British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 2nd March 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 6, Special - Sykes At Christmas

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 9 - Anyone For Freedom

Robert has proposed to Beryl over the phone, but she's not satisfied and insists that he returns from London to do it in person and present her with a ring.

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 9, Episode 8 - Go With The Flow

Despite Clegg's disturbing experience with two young evangelists, Seymour decides it's time to do something worthwhile and puts his talents at the disposal of the local vicar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 1, Episode 6

Following the establishment of the residents' committee, Harvey is suffering. The residents are happy, but Harvey's suffering. Meanwhile, Diana's niece and Tom's son are sneaking in to secret meetings in the management office...

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

What's So Funny?

Series 3, Episode 9

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy. Featuring Andrew Maxwell, Alex Lowe and Sandi Toksvig.

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 6, Special - Sykes At Christmas

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The TV Lark

The TV Lark

Ship Ahoy: Troutbridge TV's new naval show is set to film a minesweeper sailing to a breakers' yard.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

A sitcom/sketch show for Children's BBC starring Dani Harmer. Dani is left at home to look after her annoying younger brother Max.

BBC Two 8:25am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 11 - Cheetah Cheater

A wildlife film inspires Pidsley the cat to play a prank on the flock by disguising himself as a leopard. Shaun is convinced there is a huge beast on the loose and concocts a plan to catch it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Men of Letters: Albert butts in on Harold's church magazine article.

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 9 - Anyone For Freedom

Robert has proposed to Beryl over the phone, but she's not satisfied and insists that he returns from London to do it in person and present her with a ring.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Train Tracks

Change At Oglethorpe

Episode 2, The Thin Controller: The new manager tries to sack a member of the station staff.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:10am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:15am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Unkindest Cut Of All

Mildred's even snobbier sister, Ethel, and her husband visit the Ropers for dinner. Unfortunately, George has forgotten to pay the electricity bill...

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 9, Episode 8 - Go With The Flow

Despite Clegg's disturbing experience with two young evangelists, Seymour decides it's time to do something worthwhile and puts his talents at the disposal of the local vicar.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Spending My Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Brian (Kenneth Cranham), Liz (Judy Parfitt), Jess (Antonia Thomas), Harry (Kris Marshall), Jo (Raquel Cassidy). Copyright: BBC

Spending My Inheritance

Episode 4 - To Your Very Good Health

With all their spending on exercise machines and looking after themselves, Harry's parents seem in better shape than he is.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 2, Episode 8 - Strictly Come Prancing

Prime-time show Strictly Come Prancing comes to Hotel Trubble with star performer Darren Chiseljaw - and Lenny is hiding a dance-related secret.

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 21, Episode 4 - Elegy For Fallen Wellies

When Nora forsakes her wrinkled stockings for black tights, the results are catastrophic.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50am (repeat)
Carry On Cabby. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy (Jim Dale), Charlie Hawkins (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / STUDIOCANAL

Carry On Cabby

Sid James stars as the proprietor of a successful cab firm. Suddenly a new taxi company arrive in town, and they have a secret weapon.

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 21, Episode 5 - Surprise At Throstlenest

While preparations are being made for Compo's funeral, Nora finds a letter he has written.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The TV Lark

The TV Lark

Ship Ahoy: Troutbridge TV's new naval show is set to film a minesweeper sailing to a breakers' yard.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Half Moon Investigations. Image shows from L to R: Red Sharkey (Sebastian Charles), Fletcher 'Half' Moon (Rory Elrick). Copyright: BBC

Half Moon Investigations

Episode 1 - Red Moon Rising

School boy detective, Fletcher 'Half' Moon, is keen to crack his first case, and an unlikely new detective duo is born.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Men of Letters: Albert butts in on Harold's church magazine article.

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 6, Episode 3 - The Futility Of The Fly

Victor has hired a cleaner to help around the house, and unwittingly comes to the rescue of a local chip shop proprietor with a rather complicated love life.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45pm (repeat)
The Million Pound Note

The Million Pound Note

Comedy film about a penniless man who is given a million pound note and instructed to live on it for a month without spending any of it.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:15pm
30 min
The Comedy Café. Janice Forsyth

The Comedy Café

Janice Forsyth taps into the funny business in Scotland and worldwide with all that's new in comedy on radio, TV, the movies, DVD, books, online and live performances.

