British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 4th May 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 4, Episode 5

Billy and Adrian both leave home and Nellie decides to teach them a lesson by delivering their belongings to them personally. They both realise that the grass is not so green on the other side and return home - while Shifty appears to be going in the opposite direction.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Carry On Laughing. Copyright: Associated Television

Carry On Laughing

A series of half-hour stories, mostly historical romps, presented by the Carry On team. Starring Sid James, Barbara Windsor, Joan Sims and other regulars from the films.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Wedding

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Changing Face Of Rural Blamire

We see Compo staring employment nervously in the face, as Blamire feels the urge to get back in harness only to discover that all that glitters is not sold.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Ring Around The Bath

Ring Around The Bath

Episode 4: Can Patrick and the rest of the family keep Stella's surprise party a secret?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 2, Episode 2 - Victoria Coren

In this week's episode, Rufus Hound invites Victoria Coren to read extracts from her teenage diaries.

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 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 8am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 1 - Wren Chasen Returns

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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 4, Episode 5

Billy and Adrian both leave home and Nellie decides to teach them a lesson by delivering their belongings to them personally. They both realise that the grass is not so green on the other side and return home - while Shifty appears to be going in the opposite direction.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:20am (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Piece Of The Action

Terry has anything but a relaxing weekend. The jigsaw he's been slaving over has one final piece missing, and Malcolm's saddled him with analysis of an important report without a set of crucial figures. Sir Dennis will hit the roof.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 20 - In The Doghouse

Bitzer's kennel is accidentally destroyed and the canny canine hopes the farmer will replace it with a new deluxe model. But when he sees his master's clumsy attempt to build a new kennel, Bitzer is so horrified that he packs his bags and leaves home. Shaun, however, hopes to tempt Bitzer to return with the kennel of his dreams.

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

Series 1, Episode 10 - It's Not Easy Being Green

Dani's House goes green this week as Sam's school project highlights Dani and Toby's reckless use of energy. Sam challenges the energy-sapping pair to cut their carbon footprint.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Episode 2, Pass Examinations the Burkiss Way: Improve your IQ and go on the Auntie Quiz.

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

The Liver Birds

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Wedding

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
North East Of Eden

North East Of Eden

Episode 5 - Cinema Paradiso

Mad Max versus the French resistance. Or rather, two rival island film nights fight it out.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 21 - Abracadabra

Shaun retrieves the Farmer's discarded magic set and puts on a magic show, but inadvertently makes members of the flock disappear.

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 2, Episode 3 - The Changing Face Of Rural Blamire

We see Compo staring employment nervously in the face, as Blamire feels the urge to get back in harness only to discover that all that glitters is not sold.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:55am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 6

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

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:25am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

U&W channel logo 11am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom. Repeated again as of 17.00.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 7, Episode 4 - Up The Crick Without A Piddle

René and Edith arrive safely in England and are shocked to see a familiar face. Freshly honoured by Churchill, they take a look around London before Edith is heads back to Nouvion - and a major cock-up sends René reluctantly with her...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
My Almost Famous Family

My Almost Famous Family

Episode 10 - Can't Get You Out Of My Head

Hadley and Isaac get hooked on a not very rock 'n' roll supermarket computer game, Supalife, while Aretha gives Toyah a make-over to attract TV heart-throb Zac MacDonald - and promptly regrets it.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Another Case Of Milton Jones. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Another Case Of Milton Jones

Series 4, Episode 4 - Cyclist!

Milton is a world-class cyclist who gets tangled up in a close-fitting body suit and the population of Holland.

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 29, Episode 11 - Get Out Of That, Then

A heavily-chained Lenny is convinced he has a future in showbusiness as an escapologist, but his sidekick Cliff isn't so enthusiastic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 1 - Wren Chasen Returns

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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 30, Episode 1 - Some Adventures Of The Inventor Of The Mother Stitch

When Hobbo discovers that the newly divorced Morton is lonely and depressed, what else should a former milkman and undercover spy do but find him a good friend.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Episode 2, Pass Examinations the Burkiss Way: Improve your IQ and go on the Auntie Quiz.

