British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 12th April 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 3, Episode 2

Joey suspects that he's found his dog that went missing two years ago, and Grandad proves to be as shrewd in negotiation as any of the family.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Duty Free. Image shows from L to R: David Pearce (Keith Barron), Linda Cochran (Joanna Van Gyseghem), Carlos (Carlos Douglas), Robert Cochran (Neil Stacy), Amy Pearce (Gwen Taylor). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Duty Free

Series 3, Episode 2 - Déjà Vu

The Pearces are back in Spain, but Amy has a feeling of déjà vu and she's suspicious!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (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 3 - The Ant And The Grasshopper

Bob's swamped with the chores of married life and a hectic work life, while Terry idles away his time playing billiards or going to the pictures. When Terry predicts a future of ulcers and heart-attacks for him, Bob wonders who has taken the right path to happiness...

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 12, Episode 10 - A Landlady For Smiler

Compo can see a benefit for Smiler.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 5, The Show Folks: Desperate for money, Pierce Egan tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures onto the stage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Shedtown. Copyright: Woolyback Productions

Shedtown

Series 1, Episode 1 - Something's Gonna Change

It's the works day out for the workers of Blakeley Industrial Museum - and something's got to change.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (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!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 3

Queen Elizabeth I goes online dating, Greek philosopher Socrates foils his own rescue from prison and Emicho of the Rhineland goes crusading with some very unusual sat navs to lead the way.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Al Read Show

The Al Read Show

Hospitals, the Post Office and noisy neighbours - a collection of the Northern comic's 1950s monologues.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 3, Episode 2

Joey suspects that he's found his dog that went missing two years ago, and Grandad proves to be as shrewd in negotiation as any of the family.

BBC Two 8:20am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 4 - Spring Lamb

A reluctant Timmy tries to avoid bath time and in trying to escape he gets a spring attached to his tail. It's up to the flock to catch the bouncing baby sheep and return him to the tub before he destroys the farm.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:25am (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 3, Episode 3

As a friend completes work on a new musical, Bertie takes the opportunity to join the production on a tour across the United States. However, a letter from Aunt Agatha warning Wooster of family friend Cyril Bassington-Bassington's "theatrical proclivities" is not delivered, dropping Bertie right in it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 19 - All Is Safely Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges decides to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to help a farmer friend of Godfrey's.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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 3 - The Ant And The Grasshopper

Bob's swamped with the chores of married life and a hectic work life, while Terry idles away his time playing billiards or going to the pictures. When Terry predicts a future of ulcers and heart-attacks for him, Bob wonders who has taken the right path to happiness...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 2, Episode 4 - Up On The Roof

Landing a job performing in a prison, will Robert finally get a captive audience?

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

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 3, Episode 2 - Meeting Fourteen

With Jon Richardson stranded in Australia because of the Icelandic volcano, Dave Gorman stands in as curator. This week's guests are Madness lead singer Suggs, the poet Ruth Padel and star of Bo' Selecta! Leigh Francis.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35am (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 1, Episode 6 - Animal Crackers

When June volunteers to look after a neighbour's dog for a week, Terry discovers that man's best friend can often prove fickle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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 12, Episode 10 - A Landlady For Smiler

Compo can see a benefit for Smiler.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (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 11am (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Happy Event

When Pinky the pig goes into labour in the middle of the night, it's all hands on deck.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (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 26, Episode 8 - The Afterthoughts Of A Co-op Manager

Why did Marina's ex-boyfriend emigrate to Australia?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Al Read Show

The Al Read Show

Hospitals, the Post Office and noisy neighbours - a collection of the Northern comic's 1950s monologues.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (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 26, Episode 9 - Lot No. 8

Auntie Wainwright is rather pleased with herself when she lands a bargain at an auction. Unfortunately, she doesn't know what she has bought, or what to do with it when she gets it home.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 19 - All Is Safely Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges decides to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to help a farmer friend of Godfrey's.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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 2, Episode 3 - Dramatic Fever

