British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 22nd February 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 5, Episode 2 - Fishing

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

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 2 - Friends At First Sight

When Sandra's brother returns home from living in Australia, Sandra takes a fresh look at her relationship with Beryl and wonders what she would be like as a sister-in-law.

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 6, Episode 2 - Car And Garter

In order to enhance Sid's marital status, Foggy, Clegg and Compo put their minds to thinking of some way of giving him a daring and glamorous image in Ivy's eyes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Old Days

Pam Ayres presents poetry, anecdotes and sketches on the topic of 'The Old Days', with the help of Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 3, Episode 5

It's been six months since Vince and Penny's last meeting and their return engagement in a wine bar is witnessed by a dumbstruck Daphne. Gina is playing the wounded wife in front of Vince's parents and manipulating information to give to her solicitor for the divorce settlement. Meanwhile, Vince offers Penny's dad, Norman, a job in his new wine importing company.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 4, Episode 2

Mark is in Sheffield, where this week's agenda covers community gardening, homelessness and education.

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

Sykes

Series 5, Episode 2 - Fishing

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Bolshoi Ballet

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (repeat)
ChuckleVision. Image shows from L to R: Paul Chuckle (Paul Elliott), Barry Chuckle (Barry Elliott)

ChuckleVision

Series 15, Episode 3 - Magnetic Distraction - Part One

All of a sudden, Barry becomes strangely attractive - but only to a persistent, solitary balloon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

Featuring duelling kings and a Commons washroom attendant.

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

The Liver Birds

Series 4, Episode 2 - Friends At First Sight

When Sandra's brother returns home from living in Australia, Sandra takes a fresh look at her relationship with Beryl and wonders what she would be like as a sister-in-law.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Episode 3: While on the run, Edward meets the Leopard.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:10am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Little Dog Laughed

George talks Truffles out for a walk in the park, but manages to lose her. Fearing Mildred's wrath, he sets about finding her - or a replacement.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 6, Episode 2 - Car And Garter

In order to enhance Sid's marital status, Foggy, Clegg and Compo put their minds to thinking of some way of giving him a daring and glamorous image in Ivy's eyes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

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 20, Episode 1 - The Pony Set

Auntie Wainwright has a new line in all things equestrian - even a riding simulator, which Compo thinks might come rather handy.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
HR. Image shows from L to R: Peter (Jonathan Pryce), Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 3, Episode 4 - Disinherited

Sam and Peter resort to desperate measures, which now include visiting an aged aunt, who just happens to be writing her will.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35am (repeat)
Carry On Regardless. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Regardless

Wild adventures and misadventures of co-partners in an unconventional employment agency.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 20, Episode 2 - How Errol Flynn Discovered The Secret Of Nora Batt

Compo tries to win Nora's heart by dressing up as Robin Hood.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Bolshoi Ballet

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

Featuring duelling kings and a Commons washroom attendant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Episode 1 - Only A Story

Mrs Warboys has temporarily moved in with the Meldrews after rain flooded her basement flat. Victor is doing battle with the local newspaper, which keeps mixing up the names printed alongside reader contributions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

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 14, Episode 2 - Errol Flynn Used To Have A Pair Like That

Compo hears Nora telling a neighbour that in last night's movie, it was the hero's riding outfit that turned her on.

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

Just Good Friends

Series 3, Episode 5

It's been six months since Vince and Penny's last meeting and their return engagement in a wine bar is witnessed by a dumbstruck Daphne. Gina is playing the wounded wife in front of Vince's parents and manipulating information to give to her solicitor for the divorce settlement. Meanwhile, Vince offers Penny's dad, Norman, a job in his new wine importing company.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
A car on a country line. Copyright: BBC

Uncle Mort's North Country

Series 2, Episode 5 - 2084

Carter Brandon takes his uncle off to ponder growing old over a pint.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 3 - If You Go Down To The Woods

Marlene is distraught when Earl the dog and Tyler both go missing. Boycie, Bryan and Jed form a search party, but entering the haunted woods with night drawing in soon confounds the rescuers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 4 - Disco

The school disco means just one thing for the Carter brothers - girl trouble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Squadron Leader Lord Flashheart (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

Comedy Central 4pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 5 - The Trouble With Mr. Bean

Thanks to some ingenious driving, Mr. Bean gets to an appointment with the dentist after oversleeping. He also has trouble in the park with a bothersome wasp, and meets a child with a remote-controlled boat.

