British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 22nd 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 2.10, The Boring Son: Tom's son Geoffrey summons up the courage to walk out on his wife, and moves into Bayview instead - but after a few days of his boring company Diana hatches a plan to get rid of him.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (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 2, Episode 7 - Adios

The last day of the holiday has arrived but David and Linda's farewell is rudely interrupted.

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 4, Episode 12 - Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

As the wedding approaches, Robert begins staying in the flat. Despite confining himself to the sofa, it's not long before both the girls' mothers have entirely the wrong idea. Sandra, meanwhile, is home-sitting a sick dog from the kennel.

BBC Two 6:40am (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 7am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Episode 3.1, The Funeral: A vicar suffers a nervous breakdown at a resident's funeral and Tom's son has trouble with his nymphomaniac wife.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 4, Episode 13 - And Then There Was One

Is Beryl's single life about to end? On the eve of her wedding, a suspicious phone call could throw a spanner in the works.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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

A selection of episodes from the 17th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 12.00.

BBC Two 8:05am (repeat)
Pixelface. Copyright: So Television

Pixelface

Series 1, Episode 3 - Rex On The Bench

The harmony of the console is interrupted with the arrival of a team of footballers from a premiership sports game that has been rented.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Only Fools and Horses spin-off. Repeated again as of 14.00.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Colin Murray. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Special - American Special

Greg Brady, Des Kelly, Will Buckley and JJ Whitehead fight for punditry points.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am
25 min
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 1, Episode 5 - Bake That Cake

It is Bake A Cake Day in Justin Town and Justin decides to give Robert a treat for all his hard work. He needs the help of Little Monster and all his friends to make sure that Robert does not see the cake before it is ready.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05am (repeat)
The Intelligence Men. Copyright: Rank Organisation

The Intelligence Men

Espionage spoof starring Morecambe and Wise as an MI5 agent and a lookalike, sent undercover in criminal organisation Schlecht.

BBC Two 11:15am (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Marek Larwood. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 3, Episode 1

Take a trip to the Museum of Imagination and join new characters Colin and Malcolm, the airline trolley dollies who can't stop eating from the trolley, Tony who lives down the back of a sofa and old favourites the fearsome Vikings and the inhabitants of the remote Scottish island of North Barrasay.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 75, Episode 7

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair and Carolyn Brown reads out cuttings as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Matthew Parris, Andy Hamilton and Fred MacAulay take a satirical look at the week's news.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 5 - Dimension Jump

In an alternate universe, we see another Arnold Rimmer. He's a test pilot in the Space Corps, and is more fondly named "Ace".

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:05pm (repeat)
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 6 - Meltdown

Kryten discovers a matter transporter and transports the crew to 'Waxworld' - a theme park full of waxdroids.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 11 - Baby Love

When Angela is asked to babysit, the monsters ask Nick how babies are made. As usual, they get the wrong end of the stick and Haggis ends up thinking he's pregnant. But will Eddie and Angela persuade him that the baby's not his before the real mother comes back?

U&Dave channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 7 - Espionage

With Clive Anderson, Vic Reeves and Jo Brand.

U&W channel logo 4:30pm (repeat)
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Series 1, Episode 5

The regular cast are joined by living legend Sir Tom Jones, playing a penguin with a plan. The team also introduce viewers to some Bird Builders From Hell, and catch the first slice of Wildlife On Mars, in which Sam Tyler and Gene Hunt are resurrected as monkey policemen.

U&W channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Series 1, Episode 6

A small exotic bird called Kevin performs a moving tribute to Michael Jackson, some wolves are cheating at Bingo, and the credit crunch hits Santa's team of reindeer as new boy Ken is made redundant. With special guest species Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne.

U&W channel logo 5:30pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

Radio 4 5:30pm (repeat)
What's So Funny?. Ed Byrne. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

Series 2, Episode 3

Ed Byrne, Veronica Lee and Ian Stone debate British comedy, Rafe Spall talks comic acting and Lucy Porter meets Phil Nichol.

BBC Two Scotland 5:45pm (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 2, Episode 6 - Herr Flick's Revenge

Hans, René and the Colonel are imprisoned in Herr Flick's cellar in connection with the location of the various Fallen Madonna copies. Could their days be up? And will a cunning plan involving silk knickers finally get the airmen home?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Dawn French sitcom.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm (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 2, Episode 6 - Herr Flick's Revenge

Hans, René and the Colonel are imprisoned in Herr Flick's cellar in connection with the location of the various Fallen Madonna copies. Could their days be up? And will a cunning plan involving silk knickers finally get the airmen home?

