British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 17th August 2012

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

Bread

Series 3, Episode 11

After learning from the doctor that he doesn't have kidney trouble, Jack accidentally parks his van in the river! Nellie gives Freddie his marching orders after being unimpressed with his new job as a hot dog vendor!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 6 - The 'L' Bus

Stan and Jack are placed in charge of the L., or 'learner' bus. At home, following a bit of fixing by Stan, Arthur and Olive's bed collapses.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 8, Episode 3 - Sticky Fingers

Jenny brings her boyfriend, Keith, home from university for the weekend. With Declan staying, an incident with a runaway piano, and Bill and Rona's kitchen needing reflooring, what could possibly go wrong?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 5

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Young Postmen

The Young Postmen

Episode 3, It's A Dog's Life: The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 6

Ann wants more than just being a housewife and decides she needs to get a job. Paul offers her a position at the salon, but turns her down when she later hopes to accept it. Martin is none-too-pleased at either decision.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 16 - Johnson's Memoirs

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 3, Episode 12

Nellie, Aveline, Adrian and Jack have all started work on the same day. They all return home with a disastrous tale to tell. Freddie is involved in an accident when a lorry runs into the hut he is sharing with Lilo Lill. Joey has a confrontation with Roxy's husband ...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 7 - The Kids' Outing

Much to his disgust, this year it is Stan's turn to drive the bus for the children's annual outing.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 2.13, Replace the Burkiss Way: Smile, you're on Candid Cat!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Teapot

Eleanor wants a video player, but how can she raise the cash?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10am
30 min
Hacker Time. Copyright: BBC

Hacker Time

Series 2, Episode 10 - Ceallach Spellman

Cel from Friday Download gets uploaded into the studio. Also featuring Hacker's new crime serial Sherlock Bones, and lots of funny clips.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 29, Episode 8 - The Mischievous Tinkle In Howard's Eyes

Howard discovers there are better ways than the mobile phone to contact other nature-lovers - and quite openly, too.

BBC Radio Scotland 10:30am
90 min
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2012, Episode 10

Fred is live from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, bringing you all the best comedy talent for a second week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 29, Episode 9 - Of Passion And Pizza

Mervyn is deeply in love with 'Her' at the pizza take-away, but he lacks the courage to tell her. Unfortunately for him, he makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin bring them together.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Carry On Regardless. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Regardless

Wild adventures and misadventures of co-partners in an unconventional employment agency.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Beauty Of Britain. Beauty Olonga (Jocelyn Jee Esien). Copyright: BBC

Beauty Of Britain

Series 3, Episode 1 - Come Stay with Me

In this first programme Beauty's mother comes to visit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy

Petula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 16 - Johnson's Memoirs

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast

The toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 5 - Blackmailamundo

Ashlii tries to blackmail Sadie, but Sadie has the last laugh when a certain boyband comes to call! Meanwhile, Keith kidnaps a dog for a good cause and Dede tries to teach the boys all about her favourite sci-fi show.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 2.13, Replace the Burkiss Way: Smile, you're on Candid Cat!

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 3, Episode 3 - The Broken Reflection

Victor's brother, Alfred, pays a visit from New Zealand. Pippa and Patrick ask the Meldrews to take care of their plants while they're away on holiday.

Comedy Central 1:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 13 - Goodnight Mr. Bean

More mayhem with hapless bumbler Mr. Bean as he thinks up some unusual methods to help him sleep.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 3, Episode 4 - The Beast In The Cage

Victor and Margaret go on a trip to Whipsnade Zoo, but their outing turns into a nightmare when they unexpectedly become imprisoned like the animals.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:45pm (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 2:20pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 5

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

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 27, Episode 1 - Follow That Bottle

The gang return in pursuit of a bottle with a message inside.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 6

Ann wants more than just being a housewife and decides she needs to get a job. Paul offers her a position at the salon, but turns her down when she later hopes to accept it. Martin is none-too-pleased at either decision.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

Comedy Central 4:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 13 - Goodnight Mr. Bean

More mayhem with hapless bumbler Mr. Bean as he thinks up some unusual methods to help him sleep.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 29, Episode 8 - The Mischievous Tinkle In Howard's Eyes

Howard discovers there are better ways than the mobile phone to contact other nature-lovers - and quite openly, too.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Episode 6.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Canteen Girl

Blakey's plan to marry one of the girls from the canteen and raise chickens in the country pleases Jack and Stan until they meet the new Inspector. They resolve to tell - or show - Blake the truth about his intended!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Young Postmen

The Young Postmen

Episode 3, It's A Dog's Life: The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 29, Episode 9 - Of Passion And Pizza

Mervyn is deeply in love with 'Her' at the pizza take-away, but he lacks the courage to tell her. Unfortunately for him, he makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin bring them together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy

Petula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 8, Episode 4 - Derren Brown interviews Tim Minchin

Derren Brown talks to musician and composer Tim Minchin.

