British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 24th 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 4, Episode 5

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

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

Carry On Laughing

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

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

The Young Postmen

Episode 4, Everest (The Mountain): Fearing the sack, Derek goes mountaineering to prove he's employable.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 2

Paul has announced he is leaving the close to begin a new beauty business and Martin is happy. But a visit to a independent hardware store run by its elderly owner soon changes the situation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Fringe Special

Sue Perkins presents a special edition of the panel show that puts moral and ethical dilemmas to a panel of guests, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Guests include Marcus Brigstocke and Bridget Christie, and subjects include disabled parking spaces, adverts and life imprisonment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 3

A weekend away at a country house with Howard, Hilda, Paul and his girlfriend causes Martin a problem - he gets stuck up in the loft with Howard.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 17 - The Emperor Of Tratvia

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

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (repeat)
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 9

King Edward III gets married on a building site, Julius Caesar reveals his not very secret tips on hiding baldness, we learn the tricks of the criminal trade on the Real Victorian Hustle, and we meet Renaissance Italy's most corrupt family - the Borgias.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 3.1, Discover Gravity the Burkiss Way: Fred Harris, Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees and Chris Emmett refuse to mention the unsavoury Eric Pode of Croydon.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:35am (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 10 - Safety First

Stan and Jack's interpretation of new safety regulations for getting buses in and out of the busy depot causes more accidents than they were designed to prevent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 4, Episode 6

Nellie advises the family against fussing over their dad, but she knows that she's wasting her breath. Shifty attempts to move in with his new girlfriend Martina but finds it impossible to leave Grandad on his own. Meanwhile, Adrian's joy at publication of his poems is short-lived when he's nearly arrested.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 1, Episode 1

Nick's life takes an abrupt turn into surreal chaos when he returns to England to find the mysterious Ronnie Hazelbeach living in his late father's house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25am (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 9:30am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 1

Gyles Brandreth chairs the quiz show celebrating gossip, scandal and controversy. Team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy are joined by Rosie Millard and Jenny Colgan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 30, Episode 7 - Will Randolph Make A Good Impression?

Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 1, Episode 4 - Killer Party

Dani becomes convinced that Toby and Sam are planning an attempt on her life, and with pesky little brother Max exploiting the situation, it's not long before Dani's paranoia is at bursting point.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 30, Episode 8 - In Which Romance Springs A Leak

Toby is beginning to realise that the benefits of going back to his ex-wife far outweigh the advantages of living alone in a sparsely furnished house with no-one to cook or clean for him.

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

Beauty Of Britain

Series 3, Episode 2 - Groomzilla

Beauty faces a tough decision, as Ade presses her to accept his marriage proposal.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55am (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 2 - Descent Into The Maelstrom

Margaret collapses with exhaustion and Victor's attempts at nursing her back to health only make things worse. But her spirits pick up swiftly when Andrea Temple, the who used to live next door as a child, comes back to visit her old neighbours with her new baby.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 17 - The Emperor Of Tratvia

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 12 - Pixiepoplistic (Part 1)

Dede has to pretend to be Sadie so that Pixie Lott will come and make a TV show in Sadie's living room. But can Dede overcome Ashlii's plotting and Keith's boisterous mates to win the event? And can she keep up the pretence that she isn't really Sadie?

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 3.1, Discover Gravity the Burkiss Way: Fred Harris, Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees and Chris Emmett refuse to mention the unsavoury Eric Pode of Croydon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 2 - Doing The Honours

Pressured to decide on his department's Honours recommendations, Jim sees an opportunity to hold some actual power over the Civil Service. With a change to international university student funding due, Humphrey feels the pain.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Death List

When Jim hears about secret bugging and phone-tapping he instructs Sir Humphrey to implement numerous privacy precautions. But his mind is changed, fairly rapidly, when he hears he's on a terrorist group's hit list.

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 1:55pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pillow Talk

Boycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.

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 6 - Who's That Merry Man With Billy, Then?

Recruitment for Billy's Merry Men receives an unexpected boost.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 2

Paul has announced he is leaving the close to begin a new beauty business and Martin is happy. But a visit to a independent hardware store run by its elderly owner soon changes the situation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 3

A weekend away at a country house with Howard, Hilda, Paul and his girlfriend causes Martin a problem - he gets stuck up in the loft with Howard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:55pm (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 One. Copyright: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 1 - Double Trouble

When Shaun dresses as the farmer he suddenly has the power to boss Bitzer around, so he decides to throw a party. All goes to plan until Shaun encounters the real farmer...

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 30, Episode 7 - Will Randolph Make A Good Impression?

Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 10.1, The Real World: Charlotte de-clutters and Anna provides a love nest.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:30pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 12 - The Injury

Attempts to redecorate the bathroom leads to a very painful set of injuries for Stan when Olive gives him a hand. Fearing he'll be unable to work for weeks, Jack concocts a plan to get the firm to pay.