U&Yesterday channel logo 7pm (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

The very first three episodes of Britain's longest running sitcom, including the original pilot.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 5 - Dimension Jump

In an alternate universe, we see another Arnold Rimmer. He's a test pilot in the Space Corps, and is more fondly named "Ace".

U&W channel logo 7:25pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Scented Room

Jonathan knows how a million pound painting was stolen. But after a bad review from the painting's owner, even a £50,000 reward and a begging Maddy can't persuade the moody magic man to tell.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 3

Harry takes an interest in the history of humans with Dr Alice Roberts' Origins Of Us, and asks whether jam or cream should go on a scone first?

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Angus Deayton, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 22, Episode 2

With Andrew MacKinlay on Ian's side and Jennie Bond on Paul's.

BBC Two 7:45pm (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 2, Episode 6 - Herr Flick's Revenge

Hans, René and the Colonel are imprisoned in Herr Flick's cellar in connection with the location of the various Fallen Madonna copies. Could their days be up? And will a cunning plan involving silk knickers finally get the airmen home?

BBC Two 8:15pm (repeat)
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 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 7 - Espionage

With Clive Anderson, Vic Reeves and Jo Brand.

U&W channel logo 8:25pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mother Redcap

A high profile judge is killed despite his round-the-clock police protection. Could Maddy's gothic "pub of death" investigation hold the vital key?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Mr Hamilton (Bruce Boa). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad

Basil gets himself in a fluster when a rather abrupt American guest arrives at the hotel. His English wife is rather more relaxed, but after confusion with the evening meal, temperaments soon change all-round.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live

Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live

Alan Carr recorded this live perfomance at the Hammersmith Apollo in May 2007 to a sell-out audience. Alan talks about childhood and adolescence.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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

A selection of episodes from the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Repeated again as of 24.00.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Here is a chance to see some of the best bits from throughout the run again, as well as some previously unseen material.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Monty Python's Life Of Brian. Copyright: Hand Made Films

Monty Python's Life Of Brian

Biblical movie satire focusing on the life of Brian Cohen, a man born into Roman-occupied Judea who reluctantly finds himself mistaken for the Messiah.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Highlights Special - Best Bits

The best bits from Series 4 of the topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard. Includes some previously unseen material.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist

Basil's delighted when a married couple - both doctors - check in. However, Sybil's busy flirting with a young male guest, and when he discovers that one of the doctors is a psychiatrist, he grows increasingly paranoid...

BBC Two 9:45pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 7 - Incomprehensible

With Brian Cox, Ross Noble and Sue Perkins.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:55pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 1, Episode 8 - Miranda Hart, Michael Sheen, Noel Gallagher

For the last in the current series of his chat show, Jonathan Ross is joined by comedian Miranda Hart, actor Michael Sheen, and musician Noel Gallagher who talks about life after Oasis, and performs his new single.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Two Episodes Of Mash. Image shows from L to R: Diane Morgan, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: BBC

Two Episodes Of Mash

Series 1, Episode 3

David organises an Outside Broadcast. Diane and Joe are given a guided tour of Ken Bruce's house... only problem is, Ken hasn't invited them.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
45 min
The Boat Show

Comedy On The Boat

Episode 3

Stand-up performances by Chris Martin, Adam Bloom, Tom Stade and Topping and Butch on board the Tattershall Castle on the River Thames.

Comedy Central 10:05pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sarah Millican, Rob Brydon, Jason Byrne. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason Byrne

BAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
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 6 - Vel

Arbiter Maven stoops to new lows in his attempt to join Jinsy's intellectual elite. Doesn't he know that cheats never prosper? With Jane Horrocks and Don Warrington.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 5, Saturday Night Diva: Tom poses as a soap star to impress an Italian he meets in a pub, and a night of passion ensues. The next day, jealous Linda does her utmost to bring their whirlwind liaison to a swift end.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr's Comedy Cuts. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

Jimmy Carr's Comedy Cuts

Episode 3 - The Theory Of Jokes: Part 2

Tonight's episode takes a further look at the theory behind jokes.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Holy Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Terry Gilliam (Phil Nichol), Graham Chapman (Tom Fisher), Michael Palin (Charles Edwards), John Cleese (Darren Boyd), Terry Jones (Rufus Jones), Eric Idle (Steve Punt). Copyright: Hillbilly Productions / TalkbackThames

