British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 1st November 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

Series 3, Episode 13 - The Parrot

A wrong number leads the girls to unwittingly invite a suicidal man to the flat, whilst Sandra is taking custody of her parents' pet parrot, Bonaparte.

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 6, Special - Sykes At Christmas

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Chambers. Image shows from L to R: Hilary Tripping (James Fleet), John Fuller-Carp (John Bird), Ruth Quirke (Sarah Lancashire). Copyright: BBC

Chambers

Series 3, Episode 2 - A Pain In The Back

Fuller-Carp in a red wig and flagrante delicto? Ruth with a Tamagotchi? What is going on?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 4, Episode 1 - Anybody Here Seen Thingy?

It's Beryl's birthday, and she's not entirely enamoured to receive a hamster - but quickly changes her mind upon discovering it is pregnant!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?. Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: BBC

Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?

Andrew Lawrence undertakes a comedic exploration of the catastrophes and triumphs of human progress using stand-up, sketches and song.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 9 - Dear Diary

Eddie and the monsters keep reading Angela's diary - obsessed with her day-to-day life. But when Angela finds out, she gets her revenge by writing entries she knows will freak the monsters out.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:55am (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 8am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Hypnotist

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Pilot, Episode 1 - The Royal Train

Bertrand attempts to tell his father that he does not want to run the station. Meanwhile, Percy is attempting to flog off a load of army surplus flares and Horace is obsessively preparing for the passing of the Royal Train.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (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.

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

Take It From Here

Professor Jimmy Edwards is not keen to employ Dick Bentley as a lecturer at the BBC Research College.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
1834. Copyright: BBC

1834

Episode 3 - Strong Continental Lager

What 19th century Macclesfield really needs is a decent pub, serving decent lager. Jason is just the man to organise it, or so he thinks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 3

When Richard misses his first Sunday church service as owner of the manor, Audrey resolves to sort out his increasingly apparent shortcomings and force him to bring the estate up to scratch.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Episode 14.13: Nudism and pitfalls. Nicholas Parsons welcomes Bob Monkhouse, Kenneth Williams, Derek Nimmo and Clement Freud.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 4

With Ann in hospital, Martin has to cope on his own. He decides to spring clean the house and stubbornly refuses the help of his friends - with disastrous results...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10am (repeat)
Barbara. Image shows from L to R: Barbara Liversidge (Gwen Taylor), Ted Liversidge (Sam Kelly)

Barbara

Series 1, Episode 3 - Amour

Ted befriends a group of youths who he goes out drinking and socialising with; Barbara is left to ensue war with builders across the road, whilst Jean's relationship looks like it could be over.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30am (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 1, Episode 3 - Some Enchanted Evening

Jo's been seeing a very nice young man - too nice, in fact, and she's worried she's no longer attractive as he's not yet made a move on her. Chrissy decides that Robin cooking them a romantic meal is the best step forward.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (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 8, Episode 2 - Keeping Britain Tidy

An old mattress dumped in the countryside prompts Foggy to institute the Dewhirst Campaign for a Cleaner Countryside. But getting rid of it is quite a problem until Ogden Butterclough, an innocent insurance salesman, happens upon them and puts himself - to say nothing of his Mini - into the high risk category.

U&W channel logo 11am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 4 - Return Of The Prodigal Prat

When the local paper announces Ben's death, he sees it as an opportunity to avoid doing all the things he doesn't want to do.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 22, Episode 4 - Hey, Big Vendor

Wesley produces a go-anywhere vending machine - ideal for thirsty and foolish customers.

U&W channel logo 11:40am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 5 - Owed To Susan

The Harpers' marriage is threatened by Susan's discovery that the love poem Ben wrote to woo her was not an original.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall

Godber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Pilot, Episode 1 - The Royal Train

Bertrand attempts to tell his father that he does not want to run the station. Meanwhile, Percy is attempting to flog off a load of army surplus flares and Horace is obsessively preparing for the passing of the Royal Train.

