British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 20th May 2012

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Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (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 4

When Adrian helps Jack to recover his stolen piano, they come into conflict with Yizzel and his mate - once again. Lilo Lill has taken a job in service to be near Freddie, whilst Freddie has sold his flat in order to pay Joey's debt.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Castle. Image shows from L to R: Sir William De Warenne (Neil Dudgeon), Lady Anne Woodstock (Martha Howe-Douglas), Lady Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver), Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Castle

Series 4, Episode 1 - Tender Is The Knight

Sir John fills his castle with wounded soldiers and De Warenne fills his trousers with ice. Plus a new valet arrives hotfoot from somewhere called Downton Abbey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55am (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 12 - Promotion

Beryl becomes acutely aware of her 'common' demeanour after Sandra is given a promotion at work. Sandra offers to treat her to elocution lessons as a birthday present, but it seems an uphill struggle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
All Gas And Gaiters. Copyright: BBC

All Gas And Gaiters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Only Three Can Play

When the Dean insists a new resident is warned about her parking, Noote's playing away threatens to ruin the clerics' board game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Ray's A Laugh

Ray's A Laugh

Ted and Kitty bicker over too much toothpaste, plus news of a curious will.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35am (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 8 - Job

Hattie secures Eric a job at the washer factory where she works, but his pride and dedication to his work soon prove an obstacle to any work actually taking plce.

BBC Two 8:50am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 2, Episode 6 - Pint Sized Roy

Roy accidentally gets shrunk to just five inches tall. Home alone, he destroys the anniversary cake that Becky baked for their grandparents. How will Roy make it up to his sister, and will he return to normal size?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (repeat)
Man Of The Moment. Norman (Norman Wisdom). Copyright: ITV

Man Of The Moment

Norman Wisdom stars as a clerk who gets involved in international diplomacy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 7 - Football

Josh, Ryan and Ash sign up for the school footie team to get out of lessons, but discover that even studying is preferable to PE teacher Thorne's strict disciplinary regime.

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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

A selection of episodes from the ninth serie sof Britain's longest running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
It's A Funny Business

It's A Funny Business

Episode 3, Doris Hare: Mum from On the Buses chats to Mike Craig about the highs and lows of a lifetime spent in performance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30am (repeat)
How Tickled Am I?. Mark Radcliffe. Copyright: BBC

How Tickled Am I?

Series 1, Episode 2 - Jimmy Clitheroe

Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of the little man with the big talent. But was 'Jim' a boy who was never allowed to grow up?

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 63, Episode 1

Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Sue Perkins and Greg Proops are asked to speak on the subjects of 'How I Would Describe Myself On A Dating Website', 'Surprise Parties', 'Robin Hood', 'The Best Thing About Hollywood' and 'How I Like My Coffee'.

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Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:20pm (repeat)
Keith Lemon's LemonAid. Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Keith Lemon's LemonAid

Episode 6

This week, celebrity helper Louis Walsh pops in, The Saturdays put Keith and one lucky audience member through their paces in a unique performance, and the whole audience has the chance to win prizes in the gravity-defying game Lemon Drops.

BBC HD 2:30pm (repeat)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 3, Episode 2 - Dragon's Den

The gang are ecstatic when fearsome businessman Duncan Banana-Time agrees to film the final of his famous TV show at the hotel - as long as nothing annoys him in any way. Unfortunately, a very irritating autograph hunter checks in.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
All Gas And Gaiters. Copyright: BBC

All Gas And Gaiters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Only Three Can Play

When the Dean insists a new resident is warned about her parking, Noote's playing away threatens to ruin the clerics' board game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
Ray's A Laugh

Ray's A Laugh

Ted and Kitty bicker over too much toothpaste, plus news of a curious will.

BBC HD 4pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 11 - Sweets

Since Jamie Oliver's push for healthy school meals, sweets have been banned at Elmsbury High. But someone's running an unofficial tuck shop selling crisps and chocolate - and Nathan is given the job of finding out who's behind it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 12 - Fight

When Nathan decides to put Darius, the star of Elmsbury's basketball team, in detention, Darius decides to get his own back - on Josh.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 9 - The Fall Out

It's Eddie's birthday and he can't wait for a party with his three best friends in the all the world - Haggis, Fiend and Norman. But when the monsters argue over what present to give Eddie, it turns into a full scale row that threatens all the party plans, and even their friendship with Eddie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 3

This week's episode featured a sick run on EastEnders, the first appearance of Wagbo and a nit outbreak on Coronation Street.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers, Episode 1: A raucous birthday bar crawl leads Dave Lister to a moon of Saturn and a fateful meeting.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 7 - Differences

With Julian Clary, Dara O'Briain and Jo Brand.

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

1996 & 1997 Specials, Christmas Special - Starbound

A tramp takes up residence in the Meldrews' garden shed. Patrick is shocked when his new boss announces that she has recently hired Victor as her gardener, and Nick Swainey's mother claims she's being abducted by aliens every night.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7pm (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

A selection of episodes from the 13th and 14th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
It's A Funny Business

It's A Funny Business

Episode 3, Doris Hare: Mum from On the Buses chats to Mike Craig about the highs and lows of a lifetime spent in performance.

Radio 4 7:15pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 1

The hit comedy panel show is back. Joining Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson are rap artist Example, Hairy Biker Si King, former Strictly dancer Camilla Dallerup and EastEnder Linda Henry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
How Tickled Am I?. Mark Radcliffe. Copyright: BBC

How Tickled Am I?