Holy Flying Circus

Dramatisation of the blasphemy row that surrounded the film Monty Python's Life Of Brian.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Greg McHugh

...At The Stand

Greg At The Stand, Episode 4

Stephen K Amos, Zoe Lyons and W Kamau Bell join Greg McHugh.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:55pm (repeat)
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club. Richard Bacon. Copyright: TalkbackThames

Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club

Series 2, Episode 3

Tonight Richard is joined by the one and only Keith Lemon, writer and broadcaster Danny Wallace, and comedian Justin Lee Collins. Subjects up for debate include the ultimate super power, and which town deserves to be the victim of a meteor strike?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:55pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 6, Episode 8

Holly, Fearne and Rufus are joined by Austin Powers star Verne Troyer and Peter Andre. Who knows the most about the latest celebrity gossip?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 6, I Do, I Do, I Do: Tom surprises everyone by announcing he is getting married and Linda makes an appearance on a chat show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm
50 min version
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 5

Jimmy, Sean and Jon thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Vernon Kay, Tim Minchin, Joe Wilkinson and Rachel Riley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 7

Nicola and her team are desperate to find a major sports personality to be the face of the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship's new Healthy Choices campaign.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 8

As the election looms, and the opposition is eyeing the prize, the word around the Westminster village is that Malcolm Tucker is running out of both options and friends.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:40am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 3

Harry takes an interest in the history of humans with Dr Alice Roberts' Origins Of Us, and asks whether jam or cream should go on a scone first?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (repeat)
Show & Tell. Chris Addison. Copyright: Tinderbox Television

Show & Tell

Episode 6

Chris Addison is joined by Susan Calman, Joe Lycett and Chris Ramsey. They talk about mini sausages, Paddington Bear and a purple tracksuit.

BBC Three 12:50am (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Brian (Silas Carson), Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Eddie (David Armand), Jason (Daniel Lawrence Taylor). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 3, Episode 5 - Don Dates A Homeless

Don surprises himself when he takes pity on pretty homeless woman Susan, and Sam jokingly suggests that he ask her out.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10am (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 5, Saturday Night Diva: Tom poses as a soap star to impress an Italian he meets in a pub, and a night of passion ensues. The next day, jealous Linda does her utmost to bring their whirlwind liaison to a swift end.

BBC Three 1:20am (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Brian (Silas Carson), Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Eddie (David Armand), Jason (Daniel Lawrence Taylor). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 3, Episode 6 - Don Does Therapy

Don is bereft when he discovers that Brian is planning to propose to Sam. He realises that he still has feelings for Sam and begins to question exactly why he is so unlucky in love.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Highlights and brand new excerpts taken from Lee's first three releases.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:35am (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 4

Karl addresses one of his pet peeves: animals that are treated like people.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50am (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 6, I Do, I Do, I Do: Tom surprises everyone by announcing he is getting married and Linda makes an appearance on a chat show.

BBC Three 1:50am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Highlights Special - Best Bits

The best bits from Series 4 of the topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard. Includes some previously unseen material.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am (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 5

Karl reveals that he often goes on walks to observe ants, moths and other insects and that once, he saw a bee have a heart attack.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 7

Nicola and her team are desperate to find a major sports personality to be the face of the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship's new Healthy Choices campaign.

BBC Three 2:20am (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:35am (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.

BBC Three 3:20am (repeat)
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live. Jon Richardson. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

2011, Episode 1

Jon Richardson introduces Josh Widdicombe, Shappi Khorsandi, Seann Walsh, Ed Byrne, Abandoman, Mark Watson, Russell Kane, Tom Stade and many more.

BBC Three 4:15am (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Brian (Silas Carson), Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Eddie (David Armand), Jason (Daniel Lawrence Taylor). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 3, Episode 5 - Don Dates A Homeless

Don surprises himself when he takes pity on pretty homeless woman Susan, and Sam jokingly suggests that he ask her out.

BBC Three 4:45am (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Brian (Silas Carson), Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Eddie (David Armand), Jason (Daniel Lawrence Taylor). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 3, Episode 6 - Don Does Therapy

Don is bereft when he discovers that Brian is planning to propose to Sam. He realises that he still has feelings for Sam and begins to question exactly why he is so unlucky in love.

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