British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 17th January 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 2, Episode 6 - Peeping Tom

When Hattie calls the police out to investigate a peeping tom, they only find Eric with his head stuck in the railings at the end of the back garden. When he then gets his head stuck in the bedstead, Corky reasons that there must be something wrong in his brain.

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 2, Episode 1 - The Wedding

Beryl's sister, Gloria, is due to get married. Beryl's none too pleased with her bridesmaid's dress, but when both Gloria and her fiancé, Ernie, decide to call it off, she changes her tune.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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 2, Episode 4 - Some Enchanted Evening

The unattainable Nora becomes available and Compo presses his suit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Episode 4 - The Beast In The Cage

Episode adapted from TV. Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare stuck in a jam - and so do Margaret and Jean!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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, Episode 7 - In Harm's Way

Bob is once again in plaster after putting his foot through the ceiling during Terry's DIY adventure. He feels he'll be safe from Terry's influence in the Out Patients department at the hospital. But who is that strange masked character who keeps aggravating his strained ligaments?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 3, Episode 6 - Wigan

Mark performs from The Orwell in Wigan, Greater Manchester, where he talks about entering pie eating competitions, living under floorboards, and the radicalism of George Formby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Skeleton In The Cupboard

A creepy feeling keeps on overcomnig Bill at home - it's almost as if she's being watched. The offer of a job interview could prove to be her escape from the mundanity of the factory, and Rona's love life is increasingly complex.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 9.11, Who is Pink Oboe?: Cowardly Captain Seagoon goes to war.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 2, Episode 6 - Peeping Tom

When Hattie calls the police out to investigate a peeping tom, they only find Eric with his head stuck in the railings at the end of the back garden. When he then gets his head stuck in the bedstead, Corky reasons that there must be something wrong in his brain.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:50am (repeat)
Scoop. Digby Digworth (Shaun Williamson). Copyright: BBC

Scoop

Series 2, Episode 11 - Down In The Mouth

Captain Croc's new sweet, Grinballs, is proving irresistible to the people of Pilbury.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
45 min version
(repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 76, Episode 3

Sandi Toksvig and panellists Jeremy Hardy, Sue Perkins, Fred MacAulay and Bob Mills take a sideways look at the week's news, with Corrie Corfield reading out the cuttings.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:10am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like Mine

Health and fitness are the new buzzwords in the house, and Rigsby's keenness to portray himself as in prime condition lead him to challenging Philip to a boxing match. The winner may just prove to be a surprise to all.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Wedding

Beryl's sister, Gloria, is due to get married. Beryl's none too pleased with her bridesmaid's dress, but when both Gloria and her fiancé, Ernie, decide to call it off, she changes her tune.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:45am (repeat)
Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Image shows from L to R: Dougal (Graeme Garden), Hamish (Barry Cryer). Copyright: BBC

Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fame Idol

The search is on for the best talent in the glens. Have Hamish and Dougal got what it takes to enter Fay MacAdemy, the famous highland talent contest?

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

Series 2, Episode 4 - Some Enchanted Evening

The unattainable Nora becomes available and Compo presses his suit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (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, Episode 7 - In Harm's Way

Bob is once again in plaster after putting his foot through the ceiling during Terry's DIY adventure. He feels he'll be safe from Terry's influence in the Out Patients department at the hospital. But who is that strange masked character who keeps aggravating his strained ligaments?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Skeleton In The Cupboard

A creepy feeling keeps on overcomnig Bill at home - it's almost as if she's being watched. The offer of a job interview could prove to be her escape from the mundanity of the factory, and Rona's love life is increasingly complex.

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

A selection of episodes from the 15th and 16th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 9.11, Who is Pink Oboe?: Cowardly Captain Seagoon goes to war.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Radio adaptation of the popular TV sitcom's entire first series, starring James Bolam and Rodney Bewes.

U&W channel logo 12:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 3 - Desperately Stalking Susan

Ben forgets about Valentine's Day, but discovers that Susan has a more attentive admirer. Featuring guest star Sam Kelly.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 11 - Promalicious

Desperate to shine at the Y prom, Sadie infiltrates Kit's Glee-style show-choir and steals the show.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 1pm (repeat)
What The Dickens?. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Sandi Toksvig, Sue Perkins. Copyright: Liberty Bell

What The Dickens?

Series 2, Episode 6

Sandi Toksvig hosts an irreverent cultural quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by Graeme Garden and Will Smith for a battle of wit and wits.

U&W channel logo 1:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 4 - The Melbourne Identity

A young Australian backpacker catches Janey's eye, but is Ben's chip just on his shoulder or off the old block?

