British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 5th November 2012

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

The Brittas Empire

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (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 4 - Where's Beryl?

London is the 'fun place' to be according to Sandra - it's where Robert is! And it quickly becomes apparent Paul's there too. Securing the last two rooms in a small hotel, the girls head south in anticipation of romance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 1, Episode 3 - Loose Lips Sink Ships

Judith's new boyfriend Ol turns out not to be the man everyone thought he was. Simon discovers that he has been taped giving out highly secret and sensitive information.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 5, Episode 5 - Meeting Twenty-Nine

John Lloyd and Jimmy Carr welcome physicist and oceanographer Helen Czerski, Irish comedian Sean Hughes and Assyriologist Irving Finkel to the museum.

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 4, Episode 5 - Girl Saturday

Beryl has been told she must start wearing spectacles but she is worried that if they are grotesque then Robert will not want to see her any more.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (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 1

A prank-loving Emperor hosts a dinner party on Roman Come Dine With Me, the Durham Home Guard injure themselves while learning first aid, and the Viking rock band paint the town red... literally.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

The team tackle transport, the crisis in cinemas and re-work The Third Man.

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 6, Episode 5 - Decorating

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 3.7, Steptoe and Son and Son: A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news.

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)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 5, Episode 5 - Cookery Book

Arthur's latest scheme to secure an advance for his celebrity cookery book idea goes somewhat askew when he stands in for old pal Billy to demonstrate a kitchen appliance in the local shopping centre.

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)
Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue. Copyright: BBC

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 1, Episode 5 - Shopaholics

Radio's sofa-bound daytime presenter duo look at shopaholics and dangerous ducks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 5

The summer ball for the local hunt is coming up, but with the change in ownership at Grantleigh, there's some confusion over who should arrange the event of the season.

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 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...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 6

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

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 5 - It's Only Money

Robin, Chrissy and Jo's day is thrown awry when their £80 rent money (last month's) goes missing from the flat. The police are called, but they still need to make up the shortfall to pay Mr. Roper.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
The Ministry Of Curious Stuff. Copyright: BBC

The Ministry Of Curious Stuff

Series 1, Episode 11

The team discovers which animals have jobs, investigates whether twins are magic and finds out if it's possible to marry a house.

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 9 - Sitting Targets

Susan decides that Ben should spend more time with Michael in case he turns into another Nick. Janey leaves the grandparents to baby-sit Kenzo.

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 8, Episode 4 - Catching Digby's Donkey

The complete inability of Digby to catch a simple-brained animal is beyond the comprehension of Lance Corporal Signwriter Foggy Dewhurst. With the assistance of Compo and Clegg - a small but well-trained team - Foggy sets out to show the animals once and for all who is boss.

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 10 - Fashion Phonies

It is the Best Dressed Hotel Staff Awards and, this year, the staff are determined to win. They are also just as determined to get rid of the troop of ramblers, sheep and farmers currently using the public footpath that Lenny has allowed to go through the hotel. Can they convince expert Thingy that they are the most stylish staff in the land?

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 4, Episode 4 - Winter

Pam Ayres presents a poetry and sketch series about the seasons. This week: Winter.

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 10 - Loco Parents

Ben and Susan have to go back to school for parenting classes as a result of Michael playing truant.

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 22, Episode 6 - Gnome And Away

Howard has a problem delivering a gift.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

The team tackle transport, the crisis in cinemas and re-work The Third Man.

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 6

Five-year-old Karen decides she's had enough of mum's nagging and announces that she's leaving home to go to Spain, or possibly Greenland.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 3.7, Steptoe and Son and Son: A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

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

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 3, Episode 4

When it becomes clear that Gina is behind Penny's enforced move to the Paris office, Vince invites Penny for a visit to the Pinner's villa in Portugal. It could be a while before they see each other again and at least this way they can be alone ... or so they think!