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 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 second series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

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 9 - Wheelies

Compo, Clegg and Foggy prove that the invention of the wheel might not have been such a good idea after all.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm
45 min
The Indian Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar), Kamini Sharma (Ayesha Dharker), Pushpa Bakshi (Indira Joshi). Copyright: Rondo / Avatar

The Indian Doctor

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Source

Reporters gather at the surgery to hear that the outbreak of smallpox in Trefelin is finally under control.

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

Uncle Mort's South Country

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Hitchhiker

Giving a lift to a passenger causes some surprises for Carter and his uncle.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
ChuckleVision. Image shows from L to R: Paul Chuckle (Paul Elliott), Barry Chuckle (Barry Elliott)

ChuckleVision

Series 15, Episode 11 - The Purple Pimple - Escape

In the concluding part of The Purple Pimple saga, Paul and Barry finally track The Countess down in Paris, but Robespierre is waiting for them.

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

Mr. Bean

Episode 10 - Mind The Baby, Mr. Bean

The inept master of disaster finds himself looking after a baby at a funfair.

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.

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

Mr. Bean

Episode 11 - Back To School Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean visits a local school's open day, trying out some painting, a spot of judo, and goods from the cake stall.

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)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 4 - In And Out

Lawyer Roger sets out to defend a prisoner overly fond of life behind bars.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Right Way To Travel

Mildred's desperate for a holiday, and has heard of a nice, cheap package tour to Majorca available. The only catch? It's for members of the Conservative Party...

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 21, Episode 4 - Elegy For Fallen Wellies

When Nora forsakes her wrinkled stockings for black tights, the results are catastrophic.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
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 8 - Quiz

Nathan drags Josh onto the useless school quiz team to teach him how to stick at something. But Josh realises to his delight that him not knowing any answers will only make Nathan look bad.

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 21, Episode 5 - Surprise At Throstlenest

While preparations are being made for Compo's funeral, Nora finds a letter he has written.

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 36, Episode 3

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Lynne Truss, Andy Parsons, Laura Shavin and Mitch Benn for a look at the week's biggest (and smallest) stories.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 6, Episode 3 - The Futility Of The Fly

Victor has hired a cleaner to help around the house, and unwittingly comes to the rescue of a local chip shop proprietor with a rather complicated love life.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm
30 min
Social Club FM. Image shows from L to R: Mr Chairman (Chris Corcoran), Rex Jones (Elis James). Copyright: Zipline Creative

Social Club FM

Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival

Mr Chairman and Rex have to organise a music festival at very short notice. Can they find a willing headline act?

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 22, Episode 2

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The TV Lark

The TV Lark

Ship Ahoy: Troutbridge TV's new naval show is set to film a minesweeper sailing to a breakers' yard.

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 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Men of Letters: Albert butts in on Harold's church magazine article.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 2 - Birds

With Phil Kay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

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 9 - Wheelies

Compo, Clegg and Foggy prove that the invention of the wheel might not have been such a good idea after all.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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.

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 6 - Towering Alan

Developments at the BBC give Alan a whiff of hope, so he prepares to do some intensive networking - at a funeral. Despite his tactics, the plan appears to come off.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty

This week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live In Scotland. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live In Scotland

The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

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 6, Episode 6

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons with guests David Mitchell and Adam Hills.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 4

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. The mystery guest is the human spider man.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 5, Episode 2

Joyce is organising a dance competition for the guests. Everyone is eager to take part, and rehearsals are supervised by an old flame of Joyce's - TV's Cyril Babcock.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Stella. Stella (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 1, Episode 9

As Stella deals with the news that Luke is going to leave, Emma goes into labour at school, leading Stella and Rob to grow closer when they come to her rescue.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05pm (repeat)
Rock & Chips. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Paula Wilcox), Reg Trotter (Shaun Dingwall), Edward 'Ted' Trotter (Phil Daniels), Joan Trotter (Kellie Bright), Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Five Gold Rings

Christmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 6

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Seann Walsh.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 1, Episode 4

More from the ingenious panel show hosted by Alexander Armstrong. Devising - as well as answering - the questions here are Clive Anderson, Sue Perkins and Daniel Sloss.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
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 3, Episode 9

