British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 16th December 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 5, Episode 13

It's Ma Boswell's birthday and she waits by the phone for Derek to ring and make her day. A surprise visit from Roxy causes Joey problems but he is surprised by his mother's reaction when he finally admits the relationship to her.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 7 - Canteen Trouble

Canteen girl Suzy is very good to Stan and Jack when over-serving their meals, and under-charging! Naturally this upsets Blakey, who is determined to beat Jack and Stan at their own game...

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

The Brittas Empire

Series 7, Episode 4 - Wake Up The Lion Within

Brittas returns revitalised from a management course in Miami and encourages his staff to release their own potential. See today's choices.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Episode 5, Across the Andes by Frog: Explorer Walter Snetterton tries to prove that frogs can scale mountains.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am
30 min
What's So Funny?. Ed Byrne. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

Series 2, Episode 11

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. With guest Sarah Millican.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 5

Unfortunately for Richard, his latest attempt to overhaul the workings of the estate farm and improve its throughput happen to coincide with Marjory and Audrey's being on a kick of 'countryside conservancy'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 6

Richard plans a skiing holiday, but with his mother ill and Audrey having put her back out, will he ever leave? He's just got to learn how to ski first!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 6

It's Penny's birthday and her parents have planned a big surprise, but she has a bigger surprise for them. She has decided to move in with Vince: the first major snag to their plan is finding a new flat to inhabit as Big Ed wants his back!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Sean Lock. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 2, Episode 5 - Meeting Eleven

With comedian and BBC 6 Music DJ Jon Richardson, war reporter Kate Adie and the co-creator of Spitting Image Roger Law.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

1993 Christmas special, Sea Fever: Hyacinth plans to cruise on the QE2, unaware that Onslow and Daisy have won a competition to go on the same cruise.

U&W channel logo 11am (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 5 - An Embarrassment Of Susans

Ben buys the house next door, thinking it will be a great investment, but when he discovers squatters at the property, he quickly offloads it onto Roger. However, all is not as it seems and he soon regrets the decision. Meanwhile, Susan attempts to find a girlfriend for luckless Michael.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (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 23, Christmas Special - A Musical Passing For A Miserable Muscroft

In a seasonal special marking the return to the show of Kathy Staff and Norman Wisdom, Billy Ingleton restores a fairground organ.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 2, Episode 3

A visiting choir sets hearts aflutter amongst the ladies of Wadenbrook, while Mary's dad Norman has an adventure of his own.

U&W channel logo 11:40am (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 6 - And Other Animals

Michael embarks on a military cadet weekend, leaving Susan to brood over an empty house, so it's no surprise when she takes pity on a stray dog - much to her husband's disgust. After Janey clears the loft of her belongings, Ben accidentally discards a teddy bear worth hundreds of pounds.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (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 8, Christmas Special - A Bun In The Oven

It is September 13th, 1943; almost 2 years since we last saw René, who is finally - at long, long last - rid of the English airmen. His troubles are far from over, however, as Yvette announces her pregnancy. Meanwhile at the chateau, Gruber and the Colonel are growing increasingly worried at the progress of the war.

U&W channel logo 12:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 4

Pete and Sue find themselves in every parent's ultimate nightmare - trapped in a foreign airport with three bored young children (and an increasingly bewildered Grandad).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Episode 6, The Curse of the Claw: A man travels to Burma in order to return a cursed claw to its native people.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Special - 1974

Bob and Thelma are going to a fancy dress party on Christmas Eve and, inevitably, Terry has to get involved.

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

Series 8, Episode 2 - Keeping Britain Tidy

An old mattress dumped in the countryside prompts Foggy to institute the Dewhirst Campaign for a Cleaner Countryside. But getting rid of it is quite a problem until Ogden Butterclough, an innocent insurance salesman, happens upon them and puts himself - to say nothing of his Mini - into the high risk category.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm (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 3 - Chain Gang

When offered the deal of the century by a new acquaintance, Del puts together a consortium to help purchase a suitcase full of gold chains. Predictably, the plan goes catastrophically wrong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 7

At long last, Penny moves into the new flat with Vince. Their new life seems idyllic until she goes out one morning and forgets to lock the front door. Their happy home is burgled and the couple are back to square one...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Christmas Sketchbook

