British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 18th 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 5, Episode 2

Joey visits the taxman to plead his case but his words fall on deaf ears, Aveline suggests to Oswald that he should have a sperm count and Billy attends court to get his divorce. But all troubles are briefly forgotten when the family go to the airport to meet Jack who has returned home from America.

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.

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 5

Simon loses the struggle to hang onto his job. Another, more intriguing, offer is forthcoming.

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 9 - The Dog

Beryl's none too keen when Sandra returns home with a small puppy, particularly as the landlord expressly forbids pets in the building.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Sykes. Tommy Grando (Peter Sellers). Credit: BBC

Sykes

Series 1, Episode 6 - Stranger

Hattie is taken aback when a swarthy, thuggish-looking stranger arrives at the door; it turns out to be little Tommy Grando, a local boy who ran away to sea many years ago and swore he'd marry Hattie upon his return...

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

Ring Around The Bath

Episode 6: Stella's plans for an open garden charity day are interrupted by an unexpected delivery.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Tonight. Rory Bremner. Copyright: Unique Productions

Tonight

Series 2, Episode 2

Rory Bremner and the team return for another series of Tonight, the topical satire show that digs that bit deeper into national and international politics.

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

The Brittas Empire

Series 2, Episode 2 - Temple Of The Body

Leisure centre manager Gordon Brittas is a shocked man. He has found an item of ladies' foundation wear behind his office sofa, put two and two together and determined to catch the offenders. Carole the homeless receptionist is pregnant again, with only dim memories of a leopardskin suit on New Year's Eve. She is keeping her first child in a drawer under the reception desk and now sets up home in a store cupboard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 3 - The Bungalese Spies

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 5, Episode 3

Jack soon gets back into the swing of buying and selling but the piano he buys causes more trouble than it is worth. Joey tells his mother about his debt and the family agree to pull together to help him. Meanwhile, Aveline is making every effort to get pregnant and creating problems for Oswald.

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 8:25am (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 5, Episode 5 - Playing Pool

Comedy chaos in the suburbs with the Medfords as they decide to replace their children's sandpit with a fish pond.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 4, Solve Murders the Burkiss Way: Can TV impressionists halt a repeat killing?

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 11 - Mother's Day

Mother's Day would normally see Beryl's parents visit, but this year Sandra's invited hers. They compromise with a party, but neither mother likes the other and slob vs snob could result in friction!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Are You From The Bugle?. Copyright: BBC

Are You From The Bugle?

Episode 1 - The Drama Began...

Graduate Graham Carpenter arrives at the Butterthwaite Bugle on work experience. Despite a series of cock-ups he manages to land a permanent job.

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 7 - Football

Eric is set to referee a prominent local football match. When Hattie has a small flutter on the victor - 20 pence - with the woman in the bakery, the entire community begins to believe she's got insider knowledge.

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

Episode 2, Getting To Know You - Again: Despite attending a ghastly party together, Lionel and Jean start to rekindle their love affair.

U&W channel logo 11am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

The 2005 Specials, Christmas Special - ...And I'll Cry If I Want To

This year's Harper family Christmas looks like being even more fearsome than usual for Ben, as Susan is giving grandson Kenzo a third birthday party to remember.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Episode 3, Stately Home: Hyacinth's visit to her favourite stately home goes wrong when her relatives tag along.

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 9 - Toast-O-Lator

Dr Mu has invented a highly dangerous robotic toaster and is using the cloned workforce of his factory planet to mass-produce a robotic toaster army.

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

Another Case Of Milton Jones

Series 4, Episode 6 - Celebrity Weatherman

Milton proves that you don't need to be a weatherman to know which way the wind blows - you just need a fully-working anemometer and a mouse called Tim.

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

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

U&W channel logo 12pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of Christmas

The Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 3 - The Bungalese Spies

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 14, Episode 3 - The Phantom Of The Graveyard

The three geriatric delinquents decide to pay their respects to "Old Sylvester" with a few formal drinks but first they must buy a new funeral suit for Compo.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 4, Solve Murders the Burkiss Way: Can TV impressionists halt a repeat killing?