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

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

Comedy Central 4:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr Bean

Mr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 10 - The Builder

Frank and Hodges are determined to get the pier up and running. It completely needs rebuilding. Will they manage it?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 8 - Best Foot Forward

After moving a ladder causing George to fall from the roof of their houses and break a leg, Jeffrey is forced to run errands for him, for fear of legal action.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 5 - Blackmailamundo

Ashlii tries to blackmail Sadie, but Sadie has the last laugh when a certain boyband comes to call! Meanwhile, Keith kidnaps a dog for a good cause and Dede tries to teach the boys all about her favourite sci-fi show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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 20, Episode 1 - The Pony Set

Auntie Wainwright has a new line in all things equestrian - even a riding simulator, which Compo thinks might come rather handy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Old Days

Pam Ayres presents poetry, anecdotes and sketches on the topic of 'The Old Days', with the help of Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 20, Episode 2 - How Errol Flynn Discovered The Secret Of Nora Batt

Compo tries to win Nora's heart by dressing up as Robin Hood.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 4, Episode 3

Mark aims to compile more policies for his manifesto.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

Edge Media Network 7pm (repeat)
Behind The Sofa. Image shows from L to R: Toby Hadoke, Gary Slaymaker, Mitch Benn, Alex Geairns. Copyright: Cult TV Productions

Behind The Sofa

Episode 6

In the final show of the series, the boys fight over Cowboys And Aliens, Repo Man, Tales From Europe, and The Twilight Zone Season 5.

Comedy Central 7pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 5 - The Trouble With Mr. Bean

Thanks to some ingenious driving, Mr. Bean gets to an appointment with the dentist after oversleeping. He also has trouble in the park with a bothersome wasp, and meets a child with a remote-controlled boat.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Bolshoi Ballet

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

Comedy Central 7:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr Bean

Mr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
Watson & Oliver. Image shows from L to R: Lorna Watson, Ingrid Oliver. Copyright: BBC

Watson & Oliver

Series 1, Episode 1

In the first episode, it emerges that Lorna Watson has a slight issue with timekeeping. We also see Wills and Kate relaxing at home, and visit a typical East End café. John Barrowman drops in for a performance with Ingrid.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Michael Bentine Show

The Best Of Bentine

Featuring duelling kings and a Commons washroom attendant.

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 14, Episode 2 - Errol Flynn Used To Have A Pair Like That

Compo hears Nora telling a neighbour that in last night's movie, it was the hero's riding outfit that turned her on.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 3 - If You Go Down To The Woods

Marlene is distraught when Earl the dog and Tyler both go missing. Boycie, Bryan and Jed form a search party, but entering the haunted woods with night drawing in soon confounds the rescuers.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - Watership Alan

Alan gets in an udder state when he insults Norfolk's farmers on his radio show and makes a promotional film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Squadron Leader Lord Flashheart (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 9

Jo Brand host tonight's edition. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton will be Reginald D. Hunter and Joanna Scanlan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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

A selection of episodes from the sitcom by Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash. Repeated again as of 24.00.

U&W channel logo 10pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Ivan & Trudy present their 'wig emporium', Derek Faye purchases a David Beckham calendar and are hospital nurses stealing Nan's personal belongings?

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Image shows from L to R: Roger Stevenson (Alfred Molina), Val Stevenson (Dawn French). Copyright: BBC

Roger & Val Have Just Got In

Series 2, Episode 3 - Surprise!

A verdict leads to a meal and an email leads to a confession.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 1, Episode 3

Comedy king Alexander Armstrong hosts a unique panel show in which panellists devise - as well as answer - the questions. With Ed Byrne, Mark Watson and Russell Kane.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 4, Episode 2

Mark is in Sheffield, where this week's agenda covers community gardening, homelessness and education.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
45 min
10 O'Clock Live. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker, Lauren Laverne, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

10 O'Clock Live

Series 2, Episode 3

Lauren, Jimmy, David and Charlie are back to look over another week's news events.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Ross Noble Goes Global. Ross Noble. Copyright: BBC

Ross Noble Goes Global

Series 2, Episode 1 - Brussels

Ross travels to Brussels... a city with a reputation a little on the dull side. But he soon finds out that with chocolate on every corner, a puzzling statue of an incontinent child, and the honour of being associated with the always-exciting Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brussels might be his kind of city after all...