Margaret joins the local amateur dramatic society and takes Victor to a Bergerac watching party. Meanwhile, Margaret's mother manages to get stuck in the bath with wallpaper paste.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 1:30pm (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 2

Sandi Toksvig hosts an irreverent cultural quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by Alun Cochrane and Jackie Clune for a battle of wit and wits.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 4, Episode 4 - Animal Instincts

Tyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Image shows from L to R: John Paul Hurley, Richard Conlon

Rough Magick

A comedic drama set in 1605 in which, fearing terrorist activity, King James transports his court to the Scottish Highlands.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows left to right: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Credit: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 4, Christmas Special - One Foot In The Algarve

Victor and Margaret accompany Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her pen pal Alfonso, on holiday to meet him in his native Portugal. Fleet Street paparazzo Martin Trout is hot on their tail after an encounter at Victoria station leads him to believe they have accidentally taken possession of an extremely valuable and politically explosive roll of film...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 3, Episode 11 - Time Trubble

After the Wacky Inventors Convention leave behind a time machine, Jamie finds himself running from the Normans in Ye Olde Hotel Trubble. In the modern-day hotel, Henry VIII is on the prowl for another wife, or three, to add to his collection.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:05pm (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 7

Joan of Arc gets a visit from a confused angel, a pirate captain tries to make his crew dress like ladies, and Mrs Celt enjoys being a Roman on Historical Wife Swap.

U&Dave channel logo 3:20pm (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 18, Episode 1 - The Love Mobile

Smiler unexpectedly finds a means of meeting a new female partner.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Other Woman

After a family social evening in the works' canteen where Arthur becomes rather too friendly with one of the clippies, Mum and Olive are outraged - and he promptly leaves to stay with his sister.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 3 - Dangerous Living

A newspaper report about the mortality rate of busmen leads everyone to insist Stan loses some weight. He's not pleased, but a date with a much younger clippie makes him think a bit of exercise couldn't hurt.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Happy Event

When Pinky the pig goes into labour in the middle of the night, it's all hands on deck.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 4

HHTV's war reporter Mike Peabody regrets his decision to cover the Norman Siege of Palermo, the Pilgrim Fathers rap about Jamestown in America and a German submarine captain has the worst toilet accident in history.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Meera Syal

The World As We Know It

Episode 2, The Election: The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 2, Episode 1 - To Catch A Thief

Only Terry could get a new car and lose it the same night. But his troubles don't end there!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 5, The Show Folks: Desperate for money, Pierce Egan tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures onto the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (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 26, Episode 8 - The Afterthoughts Of A Co-op Manager

Why did Marina's ex-boyfriend emigrate to Australia?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 26, Episode 9 - Lot No. 8

Auntie Wainwright is rather pleased with herself when she lands a bargain at an auction. Unfortunately, she doesn't know what she has bought, or what to do with it when she gets it home.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 1, Episode 2

The band are joined by Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee guest Nick Helm, and explore the relationship between man and dog and dinosaurs and puns.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
And Another Thing...

And Another Thing...

Episode 9

Part nine of the sixth book in The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy 'trilogy', in which there is more fighting, but thankfully no Vogon poetry.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 31 - Tidy Up

Bitzer begins to regret having tried to get the sheep to clean up the yard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 2, Episode 3 - Dramatic Fever

Margaret joins the local amateur dramatic society and takes Victor to a Bergerac watching party. Meanwhile, Margaret's mother manages to get stuck in the bath with wallpaper paste.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Al Read Show

The Al Read Show

Hospitals, the Post Office and noisy neighbours - a collection of the Northern comic's 1950s monologues.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 19 - All Is Safely Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges decides to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to help a farmer friend of Godfrey's.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 4, Episode 4 - Animal Instincts

Tyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.

U&Dave 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 18, Episode 1 - The Love Mobile

Smiler unexpectedly finds a means of meeting a new female partner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 5

The last time Mum's sister Auntie Angela came to visit, it all ended in disaster. Now she is back to show off the American therapist she has married.

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 5 - To Kill A Mocking Alan

Alan invents a new drink while trying to impress some TV executives, and meets Jed, his biggest fan.

