British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 20th November 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 3, Episode 7

Freddie has been arrested for running off with his dust cart after getting the sack, and Grandad has been taken to hospital after wandering off on his own.

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 1, Episode 7 - Hasta La Vista

The heat has finally taken it's toll on David when he and Linda decide they're going to live together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Christening

The Whitbury Leisure Centre prepares for the christening of the Brittas twins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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 4, Episode 1

Jack has left home to go to America for a while and Nellie is missing him greatly. Cousin Shifty is coming out of prison and heading for the Boswell home, courtesy of Joey. Aveline has got engaged to a protestant vicar who none of the family have met ...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 3, Episode 5

The Questers are welcomed to the palace of the White Wizard, the nicest man in the whole of Lower Earth. There is such a thing as being 'too nice' though...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Series 4, Episode 3 - Biggles Tells A Lie

Brittas has decided he needs a day off and takes his dinghy to the coast to go sailing with Helen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (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 18, Episode 10 - A Sidecar Named Desire

An old motorbike helps Compo hatch another plot to win Nora's love.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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 19, Episode 1 - Beware Of The Oglethorpe

Compo volunteers for the dangerous task of testing Wesley's latest invention.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the sitcom concerning snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet). Repeated again as of 16.55.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
History Repeats Itself. Danny Baker. Copyright: Campbell Davison Media

History Repeats Itself

Episode 3

TV archaeologist Neil Oliver, writer India Knight and DJ Baylen Leonard join Danny Baker.

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 14 - Robert's Holiday

Robert is so hard-working that Justin decides to send him on holiday. The only problem is that Robert doesn't want to go, because for him, every day is a holiday in Justin's house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Image shows from L to R: Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 56, Episode 1

Radio 4's antidote to panel games comes from Guildford's brand new venue G-Live. Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined on the panel by Jeremy Hardy, with Jack Dee as the programme's reluctant chairman.

U&W channel logo 1:30pm (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 tenth and first series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 24, Episode 5

John Sergeant acts as host. With Germaine Greer on Ian's side and Lorraine Kelly on Paul's.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 1 - Blue

All the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:55pm (repeat)
Carry On Sergeant. Image shows from L to R: Charlie Sage (Bob Monkhouse), Sergeant Grimshawe (William Hartnell). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Sergeant

The first Carry On film. Sergeant Grimshawe is desperate to win the award for best troop before he retires.

U&Dave channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 6 - The Last Day

The ship receives a message informing them that Kryten's expiry date has come, and he will shortly shut down and be replaced. Lister decides to hold a party in his honour, but things don't quite go as expected.

U&W channel logo 3:30pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 2 - Angel Hair

A pop star's marriage is threatened by a ransom note - but how can the kidnapping be filmed before the victim is captured?

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
What's The Story?. Justin Waite. Copyright: Tidy Productions

What's The Story?

Series 5, Episode 6

Justin Waite is joined by Casualty favourite Charles Dale, plus Nadia Kamil, Nick Hancock and Noel James.

U&W channel logo 4:45pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Tailor's Dummy

After a scathing newspaper article drives a legendary fashion designer to suicide, a man who can change his face in a split second attacks the author.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 12 - Call Of The Mild

Eddie sneakily floods the basement so that Fiend, Haggis and Norman are allowed to live upstairs with the family. But his plan backfires when hanging round with the human's too long turns the monsters into very un-monsterly, civilised grown-ups.

U&Yesterday channel logo 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

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

BBC Two 6pm (repeat)
George Formby

Frank Skinner On George Formby

Frank Skinner delves into the world of George Formby, in his eyes the greatest entertainer of all time.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Marek Larwood. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 3, Episode 3

The helpful bees find themselves in space, Sticky Martin struggles to release a bird of prey and there is a special delivery in the Museum of Imagination.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 7

I'm A Celebrity is back this week, with star guest ... Sinitta. There's also penguin hopping in Frozen Planet, and a spot of bother with ashes on both Doctors and Coronation Street.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (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

A selection of three episodes with Richard Wilson starring as Victor Meldrew. Repeated again as of 22.55.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 1, Episode 2

Sue Perkins is joined by Nick Revell, Danielle Ward, journalist Grace Dent, and the lead singer of the Kaiser Chiefs, Ricky Wilson.