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

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 4

Ben's fibbing goes to a whole new level as parents at a school football match begin to compliment dad on his friendship with Gordon Brown and his SAS training.

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

Take It From Here

Professor Jimmy Edwards is not keen to employ Dick Bentley as a lecturer at the BBC Research College.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 11 - A Wife Less Ordinary

Susan is bored with her lot and opts to run her life as a single girl again. Janey takes the opportunity to try running the home with a husband who is less than perfect, and Ben just runs away.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder V (Rowan Atkinson), Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Blackadder

Special - Blackadder Back & Forth

It's New Year's Eve 1999 and Lord Edmund Blackadder V is holding a dinner party for his four closest friends.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 5 - May The Force Be With You

When Rodney meets an old friend of Del's in the pub, he is duped into taking him back to the Trotter's flat: as Del is showing Grandad a new 'hookie' microwave he has acquired, he is re-acquainted with Detective Slater. The family are arrested and a stand-off situation develops after they all give false statements - until Del surprises everyone...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (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 2:50pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 13 - Buzz Off Bees

Something's different around the field, Shaun and the flock decide to investigate.

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 23, Episode 2 - The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle

Howard's bicycle starts acting strangely in Pearl's presence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 3

When Richard misses his first Sunday church service as owner of the manor, Audrey resolves to sort out his increasingly apparent shortcomings and force him to bring the estate up to scratch.

U&Dave channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 7

Guest presenter Tim Westwood is joined by panellists JLS, Holly Walsh, Russell Watson and Wiley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:15pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 4

With Ann in hospital, Martin has to cope on his own. He decides to spring clean the house and stubbornly refuses the help of his friends - with disastrous results...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Barbara. Image shows from L to R: Barbara Liversidge (Gwen Taylor), Ted Liversidge (Sam Kelly)

Barbara

Series 1, Episode 5 - Coffee

A new patient at the surgery takes a shine to Barbara, and expects a little more than friendship. Ted's troubles extend to the loss of his favourite grey coat; and Martin's put his job on the line...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 9 - Supersize Timmy

Timmy accidentally eats a tomato grown with Miracle-Grow fertilizer, and expands to become the King Kong of sheep. Shaun must keep the giant toddler out of sight while trying to figure out how to return him to normal size.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 9 - Roy Goes To The Movies

After a trip to the cinema to see a horror movie Roy discovers that being a cartoon boy can have its drawbacks when you are frightened.

U&Dave channel logo 4:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Christmas Special - December

Christmas Special with Dara O'Briain, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45pm (repeat)
Duty Free. Image shows from L to R: David Pearce (Keith Barron), Linda Cochran (Joanna Van Gyseghem), Carlos (Carlos Douglas), Robert Cochran (Neil Stacy), Amy Pearce (Gwen Taylor). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Duty Free

Series 1, Episode 4 - Spanish Lace

David and Amy join Linda and her husband, Robert on a trip up the mountains.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:50pm (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 8, Episode 2 - Keeping Britain Tidy

An old mattress dumped in the countryside prompts Foggy to institute the Dewhirst Campaign for a Cleaner Countryside. But getting rid of it is quite a problem until Ogden Butterclough, an innocent insurance salesman, happens upon them and puts himself - to say nothing of his Mini - into the high risk category.

U&W channel logo 5pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 4 - Return Of The Prodigal Prat

When the local paper announces Ben's death, he sees it as an opportunity to avoid doing all the things he doesn't want to do.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Mind Your Own Business!

Mind Your Own Business!

Episode 5, Two Fingers of Suspicion There's a leak at a secret defence project. Could Brightco be the source?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 1, Episode 4 - And Then There Were Two

Sparks begin to fly in the flat, but with two women and just one man, someone's bound to get in the way. When Robin heads out for a drink with old friend Larry, things get even more complicated!

