British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 12th October 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Sitcom exploring the lives and loves of two young, single females sharing a flat together in Liverpool.

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 3, Episode 7 - Log Cabin

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 2, Episode 7

Penny's divorce finally comes through and during a lunch to celebrate she jokingly asks Vince to propose to her. He obliges but emphasises that he is serious and Penny is taken aback by his sincerity. She contemplates a future with Vince once again and comes to a momentuous decision.

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

Millport

Series 2, Episode 5 - Growth

Bunty is nowhere to be found after an official from the European Community arrives on the island to inspect her vegetables. Meanwhile the rest of Millport has been bitten by the fitness bug.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 2, Episode 10 - Grandad

The girls are called in to look after Sandra's grandfather for the day. As they struggle to keep him occupied, their Saturday turns into far more hassle than they'd imagined - and Beryl soon scarpers for the quiet of home.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 7, Episode 5 - Captain Povey Reports Sick

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 3, Episode 8 - The Fog

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 3.8, Around the World the Burkiss Way: Books are plundered, but what the Dickens is going on?

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)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Episode 2: Sparks enjoys economic prosperity under the Rotarians. But will it last?

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)
Snap. Copyright: BBC

Snap

Series 2, Episode 2

Molly's worried over the impact of ex-hubby Doug's single life on Dawn and Raymond.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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 1, Episode 3 - Scandal

Bren's mother, Petula, turns up with a new boyfriend, Clint, who's young enough to be BREN'S son. His mother isn't best pleased, and chains herself to the factory gates in protest.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10am (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 3, Episode 6 - Dear Diary

When Norman keeps a diary about life on the ward, everyone is anxious to get their hands on it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:05am (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 10

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

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)
The Ministry Of Curious Stuff. Copyright: BBC

The Ministry Of Curious Stuff

Series 1, Episode 5

Vic and his team learn all about dancing in space, discover who and what eats their own poo and find out if flying monkey soldiers exist.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35am (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 3, Episode 5 - High Spirits

Matthew goes ghost hunting - in the spare room. Henry is sceptical until Matthew takes him to an allegedly-haunted railway station.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
HighLites. Beverley (Lorraine Ashbourne). Copyright: BBC

HighLites

HighLites: Retouched, Episode 5

When intimidating witnesses, tampering with CCTV, and making false statements fail to take the heat off Beverley and Shirley in a hit and run investigation, they resort to discrediting the victim. All in a week's work.

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 first 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 5, Episode 2 - The Flag And Its Snag

Foggy is in the grip of another enthusiasm. "What better to complete the great British landscape than the great British flag - stirring the pride of future generations." But to reach the summit of Foggy's ambitions needs a certain amount of energy - not too apparent in Foggy's two compatriots, Clegg and Compo.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 3, Episode 4 - Takahashi

Mr Takahashi, an extremely rude businessman, comes to stay but Jamie is sure he is actually a Hotel of the Year mystery judge and bends over backwards trying to keep him happy. However, it is actually Dolly, and her mysterious past, that makes Mr Takahashi's day.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's Python

Miss Jones raises supsicions about new tenant Madeline. Rigsby's not too bothered about her brand of "modern interpretive dancing", but isn't that keen on her partner...

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Gloomsbury. Image shows from L to R: Henry Mickleton (Jonathan Coy), Vera Sackcloth-Vest (Miriam Margolyes), DH Lollipop (John Sessions), Lionel Fox (Nigel Planer), Venus Traduces (Morwenna Banks), Ginny Fox (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Little Brother Productions

Gloomsbury

Series 1, Episode 3 - The St Ives School Of Painting

Vera Sackcloth-Vest and Ginny Fox rush down to St Ives in search of DH Lollipop. But it is Vera's persistent and flamboyant admirer Venus Traduces who is ravished in the brambles.