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 5 - The Dawn Of Man

Victor's hobby of fishing leads to an encounter with humanity at its most primitive. Patrick's gay brother, Nigel, comes to visit and Victor is asked to give a speech to the WI.

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 5

Simon loses the struggle to hang onto his job. Another, more intriguing, offer is forthcoming.

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.

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 7, Episode 3 - Oh, What A Beautiful Mourning

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.

U&W channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Scented Room

Jonathan knows how a million pound painting was stolen. But after a bad review from the painting's owner, even a £50,000 reward and a begging Maddy can't persuade the moody magic man to tell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Going Straight. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Going Straight

Episode 1 - Going Home

Norman Stanley Fletcher is out of prison and determined to go straight but no-one seems to believe him. Certainly not senior prison officer Mackay who he ends up sharing the train home with. And as normal for Fletch, temptation and trouble are never far away.

U&Yesterday channel logo 2:20pm (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 7 - Beware The Vanilla Slice

Compo is reminded of a boisterous game he used to play at school, a game far too rough for Clegg to remember. Truly, meanwhile, has a lawnmower on his mind.

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

Ripping Yarns

Episode 2.1, Whinfrey's Last Case: In 1913, a sinister German plot to start World War One a year early clashes with Gerald Whinfrey's Cornish fishing holiday.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 3, Episode 2 - Healthy Competition

Rodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 4 - The Poster

Luxton & District announces a staff competition to find the face of the perfect bus conductor for a new promotional advertising campaign. With a £100 prize for the chosen busman Stan is keen to win - and Blakey's keen to fire him!

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

Episode 2, Getting To Know You - Again: Despite attending a ghastly party together, Lionel and Jean start to rekindle their love affair.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:35pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 6 - On The Omnibuses

There is a celebration at Luxton & District marking 50 years of motor buses. Exhausted from a new working schedule, Stan sits down to feel the comfort in the company's first ever motor bus and promptly falls asleep, dreaming of the day it was introduced...

U&W channel logo 5pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

The 2005 Specials, Christmas Special - ...And I'll Cry If I Want To

This year's Harper family Christmas looks like being even more fearsome than usual for Ben, as Susan is giving grandson Kenzo a third birthday party to remember.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Episode 3, Stately Home: Hyacinth's visit to her favourite stately home goes wrong when her relatives tag along.

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

Millport

Series 1, Episode 3 - Ardour

The Minister reveals to Irene a secret yearning for Moira. After the initial shock, she realises this unlikely romance could prove advantageous.

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 5, Episode 6 - Bingo

Terry and June are persuaded to help entertain the local old folks at the Church Hall. But what should have been a rewarding afternoon turns into high drama when the vicar reveals that the bingo has been rigged.

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 10

William the Conqueror has some trouble conquering the town of Ely; Greek philosopher Diogenes reveals his disgusting tactic for getting rid of people he doesn't like; a Saxon joins a modern dating agency, and there is a surprise in store for the people on Victorian Wife Swap.

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

Ring Around The Bath

Episode 6: Stella's plans for an open garden charity day are interrupted by an unexpected delivery.

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

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

U&W channel logo 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of Christmas

The Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.

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 14, Episode 3 - The Phantom Of The Graveyard

The three geriatric delinquents decide to pay their respects to "Old Sylvester" with a few formal drinks but first they must buy a new funeral suit for Compo.

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

The News Quiz

Series 77, Episode 7

In the chair is Sandi Toksvig, joined by panellists Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Bob Mills and Matt Forde, for a tongue-in-cheek examination of the week's news while Neil Sleat reads out a selection of cuttings.

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

What's The Story?

Series 6, Episode 7

Dan Mitchell takes a sideways look at the week's news in the Radio Wales panel show. He's joined by guests including Clint Edwards and a couple of members of Goldie Lookin Chain.

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 5 - The Dawn Of Man

Victor's hobby of fishing leads to an encounter with humanity at its most primitive. Patrick's gay brother, Nigel, comes to visit and Victor is asked to give a speech to the WI.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 3 - The Bungalese Spies

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

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 7 - Beware The Vanilla Slice

Compo is reminded of a boisterous game he used to play at school, a game far too rough for Clegg to remember. Truly, meanwhile, has a lawnmower on his mind.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 4, Solve Murders the Burkiss Way: Can TV impressionists halt a repeat killing?