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 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.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (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

Series 1, Episode 10 - It's Not Easy Being Green

Dani's House goes green this week as Sam's school project highlights Dani and Toby's reckless use of energy. Sam challenges the energy-sapping pair to cut their carbon footprint.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble

Tony and Bren arrive at work together, causing much scandalous rumour amongst the girls. And a bet they'll "get it on" before Christmas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 5

Martin is determined to be Snooker champion and when the local tournament favourite moves away he believes the title is his. But Paul enters and is odds-on to win it - or perhaps not after Ann has a quiet word with him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows left to right: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Credit: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing Streak

Del's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 6

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 7, Episode 4 - Up The Crick Without A Piddle

René and Edith arrive safely in England and are shocked to see a familiar face. Freshly honoured by Churchill, they take a look around London before Edith is heads back to Nouvion - and a major cock-up sends René reluctantly with her...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Storm

Irene believes the disappearance of a local pensioner could be due to a strange phenomenon at work on the island - something bigger than the Loch Ness monster!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 4, Episode 2 - Snookered

Deciding to sell his old snooker table, Terry places an advertisement in the local newspaper. Confusion over telephone numbers sends Terry and June on a fortune-hunting trail.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
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 8

Emperor Nero visits the victims of the Great Fire of Rome, some Crusaders attend a training course on how to fight weird monsters, and we meet the man with the best (and worst) job in Tudor England.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Ring Around The Bath

Ring Around The Bath

Episode 4: Can Patrick and the rest of the family keep Stella's surprise party a secret?

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 29, Episode 11 - Get Out Of That, Then

A heavily-chained Lenny is convinced he has a future in showbusiness as an escapologist, but his sidekick Cliff isn't so enthusiastic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Paradise Lost In Cyberspace. Copyright: BBC

Paradise Lost In Cyberspace

Episode 4: Armed with a new face and an array of OAP gadgets, George Smith prepares to take on Central Admin.

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 30, Episode 1 - Some Adventures Of The Inventor Of The Mother Stitch

When Hobbo discovers that the newly divorced Morton is lonely and depressed, what else should a former milkman and undercover spy do but find him a good friend.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 77, Episode 5

Panellists Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus, Hugo Rifkind and Shappi Khorsandi help chairman Sandi Toksvig take a light-hearted look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Zeb Soanes.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm
30 min
Dan Mitchell

What's The Story?

Series 6, Special - Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Dan Mitchell presents a special edition of the BBC Radio Wales panel show, recorded live at The Machynlleth Comedy Festival. The guests are Benjamin Partridge, Ed Gamble, Henning Wehn and Frank Honeybone.

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 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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 1 - Wren Chasen Returns

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Episode 2, Pass Examinations the Burkiss Way: Improve your IQ and go on the Auntie Quiz.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble

Tony and Bren arrive at work together, causing much scandalous rumour amongst the girls. And a bet they'll "get it on" before Christmas.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 7:55pm (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 5

The Pythons look back at the making of arguably the greatest comedy film ever, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, and the controversy it caused.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 4

Lee Mack is joined by Des O'Connor CBE and Tess Daly, while David Mitchell is joined by Rhod Gilbert and Sally Phillips.

The Africa Channel 9pm
30 min
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 1, Episode 5 - Halloween

It's Halloween night and Sade wants to sneak out and go to a party while Tobi and Kevin have plans to dress up and scare neighbours. Everyone's plans come to a halt when Gladys orders for the family to stay at home for Family Prayer meetings. Will Gladys succeed or will things spiral out of control?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Fry And Laurie: Reunited. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry

Fry And Laurie: Reunited

UKTV Gold special featuring double act Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie reminiscing about their friendship, careers and sketches.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia. Morgan Spurlock. Copyright: Thumbs Up Productions / Warrior Poets

Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia

Episode 5

Morgan Spurlock cracks down on law and order in Britain. Dave Fulton, Debra Stephenson and Howard Marks are this week's guests. This week's musical guest is Tribes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 43, Episode 4

Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson hosts the show for a ninth time. Will he say anything controversial? Nancy Dell'Olio and Kevin Bridges join Ian and Paul respectively.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series II, Episode 1 - Kryten

Answering a crackly distress message from a ship crashed on a nearby planet, the Red Dwarf crew are thrilled by the opportunity to meet some women for the first time in 3 million years. All they find, however, is a rathe confused servant robot by the name of Kryten...