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 20, Episode 10 - Ironing Day

Auntie lets Smiler try some home-made wine.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 7, Episode 5 - Captain Povey Reports Sick

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 4, Episode 1 - Soulmate Weekend

Granville is desperate for female company, so he decides to resort to advertising. He ends up getting more than he bargained for.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 3.8, Around the World the Burkiss Way: Books are plundered, but what the Dickens is going on?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (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 1pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 8 - Misery

Susan comes to visit Janey at University (despite her daughter's protests). Ben plans a golfing weeekend. Things unsurprisingly don't go to plan to Ben.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 9 - Auto Erotica

When Nick wins an old car in a poker game, he wants to use it for parts but Ben tries his best to restore it to it's former glory... sadly with little success. Will he and Susan ever get to Dorset for their anniversary weekend away? Meanwhile, Abi finds Michael in her room and has some fun teasing him.

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 5

This week's performers are David Kay, Terry Alderton, Keara Murphy and Graeme Thomas.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 2, Episode 7

Penny's divorce finally comes through and during a lunch to celebrate she jokingly asks Vince to propose to her. He obliges but emphasises that he is serious and Penny is taken aback by his sincerity. She contemplates a future with Vince once again and comes to a momentuous decision.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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 3:05pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 7

Joan of Arc gets a visit from a confused angel, a pirate captain tries to make his crew dress like ladies, and Mrs Celt enjoys being a Roman on Historical Wife Swap.

U&Yesterday channel logo 3:20pm (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 31, Episode 1 - Behind Every Bush There Is Not Necessarily A Howard

Hobbo enlists the services of his 'team' to help Toby win back the affections of his ex-wife.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:20pm (repeat)
Carry On Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Matron (Hattie Jacques), Francis Bigger (Frankie Howerd), Dr. Tinkle (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Doctor

Frankie Howerd joins the Carry On regulars in a hospital-based adventure. With Sid James, Jim Dale and Kenneth Williams.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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 1, Episode 3 - Scandal

Bren's mother, Petula, turns up with a new boyfriend, Clint, who's young enough to be BREN'S son. His mother isn't best pleased, and chains herself to the factory gates in protest.

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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cocktail Hour

Alan's getting more serious about Caroline, but her parents are well-to-do and Rigsby's far from convinced that the young scruff could possibly make the relationship work. Especially when he's not invited to a party in his own house...

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 3, Episode 6 - The Real Thing

Why is Matthew tingling in the morning? Henry offers advice in matters of love - but not surprisingly it doesn't really help.

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 5, Episode 2 - The Flag And Its Snag

Foggy is in the grip of another enthusiasm. "What better to complete the great British landscape than the great British flag - stirring the pride of future generations." But to reach the summit of Foggy's ambitions needs a certain amount of energy - not too apparent in Foggy's two compatriots, Clegg and Compo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Pub

Old Dog And The Partridge

Episode 2: As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25pm (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 3, Episode 7 - These You Have Loved

Fed up with hospital radio, the patients try to do better themselves.

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 4 - Night Of The Living Virus

Stanley is making the most revolting film ever, but first he must find a leading lady.

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

Millport

Series 2, Episode 5 - Growth

Bunty is nowhere to be found after an official from the European Community arrives on the island to inspect her vegetables. Meanwhile the rest of Millport has been bitten by the fitness bug.

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 20, Episode 10 - Ironing Day

Auntie lets Smiler try some home-made wine.

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 4, Episode 1 - Soulmate Weekend

Granville is desperate for female company, so he decides to resort to advertising. He ends up getting more than he bargained for.

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

The News Quiz

Series 78, Episode 6

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair and Carolyn Brown reads out cuttings as panellists Susan Calman, Nick Doody, Francis Wheen and Rebecca Front take a satirical look at the week's news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 8 - Misery

Susan comes to visit Janey at University (despite her daughter's protests). Ben plans a golfing weeekend. Things unsurprisingly don't go to plan to Ben.

BBC Two 7pm (repeat)
Les Dawson

The Many Faces Of...