BBC Radio Scotland 2pm
30 min
Laughed Off The Page. Janice Forsyth. Copyright: BBC

Laughed Off The Page

Series 4, Episode 3 - Simon Nye

Simon Nye speaks to Janice Forsyth about his writing partnership with David Nobbs and their decision to resurrect Reggie Perrin. He also explains how he adapted his novel Men Behaving Badly into the popular television sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 episodes from the first series of the sitcom about the grumpy Victor Meldrew.

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 10, Episode 5 - Downhill Racer

With the minimum of improvisation and a few hills, Seymour sets out to prove that ski-ing need not be only a winter sport for the rich.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (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

A selection of episodes from the second series of the romantic sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:20pm (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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Pixelface. Copyright: So Television

Pixelface

Series 2, Episode 3 - Out Of Sight

A lightning storm in the real world has a disastrous effect on Claireparker, when everyone in the console seems to forget she even exists. It will take all her skill and ingenuity to make herself memorable before she disappears forever.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses

Miss Jones has become engaged to a librarian and looks set to move out - Rigsby is distraught but determined that no other man should have her. Alan, meanwhile, is already assessing suitable candidates to take on her room!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Episode 4 - The Beast In The Cage

Episode adapted from TV. Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare stuck in a jam - and so do Margaret and Jean!

U&W channel logo 5:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 3 - Desperately Stalking Susan

Ben forgets about Valentine's Day, but discovers that Susan has a more attentive admirer. Featuring guest star Sam Kelly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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

A selection of episodes from the second series of the shop-based sitcom starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 4

Britain's greatest sailor, Admiral Nelson, turns out to be horribly seasick, two doctors from the Middle Ages argue over how to treat a patient, the programme discovers the many uses for an Incan llama, and the World War Two Girls sing about Girl Power on the Home Front.

U&W channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 4 - The Melbourne Identity

A young Australian backpacker catches Janey's eye, but is Ben's chip just on his shoulder or off the old block?

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Will Smith

Mr And Mrs Smith

Episode 1 - Happy Tuesdays: Mr And Mrs Smith

A year into married life and already things are a little creaky for Will and Annabelle. So, following Will's unimaginative anniversary present, Annabelle has signed them up for a course of marriage counselling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 9.11, Who is Pink Oboe?: Cowardly Captain Seagoon goes to war.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Radio adaptation of the popular TV sitcom's entire first series, starring James Bolam and Rodney Bewes.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7:50pm (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 10, Episode 5 - Downhill Racer

With the minimum of improvisation and a few hills, Seymour sets out to prove that ski-ing need not be only a winter sport for the rich.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 3

Stuck on the A3, Sue tries to keep the peace in a car that contains a new-age auntie, a bewildered grandfather, three fractious kids and several full bladders.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 10 - Health And Safety

With Ross Noble, Jeremy Clarkson and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 4

Ben's fibbing goes to a whole new level as parents at a school football match begin to compliment dad on his friendship with Gordon Brown and his SAS training.

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

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 3 - Blackpool

Michael McIntyre continues his Comedy Roadshow with a visit to the Grand Theatre in Blackpool. Headlining is Liverpudlian comic John Bishop with guest turns from Justin Moorhouse, Miles Jupp and Terry Alderton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fat

Penny Casper-Morse, a stick thin model from Eddy's 1960s past, is coming to visit. Edina's already worried about her weight, having failed to exercise for about 30 years, and now the issue's pressing!

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 4, Episode 3 - Pornography

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 3, Episode 6 - Wigan

Mark performs from The Orwell in Wigan, Greater Manchester, where he talks about entering pie eating competitions, living under floorboards, and the radicalism of George Formby.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 9, Episode 3

Mimi worries that she can't be everything that Billy needs so proposes an open marriage which he reluctantly accepts.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Georgie Ainslie, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 2, Special - Unseen

The popular sports panel show runs into extra time. Fill your boots with puns and pratfalls aplenty, courtesy of host with the most Corden, Redknapp, Flintoff and co.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 6 - Dara O'Briain, Stephen K. Amos and Frankie Boyle

Dara O'Briain is joined by special guests Stephen K Amos and Frankie Boyle. Recorded live at the world famous Hammersmith Apollo, this last show of the series hammers computer geeks, Australians, the seventies and present buying.

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 1

Vicky Pollard is in trouble with her teacher, while Emily Howard visits a pub and finds an admirer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: BBC

The Boosh

Episode 6 - Hitcher

Zoo boss Bob Fossil is concerned about the erratic behaviour of Tony the prawn and gives zookeepers Howard and Vince the duty of escorting Tony to a zoo for animal offenders. All goes wrong, however, when Howard and Vince come across a strange figure standing by the side of the road.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 4, Episode 1

Gavin has a new holiday companion; The Garveys can't find Madge, but do find Cilla Black; Mateo is introduced to his new colleague Les (aka Lesley); whilst Les's son Liam tries to spend time with girls Natalie and Sam.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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 4, Episode 4 - Three Girlfriends

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

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 7, Episode 5

With guest stand-ups Stewart Francis and Zoe Lyons.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Matt Berry

I, Regress

Series 1, Episode 3

Ms Taffgoon finds her appointment with Dr Berry to cure a fear of heights takes a strange path, taking in a talking pigeon and an interplanetary trip. And a field.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Trevor's World Of Sport. Image shows from L to R: Trevor Heslop (Neil Pearson), Sammy (Paul Reynolds). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Trevor's World Of Sport

Sitcom about sports agent Trevor Heslop and his struggle to cope with with work and family. Continuation of the TV series of the same name.