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

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast

The toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.

Comedy Central 7pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 10 - Mind The Baby, Mr. Bean

The inept master of disaster finds himself looking after a baby at a funfair.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 16 - Johnson's Memoirs

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

U&Yesterday channel logo 7:25pm (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 27, Episode 1 - Follow That Bottle

The gang return in pursuit of a bottle with a message inside.

Comedy Central 7:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 13 - Goodnight Mr. Bean

More mayhem with hapless bumbler Mr. Bean as he thinks up some unusual methods to help him sleep.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 2.13, Replace the Burkiss Way: Smile, you're on Candid Cat!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 3, Episode 3 - The Broken Reflection

Victor's brother, Alfred, pays a visit from New Zealand. Pippa and Patrick ask the Meldrews to take care of their plants while they're away on holiday.

Comedy Central Extra 8pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.

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 3, Episode 4 - The Beast In The Cage

Victor and Margaret go on a trip to Whipsnade Zoo, but their outing turns into a nightmare when they unexpectedly become imprisoned like the animals.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart)

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 1 - Date

After an impromptu 'date' is planned with long-term crush Gary Preston, Miranda decides to take a trip to the new 'bespoke' clothing store, Transformers, to pick an outfit guaranteed to stop people calling her sir to her face.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 1

The family attend a wedding. For the parents it soon turns into that all-too-familiar struggle to control your kids and, if possible, get through the wedding day without decking any relatives.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, John Bishop. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John Bishop

Live At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 4 - Humans

With Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2012, Episode 10

Fred is live from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, bringing you all the best comedy talent for a second week.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
125 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 8, Summer Special - Alan Carr's Summertime Specstacular 2

This August Alan Carr is putting on his tracksuit and his running shoes and celebrating London's Olympic Summer with a massive party sprinkled with the usual mix of lively chat, celebrity guests, sketches and music.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Stella. Stella (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 1, Episode 7

It's Luke's 25th birthday, and while Stella is all loved up with Sean, the birthday boy doesn't know what to do about the return of his father, Rob Morgan.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
In With The Flynns. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Niky Wardley), Liam (Will Mellor). Copyright: Caryn Mandabach Productions

In With The Flynns

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Tandyman

Liam and Caroline catch a burglar in their house and lock him in their kitchen. It turns out the burglar was an old school friend, who now plans to press charges for their use of undue force.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 2

Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Rich Hall: Hell No I Ain't Happy. Rich Hall. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Rich Hall: Hell No I Ain't Happy

Stand-up and music from American comedian Rich Hall, including songs from his country and western singer alter-ego Otis Lee Crenshaw.

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 8

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford), Beats (Hugo Chegwin). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Episode 0 - Pilot

MC Sniper is released from a very short stretch in jail and finds that the station is having problems with its transmitter, threatening his comeback set.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican

...At The Stand

Sarah At The Stand, Episode 3

Sarah Millican is joined by Davey See, John Moloney and Gary Delaney.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 1 - Cleanin'

Saffy's due home after a long stint abroad undertaking aid work in Uganda. Before she returns, however, the house is desperately in need of a clean.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 6 - Leeds

The Leeds Grand Theatre hosts comedy from Ardal O'Hanlon, Jack Whitehall, Andi Osho & Sean Collins.

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

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 11

Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by guest host Robert Webb plus guest panellists Cee Lo Green, Chris Packham, Example and Andi Osho.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Big Town All Stars

The Big Town All Stars

Episode 4, Band of Gold: The band head off to an engagement party for Lorelei's ex, as old scores surface.

Comedy Central 11:05pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 2, Episode 7

Tonight at the Comedy Store: Justin Moorhouse on his lazy son, Hal Cruttenden wants OAPs in the army, Romesh Ranganathan talks Mr T and Ian Stone on the power of Twitter.

Comedy Central 11:05pm (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Stand-up comedy from London's famous club, The Comedy Store.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
35 min
The Angelos Epithemiou Show. Image shows from L to R: Gupta (Adeel Akhtar), Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner). Copyright: Pett Productions

The Angelos Epithemiou Show

Episode 6

In the final programme of the series, Angelos challenges model-turned-body-builder Jodie Marsh to an arm wrestling contest, and Scissor Sisters drop in to perform Baby Come Home.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm (repeat)
Verry Terry. Terry Tibbs (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Verry Terry

Chat show pilot hosted by Kayvan Novak in character as Terry Tibbs, his hit loud mouth character from Facejacker.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 1 - Parents' Evening

Parents' evening is a nightmare unlike any other for Alfie, and today he's also got a pile of mock exams to mark before fierce deputy headmistress Pickwell fails his entire class.

