British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 21st September 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 6, Episode 7

Nellie is away with her "friend" and finding the experience very uncomfortable; meanwhile, the family try to manage without her. Her absence becomes more acute when Grandad has a fall and breaks his leg!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 2, Episode 2 - Bus

Eric and Hattie bring their own inimitable style to route 266 when they begin working as driver and clippie on the buses.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 4 - One For The Road

Bob is pulled over by the police and breathalysed after a meal with Thelma. He protests his innocence but the only one around to hear his protests is Terry, who's in the cells for violent behaviour at a football match. Bob can't afford to lose his licence so Terry comes up with a plan ...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 2, Episode 2 - Dark Secrets

There are strange things afoot in the town of Millport - missing postmen, hypnotised pets and anonymous threatening letters. Irene enlists the help of Bob to find out who - or what - has sent the island into disarray.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 1, Episode 4 - Eve Pollard

Despite working in Fleet Street for decades, former tabloid editor Eve Pollard had never had a pint of beer... until now. Amongst other things, Marcus Brigstocke also tries to initiate Eve into the world of science fiction.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (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 6, Episode 8

Adrian has become successful and his new found wealth has gone to his head and the distribution of his unwanted goods is not altogether welcome. Grandad worries about his lost pigeon but a visit from the sister of an old acquaintance brings hope for the future for both he and Adrian.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 7, Episode 2 - Smugglers In The Solent

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 2, Episode 3 - Spy Ring

After a major and highly publicised recent spy trial, everyone is suspicious of each other. Eric, Hattie and Mr. Brown have their eyes on a particular new neighbour.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 3.5, One Hour to Burkiss Way: The chilling dangers from fast breeder reactors.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 6

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

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

Hazelbeach

Series 1, Episode 5

Nick gets a job with a dominatrix and Ronnie buys an extraordinary number of sinks.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:05am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 5

Writer Lynne Truss and journalist Rowan Pelling discuss the abdication crisis. Hosted by the least discreet man in Britain, Gyles Brandreth they and team captains, Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy, attempt to avoid litigation in the pursuit of truth in all its guises.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Happy Event

When Pinky the pig goes into labour in the middle of the night, it's all hands on deck.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 2 - Shiny Stuff

The monsters become obsessed with all things shiny - especially money, the shiniest thing there is. So to get as much of it as possible, they set up a business in the basement - but what starts out as a bit of fun starts to go sour when the monsters turn into hard-nosed businessmen.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:55am (repeat)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 2, Episode 2 - An Inspector Calls

Miss Beasley the hotel inspector is on her way, and on her last visit she found 536 things wrong with the hotel. Things had better improve, otherwise the staff are up for the chop.

U&W channel logo 11am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom. Repeated again as of 17.00.

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 3, Episode 1 - The Man From Oswestry

Scandal in the Pennines! Blamire has run off with a woman (of all things!), and his replacement, Foggy Dewhurst, proves himself to be something of a trouble-maker.

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

Beauty Of Britain

Series 3, Episode 6 - Ma Lockney's Pies

Beauty develops a romance with the son of a client. Stephen is a charming English gentleman, like the ones she has seen in the Hugh Grant films. But real life is not always like the movies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 19, Episode 5 - The Suit That Attracts Blondes

Glenda takes a suit that she associates with Barry's racy past to the jumble sale but it falls into Compo's hands.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 7, Episode 2 - Smugglers In The Solent

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 5 - Well Catered Funeral

His best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 3.5, One Hour to Burkiss Way: The chilling dangers from fast breeder reactors.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
My Almost Famous Family

My Almost Famous Family

Episode 2 - The Girl Is Mine

While Gary and Shalondra are away Terry comes to play... his really loud guitar! Unfortunately it's just when Toyah needs to practise for her grade eight cello exam. To make matters worse Terry insists the band perform his old embarrassing hit from the Seventies. Where's mum and dad when you need them? Stuck in a field in the campervan with a deadly bull, that's where.

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

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate Hours

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

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

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 1 - Back In Fashion

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

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
...At The Stand. Hardeep Singh Kohli. Copyright: Dabster Productions

...At The Stand

Hardeep At The Stand 2, Episode 2

Martin Mor electrifies the venue with his high energy presence. Bob Mills demonstrates the gentle art of stand-up to perfection, plus some good old fashioned jokes from Chris Grady and Jo Jo Sutherland.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm (repeat)
...At The Stand. Hardeep Singh Kohli. Copyright: Dabster Productions

...At The Stand

Hardeep At The Stand, Episode 2

Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for stand-up comedy from James Dowdeswell, Francesca Martinez and young up-and-coming comic James Kirk.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door Closes

Del's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (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 4, Episode 3 - Calendar Boys

Bored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.