Series 1, Episode 2 - Jimmy Clitheroe

Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of the little man with the big talent. But was 'Jim' a boy who was never allowed to grow up?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son Ride Again. Image shows from L to R: Albert (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

Steptoe And Son Ride Again

The rag-and-bone business is in trouble and Harold is convinced that Albert must die so that he can collect the old man's life insurance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
All Gas And Gaiters. Copyright: BBC

All Gas And Gaiters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Only Three Can Play

When the Dean insists a new resident is warned about her parking, Noote's playing away threatens to ruin the clerics' board game.

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60 min
Starlings. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Starlings

Series 1, Episode 2

Chests are puffed with pride as Charlie joins the family business and sets off for work with Terry. Uncle Loz makes his debut at a local art exhibition as well.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 4, Episode 6 - Secret Of The Seven Sorcerers

Victor's conjuring hobbyists group meets at his and Margaret's house, but they run into serious trouble when a trick goes horribly wrong. On the up side, he at least has a new job to look forward to - as a lollipop man.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Ray's A Laugh

Ray's A Laugh

Ted and Kitty bicker over too much toothpaste, plus news of a curious will.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: BBC

Hancock's Half Hour

Hancock, Episode 4 - The Lift

Tony Hancock stars in Galton & Simpson's comic masterpiece, with his delusions of grandeur and acquaintances at the root of his every downfall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Victoria Wood - Seen on TV: National treasure Victoria Wood looks back at her career in TV. Featuring highlights from her amazing repertoire and interviews with Dawn French, Julie Walters and Sir Roger Moore.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

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

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

A selection of episodes from the first series of the panel show in which the guests provide the questions. Repeated again as of 23.40.

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Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 3, Episode 4

When Madge's estranged daughter Valda appears at The Solana, Madge is convinced she is after Mel's money. Meanwhile a cockney conman called Gary starts working his way through the holidaymakers, and Madge is given something to settle her stomach with extremely unsettling results.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
155 min
Channel 4's Comedy Gala. Image shows from L to R: Alan Carr, Jessica Cornish

Channel 4's Comedy Gala

Episode 1 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2012

Channel 4's Comedy Gala returns for a third year as some of the nation's best-known and most-loved comedy stars share the stage for this iconic charity event.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?

When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Castle. Image shows from L to R: Sir William De Warenne (Neil Dudgeon), Lady Anne Woodstock (Martha Howe-Douglas), Lady Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver), Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Castle

Series 4, Episode 1 - Tender Is The Knight

Sir John fills his castle with wounded soldiers and De Warenne fills his trousers with ice. Plus a new valet arrives hotfoot from somewhere called Downton Abbey.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm
45 min version
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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep

Ted becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Rowan Atkinson Live. Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson Live

Rowan Atkinson performing best sketches from his one man shows.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Dave Podmore. Dave 'Pod' Podmore (Christopher Douglas)

Dave Podmore

Dave Podmore's World Of Cricket, Episode 1

Pod makes a bid to run the opening ceremony of the 2003 Cricket World Cup - on the cheap, of course.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
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 11:30pm (repeat)
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off. Giles Wemmbley Hogg (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Ballet Tour

Giles leads a ballet tour around Europe, from Minsk to Vienna via Budleigh Salterton.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In London

In a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.

BBC Two Midnight (repeat)
Grandma's House. Image shows from L to R: Auntie Liz (Samantha Spiro), Grandma (Linda Bassett), Simon (Simon Amstell), Tanya (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Grandma's House

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Day Simon Found Himself Back On The Path To Fulfilment And Joy

Tanya is thrilled when Simon finally makes his big TV comeback, albeit a short interview to promote his play. Simon is starting to feel validated as an artist - however, a tiny off-the-cuff comment he made about an opera singer's tumour has been picked up by a popular newspaper.

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

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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Victoria Wood - Seen on TV: National treasure Victoria Wood looks back at her career in TV. Featuring highlights from her amazing repertoire and interviews with Dawn French, Julie Walters and Sir Roger Moore.

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.

Comedy Central Extra 1:20am (repeat)
Ed Byrne: Different Class. Ed Byrne

Ed Byrne: Different Class

Stand-up comedy from Irish funnyman Ed Byrne.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:30am (repeat)
Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Series 1, Episode 6

A dying man makes a call to a life insurance firm and Mr Doovdé wants to know whether he should buy an HP or IBM computer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 7 - Exploitin'

Saffy's feeling the stress of motherhood, and taunted by Patsy as to her tired emotional and physical state, agrees to allow Eddy to look after Jane for the day. Unfortunately, the wayward grandmother doesn't have entirely honest intentions for the young one.

U&Dave channel logo 2:05am (repeat)
Star Stories. Copyright: Objective Productions

Star Stories

Series 3, Episode 3 - Peter André And Jordan

The fairytale relationship of Peter André and Jordan (aka Katie Price) is finally told in this revealing look behind the scenes of their romance.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:25am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?

When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 3 - Panickin'

Patsy takes on her first proper celebrity styling client, in the form of actress Minnie Driver. Unfortunately Eddy's had a panic room installed - the latest craze - and they promptly manage to lock themselves in...

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Star Stories. Copyright: Objective Productions

Star Stories

Series 3, Episode 5 - Bono

Just how did Bono meet his three trusty disciples/band members? What did his Dad think of his beliefs that he could really change the world?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep

Ted becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.

BBC Four 3:20am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: BBC

Hancock's Half Hour

Hancock, Episode 4 - The Lift

Tony Hancock stars in Galton & Simpson's comic masterpiece, with his delusions of grandeur and acquaintances at the root of his every downfall.

BBC Three 4:25am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

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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