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Many Faces Of Les Dawson

Les Dawson was one of Britain's all time great comedy talents. He's best known as a comedian but was also a talented musician, writer and actor. This programme traces his career, with familiar favourite TV clips and some rare gems from the archives.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 7, Episode 5 - Captain Povey Reports Sick

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 31, Episode 1 - Behind Every Bush There Is Not Necessarily A Howard

Hobbo enlists the services of his 'team' to help Toby win back the affections of his ex-wife.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 3.8, Around the World the Burkiss Way: Books are plundered, but what the Dickens is going on?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 9 - Auto Erotica

When Nick wins an old car in a poker game, he wants to use it for parts but Ben tries his best to restore it to it's former glory... sadly with little success. Will he and Susan ever get to Dorset for their anniversary weekend away? Meanwhile, Abi finds Michael in her room and has some fun teasing him.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 7:45pm (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 2

The legendary troupe reflects on Monty Python's Flying Circus, revealing how the group's failures turned to success and how the hit series influenced comedians to come.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
HighLites. Beverley (Lorraine Ashbourne). Copyright: BBC

HighLites

HighLites: Retouched, Episode 5

When intimidating witnesses, tampering with CCTV, and making false statements fail to take the heat off Beverley and Shirley in a hit and run investigation, they resort to discrediting the victim. All in a week's work.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 2 - Songs Of Praise

Geraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.

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

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 3 - Let's Do It

Things are looking up for Miranda's love life when as she finds herself with two dates and two men vying for her affections. As always with Miranda, these things are never simple and she risks losing out on her perfect man.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Rowan Atkinson Live. Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson Live

Rowan Atkinson performing best sketches from his one man shows.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 44, Episode 1

Clare Balding makes her first appearance in the chair. Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guests Graham Linehan and Ken Livingstone.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 3 - Librarian

Lee is becoming increasingly riled by Guy's constant presence in the flat.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Unzipped. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Russell Kane. Copyright: Talkback

Unzipped

Series 2, Episode 2

Fearne Cotton and Aiden Grimshaw join Greg James and Russell Kane for chat, games and bizarre confessions, all based around the results of a unique survey exploring British behaviour.

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 8

Gavin and Lorraine are as unlikely a pairing as Spam and ice cream but, with Julie on 'sick leave', they're forced to work together.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Me And Mrs Jones. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Jones (Sarah Alexander), Billy (Robert Sheehan)

Me And Mrs Jones

Episode 1

Gemma raises the jealousy of the other mums at the school gates when handsome Tom asks her on a date. She's beyond nervous - but it's the surprise return of son Alfie from international travelling with new friend Billy that really throws her.

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 6 - The Bell-End Of An Era

It's a big moment in the life of young Martin Moone: his last week of primary school.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 4 - Baby

Lucy is worried about the age gap between her and Guy, a concern that increases when Guy turns up to meet her with his grandson in tow.

BBC Three 9:45pm
45 min version
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 3

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

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 5 - J-Places

With Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman and Bill Bailey.

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 5 - J-Places

With Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman and Bill Bailey.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
Arthur Smith

The Comedy Club At The Cheltenham Literature Festival

The Comedy Club escapes the Radio 4 Extra studio and heads off to the Cheltenham Literature Festival for a night of stand-up comedy. ?Hosted by Arthur Smith, and featuring the stand-up talents of the various Radio 4 Extra Comedy Club presenters.