U&Dave channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Christmas Special - Advent

With Phill Jupitus, Sean Lock and John Sessions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:30pm (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 22, Episode 4 - Hey, Big Vendor

Wesley produces a go-anywhere vending machine - ideal for thirsty and foolish customers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Chambers. Image shows from L to R: Hilary Tripping (James Fleet), John Fuller-Carp (John Bird), Ruth Quirke (Sarah Lancashire). Copyright: BBC

Chambers

Series 3, Episode 2 - A Pain In The Back

Fuller-Carp in a red wig and flagrante delicto? Ruth with a Tamagotchi? What is going on?

U&W channel logo 5:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 5 - Owed To Susan

The Harpers' marriage is threatened by Susan's discovery that the love poem Ben wrote to woo her was not an original.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall

Godber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.

U&W channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 4

Ben's fibbing goes to a whole new level as parents at a school football match begin to compliment dad on his friendship with Gordon Brown and his SAS training.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?. Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: BBC

Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?

Episode 2 - Communication

Comic explanation of human development via stand-up, song and sketch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 11 - A Wife Less Ordinary

Susan is bored with her lot and opts to run her life as a single girl again. Janey takes the opportunity to try running the home with a husband who is less than perfect, and Ben just runs away.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Pilot, Episode 1 - The Royal Train

Bertrand attempts to tell his father that he does not want to run the station. Meanwhile, Percy is attempting to flog off a load of army surplus flares and Horace is obsessively preparing for the passing of the Royal Train.

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 23, Episode 2 - The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle

Howard's bicycle starts acting strangely in Pearl's presence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
Morecame and Wise

Morecambe & Wise: The Greatest Moment

Documentary and clip show in one, showcasing the best sketches from the inimitable Morecambe & Wise catalogue.

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

Take It From Here

Professor Jimmy Edwards is not keen to employ Dick Bentley as a lecturer at the BBC Research College.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Nixon's The One. Image shows from L to R: Henry Kissinger (Henry Goodman), President Richard Nixon (Harry Shearer). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Nixon's The One

Episode 0 - Nixon's The One

Harry Shearer stars as disgraced President Nixon in an eye-opening play based on transcripts of real recordings from his Oval Office. With Henry Goodman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 5, Episode 4 - Your Mate V Your Bird

When three becomes a crowd, Gary is forced to choose between Dorothy and Tony.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 3

Jack Dee takes centre stage himself for this episode, ranting at the insanity of Antiques Roadshow, safari ballooning and dentists, and revealing how he was forced to dress his son up as a bumblebee.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. Image shows from L to R: Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger), Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason

Comedy sequel with more embarrassments and romantic messes for the diary-keeping heroine. Hapless Bridget gets cold feet about her relationship.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
40 min
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

Series X, Episode 5 - Dear Dave

Lister has women trouble when he gets himself in a love triangle with Snack Dispensers 23 and 34.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 6

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

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Tamla Kari), Cuckoo (Andy Samberg), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding

The series comes to a close, and there's a shock in store for Rachel and Cuckoo. Ken, however, sees a big opportunity opening up.

Radio 2 logo 9:30pm
30 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Lucy Beaumont. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2012, Episode 1 - London Semi-Final

Patrick Kielty hosts the first of two semi-finals in Radio 2's nationwide search for the next big comedy stars of the future, this week from Leicester Square Theatre, London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 5, Episode 5 - Cardigan

Gary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series VI, followed by a repeat of tonight's new episode. Repeated again as of 00.20.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr In Concert. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr In Concert

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fourth live stand-up DVD, in which he unleashes his trademark rapid-fire joke-telling and razor-sharp wit.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Don't Sit In The Front Row. Jack Dee. Copyright: Citrus Television

Don't Sit In The Front Row

Series 1, Episode 1

Jack Dee is joined by guest comedians including Frank Skinner, Josh Widdicombe and Roisin Conaty. They have to squeeze scurrilous stories out of the audience in the front row.