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 7, Episode 3 - Oh, What A Beautiful Mourning

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 5

Simon loses the struggle to hang onto his job. Another, more intriguing, offer is forthcoming.

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 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

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 6

Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.

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 7 - Children Run Riot

Cousin Femi, who has just arrived from Nigeria, comes to look after the kids while the parents are away. Will he be able to keep the house under control or will these British kids get the better of him?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa. Image shows left to right: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne

Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa

Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne take viewers behind-the-scenes in this special programme charting the life of TV's laziest family, the Royles.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 5 - Omid Djalili

Deadpan comic Jack Dee shares his gripes on school sports day, rubbernecking and the notion of appointing an Olympic village idiot, before introducing a performance by Omid Djalili, who offers his take on everything from Shakespeare to belly-dancing.

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 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. 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 6

BAFTA nominated actress and comedian Kathy Burke is joined by defeated Labour mayoral candidate Ken Livingstone and actor and comedian Joe Wilkinson for the topical comedy quiz.

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 5 - Queeg

The trio learn the hard way that the grass is definitely not always greener, when Holly is replaced by back-up system Queeg 500.

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 4

Jimmy, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Johnny Vegas, Vernon Kay, Paul Chowdhry and 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 5

This week, 5,000m world champion Mo Farah, funnyman David Walliams and TV presenter Clare Balding are thrown into the thick of the action.

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 6 - Drunk

After Lucy suffers a mild indiscretion whilst drunk and claims to have no memory of the event, she and Lee embark on an experiment with a bottle of home-made potato hooch to prove once and for all that you can remember what happens when you're mashed.

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 4

Jack Whitehall hails a cab; Katie Price dates a cartoon cat; Nick Grimshaw stars in Bloody Idiot; a visit to Simon Bird's acting Academy; and Jonathan Ross and his team of superheroes encounter Amelia Backlash.

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 6 - Parallel Universe

Holly's new invention of the 'Holly Hop Drive' promises to take Red Dwarf back home to Earth in a mere instant. What it manages, however, is to flip the ship across the fifth dimension divide and into a parallel universe. But a greater surprise is in store: there's another Red Dwarf here too...

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Beverly Lincoln (Tamsin Greig), Matt LeBlanc (Matt LeBlanc), Sean Lincoln (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Episodes

Series 2, Episode 2

Matt misses his 'bromance' with Sean and tries to rekindle their friendship by buying him the sports car of his dreams. But Sean is not willing to forgive or forget that easily.

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

My Teenage Diary

Series 2, Episode 4 - Meera Syal

Rufus Hound invites Meera Syal to read embarrassing extracts from her teenage diary and read it out in public for the very first time.

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 4 - Kim Kardashian, Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Dr Christian & Dr Dawn, Nelly Furtado

US TV star Kim Kardashian pops in for a chat, 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson join Alan to talk about Channel 4's Comedy Gala, and Dr Christian Jessen and Dr Dawn Harper discuss Embarrassing Bodies. Plus, there's music from Nelly Furtado, who performs her new single Big Hoops.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 1, Episode 5

Jimmy Carr, Robert Webb and Andrew Maxwell are the guests for the fifth episode of the show in which panellists devise - and answer - the questions.

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 4

Jack is joined by Mastermind host John Humphrys and DJ Lisa Snowdon, while DJ Scott Mills and the larger than life character of Brian Butterfield (Peter Serafinowicz) are on Ulrika's team.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Series 1, Episode 1

This week, On the Hour covers the train crash in Big Street Station, the audio pull-out looks at style, and there is a report concerning the charity prison break-out.