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

The Young Postmen

Episode 4, Everest (The Mountain): Fearing the sack, Derek goes mountaineering to prove he's employable.

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 30, Episode 8 - In Which Romance Springs A Leak

Toby is beginning to realise that the benefits of going back to his ex-wife far outweigh the advantages of living alone in a sparsely furnished house with no-one to cook or clean for him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 2 - Descent Into The Maelstrom

Margaret collapses with exhaustion and Victor's attempts at nursing her back to health only make things worse. But her spirits pick up swiftly when Andrea Temple, the who used to live next door as a child, comes back to visit her old neighbours with her new baby.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 8, Episode 5 - Tim Minchin interviews Caitlin Moran

Tim Minchin interviews journalist Caitlin Moran

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm
30 min
Those That Can't. Copyright: BBC / Zipline Creative

Those That Can't

Series 4, Episode 1 - Snow

The comedy set in a Welsh school returns as reports of impending snow sends panic through Tom Jones Comprehensive.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 2 - Doing The Honours

Pressured to decide on his department's Honours recommendations, Jim sees an opportunity to hold some actual power over the Civil Service. With a change to international university student funding due, Humphrey feels the pain.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 6, Episode 17 - The Emperor Of Tratvia

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 27, Episode 6 - Who's That Merry Man With Billy, Then?

Recruitment for Billy's Merry Men receives an unexpected boost.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 3.1, Discover Gravity the Burkiss Way: Fred Harris, Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees and Chris Emmett refuse to mention the unsavoury Eric Pode of Croydon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Death List

When Jim hears about secret bugging and phone-tapping he instructs Sir Humphrey to implement numerous privacy precautions. But his mind is changed, fairly rapidly, when he hears he's on a terrorist group's hit list.

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)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pillow Talk

Boycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

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 3

Another celebration of parental incompetence as Pete and Sue attempt to ban TV and have an old-fashioned Sunday, with traditional parlour games like Pelmanism and Scissors-Paper-Velociraptor.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Lee Mack, Danny Bhoy. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny Bhoy

Lee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To Harry Hill?. Image shows left to right: Big Brother Alan (Al Murray), Harry Hill. Credit: Lucky Features

Whatever Happened To Harry Hill?

A one-off show hosted by Harry Hill, looking back at his Channel 4 sketch series.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
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 2 - Liam Flynn, Party Legend

The Flynns hold an anniversary party for Caroline's parents, Pat and Alan. When Pat upsets Chloe by revealing some truths, it's down to Liam and Caroline to smooth things over. Kevin, meanwhile, has an awkward reunion with a girl he last met at a funeral.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 9 - House And Home

With Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey and Danny Baker.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Notting Hill

Notting Hill

Romantic comedy film about the relationship between a famous American movie actress and an unassuming British book shop owner.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2012 Specials, Episode 2 - The Rematch

Following the success of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown earlier in the year, Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson once again take on the famous words and numbers quiz.

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

Stella

Series 1, Episode 8

The girls head to a spa for Emma's hen weekend, while the boys embark on a camping adventure for Sunil's stag do. Luke and Rob bond, but Stella isn't thrilled.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mammy's Coming!

Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland.

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 4

Pete and Sue find themselves in every parent's ultimate nightmare - trapped in a foreign airport with three bored young children (and an increasingly bewildered Grandad).

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Channel 4 Comedy Presents: Them From That Thing. Image shows from L to R: Morgana Robinson, Kayvan Novak, Blake Harrison, Sally Phillips. Copyright: Zeppotron

Channel 4 Comedy Presents: Them From That Thing

Episode 2

Concluding part of the double sketch-show uniting Blake Harrison, Kayvan Novak, Sally Phillips, Morgana Robinson, Simon Callow, Kevin Eldon and Dan Renton Skinner.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 5

Russell Howard once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Celebrity Bitchslap News. Image shows from L to R: Sean Young, Pips Taylor. Copyright: iEntertainment

Celebrity Bitchslap News

Spoof celebrity gossip show show in which lookalikes portray famous celebrities. Created by Alison Jackson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Greg McHugh

...At The Stand

Greg At The Stand, Episode 1

Join Greg McHugh for some stand-up comedy from a selection of the best comedians working in the UK right now. With Phil Nichol, Danny Lobell and Sean Hughes.