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 29, Episode 7 - In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

Barry has a lonely neighbour on his hands and takes it upon himself to find him a girlfriend. But who, and how?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With Love

Rodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 6

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

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:05pm (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 5

Some Bronze Agers argue about building the world's first city, Bob Hale explains the entire history of the Renaissance, Mary Seacole sings about her Crimean hotel and William Shakespeare gets into a rap battle.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Happy Event

When Pinky the pig goes into labour in the middle of the night, it's all hands on deck.

Comedy Central 4pm (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays

Spooner's laid up in his room with a broken ankle after tripping over Vienna, and making an awful lot of noise. Rigsby's keen to appear courageous in front of Miss Jones, but the boxer's temperament brings forth every element of his cowardice. Discussion soon turns to the war.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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.

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

Mr. Bean

Episode 11 - Back To School Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean visits a local school's open day, trying out some painting, a spot of judo, and goods from the cake stall.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Home To Roost. Image shows from L to R: Matthew Willows (Reece Dinsdale), Henry Willows (John Thaw). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Home To Roost

Series 1, Episode 5 - Dating Henry

There is wine in the cooler and candlesticks on the table, and Henry has shave and changed. It takes Matthew a little while to realise his father has a date, but he's shocked when he discovers just who it is.

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 3, Episode 1 - The Man From Oswestry

Scandal in the Pennines! Blamire has run off with a woman (of all things!), and his replacement, Foggy Dewhurst, proves himself to be something of a trouble-maker.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5pm (repeat)
The Lavender Hill Mob. Image shows from L to R: Holland (Alec Guinness), Pendlebury (Stanley Holloway)

The Lavender Hill Mob

An Ealing Studios comedy classic, The Lavender Hill Mob stars Alec Guinness & Stanley Holloway attempting to carry out the perfect crime.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 10.5, A Marriage of Inconvenience: Victoria is livid when her daughter's wedding plans are upstaged by her sister, Charlotte.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
Only When I Laugh. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Gordon Thorpe (Richard Wilson), Roy Figgis (James Bolam), Norman Binns (Christopher Strauli), Archie Glover (Peter Bowles). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Only When I Laugh

Series 1, Episode 5 - Let Them Eat Cake

The trio can stand the daily menu no longer and go on hunger strike. What they hadn't bargained for, however, was how hungry they would get...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown. Stanley (Dean Chapman). Copyright: Retort

The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown

Episode 1 - Snot

The opening episode of this revolting new series sees The Brown family move to their new home - they had to leave the last one because 13 year old Stanley Brown used it for one of his disgusting experiments.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 2, Episode 2 - Dark Secrets

There are strange things afoot in the town of Millport - missing postmen, hypnotised pets and anonymous threatening letters. Irene enlists the help of Bob to find out who - or what - has sent the island into disarray.

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 19, Episode 5 - The Suit That Attracts Blondes

Glenda takes a suit that she associates with Barry's racy past to the jumble sale but it falls into Compo's hands.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 5 - Well Catered Funeral

His best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.

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

The News Quiz

Series 78, Episode 3

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. With panellists Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton, Rebecca Front and Kevin Day.

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

Those That Can't

Series 4, Episode 4

The comedy set in a Welsh school returns.

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

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate Hours

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

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 7, Episode 2 - Smugglers In The Solent

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 29, Episode 7 - In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

Barry has a lonely neighbour on his hands and takes it upon himself to find him a girlfriend. But who, and how?

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

Mr. Bean

Episode 11 - Back To School Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean visits a local school's open day, trying out some painting, a spot of judo, and goods from the cake stall.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 3.5, One Hour to Burkiss Way: The chilling dangers from fast breeder reactors.

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

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 1 - Back In Fashion

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

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 4, Episode 3 - Calendar Boys

Bored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.

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 6 - Dog

The discovery of a handsome stranger's lost wallet in the shop prompts one of Miranda and Stevie's infamous competitions.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm (repeat)
Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Marcus (Jude Wright), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Spy

Series 1, Episode 3 - Codename: Grades

Tim fine-tunes his computer hacking skills at work, and puts them to good use by altering Marcus's school grades. Has the fledgling spy gone too far?

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

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

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 6 - Frozen Assets

The Flynns must all make personal sacrifices when they cannot afford to repair their broken boiler - but will Liam be able to give up his cable sports package?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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 42, Christmas Special

A festive special of the news quiz, hosted by Martin Clunes. Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by Rebecca Front and David O'Doherty.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Julie (Jane Horrocks), Lorraine (Stephanie Beacham), Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 2, Episode 5

Good intentions backfire when Leighton does his bit to combat global warming... by turning down the freezers. It is one mishap too many and, far from getting behind Leighton's environmental crusade, Lorraine decides to fire him.