Ronnies Corbett and Barker return with a final festive helping of fun from The Two Ronnies back-catalogue, plus music from Katie Melua.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm
30 min
CBeebies Panto: Strictly Cinderella. Image shows from L to R: Prince Charming (Alex Winters), Cinderella (Katrina Bryan), Baron Hardup (Chris Jarvis). Copyright: BBC

CBeebies Panto: Strictly Cinderella

Cinderella gets the Strictly treatment as the CBeebies stars take to the stage to perform a pantomime.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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 20, Episode 10 - Ironing Day

Auntie lets Smiler try some home-made wine.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm
30 min
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 1, Episode 13 - Iain Stirling

In the last of the series, Hacker tries to trick a huge teenage heartthrob into the studio. It goes horribly wrong, and CBBC's Iain Stirling has his part to play in it!

U&W channel logo 5pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 5 - An Embarrassment Of Susans

Ben buys the house next door, thinking it will be a great investment, but when he discovers squatters at the property, he quickly offloads it onto Roger. However, all is not as it seems and he soon regrets the decision. Meanwhile, Susan attempts to find a girlfriend for luckless Michael.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Inspector's Pets

It's goodbye to the depot for a while for Blakey - he and his mum are going on holiday. But they can't find anyone to look after the dachshund and the tropical fish...

U&W channel logo 5:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 6 - And Other Animals

Michael embarks on a military cadet weekend, leaving Susan to brood over an empty house, so it's no surprise when she takes pity on a stray dog - much to her husband's disgust. After Janey clears the loft of her belongings, Ben accidentally discards a teddy bear worth hundreds of pounds.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

1994 Christmas special, Angel Gabriel Blue: Hyacinth plans to get a new kitchen, and insists that Richard's athlete's foot is really gout.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 6

There's everything to play for as the premiere panel show continues. While former Olympic champion Karen Pickering joins the Reds, comedian Jimmy Carr is picked for the Blues.

U&W channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 4

Pete and Sue find themselves in every parent's ultimate nightmare - trapped in a foreign airport with three bored young children (and an increasingly bewildered Grandad).

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 35, Episode 6

Topical stand-up, sketches and comedy songs with Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and The Now Show team.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle

Uncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?

BBC Two Scotland 7:30pm (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 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winter

It's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.

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

Series 8, Episode 2 - Keeping Britain Tidy

An old mattress dumped in the countryside prompts Foggy to institute the Dewhirst Campaign for a Cleaner Countryside. But getting rid of it is quite a problem until Ogden Butterclough, an innocent insurance salesman, happens upon them and puts himself - to say nothing of his Mini - into the high risk category.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Image shows from L to R: Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Series 3, Episode 6

Nancy Dell'Olio pops up in the most unlikely places, Alan Carr does his day job, and soap's most unlikely love story makes a return.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Image shows from L to R: Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Impression show starring Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson. Their targets include Jonathan Ross, Amy Winehouse and Madonna.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Selection of highlights from classic sketch show The Two Ronnies, hosted by the eponymous duo with brand new music segments.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
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 42, Episode 9

Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Nick Hewer and Jack Whitehall.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 5, Highlights Special

Highlights from the previous eleven episodes.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Split

Steve's ex, Julie Taylor, is worried about her missing brother and comes round looking for help from Steve. Dan and Anita are on the brink of separating again, Paul's late back from his 'course', Laura's got a surprise for him and an unhappy Becky is about to learn a secret from Steve's past.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
130 min
The British Comedy Awards' trophy. Copyright: Unique Productions / CPL Productions

The British Comedy Awards

Episode 2 - The British Comedy Awards 2011

Live from the Fountain Studios in Wembley, it's the British Comedy Awards 2011 with Jonathan Ross.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Russell Kane, Steve Hughes. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell Kane

Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Bits

All the best bits from Series 5.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons dissect another week, with the help of England's Jack Whitehall, South Africa's Nik Rabinowitz and New Zealand's Jarred Christmas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Christmas Special - Jingle B***s!

