg's house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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 27, Christmas Special - A Tale Of Two Sweaters

Howard finds himself in deep water when he is given jumpers from both Pearl and Marina for Christmas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 4, Episode 3 - The Housekeeper Caper

Arkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper. It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Feathermore...

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

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 13 - The Monster-Sitter

Nick and Kate go out for dinner, leaving a new babysitter in charge. At first it seems Mrs Travers just wants to spoil Eddie and Angela's friday night fun - but it turns out she is a monster catcher! How will they stop her from seeing the monsters - especially when Haggis thinks he doesn't exist and actually wants to be seen?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 2, Getting to Know You Again: Lionel invites Jean to his publisher's party, where they are both made to feel their age, but realise they still have a lot in common.

U&Yesterday channel logo 2pm (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

Comedy Playhouse, Episode 1 - Of Funerals And Fish

Blamire, Compo and Clegg are three opposites with one thing in common - determination to make each day as full as possible. After being thrown out of the library for smoking and eating, the trio head to the café and are driven away by argument, then do a little fishing - before a chance sighting up in the hills opens the library doors to them once more.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 2:30pm (repeat)
What The Dickens?. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Sandi Toksvig, Sue Perkins. Copyright: Liberty Bell

What The Dickens?

Series 1, Episode 1

The panel show kicks off with an episode recorded at the Hay Literary Festival. The guests are Robin Ince and Rory McGrath.

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

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 2, Special

Special edition of the irreverent children's comedy sketch show, containing a mix of new sketches, outtakes and favourite sketches from the series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour Charity

Jerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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 12, Episode 6 - Das (Welly) Boot

Compo finds a new way to Nora's heart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift

With Tony too ill to come into work, and his cover so bad-mannered, ill-tempered, horrible and bossy that everyone save Brenda walks out, it's not the best time to have to be open for a rare night shift!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 4, Episode 2 - Descent Into The Maelstrom

Margaret collapses with exhaustion and Victor's attempts at nursing her back to health only make things worse. But her spirits pick up swiftly when Andrea Temple, the who used to live next door as a child, comes back to visit her old neighbours with her new baby.

U&W channel logo 4:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Awkward Phase

While Susan is clearing out everyone's old clothes for charity, Michael worries about what to do on a date and so gets advice from Nick!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:05pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 9, Episode 5 - Bats In The Belfry

June's fairy-tale dream of princesses, knights and dragons, recounted over breakfast one morning, comes true - but with a different slant.

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 5:20pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Right To Know

Jim is on his high-horse about what he needs to know - and that's everything. Sir Humphrey, on the other hand, believes he should only know what he wants him to know, and begins swamping the Minister with useless information. Soon trouble is brewing over the detail of a badger colony at Hayward's Spinney.

U&W channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 8 - Much Ado About Ben

When Susan finds Viagra, she wonders why Nick has it. Later though, Ben gets ill and has to go to the hospital where he's told he has hypertension... but not before he admits to taking the Viagra.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 2, Episode 2 - Just A Minute

The BBC invites the former variety star to take part in a panel game, but he can't find his team mates or a bell or buzzer. Arthur experiences confusing altercations at the supermarket with a customer, the checkout girl and a double glazing salesman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 27, Episode 8 - Oh Look! Mitzi's Found Her Mummy

A ferocious dog won't let Truly, Billy and Alvin enter Clegg's house.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gorman, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 4, Episode 2 - Meeting Twenty

Featuring advertising expert Rory Sutherland, marine biologist Helen Scales and the creator of Father Ted and The IT Crowd Graham Linehan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 27, Christmas Special - A Tale Of Two Sweaters

Howard finds himself in deep water when he is given jumpers from both Pearl and Marina for Christmas.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7:05pm (repeat)
30 Years Of Last Of The Summer Wine. Copyright: BBC

30 Years Of Last Of The Summer Wine

A celebration of the world's longest-running comedy series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 6 - Divided We Stand

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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 4, Episode 3

Bertie once again finds himself attempting to smooth the path of love by winning marital approval for Tuppy Glossop. The Rosie M. Banks guise, a false fiancée and a dalliance with Honoria all end up coming into play, and it's not long before Jeeves and Wooster are fleeing Manhattan in fear of their lives!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:20pm (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

Comedy Playhouse, Episode 1 - Of Funerals And Fish

Blamire, Compo and Clegg are three opposites with one thing in common - determination to make each day as full as possible. After being thrown out of the library for smoking and eating, the trio head to the café and are driven away by argument, then do a little fishing - before a chance sighting up in the hills opens the library doors to them once more.

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 4, Episode 3 - The Housekeeper Caper

Arkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper. It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Feathermore...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 3

John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Reid (Julie Graham), PC Penhale (John Marquez)

Doc Martin

Series 5, Episode 5 - Remember Me

PC Joe Penhale has an unexpected visitor: his ex wife Maggie. She appears to have completely forgotten that they split up a couple of years ago.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, James Corden, John Bishop, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 4, Episode 1

Ref Corden, captains Redknapp and Flintoff, and regulars Bishop and Thompson are back for a fourth season. Tennis ace Andy Murray and comedian Jason Manford join in the fun.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift

With Tony too ill to come into work, and his cover so bad-mannered, ill-tempered, horrible and bossy that everyone save Brenda walks out, it's not the best time to have to be open for a rare night shift!