BBC HD 10pm (repeat)
Hebburn. Image shows from L to R: Vicki (Lisa McGrillis), Pauline Pearson (Gina McKee), Joe Pearson (Vic Reeves), Sarah Pearson (Kimberley Nixon), Jack Pearson (Chris Ramsey), Dot (Pat Dunn). Copyright: Channel X North / Baby Cow Productions

Hebburn

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dressing Up Fancy

Sarah's parents from York are due to visit Hebburn for the first time; Ramsey's on hand to show them around, and Pauline's desperate to impress. But things could get out of hand when a second wedding is mooted.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Hebburn. Image shows from L to R: Vicki (Lisa McGrillis), Pauline Pearson (Gina McKee), Joe Pearson (Vic Reeves), Sarah Pearson (Kimberley Nixon), Jack Pearson (Chris Ramsey), Dot (Pat Dunn). Copyright: Channel X North / Baby Cow Productions

Hebburn

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dressing Up Fancy

Sarah's parents from York are due to visit Hebburn for the first time; Ramsey's on hand to show them around, and Pauline's desperate to impress. But things could get out of hand when a second wedding is mooted.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?. Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: BBC

Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?

Andrew Lawrence undertakes a comedic exploration of the catastrophes and triumphs of human progress using stand-up, sketches and song.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Episode 10 - Halloween Special

Halloween special of the comedy panel show hosted by the irreverent Keith Lemon. Team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton are joined by model Abbey Crouch, Most Haunted's Yvette Fielding, rapper Fazer and actor Joe Swash.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Spy

Series 2, Episode 2 - Codename: Riding High

Tim is asking for trouble when he falls for a woman in the Witness Protection Programme, and Marcus learns how to ride a bike.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Jimmy Carr

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 11 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The 90s

Jimmy Carr is joined by Phill Jupitus, Alan Davies, Dara O'Briain, Claudia Winkleman, Jack Whitehall and Denise Van Outen to look back at the 1990s.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 10, Episode 10

It's a big day for Mimi Maguire - it's her first wedding anniversary to Billy and they're going to renew their vows. Determined to make a fresh start, Mimi sets about throwing away memories of her past life with Paddy, but she alienates a furious Ruby with her comments about her dad.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 7 - A Question Of Loyalty

Sir Humphrey and Jim are to be interviewed by a Select Committee who are scrutinising their department. A book's about to be published with some rather damning revelations - but who can rely on Jim to give the correct response, Number 10 or Sir Humphrey...?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 1, Episode 1

A small band of heroes set out to defeat Lord Darkness and his forces of evil by finding The Chosen One - who happens to be the dog of a misanthropic science fiction author.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Julie (Jane Horrocks), Lorraine (Stephanie Beacham), Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 2, Episode 10

Julie is welcomed back to a Lorraine-free Valco and, therapy having done the trick, she's noticeably more relaxed; unnervingly so.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Fistful Of Travellers' Cheques

Two students go to Spain to do the 'whole spaghetti western thing' and run into a series of disparate and desperate characters.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Headset Set. Copyright: BBC

The Headset Set

Series 2, Episode 1

A new younger employ joins that staff at Smile5, and Ralph deals with an operator with the world's most boring voice.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Million Pound Radio Show. Copyright: BBC

The Million Pound Radio Show

Series 2, Episode 4

Cricketing bickering - and a telephone moan.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 3, Episode 11 - Russell Howard, Bear Grylls, Kylie Minogue

Jonathan welcomes comedian Russell Howard, action man Bear Grylls, and Australian superstar Kylie Minogue. Muse also perform live in the studio.

Comedy Central 11:20pm (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 5 - Future

When an evil fridge threatens Alice, Mitch and Richie it's off to storage it goes. But it's not finished messing with their heads just yet...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

The Brothers Faversham, Episode 4 - Augustus

The Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Augustus, the greatest illusionist in the history of Victorian Britain and the fourth born of the Faversham Brothers.