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 5 - Cheryl Cole, McFly, Dara O Briain, Leona Lewis

Alan's sofa is crammed with pop stars as Cheryl Cole talks about her new book, Cheryl: My Story, and boy band McFly give the inside story on their new book, Unsaid Things: Our Story. Comedian Dara O Briain talks about his new tour and the music is from Leona Lewis, who performs her latest single, Trouble.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
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, Documentary - Behind The Scenes

In this special, Sky1 goes behind the scenes on Moone Boy's first series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 6 - Birthday

Edina is forty. As her family and friends gather, Edina sulks at the horror of her age and hides upstairs. She's determined to only enjoy the day on her terms - and that means annoying everyone else.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (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 6, Episode 10

With Ed Byrne and Stewart Francis.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Threesome. Image shows from L to R: Mitch (Stephen Wight), Alice (Amy Huberman), Richie (Emun Elliott). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Threesome

Series 2, Episode 2 - Vacuum

It's Richie's first day back at work after paternity leave and his new PA Billy is a little idiotic, but could he be Richie's only hope in a domestic spat?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (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 4

After receiving some good news, Kath works on her improvising skills to get Mary out of a right pickle.

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

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 5 - Belfast

Comedy sensation Michael McIntyre is in Belfast as he continues his Saturday night entertainment show. Local hero Patrick Kielty is the headline act this week at the Waterfront Hall. Michael is also joined on stage by Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Creme De La Crime. Copyright: BBC

Creme De La Crime

Series 1, Episode 5 - Heist Society

Michael Feydeau and David Pershore recall some 1960s cunning villainy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 2 - Oil

Having moved to a new house by the Balowskis, Mike discovers oil in the basement whilst disposing of a body. In order to exploit this potentially lucrative source of wealth, Mike appoints himself dictator.

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

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 2, Episode 15

Imran Yusef has his own citizenship test, Roger Monkhouse thinks we're f***ed, James Acaster is perplexed and Roisin Conaty watches a 'karate' film.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 10, Episode 7

Business is booming for Jackson and Shane, expansion is afoot and their future looks rosy. But when Jackson spots Shane giving leftover food to the homeless, all hell breaks loose.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 9

Kevin Bridges, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Patrick Kielty join Hugh, Andy and Dara.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Tamla Kari), Cuckoo (Andy Samberg), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 1, Episode 3 - Ken On E

Ken has his eye on becoming a local Lib Dem councillor, but Dylan getting into a fight at school sets his ambitions awry. Lorna intends that Cuckoo and Ken do a little bonding.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Party Party

The Party Party

Episode 3: Will Sir Lord Knight's campaign over the danger of ads do the business?

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Shameless

Series 10, Episode 6

Marty makes a life-changing decision and finds the nerve to propose to Kelly. Over the moon, she accepts.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

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

Friday Night Dinner

Series 2, Episode 1 - Buggy

When Jonny discovers Adam's old diary, he learns a terrible secret and war breaks out in the Goodman household.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Play And Record. Copyright: BBC

Play And Record

Series 1, Episode 1

The sketches include the Time Nazi, the Pringles crisps support group, Sheriff Pun and a rather enthusiastic Vernon Kay fan.

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The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 3, Episode 3 - Turn Again Geoff Tipps

Fired from his job, Geoff heads to London to fulfil his dream of becoming Royston Vasey's leading entertainer. Meanwhile, Legz Akimbo theatre company mount their latest production - a sensitive look at the disabled - and fag-hag Tish descends on Camden Town.

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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

Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In Love

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 1

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

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Comedy World Cup. David Tennant

Comedy World Cup

Episode 4

In episode four, captain Andy Parsons, Jon Richardson and The Chuckle Brothers take on Omid Djalili who is joined by Daniel Sloss and Joe Pasquale. Hosted by David Tennant.

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The Unforgettable...

Series 4, Episode 8 - Spike Milligan

Writer, musician, Goon, poet, artist and humanitarian, perceived as genius and madman in equal measure, Spike Milligan was a man whose life was full of contradiction, controversy and comedy.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (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.

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Moone Boy

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Bell-End Of An Era

It's a big moment in the life of young Martin Moone: his last week of primary school.

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Rowan Atkinson Live. Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson Live

Rowan Atkinson performing best sketches from his one man shows.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 14 - Near, Far

Louise and her new boyfriend Mick are getting on well - she loves hearing all his celebrity gossip. None of her friends believe she has such a stylish boyfriend, and she wants to introduce him to them all. Only trouble is, her squeak is starting to annoy him!