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 1 - Double Trouble

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

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 7 - A Chaise Lounge Too Far

Glenda's unwanted anniversary oresent Droves handv when Howard finds himself locked in.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 5

The summer ball for the local hunt is coming up, but with the change in ownership at Grantleigh, there's some confusion over who should arrange the event of the season.

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 6 - Scattering

Barbara drags the whole family across the county in order to scatter her recently deceased mother, Gladys's, ashes. Half-way up a mountain turns out, surprisingly, not to be the best place to go into labour...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 6

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (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 6 - Forty Love

Amy's suspicion's are confirmed when she sees evidence of David and Linda's affair.

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 9 - Sitting Targets

Susan decides that Ben should spend more time with Michael in case he turns into another Nick. Janey leaves the grandparents to baby-sit Kenzo.

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 8, Episode 4 - Catching Digby's Donkey

The complete inability of Digby to catch a simple-brained animal is beyond the comprehension of Lance Corporal Signwriter Foggy Dewhurst. With the assistance of Compo and Clegg - a small but well-trained team - Foggy sets out to show the animals once and for all who is boss.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 2.1, Trouble with the Credit Card: It's duo Tommy and Sheila's second stab at fame - and she's been spending.

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 6 - Match Of The Day

Robin's set to fill in for an injured friend on a small local football game, but falls sick in the week leading up to the match. Chrissy is determined to nurse him back to health.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 1, Episode 3 - Loose Lips Sink Ships

Judith's new boyfriend Ol turns out not to be the man everyone thought he was. Simon discovers that he has been taped giving out highly secret and sensitive information.

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 10 - Loco Parents

Ben and Susan have to go back to school for parenting classes as a result of Michael playing truant.

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 22, Episode 6 - Gnome And Away

Howard has a problem delivering a gift.

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 6

Five-year-old Karen decides she's had enough of mum's nagging and announces that she's leaving home to go to Spain, or possibly Greenland.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 5, Episode 6 - Meeting Thirty

John Lloyd and Jimmy Carr prepare for the final meeting of Gallery 5, with donations from inventor of the Ig Nobel Prize Marc Abrahams, comedian Sara Pascoe, and Buzz Aldrin, the second man on the Moon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 1 - Bliss For Idiots

Ben is unhappy with his lot, but is even less happy with Susan's book-writing house guest. Perhaps the Brotherhood of the Cockerel has the answer?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

The team tackle transport, the crisis in cinemas and re-work The Third Man.

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 7 - A Chaise Lounge Too Far

Glenda's unwanted anniversary oresent Droves handv when Howard finds himself locked in.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 3.7, Steptoe and Son and Son: A visitor brings Harold some unexpected news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Spokes Person

Ben starts a one-man anti-cycling campaign which causes chaos in the household, Susan compounds the problems with her fund-raising efforts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 6 - Wanted

Rodney's kindly nature gets him into trouble when he tries to help a drunk lady on the way home from the pub. When she screams for help he legs it home. Del, knowing of the woman's reputation, plays on Rodney's fears, but his joke backfires when Rodney goes on the run!

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Don't Sit In The Front Row. Jack Dee. Copyright: Citrus Television

Don't Sit In The Front Row

Series 1, Episode 2

Jack Dee is joined by Phill Jupitus, Sue Perkins and Josh Widdicombe, who give four more unfortunate souls a comedy clobbering.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

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 41, Episode 6

Alan Johnson MP acts as host as Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Miles Jupp and Graham Linehan.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own 6. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 6, Episode 2

Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall welcome the most successful British Olympian of all time, Sir Chris Hoy, onto the blue team, while Jamie Redknapp is joined by funnyman David Walliams and Olympic swimming hero Rebecca Adlington. Redknapp's former Liverpool teammate Neil Ruddock also joins in the fun.