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

Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 3

Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again, whilst Rory Bremner has John Oliver and Al Murray on his side.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 1

Russell Howard is back. A drunk man tries to surf, and a look at a dodgy horse drink. In the Mystery Guest segment Russell tries some break dancing. The Good News Extra comic is Doc Brown.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Peter Kay Live At The Bolton Albert Halls. Peter Kay. Credit: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Peter Kay Live At The Bolton Albert Halls

TV broadcast of Peter Kay's fast-selling live show, once the biggest selling stand-up DVD in British history.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Lee Nelson returns with Well Good Dad, Bent Night Live, Dr Bob, Aunty Janet's useful tips, Omelette and Nan.

Radio 2 logo 9:30pm
30 min
Henning Wehn

Henning Knows Best

Episode 4 - Humour

Henning Wehn presents a series of comedy lectures revealing his distinctive take on life in Britain. This week he looks at the topic of humour, with guest Andy Hamilton.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 4

David Mitchell is the guest on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team, whilst Rory Bremner has the help of Andy Parsons and Linda Smith.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Sarah Millican Television Programme. Sarah Millican. Copyright: So Television / Chopsy Productions

The Sarah Millican Television Programme

Series 1, Episode 6 - Crime & Medical

This week Sarah Millican is looking at Crime and Medical programmes and meeting Dr Pixie McKenna from Embarrassing Bodies and Rav Wilding from Crimewatch.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Shedtown. Copyright: Woolyback Productions

Shedtown

Series 1, Episode 1 - Something's Gonna Change

It's the works day out for the workers of Blakeley Industrial Museum - and something's got to change.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 7, Episode 10

Holly Willoughby and guest team captain Jonathan Ross welcome guests Marcus Collins, Chelsee Healey, Max Beesley and Russell Kane for more gags and games.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
35 min
Derek. Derek (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

Derek

Episode 1 - Pilot

Derek Noakes is a tender, innocent man whose love for his job and the people he cares for shines through.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, Sean Lock, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 4, Episode 4

Jimmy Carr and Miles Jupp debate various topics, with the help of Sean Lock, Seann Walsh and Robert Webb.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 2, Episode 2 - A Re-Kippered Life Smashed Some More

Pip and Harry find themselves building an entire railway network in their bid to catch the evil Mr Gently Benevolent.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 5 - Friendface

Jen introduces Roy and Moss to a new social networking website, and then finds out why some friendships are best left in the past. Roy does battle with the Joker and Moss asserts his masculinity as Jen's temporary husband.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Field Trip

It's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Panel game based on the world of rock and pop music, featuring comedians and musicians.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

Series 3, Episode 6 - Secrets And Lies

Mary shares a big secret with her father. Cora and Ezekiel trade insults and Sam tries to get rid of his English lodgers.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 2 - It's Training Men

As Ashley and Jerwayne come to terms with the fact that they are getting older, Lance fumes that a training day has been dumped on him at the last minute, and Janine drags Christopher into the hunt for her stalker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 2 - Work Experience

It's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 11:10pm (repeat)
Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia. Morgan Spurlock. Copyright: Thumbs Up Productions / Warrior Poets

Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia

Episode 2

Diane Smith, Dave Gorman and Jamie Oliver join Morgan Spurlock to discuss British food. Spurlock visits a black pudding factory in Bury. Music from Lisa Hannigan.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Craig Brown's Lost Diaries. Craig Brown. Copyright: BBC

Craig Brown's Lost Diaries

Episode 5 - September & October

Autumn brings gloom for Syliva Plath, Thomas Hardy and Max Clifford.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Hut 33. Image shows from L to R: Charles (Robert Bathurst), Joshua Fanshawe-Marshall (Alex Macqueen), Archie (Tom Goodman-Hill). Copyright: BBC

Hut 33

Series 2, Episode 3 - Yellow

The code breakers are ordered to be vaccinated against yellow fever, but Charles refuses to be injected by an Australian.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 3

Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again, whilst Rory Bremner has John Oliver and Al Murray on his side.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
Pat And Margaret. Image shows left to right: Pat Bedford (Julie Walters), Margaret (Victoria Wood)

Pat And Margaret

Comedy drama starring Victoria Wood and Julie Walters. A Lancashire-born American soap star is reunited with her sister.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 4

David Mitchell is the guest on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team, whilst Rory Bremner has the help of Andy Parsons and Linda Smith.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
And Another Thing...