Comedy Central Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

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

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Continuity. Announcer (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: Unique Productions

Continuity

Episode 3

There's a treat in store with the new series of Living By Numbers (about the numbers we live by), a major retrospective of the Volgograd painters' love affair with the colour blue, and a gritty and disturbing report on the Swedish milk crisis. And the series on Philosophical Logic continues to be appointment to listen listening. Obviously.

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 1, Episode 4 - Apocalypse

A fairground fortune teller informs Richie he will die within 3 days. Having been hiding in a protective den in the living room, Eddie decides it's time to end his misery.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 10 - Health And Safety

With Ross Noble, Jeremy Clarkson and David Mitchell.

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

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 5 - 'S Up

When their landlord and local newsagent, Mr. Harrison, almost forgets to go to his own mother's funeral, he is forced to ask Richie and Eddie to mind the shop. Unsurprisingly, they quickly grow bored.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:05am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 20

Big-collared telly critic Harry Hill presents another rollicking ride through past TV Burps, featuring more of the funniest moments from previous series. He looks back at the cockney craze of bush-pushing, judges more X Factor hopefuls, goes to war with a Viennetta and drops in on Louie Spence's showbiz world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (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 4, Episode 3 - Pornography

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

Comedy Central Extra 12:55am (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 2, Highlights Special

Look back at the best moans of the series to see what topics really got under the skin of our Grouchy Young Men - including sport and WAGs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (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 4, Episode 4 - Three Girlfriends

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

Comedy Central Extra 1:25am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 1, Episode 6

Miss Single offers to slip into something less comfortable in a furniture shop; Technophobe toys with a car mechanic; and a camera gets broken in the artist's studio.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am (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 7, Episode 5

With guest stand-ups Stewart Francis and Zoe Lyons.

Comedy Central Extra 1:55am (repeat)
Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 6, Episode 2 - Wild

Rab acquires an allotment but his family and friends pour scorn on his new-found interest in gardening.

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

Murder Most Horrid

Episode 2.1, Overkill: Tina Mellish, a failure on the point of suicide, meets Carmela Vezza, a hired assassin on a mission to kill.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am
45 min version
(repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 76, Episode 3

Sandi Toksvig and panellists Jeremy Hardy, Sue Perkins, Fred MacAulay and Bob Mills take a sideways look at the week's news, with Corrie Corfield reading out the cuttings.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:15am (repeat)
Pete Versus Life. Image shows from L to R: Kurt (Chris Geere), Rob (Joseph Kloska), Chloe (Susannah Fielding), Jen (Catherine Russell), Pete (Rafe Spall), Anna (Pippa Duffy), Ollie (Reece Ritchie), Jake (Daniel Ings). Copyright: Objective Productions

Pete Versus Life

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ollie's Girlfriend

Pete finally gets a decent sports writing job but it's on the basis of a pretend relationship with his best mate's girlfriend. Problems ensue when an office romance blossoms.

BBC Three 2:25am (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 1

Vicky Pollard is in trouble with her teacher, while Emily Howard visits a pub and finds an admirer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Jo Brand Through The Cakehole. Jo Brand. Copyright: Channel X

Jo Brand Through The Cakehole

Series 2, Episode 2 - Sex And Men

Jo Brand looks at sex and men. She talks condoms with Lynne Franks and there is an investigation into who really shot the arrow into Harold's eye.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45am (repeat)
Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Image shows from L to R: Dougal (Graeme Garden), Hamish (Barry Cryer). Copyright: BBC

Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fame Idol

The search is on for the best talent in the glens. Have Hamish and Dougal got what it takes to enter Fay MacAdemy, the famous highland talent contest?

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (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 11 - Puppy Love

A Saturday night in sends Sharon, Tracey and Dorien in search of their first boyfriends. But it doesn't quite turn out how any of them expected.

Comedy Central Extra 3:55am (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 2, Highlights Special

Look back at the best moans of the series to see what topics really got under the skin of our Grouchy Young Men - including sport and WAGs.

BBC Three 3:55am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 8, Episode 2 - Gazman

Donna visits from London because she's missing her Runcorn roots and tells Janet all about her new boyfriend, Wesley.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Episode 4 - The Beast In The Cage

Episode adapted from TV. Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare stuck in a jam - and so do Margaret and Jean!

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