BBC Two Scotland 7:30pm (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 1, Episode 3 - Saville Row To The Rescue

As the Resistance prepare to take delivery of the new uniforms for the Colonel and Hans and sending off the British airmen for good, René is charged with the care of a bottle of explosive disguised as gin.

Comedy Central 9pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

BBC Three 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 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

BBC Three 9:30pm (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 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 3, Episode 5

The Questers are welcomed to the palace of the White Wizard, the nicest man in the whole of Lower Earth. There is such a thing as being 'too nice' though...

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
70 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 7, Episode 4 - Lady Gaga, Dannii Minogue, Peter Kay

The iconic Lady Gaga graces Alan's sofa. Plus Alan also talks to Dannii Minogue and Peter Kay.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Rudy (Joe Gilgun). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 3, Episode 4

An old Jewish man plans to use Curtis's old time-rewind super-power to go back in time and kill Hitler.

Comedy Central 10:05pm (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family Portraits. Image shows from L to R: Caroline Aherne, Sue Johnston, Craig Cash, Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: Jellylegs

The Royle Family Portraits

Royle Family highlights clip show, featuring interviews and introductions from the cast.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm
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 41, Episode 5

Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:40pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 2 - Think Fast, Father Ted

With the parochial house falling apart, Ted decides it's time to raise some money, and it seems that a raffle is the best way to do it. Pulling in a favour from Bishop Brennan, he secures a car as the top prize...

BBC Two 10:50pm (repeat)
Fast And Loose. Image shows from L to R: Justin Edwards, Laura Solon, David Armand, Pippa Evans, Hugh Dennis, Humphrey Ker, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Angst Productions

Fast And Loose

Episode 4

Hugh Dennis presents another episode of the fast moving improv show. With guests Wayne Brady, Ruth Bratt, Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Jonathan Mangum and David Reed.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm (repeat)
My Favourite Joke. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

My Favourite Joke

Episode 6

Contributors include Jo Brand, Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Ken Dodd.

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Episode 7

Rocker Alice Cooper hosts the pop quiz. He's joined by guest panellists Olly Murs, Wretch 32, Rufus Hound and Penny Smith.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm
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 41, Episode 5

Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.

Comedy Central 11:25pm (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.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Get Together

Becky's parents, Nigel and Jill, meet Steve's mum, Janet, and her new partner Mike. Meanwhile, Paul and Laura have brought along a housewarming present.

BBC Two Scotland 11:35pm (repeat)
Fast And Loose. Image shows from L to R: Justin Edwards, Laura Solon, David Armand, Pippa Evans, Hugh Dennis, Humphrey Ker, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Angst Productions

Fast And Loose

Episode 4

Hugh Dennis presents another episode of the fast moving improv show. With guests Wayne Brady, Ruth Bratt, Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Jonathan Mangum and David Reed.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 3 - Tentacles Of Doom

When a nearby relic has its importance upgraded by the church, a group of bishops pay visit to the island.

BBC Two 11:50pm (repeat)
Scenes Of A Sexual Nature

Scenes Of A Sexual Nature

Comedy drama about the romantic and erotic trials and tribulations of a handful of couples, set one sunny afternoon on Hampstead Heath.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 2, Episode 3 - Destiny And The V.E.T.S.

Vince bumps into his old mate Danny Dyer. Kali struggles to win back her perch from a bolshy immigrant. Nelson falls for a feisty older vixen and runs into trouble with a disapproving relative. When Marion adopts Destiny's owner Gary, Destiny has to compete to regain his affection.