And Another Thing...

Episode 9

Part nine of the sixth book in The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy 'trilogy', in which there is more fighting, but thankfully no Vogon poetry.

BBC Three 12:35am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 1

Russell Howard is back. A drunk man tries to surf, and a look at a dodgy horse drink. In the Mystery Guest segment Russell tries some break dancing. The Good News Extra comic is Doc Brown.

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

Argumental

Series 4, Episode 4

Jimmy Carr and Miles Jupp debate various topics, with the help of Sean Lock, Seann Walsh and Robert Webb.

BBC Three 1:05am (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Lee Nelson returns with Well Good Dad, Bent Night Live, Dr Bob, Aunty Janet's useful tips, Omelette and Nan.

Comedy Central Extra 1:20am (repeat)
If You Prefer A Milder Comedian Please Ask For One

If You Prefer A Milder Comedian Please Ask For One

TV broadcast of the stand-up comedy show in which Stewart Lee explores the formal limits of the art form.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:30am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 12, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 24

Burp fans are in for a treat this week, as Harry delves into the archives to pick some of the best clips from series past. It promises to be a belter too, with classic send-ups from Kirstie's Handmade Britain, Natural World and Grimefighters.

U&Dave channel logo 1:35am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Panel game based on the world of rock and pop music, featuring comedians and musicians.

BBC Three 1:35am (repeat)
World Series Of Dating. Image shows from L to R: James Chetwyn-Talbot (Tom Price), Doyle McManus (Rob Riggle). Copyright: Lion Television

World Series Of Dating

Episode 3

The British boys try new tactics to win over our critical ladies - soup play and using words as an anaesthetic all appear.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Episode 1 - Four Men In A Plane

The four salesmen share a flight from hell on their way to a conference. With so many egos and so much machismo on display, the first part of the journey is taken up with squabbles over Airmiles and upgrades.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 2, Episode 4 - Up On The Roof

Landing a job performing in a prison, will Robert finally get a captive audience?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:20am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 5 - Friendface

Jen introduces Roy and Moss to a new social networking website, and then finds out why some friendships are best left in the past. Roy does battle with the Joker and Moss asserts his masculinity as Jen's temporary husband.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Panel game based on the world of rock and pop music, featuring comedians and musicians.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Jon Richardson. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 3, Episode 2 - Meeting Fourteen

With Jon Richardson stranded in Australia because of the Icelandic volcano, Dave Gorman stands in as curator. This week's guests are Madness lead singer Suggs, the poet Ruth Padel and star of Bo' Selecta! Leigh Francis.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45am (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 2 - It's Training Men

As Ashley and Jerwayne come to terms with the fact that they are getting older, Lance fumes that a training day has been dumped on him at the last minute, and Janine drags Christopher into the hunt for her stalker.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (repeat)
The Detectives. Image shows from L to R: Dave Briggs (Robert Powell), Bob Louis (Jasper Carrott). Copyright: Celador Productions

The Detectives

Episode 4.4, Sacked: A new female Superintendent takes over the department. She decides a clean sweep is needed and it's time for Briggs and Louis to go. Surely this isn't the end for the bumbling duo?

BBC Three 4:05am (repeat)
World Series Of Dating. Image shows from L to R: James Chetwyn-Talbot (Tom Price), Doyle McManus (Rob Riggle). Copyright: Lion Television

World Series Of Dating

Episode 3

The British boys try new tactics to win over our critical ladies - soup play and using words as an anaesthetic all appear.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Meera Syal

The World As We Know It

Episode 2, The Election: The last five people left on Earth try to elect a head of the household.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 5, The Show Folks: Desperate for money, Pierce Egan tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures onto the stage.

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