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 6 - New Mammy

There's bickering aplenty in the Brown household. Betty is upset with Mark, Rory and Dino are squabbling and Agnes and Betty rub each other up the wrong way.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm
30 min
Moone Boy. Image shows from L to R: Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd), Martin (David Rawle). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sprout Pictures

Moone Boy

Series 1, Episode 3 - Another Prick In The Wall

Using the battle for the bathroom as an opportunity to catch extra zeds, Martin falls foul of Sinead's pranks when she covers him in make-up while he's asleep. Unable to get to a mirror, Martin heads off to school unaware of his Boy George-esque look...

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

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

BBC HD 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 2 - Jam, Jelly And Juice

With Jo Brand, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 10, Episode 3

Marty befriends a Brazilian housemaid and determines to rescue her from her life of servitude.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 2 - Jam, Jelly And Juice

With Jo Brand, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 1, Episode 4 - Eve Pollard

Despite working in Fleet Street for decades, former tabloid editor Eve Pollard had never had a pint of beer... until now. Amongst other things, Marcus Brigstocke also tries to initiate Eve into the world of science fiction.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
70 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 9, Episode 2 - Matt Smith, Jack Whitehall, Fresh Meat, Kelly Osbourne, Jonnie Peacock

Alan is joined by Doctor Who star Matt Smith, stand-up turned sitcom star Jack Whitehall and the cast of Fresh Meat, Kelly Osbourne, and Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock. Plus, there's music from rapper Example.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Walking And Talking. Image shows from L to R: Mary (Aimee-Ffion Edwards), Kath (Ami Metcalf). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Walking And Talking

Episode 1

Walking home from school after taking a love test, Kath and Mary are accosted by an initially hostile Jimmy the Jew - but Mary has a secret she's brewing up to tell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 4 - Weekend

Gary and Dorothy embark on a weekend in the country in order to spice up their sex life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Solution. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Solution

Series 2, Episode 1 - Unemployment

Another radical proposal as the comedian tackles the stresses and strains of the traditional job.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 4

It's round four and, while Flintoff's best mate and two-time Ashes winner Steve Harmison joins the Reds, Mock The Week's Dara O'Briain is picked for the Blues. Corden referees.

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 8

David Mitchell is joined by Lorraine Kelly and Dara O'Briain, while Lee Mack is teamed with Barry Cryer and Sue Perkins.

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

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 2, Episode 12

Neil Delamere on drunken shenanigans, Andi Osho talks farting, Josh Howie on his wife driving him mad and Mike Gunn updates the bingo calling.

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Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Richie Richard and Eddie Hitler are a pair of disgusting, anti-social and regularly violent losers who share a grubby flat in Hammersmith.

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.

Comedy Central 11pm (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.

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Mount Pleasant. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 2, Episode 5

While Pauline and Charlie put their pasts behind them, Kim makes Lisa an offer she can't refuse. Plus, Barry hopes to find a way to ease Sue's irritations.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 5, Episode 4

Adam Hills takes a seat on the left of the screen with Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Meanwhile Jo Caulfield is back on, she's on Russell Howard and Andy Parsons's team again.

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 6 - Politics

Fraser's on professional suspension after an unfortunate incident involving a projector. With the school elections due to take place, Pickwell's determined that to show the governors that she can run something successfully, and Alfie's keen to show Miss Gulliver he can take politics seriously.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
This Is Craig Brown

This Is Craig Brown

Episode 6, Hallucinations: Revealing all on narcotics and Top of the Pops.

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Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 5

Immigration officer Ian Foot pulls in Taaj for questioning as part of a random security check.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Creme De La Crime. Copyright: BBC

Creme De La Crime

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Bowl Full of Serial Killers

Michael Feydeau and David Pershore's melange of multi-murderers.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (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.

BBC Three 11:30pm
30 min
Chris Ramsey

Chris Ramsey's Comedy Fringe

Episode 3

Chris Ramsey introduces some of the best bits from this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Remains Of Foley And McColl. Copyright: BBC

The Remains Of Foley And McColl

Episode 2 - Cutting Edge

Sean Foley and Hamish McColl board Boris's Disco Ship to convert offshore ravers into fresh, young listeners.

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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 9 - Emergency

Before Mac leaves he gives Guy one last bet - that he cannot have sex with Joanna. Martin decides to get his revenge on Guy by opening his post, but when he does he uncovers a horrible secret. These two situations combine leading to a incident involving Guy, Mac, Martin, botox, an ambulance, a field full of sheep and a cliff.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 4, Episode 4

A TV chef travels the round the world in a balloon - with a hostage; we see Bavaria's most popular statistics-based entertainment show, Reports Mode; and learn how the Ku Klux Klan really got their name. Plus how a glass-and-a-half of wine can almost solve all the world's problems.