U&W channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 4

Nan is introduced to Jamie's girlfriend who is a little sensitive about her nose, a drunk bride reveals too much truth, Lauren gets a tattoo of her boyfriend and Irene is excited about meeting Mikhail Gorbachov in her burger van.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
30 min
Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?

Episode 3 - School

Kevin goes back to his school in Clydebank to try and finally finish the spice rack he started in woodwork. Kevin also catches up with James Corden, whose experience of school was very similar to Kevin's.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:55pm (repeat)
The Mad Bad Ad Show. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Mark Dolan, Mark Watson. Copyright: Objective Productions

The Mad Bad Ad Show

Episode 1

The Mad Bad Ad Show brings together an original mix of challenges, comic banter and a bit of ad land insight. This week Mark Watson and Micky Flanagan are joined by Holly Walsh and Joe Wilkinson to promote confectionery.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 1, Episode 1 - Family

Edinburgh comedy award-winner Tim Key grapples with the idea of family via his narrative poem, The Godfather.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Edge Falls

Edge Falls

Series 1, Episode 1

Join Sarah Lancashire and Mark Benton for some consumer therapy as we enter the world of Edge Falls Retail Village.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing. Nathan Caton. Copyright: BBC

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing

Series 1, Episode 1 - About Nightmare Relatives

The story of young up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton, who becomes the first in his family to graduate from university, only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance.

U&W channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 6, Episode 2 - Goblins

Janet gets a new job, but Donna's career is on the skids. Louise has a letter from her earth mother - but she can't open it. Jonny campaigns for baby changing facilities at the pub.

BBC Four 11:25pm (repeat)
Sex And The Sitcom. Copyright: Crocodile Media

Sex And The Sitcom

Documentary examining how society's attitudes towards sex and sexuality since the 1950s have been reflected in sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Rubbish

Rubbish

Series 1, Episode 6 - Outsourcing

Episode 6, Outsourcing: An FBI sting leads to Roger's computer being seized and its owner being suspended - leaving Martin as acting head of waste and recycling. Unfortunately, he doesn't rise to the occasion, and the arrival of an 'outsourcing' expert just makes matters worse.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 9

Jo Brand host tonight's edition. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton will be Reginald D. Hunter and Joanna Scanlan.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - Watership Alan

Alan gets in an udder state when he insults Norfolk's farmers on his radio show and makes a promotional film.

Comedy Central Extra 1:05am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 4

Door Bitch gets cheesed off at a Farmer's Market and Miss Single tries to have a golf lesson.

Comedy Central 1:35am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 20

Justin Moorhouse on coffee shops, Carl Donnelly on one night stands, Chris McCausland on embarrassing situations, and Craig Campbell on Norway.

Comedy Central Extra 1:35am (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

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:40am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 12, Episode 3

On the show this week, Harry observes a zombie attack in Emmerdale, imagines a Downing Street spin on Corrie, and finds himself stuck inside a reclining chair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Episode 3: While on the run, Edward meets the Leopard.

Comedy Central Extra 2:05am (repeat)
The Detectives. Image shows from L to R: Dave Briggs (Robert Powell), Bob Louis (Jasper Carrott). Copyright: Celador Productions

The Detectives

Episode 3.5, Between A Rock And A Hard Place: Superintendent Cottam ropes Louis and Briggs into helping him catch notorious bullion thief, Ronnie Richardson.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
Star Stories. Copyright: Objective Productions

Star Stories

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Church Of Scientology Presents... Being Tom Cruise: How Scientology Is In No Way Mental

Star Stories presents its version of the Tom Cruise story.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (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 7 - Exploitin'

Saffy's feeling the stress of motherhood, and taunted by Patsy as to her tired emotional and physical state, agrees to allow Eddy to look after Jane for the day. Unfortunately, the wayward grandmother doesn't have entirely honest intentions for the young one.

Comedy Central Extra 2:40am (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

Sitcom about mismatched sisters Tracey and Sharon, and their glamorous friend, Dorien.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 10 - The Builder

Frank and Hodges are determined to get the pier up and running. It completely needs rebuilding. Will they manage it?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Old Days

Pam Ayres presents poetry, anecdotes and sketches on the topic of 'The Old Days', with the help of Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.

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