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Highlights Special - QI VG: Compilation Show 5

Collection of highlights from QI Series 9 - aka the letter 'I' series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
What's So Funny?. Ed Byrne. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

Series 2, Episode 11

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. With guest Sarah Millican.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
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, Special - End Of Year Show

The popular panel show hangs up its boots after another successful season, finishing with an end-of-the-year special. Joining in the fun are Stacey Solomon and Gabby Logan.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 1, Episode 7

Frank is only worrying about himself as usual, and things are not looking good. The housing office is on to him, his debts are piling up and the bailiffs are still on the doorstep.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 10, Episode 8 - Jude Law, Robert Downey Jr, Alesha Dixon, Eddie Izzard, Rebecca Ferguson

Robert Downey Jnr reveals his horrible misjudgment on set, Jude Law refuses to show Graham his new hair cut, Alesha Dixon says she would rather be single, and Eddie Izzard says men dressing as women is bizarre. Plus, there's music from Rebecca Ferguson.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Stand-up comedy performances from London's Hammersmith Apollo, by the biggest acts on the circuit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Mastering The Universe. Image shows from L to R: Sally Grace, Dan Tetsell, Professor Joy Klamp (Dawn French), Lucy Montgomery, Christopher Douglas. Copyright: BBC

Mastering The Universe

Series 1, Episode 6 - Christmas

In the final episode of the series, Professor Joy Klamp explains how to overcome the difficult challenge of ruining the season of goodwill.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Café. Image shows from L to R: Richard Dickens (Ralf Little), Sarah Porter (Michelle Terry). Copyright: Jellylegs

The Café

Series 1, Episode 5 - Fragile, Handle With Care

Everyone wants to know how Sarah's meeting with the literary agent went. Brenda makes her an offer, but Carol's got bigger concerns.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon

Steve Coogan presents a musical extravaganza hosted by Eurovision star and king of the power ballad, Tony Ferrino.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
65 min
The British Comedy Awards' trophy. Copyright: Unique Productions / CPL Productions

The British Comedy Awards

Episode 3 - Live Lock In

A live show which picks up where the British Comedy Awards end. Broadcasting live from the Awards stage, it's an exclusive visit behind-the-scenes as a presenter interviews winners and special guests on a sofa, while another roams the party room discovering what the hottest topics of discussion are among the nights winners and losers.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm
45 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Chris Moyles. Copyright: Magnum Media

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 5, Episode 4

John Barrowman, Jimmy Carr and Pixie Lott join quiz master Chris Moyles to flaunt their general knowledge with the aim of claiming the top spot on the leader board and avoid singing out the show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Quando, Quando, Quando. Copyright: BBC

Quando, Quando, Quando

Episode 5 - Love And Marriage

The salon is offering special two-for-one cuts. Brides and grooms are queueing for days in the hope of getting an appointment. A childhood sweetheart of Rene's appears hoping to rekindle their love.

Channel 5 logo 11:25pm (repeat)
Comedy Kings - Best Of Just For Laughs. Copyright: Just For Laughs Productions

Comedy Kings - Best Of Just For Laughs

Episode 7

Dara O'Briain, Jack Whitehall and Louis C.K. perform stand-up comedy routines at Montreal's renowned Just For Laughs festival.

U&Dave channel logo 11:25pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Tommy Tiernan. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 3, Episode 5 - Tommy Tiernan

Tommy Tiernan goes back to his roots in Wexford, Ireland with Stewart Francis and Lloyd Langford.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Millions

Millions

Heart-warming comedy drama film. When seven-year-old Damian finds a suitcase of cash, he thinks it's a gift from God.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Vent. Ben (Neil Pearson). Copyright: BBC

Vent

Series 2, Episode 6 - Arrival

Everyone is faced with decisions. Should the doctors try a last-ditch treatment to bring Ben round? And is he ready to leave the safety of his unconscious fantasy with Blitz and face up to the grim reality of pain and disability?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Wall Of Fame. David Walliams. Copyright: CPL Productions

Wall Of Fame

Episode 2

David is joined by Billie Piper and Sally Bercow, wife of the Speaker of the House of Commons.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live. Sean Lock. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live

TV edit of the 2010 stand-up show Lockipedia Live, starring Sean Lock.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 2, Episode 7 - Kali And The Psychological Warfare

Kali embarks on a campaign of psychological warfare against Vanessa Feltz. Marion tries to impress a long lost son with his special brand of fatherly advice. Destiny adopts extreme measures to get her paws on a decrepit old dog's unusually squeaky toy. Nelson tries his hand at matchmaking.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 6 - Menopause

A major e-mail mishap leads to an exodus of clients from Eddy's business. Whilst she struggles to salvage a morsel from her TV and PR enterprises, Patsy is diagnosed with osteoporosis, and Saffy forces the pair to attend a meeting of Menopause Anonymous.