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 4 - Huntin' Shootin' & Fishin'

Having won the contract to promote a new Duchy Originals range for Prince Charles, Eddy decides she must get into the lifestyles of the landed gentry, taking Patsy away for an expensive weekend of country pursuits. Saffy, meanwhile, is trying to keep Sarah away from Emma Bunton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:20pm (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Fringe Special

Sue Perkins presents a special edition of the panel show that puts moral and ethical dilemmas to a panel of guests, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Guests include Marcus Brigstocke and Bridget Christie, and subjects include disabled parking spaces, adverts and life imprisonment.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
I'm Spazticus. Copyright: Zeitgeist Television

I'm Spazticus

Series 1, Episode 4

This edition features Tim, who is blind, ironically on a blind date. He asks the restaurant waiter to devise a code to let him know if his date is hot or not. Will the waiter recommend the 'specials' if she is a looker or the 'pork' if she is a pig?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
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 5, Episode 4

David Mitchell is joined by Gregg Wallace and Nigel Havers, and Lee Mack is joined by Charlie Brooker and Nina Wadia.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:55pm (repeat)
This Is Craig Brown

This Is Craig Brown

Episode 1, The Arts: How designer Terence Conran 'invented' the chair.

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 5 - Birthin'

It's a big night for Patsy as she gears up to present a prestigious style awards ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall. However it's destined to be a bigger night for Saffy, who suddenly goes into Labour, and without a doctor in sight.

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.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2012 Specials, Episode 2 - The Rematch

Following the success of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown earlier in the year, Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson once again take on the famous words and numbers quiz.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 2, Episode 5 - Norwich

Frank's in Norwich again, with guests Chris Addison and Andi Osho.

BBC Three 11pm (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 2 - Sex Education

Alfie becomes embroiled in a web of horror when an exercise in parental appeasement goes disastrously wrong. It's not long before he finds himself leading a sex education class in front of students, parents, angry Mumsnet users, and a couple of foreign exchange students...

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 8

Chris McCausland on fancy dress parties, Kerry Godliman is sooooo tired, Roger Monkhouse looks like a thumb and Sean Collins on German efficiency.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 1

Hetty Wolf takes her first ever flight with Great British Air; husband and wife pilots Simon and Jackie sort out their marriage at 35,000 feet; and Omar is forced to do something about the lack of life-jackets on his planes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:10pm (repeat)
Date With Fate

Date With Fate

Episode 1, A Damp Fib: Surveyor's clerk Simon tries hard to cover up a huge white lie.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 1, Episode 1

As Lisa and Dan's 10th wedding anniversary approaches, she's convinced he'll have forgotten. That is, if she's not talked him into an affair with a neighbour. Meanwhile, Shelley's marriage is on the rocks - who'd have a best friend for a boss?

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 4

On the Hour covers the execution of Prince Edward, Alan Partridge interviews a leading lady tennis star and Jacques Oeuf covers the news from Europe.

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 4

On the Hour covers the execution of Prince Edward, Alan Partridge interviews a leading lady tennis star and Jacques Oeuf covers the news from Europe.

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 3

Another celebration of parental incompetence as Pete and Sue attempt to ban TV and have an old-fashioned Sunday, with traditional parlour games like Pelmanism and Scissors-Paper-Velociraptor.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Breakfast News takes more viewer emails, Divorced Dad explains to his son why no one wants to be friends with him, Rog finds his wife on top of Peter (turns out he has a bad back!) and asks Peter about a pregnancy test and the half-price pots scandal is revealed.

Comedy Central 12:05am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Lee Mack, Danny Bhoy. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny Bhoy

Lee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Local Zero

Mark makes a new friend at work, whilst at Toni and Tony's party celebrating the reaffirmation of their vows, Jez meets an old school friend.

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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 4

Pete and Sue find themselves in every parent's ultimate nightmare - trapped in a foreign airport with three bored young children (and an increasingly bewildered Grandad).

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60 min version (repeat)
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QI

Series H, Episode 9 - House And Home

With Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey and Danny Baker.

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Adam Buxton's BUG. Adam Buxton

Adam Buxton's BUG

Episode 7

Adam Buxton showcases the work of South London musical comedy duo Pig with the Face of a Boy and the video for their song A Complete History of the Soviet Union Arranged to the Music of Tetris, directed by Chris Lincé.

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The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Work Outing

When the dashing Philip from the sixth floor pops in to ask Jen to the theatre, she accepts right away. But, to her annoyance, so do Moss and Roy.

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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 4 - Huntin' Shootin' & Fishin'

Having won the contract to promote a new Duchy Originals range for Prince Charles, Eddy decides she must get into the lifestyles of the landed gentry, taking Patsy away for an expensive weekend of country pursuits. Saffy, meanwhile, is trying to keep Sarah away from Emma Bunton.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
The Revolution Will Be Televised. Image shows from L to R: Heydon Prowse, Jolyon Rubinstein. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Revolution Will Be Televised

Series 1, Episode 1

Dale Maily meets members of the Occupy movement in London, a group tries to make Tony Blair a saint, and regular characters James and Barnaby attend the Liberal Democrat conference.