BBC Two Scotland 12:05am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Episode 7

Rocker Alice Cooper hosts the pop quiz. He's joined by guest panellists Olly Murs, Wretch 32, Rufus Hound and Penny Smith.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:10am (repeat)
My Favourite Joke. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

My Favourite Joke

Episode 6

Contributors include Jo Brand, Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Ken Dodd.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
Dirty Digest. Michelle De Swarte. Copyright: Running Bare Pictures

Dirty Digest

Episode 2

Michelle de Swarte and her team of new talent, comedians Joe Lycett and Dan Schreiber and Lancastrian lass AJ Odudu, look at the week's celebrity news.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 2 - Calamity Jen

The team face their first test during Reynholm Industries' so-called 'war on stress'. The office is on fire, Roy has a sudden attack of kleptomania, and Jen's new shoes are two sizes too small.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 6, Episode 4

Hairy Biker Dave Myers, cleaning guru Kim Woodburn and comic Lee Mack are tonight's featured guests, as Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host another edition of the celebrity showbiz quiz.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 4

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

BBC Two Scotland 12:35am (repeat)
Scenes Of A Sexual Nature

Scenes Of A Sexual Nature

Comedy drama about the romantic and erotic trials and tribulations of a handful of couples, set one sunny afternoon on Hampstead Heath.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am (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 4 - The Blackout

Fran sees her boyfriend on a lunch date. Bernard is snubbed by friends but doesn't know why and Manny plays good cop, bad cop.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
Jo Brand Through The Cakehole. Jo Brand. Copyright: Channel X

Jo Brand Through The Cakehole

Series 2, Episode 5 - Unhappy Families

Jo Brand shares her views on children, parents and the perils of a strict upbringing - something put to the test by going to see Last Tango In Paris and producing a black boyfriend.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (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 4

The secret of the universe is revealed in a melon; a butler discovers he's had a thirty year misunderstanding with his employer.

BBC Three 1am (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 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
Jo Brand Through The Cakehole. Jo Brand. Copyright: Channel X

Jo Brand Through The Cakehole

Series 2, Episode 6 - What A State

In the final programme of the series, Jo Brand turns her thoughts to HRT, soap operas, politically correct banking and Clause IV of the Labour Party. It also includes Imelda Staunton's own version of the National Anthem.

BBC Three 1:30am (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 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

Comedy Central Extra 1:35am (repeat)
Ross Noble: Unrealtime. Ross Noble. Copyright: Stunt Baby

Ross Noble: Unrealtime

The first televised stand up performance from Geordie comedian Ross Noble.

U&Dave channel logo 1:35am (repeat)
Psychoville. Copyright: BBC

Psychoville

Series 1, Episode 6

The characters are slowly drawn together in the penultimate episode of this extraordinary comedy thriller. This week an old friend is remembered.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 1 - Cleanin'

Saffy's due home after a long stint abroad undertaking aid work in Uganda. Before she returns, however, the house is desperately in need of a clean.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Jo Brand Through The Cakehole. Jo Brand. Copyright: Channel X

Jo Brand Through The Cakehole

Series 2, Episode 5 - Unhappy Families

Jo Brand shares her views on children, parents and the perils of a strict upbringing - something put to the test by going to see Last Tango In Paris and producing a black boyfriend.

Comedy Central Extra 2:40am (repeat)
Ross Noble: Sonic Waffle. Ross Noble. Copyright: Stunt Baby

Ross Noble: Sonic Waffle

The second televised stand-up show from Ross Noble.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 3 - First Time Caller

Sharon is busy at the café and Dorien is busy at her first aid course, which leaves Tracey feeling useless. Then she rings a radio show with advice and becomes a local celebrity...

BBC Three 3:55am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 4

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

BBC Three 4:25am (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Get Together

Becky's parents, Nigel and Jill, meet Steve's mum, Janet, and her new partner Mike. Meanwhile, Paul and Laura have brought along a housewarming present.

BBC Three 4:50am (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 2, Episode 3 - Destiny And The V.E.T.S.

Vince bumps into his old mate Danny Dyer. Kali struggles to win back her perch from a bolshy immigrant. Nelson falls for a feisty older vixen and runs into trouble with a disapproving relative. When Marion adopts Destiny's owner Gary, Destiny has to compete to regain his affection.

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