Comedy Central 9:30pm
30 min
Threesome. Image shows from L to R: Mitch (Stephen Wight), Alice (Amy Huberman), Richie (Emun Elliott). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Threesome

Series 2, Episode 6 - Dad

Richie's real dad unexpectedly shows up, leading our threesome into a complicated web of lies. Throw Richie's ex, Sandwich Harry, into the mix and sparks will fly!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 7

Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.

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

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 5 - Bristol

Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding headlines, with additional performances from Seann Walsh, Mike Gunn and Hal Cruttenden.

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

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 6 - Brighton

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow heads to the seaside and to the Brighton Dome for the final destination of the series. Here, he introduces Micky Flanagan, Jo Caulfield and Jon Richardson, along with unique pub landlord Al Murray, the evening's headline act.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 4, Episode 5

Joining Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle is Rhod Gilbert and joining Russell Howard and Andy Parsons is Jo Caulfield.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
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 Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 5, Episode 5 - Meeting Twenty-Nine

John Lloyd and Jimmy Carr welcome physicist and oceanographer Helen Czerski, Irish comedian Sean Hughes and Assyriologist Irving Finkel to the museum.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Switch. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Lacey Turner), Jude (Nina Toussaint-White), Grace (Phoebe Fox), Hannah (Hannah Tointon). Copyright: Touchpaper Television

Switch

Episode 4

The girls' coven anniversary is approaching, and preparations for celebrations are in place. But when Grace gets mugged, she wants to leave London for good.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 5

This week, Jon Richardson is joined by Holly Walsh and rapper Example, whilst Sean Lock has actor John Hannah and Canadian comic Bobby Mair on his team.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Rev.. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Pattman (Lucy Liemann), Alex Smallbone (Olivia Colman), Adoha Onyeka (Ellen Thomas), Rev Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander), Nigel McCall (Miles Jupp), Colin Lambert (Steve Evets), Archdeacon Robert (Simon McBurney). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Rev.

Series 2, Episode 2

The arrival of a particularly talented young curate, Abi, appears to be a literal Godsend for Adam, but his initial enthusiasm at the thought of some time off is somewhat short-lived.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 5, Episode 5 - Cookery Book

Arthur's latest scheme to secure an advance for his celebrity cookery book idea goes somewhat askew when he stands in for old pal Billy to demonstrate a kitchen appliance in the local shopping centre.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min version
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 4

Jeremy Clarkson hosts the topical panel show. The guests joining Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are surreal comic Tony Law and BBC's Arts Editor Will Gompertz.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 5

Lee Mack is joined by former England cricketer Phil Tufnell and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, while David Mitchell partners Konnie Huq and Inbetweeners actor Greg Davies.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 9, Episode 7 - X Factor Judges, Downton Abbey cast, Nicki Minaj, Paloma Faith

All four X Factor judges - Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Tulisa and Nicole Scherzinger - reveal the latest news and gossip from the current series. Three stars of Downton Abbey - Rob James-Collier, Sophie McShera and Ed Speleers - pop by, and Nicki Minaj drops in to talk about her latest album. Plus music from Paloma Faith, who sings Never Tear Us Apart.

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

The Comic Strip Presents...

Episode 1 - Four Men In A Plane

The four salesmen share a flight from hell on their way to a conference. With so many egos and so much machismo on display, the first part of the journey is taken up with squabbles over Airmiles and upgrades.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 78, Episode 9

Sandi Toksvig is joined by panellists Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Justin Edwards and Lloyd Langford for a satirical look at the week's news, with Charlotte Green reading interesting cuttings sent in by listeners.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm
45 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 44, Episode 4

Jeremy Clarkson hosts the topical panel show. The guests joining Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are surreal comic Tony Law and BBC's Arts Editor Will Gompertz.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The Work Experience. Image shows from L to R: Shussi (Ryan Sampson), Joanna (Kate Miles), Susan (Diane Morgan), Colby (Sean Power). Copyright: 2LE Media

The Work Experience

Episode 2

In this second episode, interns JJ and Zoyia join Grade PR to help market a brand of fake fur discovered by dodgy-dealing Colby.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 2, Episode 6 - Maidstone

It's the final episode in the series. This time Frank Skinner is in Maidstone with guests Alan Davies and Katy Brand.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm
45 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 44, Episode 4

Jeremy Clarkson hosts the topical panel show. The guests joining Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are surreal comic Tony Law and BBC's Arts Editor Will Gompertz.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
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 Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Creme De La Crime. Copyright: BBC

Creme De La Crime

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Death on the Ocean Wave

Michael Feydeau and David Pershore exhume a murder case on a luxury liner.

