British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 15th 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 12

Freddie has a turn for the worse and returns to the family, but a battle over who should look after him breaks out when Lilo Lill turns up. Aveline's wedding is now finally confirmed and Joey misses another rendezvous with Roxy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6am (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 2

Another mysterious death causes Health and Safety executive Simon to consider cruets.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (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 7 - The Man Downstairs

Beryl and Sandra are equally captivated when a tall, dark gentleman moves into the flat below. He is slightly less impressed by their overly-keen advances, however!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 1, Episode 3 - Walk

Eric announces his attention to compete at the next Olympic Games, and that he has already begun training with a succession of increasingly long walks. The next will take him all the way from their home in Acton, west London, to Brighton on the south coast, and Mr. Brown wages £20 on the endeavour.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Episode 2, Ranting and Railings: Miss Black wants new railings for her lodging house - with help from cleaner Sally.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 6 - Keeping The Flame Alive

With the Olympics looming Stan spies a golden opportunity - renting out Ed's flat for the duration of the games at the princely sum of £3,000 a week. So Ed has to pack up his newspaper collection, sift through his takeaway trays and leave the place he's called home for the last years. But where will he go?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Series 1, Episode 5

The leisure centre closes as Brittas investigates a case of staff pilfering.

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

The Goon Show

Episode 7.16, The Rent Collectors: Neddie Seagoon is sent to claim back thousands in arrears, but he falls in the water.

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 13

The preparations for Aveline's wedding are chaotic with arguments aplenty, but these things never run smoothly - especially when Yizzel and his mate are in charge of the wedding cars.

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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30am (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 5, Episode 2 - Swingtime

Terry and June go on a golfing weekend, and Terry is forced to play a round with the company chairman.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Sketches feature reshuffling Patron Saints and an 'Under Milk Wood' spoof.

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 8 - The Flat

Facing another major row, the girls realise they need their own private spaces and stumble across a far nicer flat advertised in the paper. Can they really afford it?

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

The News Quiz

Series 77, Episode 6

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair and Carolyn Brown reads out cuttings as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Mark Steel, Fred MacAulay and Bridget Christie take a satirical look at the week's news.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 1, Episode 4 - Menace

The Sykes twins are playing host to the 10-year-old daughter of Eric's old army friend for the weekend. As sweet and innocent as she appears, Eric can't help but be suspicious after her elder sister's rain of practical jokes some years previously.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:45am (repeat)
Elastic Planet. Oliver Postgate. Copyright: BBC

Elastic Planet

Episode 6 - The Travel

The World Unfurled, a travel radio series presented by Warren Spurgeon is previewed in this story. We follow Spurgeon as he travels around this elastic planet and wonder just why he's doing it.

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

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 6

Richard faces a coup in the boardroom. Alarmed at the prospect of another new owner at Grantleigh, Audrey steps in to lend a hand.

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 fifth and sixth 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 10 - René Of The Gypsies

With ice cream banned throughout Nouvion, Michelle's next attempt to rescue the airmen involves holding a gypsy fair in the town square. Unfortunately, a black cat throws a spanner in the works, and the resistance are forced to hold the event themselves.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Hounded. Image shows from L to R: Dr Muhahahaha (Colin McFarlane), Rufus (Rufus Hound). Copyright: BBC

Hounded

Episode 6 - The Mu Show

Dr Mu aims to win over the last free planet in the universe by gaining the love and trust of its children through a new cartoon series...

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 31, Episode 2 - Happy Camping

Pearl throws Howard out of the house, but when he goes to Clegg's for sympathy it falls on deaf ears, while Pearl tells Nelly she's going to have to sort out Howard once and for all.

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

The Goon Show

Episode 7.16, The Rent Collectors: Neddie Seagoon is sent to claim back thousands in arrears, but he falls in the water.

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 31, Episode 3 - The Rights Of Man (Except For Howard)

Hobbo decides that the still-homeless Howard needs to show Pearl who's boss, but after Pearl slams the door in his face, Howard is despondent.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Sketches feature reshuffling Patron Saints and an 'Under Milk Wood' spoof.

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 6, Episode 2 - Tales Of Terror

Victor is alarmed when a routine medical test turns out to have sinister implications. He also has problems with the builders and Mrs. Warboys's cousin Wilf's voice synthesiser, whilst Margaret tries to avoid a terrible telephone conversation...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 2

Another mysterious death causes Health and Safety executive Simon to consider cruets.

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

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 6, Episode 8 - Cuckoo In The Nest

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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?

U&Yesterday channel logo 2:30pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 20, Episode 4 - What Happened To Barry's Nose?

Howard decides to pump iron, so Barry sets out to be more assertive. Truly takes charge when failure looms on all fronts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Episode 4, Murder at Moorstones Manor: Hugo and Dora's long weekend in the country turns out to be longer than they thought.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:05pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Bye Bye Blakey

Whilst the company puts all employees through a medical, Stand and Jack overhear Blakey tell the doctor this his "days are numbered", and, overcome with remorse with the way they have treated the inspector in the past, swear to be kind to him during his last few hours on Earth...