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 6 - Will Smith, Gary Barlow, Sir Tom Jones

Will Smith reveals his 11 year old pop star daughter is a 'handful', Gary Barlow says The Queen is excited about her Jubilee weekend, while Tom Jones talks about crying on The Voice.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 5 - Omid Djalili

Deadpan comic Jack Dee shares his gripes on school sports day, rubbernecking and the notion of appointing an Olympic village idiot, before introducing a performance by Omid Djalili, who offers his take on everything from Shakespeare to belly-dancing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Sorry About Last Night

Sorry About Last Night

Episode 1, A Loft: Alexei Sayle writes and stars in the comedy about life, love and not living together.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm
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 4

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.

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Shameless

Series 9, Episode 6

Desperate for cash, Jackson agrees to help Shane Maguire rob a cigarette van at a supermarket.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Cabaret Of Dr Caligari

The Cabaret Of Dr Caligari

Episode 2, Comedian's Moon: Stephen Tompkinson plays a young man who gets bitten by the comedy bug - with terrifying results.

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The Matt Lucas Awards

Series 1, Episode 6

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

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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 3, Episode 7 - The Middle-Class Rip-Off

A constituency matter concerning an expensive and unused art gallery and a near-bankrupt football club threatens to gouge a deep divide between Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Should art and culture for the middle classes be subsidised?

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Never Mind The Buzzcocks

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

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The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 1

It's 'Reshuffle Day' at Number 10. When the job at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship is turned down by everybody else, there's no option but to promote junior minister Nicola Murray to the Cabinet.

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Red Dwarf

Series II, Episode 5 - Queeg

The trio learn the hard way that the grass is definitely not always greener, when Holly is replaced by back-up system Queeg 500.

BBC Three 12:30am
45 min version
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 6

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

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The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

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Grouchy Young Men

Series 1, Highlights Special

More of the best bits from the series as our Grouchies look back grimly on their early years, watching porn, and Brits abroad.

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Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 1, Episode 5

Jimmy Carr, Robert Webb and Andrew Maxwell are the guests for the fifth episode of the show in which panellists devise - and answer - the questions.

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High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 5

Simon loses the struggle to hang onto his job. Another, more intriguing, offer is forthcoming.

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Gregory's Girl. Image shows from L to R: Susan (Clare Grogan), Gregory Underwood (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: Lake Films

Gregory's Girl

Love is a game of two halves in this endearing eighties tale of an adolescent crush.

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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 3, Episode 7 - The Middle-Class Rip-Off

A constituency matter concerning an expensive and unused art gallery and a near-bankrupt football club threatens to gouge a deep divide between Hacker and Sir Humphrey. Should art and culture for the middle classes be subsidised?

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 3

Olivia returns with more sexy, funny stunts and pranks.

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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 Three 1:45am (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'.

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Ripping Yarns

Episode 2.1, Whinfrey's Last Case: In 1913, a sinister German plot to start World War One a year early clashes with Gerald Whinfrey's Cornish fishing holiday.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
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The Detectives

Episode 3.4, On Thin Ice: When Briggs and Louis investigate an attack on a top figure skater, the pair wind up on ice but fail to gain marks for artistic interpretation.

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Are You From The Bugle?

Episode 1 - The Drama Began...

Graduate Graham Carpenter arrives at the Butterthwaite Bugle on work experience. Despite a series of cock-ups he manages to land a permanent job.

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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.

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The Brittas Empire

Series 2, Episode 2 - Temple Of The Body

Leisure centre manager Gordon Brittas is a shocked man. He has found an item of ladies' foundation wear behind his office sofa, put two and two together and determined to catch the offenders. Carole the homeless receptionist is pregnant again, with only dim memories of a leopardskin suit on New Year's Eve. She is keeping her first child in a drawer under the reception desk and now sets up home in a store cupboard.

Comedy Central Extra 2:35am (repeat)
Jo Brand: Barely Live

Jo Brand: Barely Live

Live stand-up from Jo Brand, performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London in 2003.

BBC Three 3:45am
45 min version (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 6

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

BBC Three 4:30am (repeat)
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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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Millport

Series 1, Episode 3 - Ardour

The Minister reveals to Irene a secret yearning for Moira. After the initial shock, she realises this unlikely romance could prove advantageous.

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

Ring Around The Bath

Episode 6: Stella's plans for an open garden charity day are interrupted by an unexpected delivery.

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