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

...At The Stand

Hardeep At The Stand 2, Episode 5

This week's performers are David Kay, Terry Alderton, Keara Murphy and Graeme Thomas.

Comedy Central Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Rufus Hound: Being Rude. Rufus Hound

Rufus Hound: Being Rude

TV edit of comedian Rufus Hound's first live stand-up DVD.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 3 - Librarian

Lee is becoming increasingly riled by Guy's constant presence in the flat.

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Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 2

The legendary troupe reflects on Monty Python's Flying Circus, revealing how the group's failures turned to success and how the hit series influenced comedians to come.

Comedy Central 1am (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.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
Unzipped. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Russell Kane. Copyright: Talkback

Unzipped

Series 2, Episode 2

Fearne Cotton and Aiden Grimshaw join Greg James and Russell Kane for chat, games and bizarre confessions, all based around the results of a unique survey exploring British behaviour.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 4 - Baby

Lucy is worried about the age gap between her and Guy, a concern that increases when Guy turns up to meet her with his grandson in tow.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 6 - Birthday

Edina is forty. As her family and friends gather, Edina sulks at the horror of her age and hides upstairs. She's determined to only enjoy the day on her terms - and that means annoying everyone else.

BBC Three 1:45am
45 min version
(repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 3

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

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The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 2 - Oil

Having moved to a new house by the Balowskis, Mike discovers oil in the basement whilst disposing of a body. In order to exploit this potentially lucrative source of wealth, Mike appoints himself dictator.

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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 6, Episode 10

With Ed Byrne and Stewart Francis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Episode 2: Sparks enjoys economic prosperity under the Rotarians. But will it last?

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Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 9, Episode 5 - Cheryl Cole, McFly, Dara O Briain, Leona Lewis

Alan's sofa is crammed with pop stars as Cheryl Cole talks about her new book, Cheryl: My Story, and boy band McFly give the inside story on their new book, Unsaid Things: Our Story. Comedian Dara O Briain talks about his new tour and the music is from Leona Lewis, who performs her latest single, Trouble.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 9

Kevin Bridges, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Patrick Kielty join Hugh, Andy and Dara.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 3, Episode 3 - Turn Again Geoff Tipps

Fired from his job, Geoff heads to London to fulfil his dream of becoming Royston Vasey's leading entertainer. Meanwhile, Legz Akimbo theatre company mount their latest production - a sensitive look at the disabled - and fag-hag Tish descends on Camden Town.

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

Series 2, Episode 2

Molly's worried over the impact of ex-hubby Doug's single life on Dawn and Raymond.

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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 3, Episode 7 - These You Have Loved

Fed up with hospital radio, the patients try to do better themselves.

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Meet The Parents. Image shows from L to R: Mum (Jane Cunliffe), Brother (Scott Hazell), Alex Zane, Sister (Aisling Jarrett-Gavin), Dad (Richard Brimblecombe). Copyright: Objective Productions

Meet The Parents

Series 2, Episode 5

The victim of the fifth show is Kris, who's been set up by his girlfriend Astrid.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Tamla Kari), Cuckoo (Andy Samberg), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 1, Episode 3 - Ken On E

Ken has his eye on becoming a local Lib Dem councillor, but Dylan getting into a fight at school sets his ambitions awry. Lorna intends that Cuckoo and Ken do a little bonding.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
The Detectives. Image shows from L to R: Dave Briggs (Robert Powell), Bob Louis (Jasper Carrott). Copyright: Celador Productions

The Detectives

Sitcom starring Robert Powell and Jasper Carrott as Dave Briggs and Bob Louis, the Met's most incompetent detectives.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Pub

Old Dog And The Partridge

Episode 2: As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack.

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

Millport

Series 2, Episode 5 - Growth

Bunty is nowhere to be found after an official from the European Community arrives on the island to inspect her vegetables. Meanwhile the rest of Millport has been bitten by the fitness bug.

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