Comedy Central 9:30pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Episode 2

Made In Chelsea's Spencer Matthews, Blur's Alex James, musician Maverick Sabre and comic Seann Walsh join Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding and guest host Jack Dee.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Jo Brand's Big Splash. Jo Brand. Copyright: Doghouse Media / What Larks Productions

Jo Brand's Big Splash

Episode 3

Jo Brand meets a man who can hold his breath underwater for a staggering 20 minutes, and Rich Hall tries a traditional canal holiday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gorman, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 4, Episode 1 - Meeting Nineteen

John Lloyd (Professor of Ignorance at the University of Buckingham) and his new curator Dave Gorman try and fill up their empty fourth gallery with some interesting exhibits. Donations come from stand-up Jimmy Carr, mathematician Alex Bellos and atheist theologian Francesca Stavrakopoulou.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm
30 min
This Is Jinsy. Image shows from L to R: Maven (Justin Chubb), Mr Slightlyman (David Tennant), Sporall (Chris Bran). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

This Is Jinsy

Series 1, Episode 5 - Nameworm

Threcker, an officious ex-teacher of Maven's who delights in tormenting Jinsy's arbiter, visits the island.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 2

A mix of hilarious character-based sketches taking a look at life in the new millennium by following the lives of some extraordinary and sometimes sinister folk. It asks 'Just who are Britain? What do they? And why?'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 4, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican is persuaded by Marcus Brigstocke to try a few new experiences, including eating with chopsticks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Vic Reeves. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Possibly the world's barmiest, weirdest, surreal and off-the-wall panel show. Presented by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: BBC

Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?

Episode 4 - 2000s

Micky takes us through the last decade, which he has spent settling down with a middle class woman. Includes an interview with Sean Lock.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 75, Episode 4

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Laura Solon, Phill Jupitus and Fred MacAulay examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Charlotte Green reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Nathan (Robert Sheehan), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 2, Episode 4

Ollie, an environmental protester who has the power to teleport, starts his community service, but is he really destined to become part of the gang?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Vod (Zawe Ashton), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Kingsley (Joe Thomas), JP (Jack Whitehall), Howard (Greg McHugh). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 1, Episode 3

After slagging him off to Vod, Oregon ends up having sex with Professor Shales.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Digger

Eddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35pm (repeat)
That Sunday Night Show. Adrian Chiles. Copyright: Avalon Television

That Sunday Night Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Adrian Chiles is joined by comedian Al Murray, Dragons' Den businesswoman Hilary Devey and former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott.

U&W channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Awkward Phase

While Susan is clearing out everyone's old clothes for charity, Michael worries about what to do on a date and so gets advice from Nick!

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 3, Episode 6

Featuring some unusual services you can get on your phone, including all of Wagner's operas by text; some people have a bit of a problem with a giant evil robot; and Rob gives David a less-than-relaxing massage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Love Soup. Alice Chenery (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: BBC

Love Soup

Series 2, Episode 6 - Sophisticated Lady

Cleo and Milly attempt to find Alice's perfect man by searching through the department store's confidential prescription records.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Steve Coogan As Alan Partridge And Other Less Successful Characters. Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Steve Coogan As Alan Partridge And Other Less Successful Characters

Steve Coogan performs as some of his most famous creations including a certain Norwich DJ. Recorded in Blackpool in 2008.

Comedy Central Extra 12:15am (repeat)
Jo Brand: Barely Live

Jo Brand: Barely Live

Live stand-up from Jo Brand, performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London in 2003.

U&W channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 8 - Much Ado About Ben

When Susan finds Viagra, she wonders why Nick has it. Later though, Ben gets ill and has to go to the hospital where he's told he has hypertension... but not before he admits to taking the Viagra.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Big Lock-Out

A new security system ensures Manny is locked in and Bernard out. Fran is obsessed by the voice of an old friend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Digger

Eddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am
45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 3

John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.

Comedy Central Extra 1:45am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 1, Episode 5

Miss Single visits a high-end tailor; artist and fashion designer Sharon Crisp casts a model for her Spring/Summer range; the OCD lady is out on a blind date; and Lady Gatecrasher heads out to an open-mic poetry night...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
Love Soup. Alice Chenery (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: BBC

Love Soup

Series 2, Episode 6 - Sophisticated Lady

Cleo and Milly attempt to find Alice's perfect man by searching through the department store's confidential prescription records.

U&Dave channel logo 2:05am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Vic Reeves. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Possibly the world's barmiest, weirdest, surreal and off-the-wall panel show. Presented by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.

Comedy Central Extra 2:15am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Series 1, Episode 4

These twenty-something celebrity blokes, including Jim Jeffries and Russell Kane, are rather dazed and confused with the issue of being now, irrefutably grown up.

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Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 1, Episode 6 - He's Leaving Home

Manny runs away from Black Books, much to Fran's dismay and Bernard's indifference.

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Meet The Parents. Image shows from L to R: Brother (Ben Clark), Mum (Charlotte Palmer), Dad (Dominic Coleman), Sister (Jessica Knappett). Copyright: Objective Productions

Meet The Parents

Series 1, Episode 2 - Religious Family

Josh has been dating Holly for three months and now he's about to meet her family.

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 3.10, George and his Daughter: George goes searching for his daughter Deborah when she runs away from home.

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This Is Jinsy. Image shows from L to R: Maven (Justin Chubb), Mr Slightlyman (David Tennant), Sporall (Chris Bran). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

This Is Jinsy

Series 1, Episode 5 - Nameworm

Threcker, an officious ex-teacher of Maven's who delights in tormenting Jinsy's arbiter, visits the island.

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The Detectives. Image shows from L to R: Dave Briggs (Robert Powell), Bob Louis (Jasper Carrott). Copyright: Celador Productions

The Detectives

Episode 5.5, Best Man: Briggs is asked to be best man at a colleague's wedding, and when his car breaks down on the way to the church, things appear to have gone as badly as possible. However, the inept cop has another trick up his sleeve in the form of his speech.

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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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