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

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 6

Richard faces a coup in the boardroom. Alarmed at the prospect of another new owner at Grantleigh, Audrey steps in to lend a hand.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:40pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 7 - The Prize

When Stan gives Mum a selection of raffle tickets Blakey's made him buy, she wins a holiday for two in the Spanish sun. But the big question is: should Stan, Olive or Arthur accompany her?

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 10 - René Of The Gypsies

With ice cream banned throughout Nouvion, Michelle's next attempt to rescue the airmen involves holding a gypsy fair in the town square. Unfortunately, a black cat throws a spanner in the works, and the resistance are forced to hold the event themselves.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Episode 5, The Menage: School teacher Izzy comes to terms with some alternative domestic arrangements.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:15pm (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.

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 5, Episode 3 - Noise Abatement

A neighbourly conflict of interests arises when Terry, whose new hobby involves the use of a circular saw, discovers Tarquin is the chairman of the local noise abatement society.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Episode 2, Ranting and Railings: Miss Black wants new railings for her lodging house - with help from cleaner Sally.

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 31, Episode 2 - Happy Camping

Pearl throws Howard out of the house, but when he goes to Clegg's for sympathy it falls on deaf ears, while Pearl tells Nelly she's going to have to sort out Howard once and for all.

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 31, Episode 3 - The Rights Of Man (Except For Howard)

Hobbo decides that the still-homeless Howard needs to show Pearl who's boss, but after Pearl slams the door in his face, Howard is despondent.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 3, Episode 1 - Qikiqtarjuaq

MJN Air flies a party of tourists near the North Pole. Arthur goes hunting for polar bears, Carolyn for a rogue lemon and Martin for a believable French accent. Meanwhile, Alfred Hitchcock makes a surprise appearance...

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 6, Episode 2 - Tales Of Terror

Victor is alarmed when a routine medical test turns out to have sinister implications. He also has problems with the builders and Mrs. Warboys's cousin Wilf's voice synthesiser, whilst Margaret tries to avoid a terrible telephone conversation...

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

The Goon Show

Episode 7.16, The Rent Collectors: Neddie Seagoon is sent to claim back thousands in arrears, but he falls in the water.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 20, Episode 4 - What Happened To Barry's Nose?

Howard decides to pump iron, so Barry sets out to be more assertive. Truly takes charge when failure looms on all fronts.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 1 - Blue

All the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Sketches feature reshuffling Patron Saints and an 'Under Milk Wood' spoof.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 6, Episode 8 - Cuckoo In The Nest

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 2

Another mysterious death causes Health and Safety executive Simon to consider cruets.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 14 - Greeks

With Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson and Rich Hall.

BBC Three 9pm
60 min
Unzipped. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Russell Kane. Copyright: Talkback

Unzipped

Series 1, Episode 4

Special guest Kimberly Wyatt joins Greg James and Russell Kane to take a look at British behaviour and reveal what really goes on behind closed doors and inside our heads.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Starlings. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Starlings

Series 1, Episode 1

Brendan Coyle and Lesley Sharp star in this heart-warming comedy drama. The Starling family make way for a new addition to their already-hectic nest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of Character

Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 5

Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 6 - Keeping The Flame Alive

With the Olympics looming Stan spies a golden opportunity - renting out Ed's flat for the duration of the games at the princely sum of £3,000 a week. So Ed has to pack up his newspaper collection, sift through his takeaway trays and leave the place he's called home for the last years. But where will he go?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Nurse Mary (Miranda Richardson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General Hospital

With the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 5

The results of the local political elections are analysed, and some asparagus predicts the future. The Mystery Guest gets Russell to use a skipping rope. The Good News Extra comic is Paul Foot, who talks a lot about Shire Horses.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Chris Addison's Civilization

Chris Addison's Civilization

Episode 3 - A Working Society

Charting our bumpy evolution, Chris Addison explains why he chose to spell civilisation with a Z.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
Cardinal Burns. Image shows from L to R: Seb Cardinal, Dustin Demri-Burns. Copyright: Left Bank Pictures

Cardinal Burns

Series 1, Episode 2

A class of nobodies learn how to be rock stars, Banksy accidentally gets his stepson arrested on a late-night stake out, and cockney cabbie Phil shares some juicy stories about Johnny Depp having done a day's work as an extra on Pirates of the Caribbean.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
35 min
The Matt Lucas Awards. Matt Lucas. Copyright: John Stanley Productions / BBC

The Matt Lucas Awards

Series 1, Episode 6

The guests in this sixth episode are Griff Rhys Jones, Ruth Jones and David Baddiel.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 7, Episode 1

The irrepressible Keith Lemon presents a brand new series of the topical showbiz panel show. Christine Bleakley, Phillip Schofield and Corrie actor Chris Fountain join Holly, Fearne and Rufus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 5

Dara's back, proving again that mathematics can save the day in almost any circumstance. This week he tackles problems that you might come across in an Italian restaurant.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Rockpool