U&Dave channel logo 12:25am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 5, Highlights Special

Highlights from the previous eleven episodes.

U&W channel logo 12:30am (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Janice & Ray discuss their gourmet's experience, Kate & Ellen are talking about the most offensive word in the office, Lauren questions her teacher's sexuality and Nan receives a visit from an old friend.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Bits

All the best bits from Series 5.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (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: Linda appears on TV and Tom gets married.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Split

Steve's ex, Julie Taylor, is worried about her missing brother and comes round looking for help from Steve. Dan and Anita are on the brink of separating again, Paul's late back from his 'course', Laura's got a surprise for him and an unhappy Becky is about to learn a secret from Steve's past.

U&Dave channel logo 1:05am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons dissect another week, with the help of England's Jack Whitehall, South Africa's Nik Rabinowitz and New Zealand's Jarred Christmas.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 12

Jason Byrne on marriage and annoying his wife, Lloyd Langford on the recession, Jo Caulfield on relationships and Dave Fulton on the police.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Christmas Special - Jingle B***s!

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

U&Dave channel logo 1:45am (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, Sean Lock, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 4, Episode 7

Sean Lock oversees more hilariously heated discussions. Here, Robert Webb and Seann Walsh welcome Tim Vine and Stephen Mangan.

Comedy Central 2am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

A selection of three episodes of stand-up from London's Comedy Store.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am (repeat)
Eric Sykes - The Radio Years. Eric Sykes. Copyright: BBC

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Living Legends: Eric Sykes

Eric Sykes is justly famous as a comedian, an outstanding clown and film actor. Behind the scenes he has also been the highest-paid writer of comedy radio, writer/actor of television's longest running sitcom and an award-winning film director.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: Getty Images

Not The Nine O'Clock News

Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am (repeat)
The Warm Up Guy. Iain Bodkin (Tom Davis). Copyright: Running Bare Pictures

The Warm Up Guy

Comedy Lab sitcom pilot about a struggling studio warm up comedian, starring Tom Davis.

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Jo Brand: Like It Or Lump It. Copyright: Vera Productions

Jo Brand: Like It Or Lump It

More deadpan wit with Jo Brand in this 1997 series of stand-up and sketch comedy based around life on the road.

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Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 7, Episode 1 - New

There's a new dawn for the Nesbitts after the Labour election victory. But why does that leave Rab feeling old?

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The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Sean Lock. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 2, Episode 5 - Meeting Eleven

With comedian and BBC 6 Music DJ Jon Richardson, war reporter Kate Adie and the co-creator of Spitting Image Roger Law.

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Bernard Manning

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Living Legends: Bernard Manning

Profile of Bernard Manning. The stand-up was adored for his comic style and gags but others loathed him for being rude, outrageous, a racist and proudly politically incorrect.

Comedy Central Extra 3:10am (repeat)
Time Gentlemen Please. Image shows from L to R: Old Man (Roy Heather), Janet (Julia Sawalha), Vicky Jackson (Rebecca Front), Guv (Al Murray), Terry (Phil Daniels), Steve (Jason Freeman), Prof (Andrew Mackay). Copyright: Avalon Television

Time Gentlemen Please

Series 1, Episode 11 - More Tea Vicky?

Vicky makes a surprise visit to inspect the Guv'nor's books. Meanwhile, Terry's gone AWOL and Steve's sold the time bell for a bag of magic mushrooms.

Comedy Central Extra 3:40am (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 7, Episode 6 - Rising Damp

Following Chris and Darryl's reincarceration, Tracey wastes no time in going out to look for a new man. But with roles more than a little reversed, Sharon's eagerly fighting Chris's corner. Elsewhere, Dorien's got Marcus right where she wants him.

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Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 2, Episode 6 - Marion And The Myocardial Infarction

Nelson's bid to salvage the showbiz career of a depressed chimpanzee is thwarted when his protege reveals an embarrassing personal habit. Marion takes a spin in the washing machine. Kali seeks revenge when her put-downs are outclassed by Destiny's fabulously bitchy new gay best friend.

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