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
30 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 13, Episode 2

Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by American comic Hannibal Buress, The Voice reject Sam Buttery, actor Stephen Mangan and Canada's Katherine Ryan.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 5, Episode 3

James Corden hosts another round of the hit panel show that features everything from the high jump to magic. Heptathlete Jessica Ennis MBE is among the guests.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 4 - Running

To impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
Very Important People. Image shows from L to R: Morgana Robinson, Terry Mynott. Copyright: Running Bare Pictures

Very Important People

Episode 2

David Attenborough examines the fascinating behaviour of Russell Brand in Stand Up Planet, while Amy Childs tackles a topical story in her own special way on Very Important News.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series II, Episode 2 - Better Than Life

The long-overdue arrival of a postal delivery brings untold goodies for the Dwarf crew: films, letters from home, news reels, and plenty more besides. One particular video game, the virtual reality title Better Than Life, is of particular interest.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 2, Episode 2 - Victoria Coren

In this week's episode, Rufus Hound invites Victoria Coren to read extracts from her teenage diaries.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 8, Episode 2 - Eddie Izzard, David Walliams, Amanda Holden, Morgana Robinson, Terry Mynott, Made in Chelsea

Alan Carr is joined by comedy superstar Eddie Izzard; Britain's Got Talent judges David Walliams and Amanda Holden; the cast of Made in Chelsea; and Morgana Robinson and Terry Mynott, the stars of VIP. Music is from Gossip, who perform Perfect World.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist

Basil's delighted when a married couple - both doctors - check in. However, Sybil's busy flirting with a young male guest, and when he discovers that one of the doctors is a psychiatrist, he grows increasingly paranoid...

BBC HD 10:30pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Vic Reeves. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 8, Episode 2

On Jack's team are wildlife expert Chris Packham and Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly. Joining Ulrika is actor Mark Benton and TV presenter Alexa Chung. Tonight, Angelos steals the show with his very special 'quick change' routine, which leaves nothing to the imagination and delivers a very special poem to Ulrika.

BBC Three 10:30pm
45 min version
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 4

Russell Howard looks at topics including security for the Olympics, the terrible May weather and a lost ET doll. Pali, the world's quickest pizza maker, is the Mystery Guest. The Good News Extra comic is Daniel Simonsen.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 11, Episode 4 - Jessie J, Julie Walters, Simon Amstell, Didier Drogba

Jessie J says she is too nice on The Voice, Julie Walters talks about fame, Didier Drogba says he wants to stay at Chelsea, while Simon Amsell reveals he could have been Billy Elliott.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:35pm (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 3, Episode 6 - The Final Reckoning

When God learns that all kinds of rules are being broken in Hell, he sends down some archangels to check out what is going on.

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

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 3, Episode 4 - Stephen K Amos

Stephen K Amos is joined by Zoe Lyons and Joe Rowntree at the Haymarket Theatre in London.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 9, Episode 4

During a lads' night out, Micky is the victim of a gay bashing, leaving him mentally and physically scarred.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
45 min
Stand Up For The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Lawrence, Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Paul Chowdhry, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Stand Up For The Week

Series 4, Episode 2

Stand Up For The Week is back to take a humourous and no-holds-barred alternative look at the big stories of the week, including the news, politics, sport and showbiz shenanigans.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:10pm (repeat)
Lenin Of The Rovers

Lenin Of The Rovers

Series 1, Episode 3

Felchester Rover's midfield-maestro Ricky Lenin tackles fearsome Cambridge by infiltrating their team.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Devil You Know

Angry at being blocked by an E.C. directive, Jim hears worse news of a cabinet reshuffle and a possible move to Brussels. Sir Humphrey would not normally be concerned but he's heard who might replace him!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
The Matt Lucas Awards. Matt Lucas. Copyright: John Stanley Productions / BBC

The Matt Lucas Awards

Series 1, Episode 4

Esther Rantzen, Chris Tarrant and Johnny Vegas provide the nominations this week.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
A Series Of Psychotic Episodes. Copyright: BBC