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Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

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Shameless

Series 10, Episode 9

Jamie must act swiftly to lay down the law and protect his family from gang threats, but it's not easy when the enemy are so well informed. Someone has to be passing the gang inside information, but who?

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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 4 - Ecuador

Jonny's new car gets him into trouble with women. After confronting Janet, Donna plans her revenge on Gaz for his infidelity. Louise resorts to underhand tactics as she seeks forgiveness from Jonny for getting him shot by the police.

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Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 6

Alan Johnson MP acts as host as Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Miles Jupp and Graham Linehan.

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Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 7

Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.

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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

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

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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 7 - Crab

It's the morning of Janet and Jonny's wedding but unfortunately the bride and groom are nowhere to be seen. Donna worries that Janet has done a runner. She decides that in order to find them her only option is to call the man she despises... Gaz.

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The Rob Brydon Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Tonight, Rob chats to Little Britain star and old friend David Walliams. Rob also chats and jams with his hero, Sir Tom Jones, and champions rising star and stand-up comedian Tom Deacon.

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Rev.. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Pattman (Lucy Liemann), Alex Smallbone (Olivia Colman), Adoha Onyeka (Ellen Thomas), Rev Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander), Nigel McCall (Miles Jupp), Colin Lambert (Steve Evets), Archdeacon Robert (Simon McBurney). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Rev.

Series 2, Episode 2

The arrival of a particularly talented young curate, Abi, appears to be a literal Godsend for Adam, but his initial enthusiasm at the thought of some time off is somewhat short-lived.

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Don't Sit In The Front Row. Jack Dee. Copyright: Citrus Television

Don't Sit In The Front Row

Series 1, Episode 2

Jack Dee is joined by Phill Jupitus, Sue Perkins and Josh Widdicombe, who give four more unfortunate souls a comedy clobbering.

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The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Episode 1 - Four Men In A Plane

The four salesmen share a flight from hell on their way to a conference. With so many egos and so much machismo on display, the first part of the journey is taken up with squabbles over Airmiles and upgrades.

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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 5

Lee Mack is joined by former England cricketer Phil Tufnell and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, while David Mitchell partners Konnie Huq and Inbetweeners actor Greg Davies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 5, Episode 5 - Cookery Book

Arthur's latest scheme to secure an advance for his celebrity cookery book idea goes somewhat askew when he stands in for old pal Billy to demonstrate a kitchen appliance in the local shopping centre.

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Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 2, Episode 6 - Maidstone

It's the final episode in the series. This time Frank Skinner is in Maidstone with guests Alan Davies and Katy Brand.

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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 1 - Caroline's First Day

It is Dr. Caroline Todd's first day at the East Hampton Hospital Trust, but things don't start terribly well for her. Mac and Statham enjoy some banter, Martin looks up his old school friends online, Guy eats some coffee and Joanna has some fun on a vibrating bed.

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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 2:30am (repeat)
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 Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue. Copyright: BBC

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 1, Episode 5 - Shopaholics

Radio's sofa-bound daytime presenter duo look at shopaholics and dangerous ducks.

Comedy Central 3:25am (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)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 2.1, Trouble with the Credit Card: It's duo Tommy and Sheila's second stab at fame - and she's been spending.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 1, Episode 3 - Loose Lips Sink Ships

Judith's new boyfriend Ol turns out not to be the man everyone thought he was. Simon discovers that he has been taped giving out highly secret and sensitive information.

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