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Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 5 - Gone

Tim gets a sense of deja vu when Sophie cancels a date to work late. So, he and Daisy go out into Camden and run into trouble when Daisy fails to differentiate between marijuana and oregano! Tim sees Duane for the first time since they went paintballing together.

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50 min version (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 5

Russell Howard once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye.

BBC Three 1:30am (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 2 - Sex Education

Alfie becomes embroiled in a web of horror when an exercise in parental appeasement goes disastrously wrong. It's not long before he finds himself leading a sex education class in front of students, parents, angry Mumsnet users, and a couple of foreign exchange students...

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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 5 - Birthin'

It's a big night for Patsy as she gears up to present a prestigious style awards ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall. However it's destined to be a bigger night for Saffy, who suddenly goes into Labour, and without a doctor in sight.

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The Function Room. Image shows from L to R: PC Kelly Mink (Jessica Knappett), Yannick Montagu (Daniel Rigby), PC Bracket (Reece Shearsmith), Inspector Tony Marks (Kevin Eldon), Steve Lawson (Blake Harrison), Jim Costello (Paul Ritter). Copyright: Zeppotron

The Function Room

A studio sitcom set in a pub function room which observes the pub regulars who've booked the room for different events.

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This Is Jinsy. Image shows from L to R: Maven (Justin Chubb), Mr Slightlyman (David Tennant), Sporall (Chris Bran). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

This Is Jinsy

Series 1, Episode 5 - Nameworm

Threcker, an officious ex-teacher of Maven's who delights in tormenting Jinsy's arbiter, visits the island.

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Jack Dee: Live At The London Palladium

Jack Dee: Live At The London Palladium

Jack Dee delivers a stellar performance from the world famous London Palladium.

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Celebrity Bitchslap News

Spoof celebrity gossip show show in which lookalikes portray famous celebrities. Created by Alison Jackson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 1, Episode 1

Nick's life takes an abrupt turn into surreal chaos when he returns to England to find the mysterious Ronnie Hazelbeach living in his late father's house.

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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 7 - Tangled Webs

Now dumped by Joanna, Alan tries to find something else to take his mind off things, so he tries religion, under the guidance of the rather attractive hospital chaplin. Martin gets his exams results back but is too nervous to read them, and Guy prepares for his World Guyball Championship semi-final.

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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.

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Karl Pilkington: Satisfied Fool. Karl Pilkington

Karl Pilkington: Satisfied Fool

Karl left school 19 years ago with only one GCSE. After years of ridicule, he has decided to find out just how intelligent he is.

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Harry & Paul

Series 1 - Ruddy Hell! It's Harry & Paul, Episode 3

New characters including Kenny Leyton the hopeless boxer, man in the kitchen Jasper Hazelnut and Seventies throwback the Barbican Man, as well as established faces Didier Peskovitch, José Arrogantio and Nelson Mandela.

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Image shows from L to R: Emun Elliott, Amy Huberman, Stephen Wight

Threesome

Series 1, Episode 1

Alice turns 30 and has a drug-addled threesome with her boyfriend and their gay friend. When she discovers she's pregnant it's a decision whether to keep it or not.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 1

Gyles Brandreth chairs the quiz show celebrating gossip, scandal and controversy. Team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy are joined by Rosie Millard and Jenny Colgan.

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Meet Ricky Gervais. Ricky Gervais

Meet Ricky Gervais

Off-beat chat show hosted by Ricky Gervais before he was famous. Showing a total lack of both fear and tact, Ricky asks the questions no one else will.

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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.

Comedy Central 2:55am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Emun Elliott, Amy Huberman, Stephen Wight

Threesome

Series 1, Episode 1

Alice turns 30 and has a drug-addled threesome with her boyfriend and their gay friend. When she discovers she's pregnant it's a decision whether to keep it or not.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

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Adam Buxton's BUG. Adam Buxton

Adam Buxton's BUG

Episode 7

Adam Buxton showcases the work of South London musical comedy duo Pig with the Face of a Boy and the video for their song A Complete History of the Soviet Union Arranged to the Music of Tetris, directed by Chris Lincé.

BBC Three 4:30am (repeat)
The Revolution Will Be Televised. Image shows from L to R: Heydon Prowse, Jolyon Rubinstein. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Revolution Will Be Televised

Series 1, Episode 1

Dale Maily meets members of the Occupy movement in London, a group tries to make Tony Blair a saint, and regular characters James and Barnaby attend the Liberal Democrat conference.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 10.1, The Real World: Charlotte de-clutters and Anna provides a love nest.

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

The Young Postmen

Episode 4, Everest (The Mountain): Fearing the sack, Derek goes mountaineering to prove he's employable.

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