A Series Of Psychotic Episodes

Series 1, Episode 1

Sketches include Postmodern Pat, the diary of Edward the Hamster (1990-1990) and an unusual menthod of telling your daughter she is adopted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Quality Of Life

After visiting a City Farm threatened by closure, Jim rashly promises to keep it open. Unfortunately for Hacker, he's unaware of a particularly important merchant bank's plans for high-rise offices on the site, and is thrown into a conflict of interests.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Matt Lucas and David Walliams take a comic look at British life in this character-based sketch series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Paradise Lost In Cyberspace. Copyright: BBC

Paradise Lost In Cyberspace

Episode 4: Armed with a new face and an array of OAP gadgets, George Smith prepares to take on Central Admin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 6 - Carnival

When the local carnival ends in a riot, the boys go out looting. Richie grabs a video camera from the back of a BBC van, and they decide to find fame through filming their own movies.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series II, Episode 1 - Kryten

Answering a crackly distress message from a ship crashed on a nearby planet, the Red Dwarf crew are thrilled by the opportunity to meet some women for the first time in 3 million years. All they find, however, is a rathe confused servant robot by the name of Kryten...

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Series 1, Episode 4

These twenty-something celebrity blokes, including Jim Jeffries and Russell Kane, are rather dazed and confused with the issue of being now, irrefutably grown up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist

Basil's delighted when a married couple - both doctors - check in. However, Sybil's busy flirting with a young male guest, and when he discovers that one of the doctors is a psychiatrist, he grows increasingly paranoid...

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Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 5

The Pythons look back at the making of arguably the greatest comedy film ever, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, and the controversy it caused.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 3, Episode 4 - Stephen K Amos

Stephen K Amos is joined by Zoe Lyons and Joe Rowntree at the Haymarket Theatre in London.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 1

Olivia Lee returns in the hidden camera sketch show. Featuring the world's worst talk-show guest Elaine Caine meeting Anthony Costa from Blue.

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Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Devil You Know

Angry at being blocked by an E.C. directive, Jim hears worse news of a cabinet reshuffle and a possible move to Brussels. Sir Humphrey would not normally be concerned but he's heard who might replace him!

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 6, Strangers in Paradise: When crime boss Tony Mazola is gunned down by mystery assassins, it seems that nothing can prevent all-out gang warfare. Louis and Briggs are sent undercover to investigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
North East Of Eden

North East Of Eden

Episode 5 - Cinema Paradiso

Mad Max versus the French resistance. Or rather, two rival island film nights fight it out.

U&Dave channel logo 2:10am (repeat)
Star Stories. Copyright: Objective Productions

Star Stories

Series 3, Episode 1 - Elton John: Patron Saint Of Celebrities

Just how did Sir Elton become the Patron Saint of Celebrities? Could it be that his celebrity lifestyle of parties and spending led him to question his existence?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Quality Of Life

After visiting a City Farm threatened by closure, Jim rashly promises to keep it open. Unfortunately for Hacker, he's unaware of a particularly important merchant bank's plans for high-rise offices on the site, and is thrown into a conflict of interests.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Tim Vine Live. Tim Vine

Tim Vine Live

Former Guinness World Record holding joke machine Tim Vine performs in London.

U&Dave channel logo 2:35am (repeat)
Star Stories. Copyright: Objective Productions

Star Stories

Series 3, Episode 2 - Heather Mills

Heather Mills offers her side of the story in this look at her life with Paul McCartney.

Comedy Central Extra 3:55am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Series 1, Episode 4

These twenty-something celebrity blokes, including Jim Jeffries and Russell Kane, are rather dazed and confused with the issue of being now, irrefutably grown up.

BBC Three 4:20am
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 4

Russell Howard looks at topics including security for the Olympics, the terrible May weather and a lost ET doll. Pali, the world's quickest pizza maker, is the Mystery Guest. The Good News Extra comic is Daniel Simonsen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Storm

Irene believes the disappearance of a local pensioner could be due to a strange phenomenon at work on the island - something bigger than the Loch Ness monster!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Ring Around The Bath

Ring Around The Bath

Episode 4: Can Patrick and the rest of the family keep Stella's surprise party a secret?

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