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy. Featuring Andrew Maxwell, Alex Lowe and Sandi Toksvig.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:07pm
30 min
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 3

In the third show the ads are themed around toys, and Micky and Mark are joined by comedians Sean Lock and Miles Jupp.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 5 - Kid

Kate and Lee are forced to take in a lodger, a surly 14-year-old boy called Nicky.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Rowan Atkinson Live. Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson Live

Rowan Atkinson performing best sketches from his one man shows.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

White Van Man

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Break Up

Ollie suspects Darren of moonlighting with a rival firm and hires a new assistant. Darren soon finds himself in way over his head. Meanwhile, Emma quickly wangles herself a promotion at work.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Big Fun Show. Image shows from L to R: Neil Mullarkey, Josie Lawrence, Tony Hawks, Paul Merton, John Irwin, Julian Clary. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Big Fun Show

Episode 2: Comedy sketches, with Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Tony Hawks and Josie Lawrence.

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 17 - John Cusack, Goldie Hawn, Marcus Brigstocke, Kasabian

John Cusack says movies are over hyped and Goldie Hawn reveals she slept through her own Oscar win, while Marcus Brigstocke talks politics and Kasabian perform live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 2 - Birds

With Phil Kay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 2, Episode 5 - G.U.T.

The Professor tells Satan that humans have failed for years in trying to come up with a grand unifying theory behind the universe. Satan, however, knows the answer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World. Image shows from L to R: Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Rebecca Front. Copyright: BBC

Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Sea

Why did Turner paint it so often - was it its timeless majesty, or because he couldn't draw hands properly?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Rock & Chips. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Paula Wilcox), Reg Trotter (Shaun Dingwall), Edward 'Ted' Trotter (Phil Daniels), Joan Trotter (Kellie Bright), Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Five Gold Rings

Christmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 1

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons and special guests Frank Skinner and Gina Yashere.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
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 4

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

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 9, Episode 10

Jamie and Shane engineer a plan to raid Manchester's former War Rooms that are now owned by the Lottery with the aim of lifting a stash of scratch cards as a way to make some easy money.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Rowan Atkinson Live. Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson Live

Rowan Atkinson performing best sketches from his one man shows.

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

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 6

Massively Pregnant goes for her first break-dancing lesson, and Elaine Caine meets Ian Waite.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (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.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 4

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. The mystery guest is the human spider man.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:30am (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 2, Episode 8 - Sean Bean, JLS, Amir Khan

Jonathan welcomes another star-studded and eclectic line-up to the show as he chats to Sean Bean, boy band JLS and boxer Amir Khan. With music from Brighton hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks.

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

The Detectives

Episode 5.2, Cardiac Arrest: Briggs and Louis are assigned to protect an unconscious gang member who holds precious evidence that could put a gang leader behind bars.

BBC Three 2am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 6

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Seann Walsh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Train Tracks

Change At Oglethorpe

Episode 2, The Thin Controller: The new manager tries to sack a member of the station staff.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:10am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
Crapston Villas

Crapston Villas

Stop motion clay animation sitcom observing the antics of the inhabitants of the much sought-after residential property Crapston Villas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Murder Most Horrid. Dawn French

Murder Most Horrid

Episode 3.5, Confess: When a former gangland boss is brought in for questioning about the murder of DCI Dave Jones, he gets more than he bargained for.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

White Van Man

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Break Up

Ollie suspects Darren of moonlighting with a rival firm and hires a new assistant. Darren soon finds himself in way over his head. Meanwhile, Emma quickly wangles herself a promotion at work.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Spending My Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Brian (Kenneth Cranham), Liz (Judy Parfitt), Jess (Antonia Thomas), Harry (Kris Marshall), Jo (Raquel Cassidy). Copyright: BBC

Spending My Inheritance

Episode 4 - To Your Very Good Health

With all their spending on exercise machines and looking after themselves, Harry's parents seem in better shape than he is.

Comedy Central Extra 2:40am (repeat)
Steve Coogan As Alan Partridge And Other Less Successful Characters. Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Steve Coogan As Alan Partridge And Other Less Successful Characters

Steve Coogan performs as some of his most famous creations including a certain Norwich DJ. Recorded in Blackpool in 2008.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 4 - In And Out

Lawyer Roger sets out to defend a prisoner overly fond of life behind bars.

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