Radio 4 11:30pm (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 2, Episode 3

Peter O'Hanraha-Hanrahan tries to cover American trade sanctions, there is chaos as train stations crash into each other and there is an earthquake in Corinth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (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 2, Episode 3

Peter O'Hanraha-Hanrahan tries to cover American trade sanctions, there is chaos as train stations crash into each other and there is an earthquake in Corinth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 1

The family attend a wedding. For the parents it soon turns into that all-too-familiar struggle to control your kids and, if possible, get through the wedding day without decking any relatives.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 1 - Burgling

Mark rediscovers single life after his disastrous wedding to Sophie, and he and Jeremy become victims of crime.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Lee Kern's Celebrity Bedlam. Lee Kern. Copyright: Objective Productions / Lee Kern Productions

Lee Kern's Celebrity Bedlam

Episode 3 - Travel And Adventure

In the third episode, Kern looks at travel and adventure, posing as an anthropologist to convince celebs that a rare and exotic tribe have been evacuated from their ancestral homeland and are now living in a children's zoo in Cheshunt.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
Brass Eye. Chris Morris. Copyright: TalkbackThames

Brass Eye

Episode 1 - Animals

Brass Eye explores animal fetishes, with helpful contributions from Paul Daniels and Carla Lane, as well as focusing on an elephant with her trunk trapped up her anus.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 3, Episode 1

The gang are back for a supersized third season. Kicking things off, Corden picks comedian Jimmy Carr and darts champ Phil Taylor to play alongside Redknapp and Flintoff.

Comedy Central 12:05am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, John Bishop. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John Bishop

Live At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.

U&Dave channel logo 12:15am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 2 - Spin War

Mark and Sophie return to work after their non-existent honeymoon and Mark tries to deflect the inevitable bad PR attached to a jilter. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Super Hans's band play their first gig.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 2

Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.

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The Weekenders. Image shows from L to R: Bob (Bob Mortimer), Jim (Vic Reeves). Copyright: Granada Productions

The Weekenders

Surreal sitcom pilot starring Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer as two friends who are in search of a quality sausage.

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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Sidekick Simon (Tim Key). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Turgid + Milkshake

Along with new 'banter jockey' sidekick Zoe Scott, Alan is joined in the studio by agony aunt Polly Maplin. He later opens up to Zoe about his father, and sports a rather fetching raspberry pink jacket.

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Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Episode 1 - Comedy Lab Pilot

Addicted to prank calling, Fonejacker is a man who takes on various guises to satisfy his need to scam and confuse anyone at the end of a phone line.

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QI

Series H, Episode 4 - Humans

With Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee.

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Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 5 - Housewarming Party

Caroline decides to have a housewarming party, inviting several of her hospital friends (and Angela). Sue takes Martin out clothes shopping for the party, and Alan decides to spice up his sex life by "kidnapping" Joanna.

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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 1 - Cleanin'

Saffy's due home after a long stint abroad undertaking aid work in Uganda. Before she returns, however, the house is desperately in need of a clean.

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Adam Buxton's BUG. Adam Buxton

Adam Buxton's BUG

Episode 6

Comedian Adam Buxton presents more madcap music videos unearthed from the internet along with the comments they've provoked from opinionated online communities.

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The Angelos Epithemiou Show. Image shows from L to R: Gupta (Adeel Akhtar), Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner). Copyright: Pett Productions

The Angelos Epithemiou Show

Episode 6

In the final programme of the series, Angelos challenges model-turned-body-builder Jodie Marsh to an arm wrestling contest, and Scissor Sisters drop in to perform Baby Come Home.

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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...

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Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 8

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.

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Blackadder

The Black Adder, Episode 5 - Witchsmeller Pursuivant

A witchfinder is in the district around the castle after a spate of plague infections. Edmund is identified as the head witch, and immediately placed on trial...

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Ed Byrne: Different Class. Ed Byrne

Ed Byrne: Different Class

Stand-up comedy from Irish funnyman Ed Byrne.

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After Henry

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Teapot

Eleanor wants a video player, but how can she raise the cash?

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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Stand-up comedy from London's famous club, The Comedy Store.

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Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Interview

Mark decides that Jeremy needs a job, because he is behind with his rent, so he gets him a job application for JLB Finance. Mark then goes to work to carry on his flirtation with Sophie via post-it notes cartoons.

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Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 1 - Parents' Evening

Parents' evening is a nightmare unlike any other for Alfie, and today he's also got a pile of mock exams to mark before fierce deputy headmistress Pickwell fails his entire class.

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Steve Coogan Live: The Man Who Thinks He's It. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Steve Coogan Live: The Man Who Thinks He's It

Steve Coogan stars as some of his best known characters including Alan Partridge, Paul and Pauline Calf, and Tony Ferrino. From 1998.

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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 9

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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Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Episode 6.

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The Young Postmen

The Young Postmen

Episode 3, It's A Dog's Life: The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical.

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