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The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 4 - Gino - Full Story And Pics

The story of Gino the delinquent and Angie the party girl who, due to an excess of drink and drugs, passes out in the back of his taxi.

U&W channel logo Midnight (repeat)
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 1 - Dead

Jonny finds his near-death experience of being gunned down by the police has a profound affect on his relationship with Janet, as she struggles to cope with her loss. The funeral of Donna's mother takes place.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 4

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Rachel Riley, David O'Doherty, Louie Spence and Joe Lycett.

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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 5, Episode 4 - Your Mate V Your Bird

When three becomes a crowd, Gary is forced to choose between Dorothy and Tony.

BBC HD 12:30am (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 6

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

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 6

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

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:35am (repeat)
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The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 5 - Bad Boys

Roy and Moss become juvenile delinquents for the day and have an uncomfortable experience at a shopping centre.

U&W channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
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 2 - Nobbly Bobbly

Donna discovers a dreadful secret in her late mother's house. Louise decides to reveal the awful truth about Janet & Gaz. Meanwhile, even biscuit therapy isn't enough to overcome Jonny's fear of leaving the house.

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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 5, Episode 5 - Cardigan

Gary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.

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Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), JP (Jack Whitehall), Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Vod (Zawe Ashton). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 2, Episode 4

It's the Easter break and JP invites the gang to stay at his country house, but it's not as idyllic as it seems.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
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Cuckoo

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding

The series comes to a close, and there's a shock in store for Rachel and Cuckoo. Ken, however, sees a big opportunity opening up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25am (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 7 - A Question Of Loyalty

Sir Humphrey and Jim are to be interviewed by a Select Committee who are scrutinising their department. A book's about to be published with some rather damning revelations - but who can rely on Jim to give the correct response, Number 10 or Sir Humphrey...?

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The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Fistful Of Travellers' Cheques

Two students go to Spain to do the 'whole spaghetti western thing' and run into a series of disparate and desperate characters.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
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1834

Episode 3 - Strong Continental Lager

What 19th century Macclesfield really needs is a decent pub, serving decent lager. Jason is just the man to organise it, or so he thinks.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Jimmy Carr

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 11 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The 90s

Jimmy Carr is joined by Phill Jupitus, Alan Davies, Dara O'Briain, Claudia Winkleman, Jack Whitehall and Denise Van Outen to look back at the 1990s.

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QI

Series D, Christmas Special - December

Christmas Special with Dara O'Briain, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
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The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 4 - Gino - Full Story And Pics

The story of Gino the delinquent and Angie the party girl who, due to an excess of drink and drugs, passes out in the back of his taxi.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
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Just A Minute

Episode 14.13: Nudism and pitfalls. Nicholas Parsons welcomes Bob Monkhouse, Kenneth Williams, Derek Nimmo and Clement Freud.

BBC Three 2:50am (repeat)
Unzipped. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Russell Kane. Copyright: Talkback

Unzipped

Series 2, Episode 5

Amanda Byram and Harry & Danny from McFly join Greg James and Russell Kane for chat, games and bizarre confessions.

BBC Three 3:35am (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Tamla Kari), Cuckoo (Andy Samberg), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Wedding

The series comes to a close, and there's a shock in store for Rachel and Cuckoo. Ken, however, sees a big opportunity opening up.

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Nixon's The One

Episode 0 - Nixon's The One

Harry Shearer stars as disgraced President Nixon in an eye-opening play based on transcripts of real recordings from his Oval Office. With Henry Goodman.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Mind Your Own Business!

Mind Your Own Business!

Episode 5, Two Fingers of Suspicion There's a leak at a secret defence project. Could Brightco be the source?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Chambers. Image shows from L to R: Hilary Tripping (James Fleet), John Fuller-Carp (John Bird), Ruth Quirke (Sarah Lancashire). Copyright: BBC

Chambers

Series 3, Episode 2 - A Pain In The Back

Fuller-Carp in a red wig and flagrante delicto? Ruth with a Tamagotchi? What is going on?

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