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Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Adam (Simon Bird), Martin (Paul Ritter), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Mercedes

It's Adam's birthday. As he arrives home, a silver Mercedes almost runs him over. Inside, is Sheila Bloom - or 'Bitchface' as Adam and his family call her.

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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 1 - On The Blob

Donna thinks she's pregnant and Gaz, scared out his wits at the prospect of becoming a father, runs through the streets of Runcorn in his pants.

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Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 2, Episode 4

Sean Lock and Phill Jupitus are this week's guests. Arguments include whether tattoos are a good idea or not.

BBC Radio Scotland 12:30am (repeat)
...At The Stand. Hardeep Singh Kohli. Copyright: Dabster Productions

...At The Stand

Hardeep At The Stand, Episode 2

Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for stand-up comedy from James Dowdeswell, Francesca Martinez and young up-and-coming comic James Kirk.

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Lee Kern's Celebrity Bedlam. Lee Kern. Copyright: Objective Productions / Lee Kern Productions

Lee Kern's Celebrity Bedlam

Episode 5 - Fame

In the penultimate episode, Kern looks at the topic of fame. Have celebrity egos got too big? How desperate are celebrities for fame?

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Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

U&W channel logo 1am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 2 - Bungle

Jonny wins £1,000 on a scratch card and everyone has their own ideas about how he should spend the money.

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50 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

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The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Jimmy Carr

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 10 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The 80s

Jimmy Carr hosts a special edition of the Big Fat Quiz series, taking irreverent look back at the almost unrecognisable decade of the 1980s. With Jonathan Ross, Adam Buxton, Jason Manford, Stephen Mangan, Micky Flanagan and Carol Vorderman.

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Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

BBC Three 1:30am (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 5

The G4S rebranding team head to Lincolnshire to help rebrand the local police, and Apple's Nevada team come to launch the new iDodge app.

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Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 4 - Weekend

Gary and Dorothy embark on a weekend in the country in order to spice up their sex life.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 6 - Wedding

Nancy asks Jez to marry her... for administrative reasons. Mark and Super-Hans combine forces to try and break them up, but on seeing Jez cry they abort.

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

Hazelbeach

Series 1, Episode 5

Nick gets a job with a dominatrix and Ronnie buys an extraordinary number of sinks.

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Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Richie Richard and Eddie Hitler are a pair of disgusting, anti-social and regularly violent losers who share a grubby flat in Hammersmith.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 5, Episode 4

Adam Hills takes a seat on the left of the screen with Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Meanwhile Jo Caulfield is back on, she's on Russell Howard and Andy Parsons's team again.

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

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 5

Writer Lynne Truss and journalist Rowan Pelling discuss the abdication crisis. Hosted by the least discreet man in Britain, Gyles Brandreth they and team captains, Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy, attempt to avoid litigation in the pursuit of truth in all its guises.

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

Terry & June

Series 9, Episode 5 - Bats In The Belfry

June's fairy-tale dream of princesses, knights and dragons, recounted over breakfast one morning, comes true - but with a different slant.

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Comedy World Cup. David Tennant

Comedy World Cup

Episode 1

In the opening game of the new comedy quiz show, Jo Brand chairs a team of Shappi Khorsandi and Dave Spikey, whilst Jason Manford captains Nicholas Parsons and Paul Chowdhry.

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Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Series 1, Episode 5 - Bob's International Hiccup Centre

When Bad Bob loses his comic talent, he uses this ability to permanently cure people's hiccups. He sets up a centre in Blackpool, much to the anger of Doctor Dogg.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Chris Ramsey

Chris Ramsey's Comedy Fringe

Episode 3

Chris Ramsey introduces some of the best bits from this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

BBC Three 3:30am (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 6 - Politics

Fraser's on professional suspension after an unfortunate incident involving a projector. With the school elections due to take place, Pickwell's determined that to show the governors that she can run something successfully, and Alfie's keen to show Miss Gulliver he can take politics seriously.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:35am (repeat)
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Adam (Simon Bird), Martin (Paul Ritter), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Mercedes

It's Adam's birthday. As he arrives home, a silver Mercedes almost runs him over. Inside, is Sheila Bloom - or 'Bitchface' as Adam and his family call her.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 10.5, A Marriage of Inconvenience: Victoria is livid when her daughter's wedding plans are upstaged by her sister, Charlotte.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 2, Episode 2 - Dark Secrets

There are strange things afoot in the town of Millport - missing postmen, hypnotised pets and anonymous threatening letters. Irene enlists the help of Bob to find out who - or what - has sent the island into disarray.

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