Tidal Talk From The Rockpool

Series 2, Episode 3

In the final episode, The Limpet (Samantha Bond) and the Lugworm (Tony Robinson) reveal the truth about life in the rockpool.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Sleeping

Dry Slopes

Episode 4, Dry Wit: Friendless, jobless Angus writes a Requiem to himself. He's really a genius, you know.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
The Matt Lucas Awards. Matt Lucas. Copyright: John Stanley Productions / BBC

The Matt Lucas Awards

Series 1, Episode 6

The guests in this sixth episode are Griff Rhys Jones, Ruth Jones and David Baddiel.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 8, Episode 3 - Sacha Baron Cohen, Ray Winstone, Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby

Alan Carr is joined by Admiral General Aladeen of Wadiya, actor Ray Winstone and This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. The musical guest is Rebecca Ferguson.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?

Episode 6 - Big Issues

Kevin tackles some of the big issues that have also inspired his funniest stand-up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
John Hegley

The Adventures Of John And Tony

Episode 4, The Hiking Holiday: The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm
30 min
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 2 - Comic Relief

Ricky finds Karl's views on charity mind-boggling, but hilarious.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
The Matt Lucas Awards. Matt Lucas. Copyright: John Stanley Productions / BBC

The Matt Lucas Awards

Series 1, Episode 6

The guests in this sixth episode are Griff Rhys Jones, Ruth Jones and David Baddiel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?

Episode 6 - Big Issues

Kevin tackles some of the big issues that have also inspired his funniest stand-up.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 1 - Blue

All the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

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

Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia

Episode 7

Morgan Spurlock's tongue-in-cheek delve into British culture continues, this week taking a look at fame. Spurlock is joined in the studio by Katy Brand, Peter Serafinowicz and actor Corey Feldman. Frank Turner provides the music.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:10am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?

Episode 6 - Big Issues

Kevin tackles some of the big issues that have also inspired his funniest stand-up.

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The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Strike

A young and innocent man from the Welsh Valleys pens a script about the miners' strike. When success comes calling, he and the script get the Hollywood treatment.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 3 - Jeremy Makes It

Jeremy is determined to move his relationship with Nancy to that of proper boyfriend and girlfriend. So, he follows Nancy's belief in God and her feeding the homeless.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Unzipped. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Russell Kane. Copyright: Talkback

Unzipped

Series 1, Episode 4

Special guest Kimberly Wyatt joins Greg James and Russell Kane to take a look at British behaviour and reveal what really goes on behind closed doors and inside our heads.

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50 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 14 - Greeks

With Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson and Rich Hall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
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High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 2

Another mysterious death causes Health and Safety executive Simon to consider cruets.

Comedy Central Extra 1:05am (repeat)
Jeff Green

Jeff Green: Back From The Bewilderness

Comedy special featuring award-winning comic and best-selling author Jeff Green, filmed in London's West End.

BBC Three 1:25am (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Highlights Special - Big News

Russell Howard turns his eye back to some of the biggest and best news stories covered in the past six series of Good News, plus some choice out-takes from the show.

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Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General Hospital

With the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.

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45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 5

Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.

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Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Episode 5, Across the Andes by Frog: The epic story of one man and six frogs who tried to defy the world!

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

The News Quiz

Series 77, Episode 6

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair and Carolyn Brown reads out cuttings as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Mark Steel, Fred MacAulay and Bridget Christie take a satirical look at the week's news.

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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.

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Crapston Villas

Crapston Villas

Robbie's mum comes to stay and Flossie lets the cat out of the bag.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Episode 8

Actor Martin Freeman hosts. The guests are singer/songwriter Martha Wainwright, Screenwipe's Charlie Brooker and star of The Inbetweeners, Simon Bird. Plus there's the triumphant return of Dappy from N-Dubz.

Comedy Central Extra 2:40am (repeat)
The Detectives. Image shows from L to R: Dave Briggs (Robert Powell), Bob Louis (Jasper Carrott). Copyright: Celador Productions

The Detectives

Episode 3.1, D.C. in Love: As retirement beckons after 25 years on the force, the boys are given the task of finding 'The Black Widow' after a series of gruesome lonely hearts murders.

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Rex The Runt

Series 1, Episode 7 - Too Many Dogs

When the gang find their house stolen, they travel back in time to find the culprit. However, they meet themselves along the way - this results in a barking competition to decide who gets the house.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45am (repeat)
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Elastic Planet

Episode 6 - The Travel

The World Unfurled, a travel radio series presented by Warren Spurgeon is previewed in this story. We follow Spurgeon as he travels around this elastic planet and wonder just why he's doing it.

BBC Three 3:55am (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 2, Episode 7

Lee puts an audience couple to the test to see how well they know each other in 'You Might Get Dumped at the End of This'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Episode 5, The Menage: School teacher Izzy comes to terms with some alternative domestic arrangements.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Episode 2, Ranting and Railings: Miss Black wants new railings for her lodging house - with help from cleaner Sally.

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